Hi all... just signed up.

[HeadBandGuy]

Hi everyone.
have only just stumbled on this website today, and have not moved for a couple of hours!

I have recently acquired an Iceman Bass Guitar.
Am looking to build that, and a mockingbird style when I can afford it...

completely new to the game of building/putting together these kits.
hope i can find some inspiration round here for these builds, though I am keen on a purple/black burst for this Iceman.



Headband Guy is the game...
Sam is my real name.

[Fretworn]

Welcome Sam. Ask as many questions as you like. We like to interfere, I mean help.

[stan]

Welcome Sam, looks like purple is taking over from the blue guitar craze, enjoy

[Brendan]

Welcome Sam - not seen an Iceman bass build before so it will be interesting to see...

[wokkaboy]

Hi Sam welcome to the forum, where are you from ?

I've never seen an Iceman bass either, I see you get a bonus first fret block marker which the 6 and 7 string guitars don't have.

Start a build diary and ask as many questions as you like, the forum will guide you through the build

[HeadBandGuy]

Thanks for the warm welcome team!

have been looking recently at the VHT Purple anodised paint.
not sure how this would go with wood, as it is an engine paint.
so, i am lucky enough to have a sample coming from VHT.

I am too excited to see this bass come to life!

what is meant by, fret block marker?

ill one-up ya there on the build diary, and see ya video progress...
will be one added this week with wiring and components, as I have a LOT of questions!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y-PxlvgNpU

[wokkaboy]

Hi Sam, I mean the fret markers on the fingerboard, these are called block markers as they are block shaped.
My comment was both the 6 and 7 string Iceman don't have a 1st fret marker (they start at 3rd fret), where your bass does.

I love the look of a 1st fret block marker screams rock n roll !

I'll check out your video

[HeadBandGuy]

ahhhh right on!
you can tell im new to this!
but, yes, now i know exactly what you speak of.

[wokkaboy]

Hi Sam just saw your video and this looks like a DIY Guitars kit, which is different to BYOG and Pitbull Guitars. That's why PBG don't sell an Iceman bass !
Which store did you buy it from Australia or are you from US ?

Most of the holes you need to drill yourself (neck screws/bridge plate/pickups). The hole you thought was a ding is for the earth wire makes contact with bottom of the bridge plate and goes to the control cavity so it will be hidden by the bridge plate.
You need to work out the scale length of the bass to work out the placement of the bridge but we'll worry about that later.

If you start a build diary please start it in Non Pitbull Gear as this is a DIY kit

[HeadBandGuy]

yeah, grabbed it from DIY guitars in oz.
i been eyeing it off for ages, so i thought id better grab it, since it was way cheaper than ebay from the states.

yeah, im here in aus, in adelaide.
so i have noticed, have to drill pickups, and bridge holes.
and yeah, was told only just after posting the video, the hole was do the bridge ground.

if i had of seen the pitbull website prior to purchasing, i would have thought twice, but i have it now, and there seems to be so much support and options for these ones.

ahhhhh... i have to work out the scale length... riiiight!...
hahahaha, sounds like im in for some complicated fun!

no worries, thanks for the heads up for forum places, and more areas for me to search!
appreciate it all!