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  1. rubis

    1990 Stingray

    rubis replied to a topic in Build Diaries

    trans white would look good with that grain showing through and the "aged" pickguard[attachment=92067:92SR4front4.jpg][attachment=92067:92SR4front4.jpg]
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    thank you kindly gentlemen
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    I am in the throes of my first bass build and need some help, can anyone confirm for me the thickness of the headstock on a Stingray or a Fender bass, I am guessing it will be 15mm or 5/8" thanks
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    Try Titebond Original (looks like custard) its the glue which a lot of guitar builders use and mix it with fine sawdust from your guitar into a paste, its sands very well and takes a finish easily. If you have any little dents you can steam them out with a steam iron and wet tea towel, works a treat but it will raise the grain so do it before your final sanding.
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    good luck to him ! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trace-Elliot-SMX-Dual-Band-Compressor-Effect-Pedal-/110752693788?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item19c95ffe1c"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trace-Elliot-SMX-Dual-Band-Compressor-Effect-Pedal-/110752693788?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item19c95ffe1c[/url]
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    Hi Bod (love the name) if you still have it I'd be up for it
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    I am contemplating a self build cab and have a couple of 10" Celestions to play with......question is would a tweeter be any real use. If it turns out ok I may well build a 1x15" to add on, and it will be used with a Trace AH200.
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    ....forgot to add that you can apparantly spray nitro over the top of tru-oil without any issues, I haven't tried that myself yet but I intend to do a neck with it then apply a decal then spray nitro over the face of the headstock to seal the decal, which is a common practice. good luck
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    Another nice finish for necks and/or bodies is Tru-oil.....its the stuff they use on gunstocks. This stuff is probably more durable than oil and wax and a bit more moisture proof (handy on a neck) it is afterall intended for shotguns etc so its got to be weatherproof, but it looks lovely especially on figured necks. Its like the finish on a musicman neck but it can be made quite glossy if you want it to be. Its cheap to buy form a gunshop or on e-bay etc and its quite easy to apply, no special kit or ventillation needed. this link will give you a bit more info and links to lots of tutorials. The TDPRI (telecaster) site has loads of info on their "home depot" section which is a home build section, its s very popular finish for home made tele's [url="http://www.tdpri.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-241777.html"]http://www.tdpri.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-241777.html[/url]
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    ......if it is a Gillian, and its not a finger, I need a lie down to work it all out
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    [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/musicman-stingray-dargie-delight-and-05-ltd-buttercream-/260848136140?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cbbc2afcc"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/musicman-stingra...=item3cbbc2afcc[/url]
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    [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-TELECASTER-BASS-1969-EX-OASIS-/390338398196?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5ae1fb47f4"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-TELECASTE...=item5ae1fb47f4[/url] mad ferrit
  13. rubis
    Hi daz the height of the metal casing is just under 9cm or exactly 3.5" but it has four rubber feet on the bottom. Measuring from a flat surface and including the rubber feet it is 9.8cm or 3 7/8" hope this helps
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    Hi daz it doesn't have a case, but if you so want it I can make some sort of casing from mdf for the sake of transport as well as packaging it with bubble wrap and cardboard
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    I am in the early stages of a bass build and will be making two necks, one fretted and one fretless. I will be making them from maple, a five piece laminate construction with walnut stringers between the three lenghts of maple. I appreciate that this is a widely accepted method of constructing a stonger neck, but I noticed on the Warmoth site that they offer a Superbass neck with steel stiffening bars parallel to the truss rod. I can see how this would strengthen the neck further, but would it really cut down or eliminate dead spots? They go as far as to say that steel works better than graphite, but offer both as an option. Anyone got experience or knowledge of these or similar necks? Is it worth me routing a couple of extra channels and putting in steel bars which are cheap and easily obtainable (unlike graphite) or will it just make my build neck heavy and not noticeably stronger or better sounding? here's the Warmoth link [url="http://www.warmoth.com/Bass/Necks/TrussRods.aspx"]http://www.warmoth.com/Bass/Necks/TrussRods.aspx[/url]
  16. rubis
    BUMP Amp still for sale £150 thanks for looking
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    [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1321499' date='Jul 30 2011, 05:23 PM']It's got to be this guy.... [/quote] Don't you just know he's got a mahoosive hoof lurking under that bass?
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    Cab now sold pending Amp still for sale £150
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    Well spotted Oldman ! I am the one who has missed something.........that being the price ! The head is £150 thanks again sir
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    A lovely series 6 Trace Elliot AH200 amp, from the golden pre Gibson era which are widely regarded as better made and better sounding than the later stuff. This one has a 12 band graphic and is in verry good condition, no missing knobs or sliders. This one weighs 7kg and measures W 43cm/17" x D 28cm/11" x H 10cm/4" Follow this link to Harmony Central reviews or do a search here to see how highly regarded these amps and cabs are [url="http://www.harmonycentral.com/products/102260"]http://www.harmonycentral.com/products/102260[/url] Immaculate Trace Elliot 1153 tolex cab. weighs 25kg and measures W 48cm/19" x D 43cm/17" x H 60cm/24" which makes it more portable than my BLX130 combo. 200 watt, 8 ohm, 1x15" black tolex covering, no tears, no issues except missing nameplate on the front. These are great sounding cabs, follow this link to read independant reviews from harmony Central [url="http://www.harmonycentral.com/products/115092"]http://www.harmonycentral.com/products/115092[/url] £100 for the cab Collect from Plymouth or arrange courier and I will pack it properly thanks for looking
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    I am thinking of selling my Trace Elliot AH200 head and 1153 tolex cab, both in very good condition.not quite sure of the exact value of them, but I need to raise funds for another project, and I'm asking £250 for the whole lot, I would prefer to sell them together. I've (hopefully!) included a photo of the head and cab, the dimensions are as follows weight width depth height AH200 7kg 43cm/17" 28cm/11" 10cm/4" 1153t cab 25kg 48cm/19" 43cm/17" 60cm/24" the whole lot fits easily into the boot or rear seat of my Fiesta, so its quiite a portable setup. The cab weighs less than my BLX130 combo which I got delivered by courier for £30, cheaper and safer than Parcelforce. Unfortunately at this price I cannot include delivery, that would be up to the buyer, but I will double pack it properly.
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    John East? [url="http://www.east-uk.com/"]http://www.east-uk.com/[/url]
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    Thanks Owen, I've decided to stick with the 4 string pickup now. good luck with your sale
  24. rubis
    [quote name='owen' post='1296720' date='Jul 8 2011, 06:52 AM']The Duncan pickup is still here. I am afraid that I would have no use for a 4 string version.[/quote] shame.......let me know if your buyer for the pre-amp falls through, I'd definitely be interested
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    Do you still have the Duncan pickup? I have the four string version, would you be interested in a trade?
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