kevin_lindsay

I've already pre-ordered the album via Amazon (it comes out in November), Steve is a bass player, and a great guy too.

Okay, on to the body. I've applied a thin coat of white primer, time now to apply the Olympic White - slowly does it. I'll begin by applying a few coats around the edges: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131013_065113.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131013_065043.jpg[/IMG] and, the headstock - decal now applied. I've used a '62 style one as the build is influenced by the 62 body layout with a '66 style neck. When the decal has dried out I'll apply clear gloss iver the Olympic White. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131013_084850.jpg[/IMG]

Fhretw*** Nhonsense.

Hey mate, did the template arrive okay?

Okay, masking off edges before spraying. Here are some pics to show you what I mean. I've used a pickup routing hole as an example. first, apply some masking tape to the area, ensuring some of the tape goes over the edge. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20131011_191555.jpg[/IMG] The, get a small file or something similar (a nail file works well) [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20131011_191606.jpg[/IMG] Lightly rub the file along the edges. This wears away the tape at the crease, which allows you to peel off the excess easily. Thevrnd resukt being a neat masking of the area in question. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20131011_191614.jpg[/IMG] Voila!! [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20131011_191811.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20131011_191825.jpg[/IMG] then, after spraying, the clean up of the edges is a very simple task.

Here's the trick - you simply use a single piece of masking tape which covers above the edge. Then, use a small file (or something similar) to rub along the covered edge. The file wears away the masking along the sharp edge. You then simply peel off the excess, leaving you with neat masking right up to the edge of the headstock. I'll post some pics later showing what I mean

Cool playlisr mate. However...... Boys Of Summer was Larry Klein on bass. Pino played on the next album, most notably on New York Minute.

Then, remove the masking and start to clean up the edges. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131010_192841.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131010_192905.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131010_192917.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131010_192924.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131010_192941.jpg[/IMG]

Okay, a bit more white primer applied, then the Olympic White [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131008_183133-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131008_191856.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131008_191903.jpg[/IMG]

I should get the neck finished in the next couple of days. I'll start on the body on Saturday. Once they're both sprayed up (body - apply white primer, wet & dry sand to a smooth surface, apply Olympic White lacquer, wet & dry again, then apply clear gloss). It dries to the touch within minutes, but needs weeks for it to start to dry out enough to get a strong, hard finish for final buffing to a glassy sheen.

Hi mate. I just think I experienced an extreme reaction last year. Better to be safe than sorry this tim around, hence the mask.

Okay, it's time to begin spraying. I'm going to do the matching Olympic White headstock first. The nitrocellulose lacquer stinks, and the fine oversoray got into my lungs a year and a half ago, resulting in me being afmitted to hospital after my breathing stopped. So, lesson learned - let's get the "Breaking Bad" look sorted [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131008_163827.jpg[/IMG] I sprayed some nitro sanding sealer on the neck (after I had masked off the frets and fingerboard with Frog Tape). Then, the white primer is applied using light coats. I'll sand it flat tomorrow, and then get the Olympic White on. I protectdd thr main shaft of the neck by enclosing it inside a plastic bin bag. I covered the back of the headstock with masking tape, and masked the edges using green Frog Tape. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131008_191955.jpg[/IMG] Lightly does it [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131008_183133-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131008_183138.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131008_191834.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131008_191914.jpg[/IMG] Some of the eagle-eyed out there might have noticed that I am spraying the white partially onto the end of the rosewood fingerboard. The reason I've done this is that Fender used to do that too on their original vintage guitars. Here's Paul Turner's headstock from his '66. You can see how the white was applied ovelapping the rosewood fingerboard. (You can see the fingerboard binding continue below the white facing lacquer - noticeable where the white lacquer has worn off at the edges). [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/photo-1.jpg[/IMG]

Looking good!

I do most of my own setup work on my basses. However, my own preference is totally different from what someone else may prefer. It's finding out what feels best for you. I set my instruments up so that the notes ring ttrue under normal playing, with a little fret buzz if I push harder. I find someone like Paul Turner's preference to be a nightmare - he sets his basses up for high action with a lot of neck relief. If I play his basses up the dusty end, my fingers often slip off the strings and end up wedged under the adjacent one. Saying that, his tone and playing is fantastic, so wwjat do o know? Hahaha

Ooh! The pickup looks great!

Okay, the spraying of the nitro lacquer will commence soon. I need to fine sand the surfaces to prepare them, but hopefully it'll be underway tomorrow. Heres the neck in situ [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131007_163404.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131007_163713.jpg[/IMG] Chris carved the neck to have the neck profile continue it's shape right up to the neck heel [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131007_164412.jpg[/IMG] And, here's the headstock: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131007_163935.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131007_163945.jpg[/IMG]

Actually, PM me your address and I'll post you a tracing of my plate. The screw hole will still be in the correct place in relation to the neck pocket.

Ah, I see. I've got a mid 50s style one, but that has body edge contours so the plate is slightly smaller than the 51 style. Pity, as I could have traced round the plate, marked all the holes, and sent the tracing to you. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20130817_193800.jpg[/IMG]

Why did they grab a council road worker to vome straight from his shift, to play the bass? As for the drummer, dear goodness, he sounds like a set of mechanical false reeth someone has miked up, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sLwDFWXiBM

Just buy one without the hole, and use your existing plate as a template to mark where the tugbar hole is located. It's only a 2 minute job to get it sorted.

Rosewood has a slightly warmer sound as it's not as dense as maple. Maple is inherently brighter. hoeever, finish can affect the sound. If you have lacquer on the frets, that would provide a softer cushion over the hard metal frers, so the tone would be less bright. Saying that, lacquer is usually scraped off the frets before assembly.

Usually avquick setup solves the problem. I remember Many years ago I can remember buying my first 5 string bass. I went with another musician friend tontry out the various basses on offer. I opted for the Fender Jazz 5 as it had the best sound, but played like a complete pig - high action, too much neck relief. However, 5 minutes once I got it home and the neck was straight, action was lowered, and the intonation reset. In fact, it's still being played (albeit by a bassist friend of mine in NYC after I gave it to him). Wood moves, and with Fenders coming from overseas, it's inevitable that dome tweaking is required.

I'll have more pics to upload in a couple of days as I'm headimg through to Edinburgh on Monday 7th October to pick up the new neck from Chris McIntyre. Then, I'll start to spray the nitro lacquer on the body, and on the neck.

I've used these guys a number of times - goid prices and fully tracked. http://www.wedelivertheworld.co.uk/quote/index.php

What colour is your bass? Ive got a nitro plate that has turned slightly creamy - might be suitable for you? EDIT - actually, I've just looked, the 69 has a different screwhole layout from my mid 50s style. Sorry bud.