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Result! I convinced my mrs to take the kids out for the day so was able to make some progress. Routing done, scratchplate cut and routed but still needs some sanding/finishing/screw holes etc. Notice the control cavity (freehand route), the acoustic foam is clearly visible. Amazing stuff, it is incredibly dence and even behaves like wood when routing. Plastic is still on the scratchplate in case you are wondering why it looks “dirty”

So am I..... routing this weekend if I find the time.

3 ply black/w/bl. I am likely going to respray the body at some stage in Pelham Blue and the black fits that perfectly, whilst looking good on the current grey flake as well. Nothing wrong with an AC streamer

Not much progress due to lack of time, but such is. Pickups have arrived at least. Scratchplate shape finalised and transferred onto MDF (twice, in case I mess up). No bandsaw unfortunately....

Fair comment, but I would be interested in something that fits my needs (as will most), so you will surely need 50 interested people as you will likely lose up to 75% of interested people when speccing the bass/design.

I’d be interested potentially, short scale solid body (check out this Serek for inspiration): https://www.serekbasses.com/sacramento

Ooh, someone had Ready Brek for breakfast today......yes, indeed no Q control so it is a semi.

Same here.....

It is essentially the M80 minus the overdrive/clean blend/parallel out etc but plus the parametric mids. Great little preamp.

This exactly......

I think that would indeed work, although the LT does not have a FX Loop 3 and 4 like the full fat version so depends on what else you do with the loops (i.e. do you have any effects in them).

Toothpaste works really well, the simple white non gel version! A little on a clean damp cloth, apply thin layer, then rub off with clean dry cloth and presto.

I will post some of my “sock only” pics

This was my original plan as well! But BC would not let me mutilate my AVRI..... (just kidding). Very nice!

Only if you let me try the install on your Lull first

I may change my mind still, but after a little tweaking I think it looks very “natural”. Time will tell. Now for the bloomin’ pickups to arrive...

1st pickup template done, I am pretty happy with the design although will tweak the top curve to better follow the body.

New side dots installed (just a light final sanding to go).

To give it a more “classic” look I have decided to create a Fortress Flashback type pickguard in 3 ply black. I’ve always liked the Flashback pickguard look. See pic for an example. Also need to install new side dots (nothing special, but some of the old one have sunk a little), so another small task to add. The benefit of going fuller size pickguard is also that I can go with more exact pickup placement and can place control knobs wherever I choose if it improves esthetics. I will be creating a pickguard template in cardboard, then transferring onto 12mm MDF and I will use the MDF template as the template for the pickguard AND as the pickup route template, it just makes sense. So next installment, template time...

Have also stripped and gutted the Bogart

The Thunderbird pickups will be with me next week so just getting things together. Needed to buy a view “tools” and some parts.

Not really a game changer imo since you still have to stick a power plug in your pedal and attach the other end to the rail and the battery powers all pedals attached to the rail which makes it a daisy chain and thus a standard (likely much more expensive) battery powered board.