Andyjr1515

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1502437006' post='3351361'] Can't see the pics from here....which is frustrating because I can't wait to see the progress!!!! [/quote] I see them! And they look GREAT

Can't see the pics from here....which is frustrating because I can't wait to see the progress!!!!

[quote name='Bridgehouse' timestamp='1502392428' post='3351208'] I'd love to be able to get a lacquer check finish like that on some of my relic jobs I say keep it original if you can [/quote] I think that puts us in the majority view...so far

Hi Joe Someone said earlier you'd get loads of different views So, for what it's worth... Having seen how much trouble some builders go to to create exactly that kind of crazing, my inclination would be to leave it alone. It's what old finishes do.... And what mojo! Where there are complete chips and wood fully exposed, I would just subtly dirty the fresh exposed wood - literally wiping it and rubbing it with unwashed hands usually does the job nicely. But whatever you choose to do with it, it's going to be one special instrument

I've been finishing off a fretted alternative neck for a lovely Wal which has distracted me for a few days, but all of the main components for this are now sorted ready for cutting to shape, that is - neck (maple / purpleheart / mahogany); back (mahogany); top (bookmatched camphor laurel): You can probably see how I'm going to get a second neck out of that beam!

Looking good, lel Andy

Thanks, folks

Yes - that's going to work

Thanks for your kind words, folks . Always hugely appreciated! Andy

No competition for me - flamed maple and ebony Voted

I would say that modesty forbids..... ....but pants to that old rubbish I GOT A HAT TRICK OF NoTreble 'BASS OF THE WEEK' with Mick's Psilos!!!!!!!!!! [url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2017/08/07/bass-of-the-week-ajr-guitarmods-psilos-bass/"]The NoTreble article is here[/url]. And while you're there, it's worth a look around - it's a GREAT e-zine (even ignoring that fact that I would say that wouldn't I ) Andy

[quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1502098919' post='3349241'] Two side are now glued together and clamped. The two G clamps are used to prevent any movement front to back. I use three sash clamps on opposing sides to ensure the pressure is a bit more balanced to keep the two sides stay square. If they were all on one side they could potentially just apply pressure that may cause the joint to move while setting or push the joint up a bit. That's the thinking anyway!! [/quote] Great tip ref the sash clamps, Jez....

Excellent

Looking good Routing with a dremel isn't the easiest of things to do but looks like you've got the hang of it...

That's looking very good, Bridgehouse

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1502047686' post='3348992'] I wonder if it went through a lot of thermal cycles, either seasonally or it was kept near a boiler or something? [/quote] My thoughts too. To answer the earlier question, this will not have been a laminated body - it will be a 3-part or so solid construction. It is very unusual for the grain of properly aged wood (which Ibanez will have used) to split so comprehensively without either/or impact/heat/moisture being involved...

Hi, Honza Welcome! I share your interest in ergonomics and weight - I've been doing quite a bit of work myself in that area over my last 4-5 builds and I think there is a LOT of potential with some relatively modest design changes. I'm Derby so would be very pleased to [s]drool over your drum sander[/s] talk through the various successes and failures sometime. I'll drop you a pm. In the meantime we are all very interested to see how your present project develops and, if you encounter any challenges or uncertainties, just ask anything at all - there is bound to be someone dropping along who can help Andy

I have a bit of a reputation for tackling stuff other folk wouldn't bother with but honestly...if it was mine I wouldn't be trying to repair the body. I have no idea why the wood would do that - particularly if as you say it isn't water damage - but what is certain is that there is something fundamental that is going wrong and, even if you glued it all back up, it will probably carry on splitting over time and possibly in places where the structural integrity is critical. The options are probably:[list] [*]sell the neck and pickups (has it got the original tuners?) separately [*]keep your eye out for a donor (pref a cheap 'project' one) with an OK body and swop the good bits [*]get a replacement body made for it [/list] For the hell of it, as long as you manage your expectations, you could just fill the main crack with Titebond and clamp it, and then at least you can see if the bridge holds in place for you to actually play it - but, if it was me, I wouldn't put in the time to try any kind of refinish on the existing body.

