Andyjr1515

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1454093226' post='2966438'] Fascinating reading - I've just had my first go at a Danish oil refin & by complete coincidence, my method was near-identical to yours. From what I'd read I had expected the final result to be a fairly low-key satin finish - and was surprised that the two final coats post-sanding actually left me with a gloss I can pretty much see my ghastly mug in. I was quite taken aback by the quality. So I did find myself wondering if this method of application would work as well for other types of finish. Having read this, I'm quite inspired to have a crack at a thinned varnish or solid colour finish now. Jon. [/quote] Hi. I think it's all about the consistency rather than the product. If it is thin enough that it will flow and self-level, but not that thin that it's going to drip, then I suspect a number of products will give a great finish using this method

[quote name='scojack' timestamp='1453993491' post='2965111'] Its gone ...my Brother was so taken with this bass ........he took it !! He's had the same fless Wal ProII for over 30 years and really likes this (praise indeed), so the old girl from High Wycombe is getting retired. Thinking this years projects will be a fretted version of the above and possibly a short scale Turner/Allen inspired job, Thanks for reading Ian Mid [/quote] Not surprised that it went so quickly . A fretted version would be excellent!

[quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1454020821' post='2965639'] You've definitely raised the bar with this one Andy. [/quote] Yes...but I'm on my tippy toes

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1454012936' post='2965502'] Just... wow! [/quote] Thanks, Norris Andy

[quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1454005989' post='2965364'] Well done - you should be proud! [/quote] Thanks, PlungerModerno. I am ... and not just a little surprised too

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1453998280' post='2965189'] Congratulations on building a phenomenal looking bass! [/quote] Thanks, Myke!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1453991170' post='2965057'] A beautiful project. Special mention for the non-negligible photographic skills displayed, on top of the self-evident luthier qualities. An inspiration for others, maybe, in that one doesn't have to be constrained by lack of uber-expensive professional facilities to do top-notch work. Brilliant wok; well done, and thanks for sharing all of the great posts. [/quote] Thanks, Douglas !

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1453991107' post='2965054'] Andy that is a thing of beauty. What bridge and machine heads did you use on it? [/quote] The tuners are Hipshot ultra-lites...cost a fortune! The bridge, on the other hand, is from Axesrus...very good bang for the buck. I've used them before and they are excellent.

Post-script - this is the Camphor and Alder after just the Ultimate Compound. No wax was needed

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1453988349' post='2964987'] That finish is just insanely good. It looks deep enough to take swim in. As ever, top work Andy, truly outstanding. Kert is a lucky man, hopefully he'll post some sound clips. [/quote] Thanks ! There are rumours that there maybe some video afoot later

OK - the final pictures. Kert is so excited, he's coming this Saturday to pick it up. Good job, really - if I look at it much longer I'll just want to keep it Forgive the self-indulgence: Andy

[quote name='ben4343' timestamp='1453977216' post='2964781'] I have silently followed this from the beginning. Single cuts are really not for me, but the finished result is absolutely mindblowing. I could (and probably will) look at that top for hours. Huge congratulations. What a wonderful thing to have created. [/quote] Thanks, ben4343 I know what you mean. I've been taking the fancy shots this morning and it's been sitting on a guitar stand in our sitting room. I just keep looking at it! Thanks also to everyone for their great feedback and encouragement. Next post is the final piccies! Andy

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1453916299' post='2964218'] Think we need to arrange a meet-up Andy. 😛 Ahem, strap-pegs, cough cough. [/quote] Sounds like a pint of Pedigree at the Joiners might be in order...

A close up shot of the rough-machined and chiselled underside of the rear pickup cover isn't the most glamorous of viewpoints, BUT the significance is that pretty much the last thing a builder does is: ....[b]put the label on!!!![/b] It's finished I'll post the arty-farty shots when there's a bit of light tomorrow. Kert's picking it up in a couple of weeks. That gives me 14 days to show it off to my family, friends, acquaintances, general passers-by and complete strangers... Here's a couple of shots to be getting on with: Andy

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1453889343' post='2963751'] It looks like the Ultimate Compound is a Burnishing Cream and it gets really good reviews for cars. The wax also gets good reviews, expensive but when I see your results, it is worth it. Can also use the excess on the Car 😎 [/quote] Not certain you need the wax, but I always use it for the final sparkle. Going to use both in the next couple of days for Kert's camphor single cut build. It's within a gnats whisker of being complete

[quote name='synthaside' timestamp='1453739685' post='2962317'] I'm running a great sounding set of black nylon tape wounds on my acoustic bass , http://www.daddario.com/DADProductFamily.Page?ActiveID=3768&familyid=20&sid=d2ff4991-393a-443e-8863-aeeb13aea87e Really helps against the loud finger movement noise that this sort of instrument can be prone too , and helps gives me that acoustic thump i'm looking for from my Aria AMB ... You can still dig in to get a more modern sound too if i raise the mid and treble when plugged in, but most of the time this instruments for lazy desk based jamming . [/quote] +1 on these. Transformed the sound on mine. Couldn't do with the clatter of the bronze round wounds and the amplified sound is also greatly improved.

I've just fitted DiMarzios for the first time on Kert's camphor single cut build, with the Seymour Duncan 2 band EQ for passive pickups. The combination is stunning, from old style 50s thump to Entwistle and slap. An added bonus is that the J is noiseless too!

...and I think this is the carnauba wax I use for the final sparkle. It smells great, by the way http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-Deep-Crystal-Step-Carnauba/dp/B00078XL2O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453845474&sr=8-1&keywords=meguiars+carnauba+wax

Hi Chienmortbb No - it's this one: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-polish-compounds/meguiars-ultimate-compound/prod_554.html I also use their carnuba wax. I'll find a link for that one too in a sec

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1453831157' post='2963242'] Don't go to any trouble. I've got a lovely high end OM style acoustic & I was just curious as to how yours sounded. [/quote] If the link works, there are a couple of simple unplugged recording clips on my web site page below They were recorded on a little zoom pocket recorder so no great shakes but will give you an idea . http://www.ajrguitarmods.co.uk/swift%20iv%20acoustic.htm

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1453822943' post='2963137'] Nice work! I'd love to hear that Om you built, do you have any sound clips? [/quote] I do have somewhere. They may be a bit rubbish....if so I'll record a few more.

Chienmortbb's post has reminded me...any further pics, cameltoe?

[quote name='rubis' timestamp='1453741530' post='2962341'] This looks awesome! I've always fancied having a go at one of those kits that Martin do, but not worked up the courage to have a go. Maybe one day! Good luck with this one [/quote] I think the Martin (and Stewmac ) kits are a great way to go! If I was starting again, that's what I would do for starters. This OM was my first (and only other) acoustic build and I am still utterly delighted with it - but WHAT a steep learning curve!!!!!!:

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1453719741' post='2962012'] Looking good so far! I haven't seen that style of mould construction before - are you working from a particular method or is it something you've come up with? I have accumulated wood and bits for a mandolin build, but not quite got around to getting started on it yet, so I will be going through some of these same processes. [/quote] It's Andyjr1515 you're talking about, so [b]of course [/b]I've stolen it from somewhere else It seemed to me a lot quicker and easier than the more traditiional block-built things. Just a few sheets of jig-sawn ply and a dozen cuts or so of some 1 1/2"x 2" timber and job's done. Does the job too as far as I can tell (having never used the other type).

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1453719572' post='2962009'] Oh... and... er... I can't do that [b]at all[/b], but if I could've done it, I could've done it a lot better! [/quote] ...and I would've too if I could've