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  1. 16-03-2013, 09:15 AM #1
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    What a way to finish a nutty week; come home to discover a PitBull package on the door! Win!

    This project is not for me, but a birthday present for a young man who has just started playing bass in a proto-punk band. He is a supremely talented violinist as well. So the challenge is to provide him with a FRETLESS for his band...

    I have defretted several basses in the past- my P bass kit fretless has seen hours of action- so I will be documenting this process as well. Comments/advice more than welcome.

    First of all, this photo is the first assembly before drilling, finishing, etc. I notice a bit of a gap in the neck pocket, but this can easily be filled. It will just take a bit of thought.

    More to follow. Just don't tell the birthday boy . He doesn't know this is happening....

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  2. 16-03-2013, 09:39 AM #2
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    Quote from Bass Guy on March 15, 2013, 18:15
    What a way to finish a nutty week; come home to discover a PitBull package on the door! Win!

    This project is not for me, but a birthday present for a young man who has just started playing bass in a proto-punk band. He is a supremely talented violinist as well. So the challenge is to provide him with a FRETLESS for his band...

    I have defretted several basses in the past- my P bass kit fretless has seen hours of action- so I will be documenting this process as well. Comments/advice more than welcome.

    First of all, this photo is the first assembly before drilling, finishing, etc. I notice a bit of a gap in the neck pocket, but this can easily be filled. It will just take a bit of thought.

    More to follow. Just don't tell the birthday boy . He doesn't know this is happening....

    Cheers,

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    Cant wait to see your de fretting, i have done it myself and we will be offering it as another Pit Bull service for those that want a fretless.

    It is all about the bottom end! :P

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  3. 22-03-2013, 08:17 AM #3
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    Headstock shaping is finished, fingerboard taped up, neck sanded- all ready for a darn good Wudtoning. I still have some original vintage leftover, so it will be getting The Treatment.

    The headstock grain, in particular, is going to be stunning if previous results are anything to go by....

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  4. 22-03-2013, 09:04 AM #4
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    Hey Bass Guy,

    One suggestion.....
    If you are going to de fret the neck, I would do it before applying the finish.... You don't want to screw up a nice neck finish job!

    There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
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  5. 22-03-2013, 10:58 AM #5
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    Quote from dingobass on March 21, 2013, 18:04
    Hey Bass Guy,

    One suggestion.....
    If you are going to de fret the neck, I would do it before applying the finish.... You don't want to screw up a nice neck finish job!
    Oh yes! Salient words, DB. I did vacillate for a while there, but I am not convinced I have taken all the sanding marks out yet.

    On the subject of defretting, my approach will be to fill the fret holes with Timbamate, but I've also seen people fill the holes with veneer, and even binding cut to size. What would be your preference?

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  6. 22-03-2013, 11:44 AM #6
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    Quote from Bass Guy on March 21, 2013, 19:58
    Quote from dingobass on March 21, 2013, 18:04
    Hey Bass Guy,

    One suggestion.....
    If you are going to de fret the neck, I would do it before applying the finish.... You don't want to screw up a nice neck finish job!
    Oh yes! Salient words, DB. I did vacillate for a while there, but I am not convinced I have taken all the sanding marks out yet.

    On the subject of defretting, my approach will be to fill the fret holes with Timbamate, but I've also seen people fill the holes with veneer, and even binding cut to size. What would be your preference?

    Bass Guy.
    Hey Bass Guy,

    Defiantly not Timbermate for this job, it will crumble and fall out!

    Binding trimmed down works well, but is very labour intensive.

    DB's secret material is, wait for it, pot plant labels!
    The plastic these are made from is flexible and just the right thickness.
    Cut it to length, slip it into the slot and use Stewmac super glue and bob is your uncle :P



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  7. 22-03-2013, 08:06 PM #7
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    Quote from dingobass on March 21, 2013, 20:44
    Quote from Bass Guy on March 21, 2013, 19:58
    Quote from dingobass on March 21, 2013, 18:04
    Hey Bass Guy,

    One suggestion.....
    If you are going to de fret the neck, I would do it before applying the finish.... You don't want to screw up a nice neck finish job!
    Oh yes! Salient words, DB. I did vacillate for a while there, but I am not convinced I have taken all the sanding marks out yet.

    On the subject of defretting, my approach will be to fill the fret holes with Timbamate, but I've also seen people fill the holes with veneer, and even binding cut to size. What would be your preference?

    Bass Guy.
    Hey Bass Guy,

    Defiantly not Timbermate for this job, it will crumble and fall out!

    Binding trimmed down works well, but is very labour intensive.

    DB's secret material is, wait for it, pot plant labels!
    The plastic these are made from is flexible and just the right thickness.
    Cut it to length, slip it into the slot and use Stewmac super glue and bob is your uncle :P


    Looks like a nice technique there DB!!!
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  8. 23-03-2013, 12:14 AM #8
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    That is a genius solution, DingoBass- I will give it a try on this one.

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  9. 24-03-2013, 05:12 AM #9
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    First coat of base colour. Two parts Surfer Girl to one part White Base.

    Like this already...wait for the sliver highlights... 8-)
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  10. 24-03-2013, 06:26 AM #10
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    Defretting in progress. SLOWLY DOES IT,,
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