It's looking good, Luke. I particularly like the 'reverse strat' jack arrangement. Looks very professional

Excelent to see the sawdust, blablas We're all still here, waiting patiently

OK - I can confirm I'm coming too 01. Hamster - 02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Squier P Bass, Ander Vanderend JB5, Eden Traveller WT400 amp & Genz 2x12 cab 03. Steve Browning - some Precisions, Boogie M-Pulse 600 and Boogie Subway 15 cabs, Mesa Walkabout 15. 04. obbm - 2 x Spector Short scales. 05. Pawel G - Squier JV Precision and maybe others 06. Stingray5 - MusicMan and Tune basses; Trace Elliot and/or Eden amplification; Boss GT-6B. 07. Markstuk - Dingwall Z3, Lakland BG 5, BF Big Twin, Thunderfunk TF750a. 08. Cetera - Spector NS2, Spector Euro, Hamer Impact, Wal fretless, one or two more to be decided, big Pedalboard (!), GK800RB, GenzBenz Neox 212T 09. Johnthebassist - '69 Jazz Bass, GenzBenz Shuttle 9, Barefaced S12T, gang of smelly pedals 10.Timmo 11. Barneyg42 12.Walman - FPPR Status S1 - well it wouldn't be a SEBB without Barney's old bass now mine, however this year for the first time it won't have a for sale sticker on it 13.Rumblefish- Reverend Rumblefish,Wal Bass,Mesa M600,Berg CN212. 14. Happy Jack } .........................} with a love that'll see you through 15. Bluejay........} 16. bassace - double bass, Felix Preamp, Puma 500 amp and Genzler 10-2 cab. 17. ChunkyMunky - Zon Sonus Custom 5, Yamaha BB425x, Genz Benz Shuttle 12.0 etc.. 18. MacDaddy 19. louisthebass 20. TrevorR - 2 Wals, an Aria SB700, a Markbass LMII and 2x10 plus some pedals... 21. jhk - yamaha TRB6P, MM stingray 5 fretless, GB Spitfire Fiver, Eden cabs plus Eden wt600 and EBS 22. Seer73 - 2 or 3 lefty basses + amp of some sort - TBD as having GAS issues at the minute 23 - Thestick - Wal , Ken smith , Jeff finch, Aguilar amp 24 - Chris_b 25 - Pete.Young - Yamaha BBNE2, Duesenberg Star, pimped Bass Collection SB465, LMII, EBS Neo 2x12 26 -Grangur - BF One10 and Warwicks Streamer SS1 4-string, Streamer LX 4 Fretless, Jazzman FNA 5 , Corvette 4, Corvette Bubinga 5 27. Captain Rumble - Vanderklay MNT212, Thunderfunk, Xotic jazz 28. Graham - Lakland DJ5, G&L SB2, EBS HD350, EBS Neo 2x12 29. Mangotango - Fernandes Gravity 5x, Dean Pace,TC Electronics BG250-112 30. Andyjr1515 - Kert's Camphor Single Cut, Pete's Piccolo Bass, Pete's EB-3 ish custom builds

You got it!!!!!! Excellent news, Mick

I've just fitted a John East MPM-02 preamp/ blender to Mick's Psilos bass (hugely long build thread here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/302963-finished-a-bridge-too-far/ ) - it worked very well indeed

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1501758654' post='3347150'] Andy? Slight diversion; I was looking at Sei's website just now and I see that they have a bridge with an optical pickup. Have you any knowledge of those? [/quote] No....and for goodness sake don't mention it to Mick just in case he asks for one

I'm cool, folks (Not to be misinterpreted - as a certified old git, I'm really NOT 'Cool') i.e. I'm cool with being a hobbyist and to even be mentioned in the same sentence as Sei is VERY flattering No - at the point this ever started to feel like a job, I'd run a mile. Being a hobbyist, I can afford to take time and risks that no commercial venture could. I can pick and choose the projects that interest me and can look in awe at the quality of a number of other builders I know without having to be at all defensive. Happy chappy, me, as long as this stuff continues to be of any interest