All done.
Bass is together and had it's first run in public today...
All done.
Bass is together and had it's first run in public today...
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
Issues encountered:
Pickguard slightly wrong shape - couldn't fit the stock pickup in the guitar and didn't fit the control plate nicely. Easily fixed with some files and sandpaper.
Neck front bow pronounced on putting it together. Visit to Dr Gav and all's sweet. Gav also helped to lower the action through filing out the nut a little more.
Bridge replaced with new heavier bridge from my friends at eBay. Downside is that it's a LOT higher, so Gav helped to recess the bridge and make it a lot more playable.
Couple of hairline, low angle cracks within the body (one from bridge to end of guitar - other in back) resisted all attempts to clean them up. Now form character for the guitar.
Worm hole in the heel of the guitar almost in line with the left (top) side of the bridge.
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
Looks fantastic Brendan. Well done! Love the colour..
cheers,
Gav.
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Build #01: BC-1
Build #02: ST-1
Build #03: JR-1DC
Build #04: ES-2V
Build #05: ESB-4 (GOTM July 2014)
Build #06: RC-1
Build #07: MK-2
Build #08: TLA-1
Build #09: JR-1DC
Build #0A: LPA-1
Build #0B: STA-1 (GOTM April 2015)
Build #0C: MKA-2
Build #0D: LP-1M
Build #0E: JB-1
Build #0F: FS-1
Find me:
https://www.facebook.com/firescreek.guitars/
http://www.guitarkitbuilder.blogspot.com.au/
Well done Brendan, she looks beautiful.
I know what you mean by the flaws adding character. They are constant reminders of how you overcame the obstacles to create a beautiful instrument.
Again, well done mate.
rob
Great job Brendan...
Eliot and I will be around later to aquire this Bass.
There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
Quick Brendan, make up something, like tell 'em it's finished in Tru-oil and not Shellac / Wudtone..../<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on December 16, 2013, 07:15
Great job Brendan...
Eliot and I will be around later to aquire this Bass.
Gavmeister
looks great Brendan, glad your back on deck.
Might be worth pad locking this bass from the BAS !!
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
@Gav - naah - no Tru Oil here - it's all NC oil...
@Wokks - great to be back on deck... Missed the forum and seeing how people are going. Now if only it'd cool down a little so I can get back in the shed.
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
Hi Brendan
Can I ask what you did to the coat the playing surface / fretboard of the neck? I am looking for advice on my first maple neck finish.
Paul
Nice job Brendan.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
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