kevin_lindsay

Forgot to post a pic of the rest of the bass!! Here you go:

That's really interesting mate, it's great hearing how different versions do the wiring. I guess the shielding plate in the control cavity on yours must be wired directly to the earth so that the earthing is completed? On my reissue if the earth strip wasn't in place, then the shielding plates wouldn't be attached to the earth do would just serve no purpose. Most modern jazzes just have the earthing wire to Thr underside of the bridge plate - I've never seen the wire soldered onto the bridge plate on Amy of the vintage or modern USA Fenders I've owned (I've had at least 20 post 1990 Fender basses, and at least 10 pre 1975 ones). Most modern reissues (apart from the USA ones) don't seem to have the metal shielding plates in place. The early 60's jazzes didn't have the shielding plates wired directly to the control plate earth, so needed the earth strip fed under the bridge to complete the circuit. If it wasn't installed, then the shielding plates end up serving no purpose. Here's s pic from the excellent reference book - The Fender Bass, an illustrated history published by Hal Leonard. You can see the earthing strip that was on the old basses (think of Jaco's "bass of doom" for example, you can see Thr strip on there) [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/25e0415d.jpg[/IMG]

I really appreciate the comments guys. Here's the bass with some of my other F products - leaning against the worlds most cluttered bookcase! [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62%20reissue%20Jazz%20Bass%20refinish/9354ab5a.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks mate

And here's the bass in the format I prefer to use: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62%20reissue%20Jazz%20Bass%20refinish/95da96c4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62%20reissue%20Jazz%20Bass%20refinish/eb6578f0.jpg[/IMG]

Here's some pics of the bass with the covers in place

Thanks mate!

I'm getting excited now!! Neck has been reattached [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/b6be6cb6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/24ccd3b1.jpg[/IMG] Strings in place [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62fe9c00.jpg[/IMG] I'll leave the bass to settle overnight and in the morning I'll give it a full setup (check neck relief, action. Set the intonation, and balance the pickups). But for now - ta-daaah!!! Here's how it's looking!! [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/cbbbf256.jpg[/IMG]

Let's move the earth wire into it's channel do that only a small part of the wire is left to make contact with the underside of the bridge plate [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/3dcaae88.jpg[/IMG] Let's get the bridge plate in place [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/c8216ed3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/802f72c1.jpg[/IMG] Simple job now to wire the pickups and earth leads into the control plate next.

At last! Time to get this beast reassembled [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/9c2f58c0.jpg[/IMG] Some of you might be thinking "what are those four screws in front of where the bridge will be?". Well, on the original basses there were 4 felt string mutes which most folk removed. The screws are there to cover the holes. Here's a pic of how the felt mutes looked: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/25e0415d.jpg[/IMG] Anyhow, remember the metal shielding plates in the bottom of the pickup and control cavities? Well, they're all wired together, but but they aren't wired directly to the ground of the pickup circuit. So, how do they get earthed? Here's the brass earthing strip that solves the problem [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/3bc78604.jpg[/IMG] It slots under the bridge pickup shielding plate, and goes under the bridge itself also. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/88b9ea23.jpg[/IMG] When the bridge pickup is screwed in to place, it presses the cavity shielding plate down on to the earthing strip, and as the control cavities are wired together, this allows the earthing circuit to work for them all. So how does the earthing strip get to connect to the control wiring earth? It makes contact under the bridge, and theeres an earth wire from the control cavity that mates with the underside of the bridge. Here's how it looks: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/6c117444.jpg[/IMG]

Nope! It's not a build, it's a refinish and reassemble! Hahaha

The headstock comprised: White primer, shell pink, and then the headstock and neck was clearcoated. I'm really pleased with the end result. The body is ready for hand buffing tomorrow - a really boring, tedious job, but it'll be worth it when it's finished.

The logo is the period correct one for a 1962 Jazz Bass. It's the perfect finishing touch

Headstock now complete!! I hope to get the bass reassembled this weekend. [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/d546e4ef.jpg[/IMG]

Paul Young - I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqmjbiA_wnc&sns=em

Well, I was buffing the body last week and I got a slight rub through, not totally through to the White undercoat, just enough to give a slight blush to the pink finish. I knew it was there, and although neither my brother or some friends said they could see it, I was drawn to it every time I looked at the body. So, I decided to redo the body! Wiping off the new finish was a complete breeze - took less than 15 minutes to get back to the natural wood again. The body is now re-finished in the Shell Pink (White primer, Shell Pink and then clear coats). It's been drying for almost a week, and I've smoothed the whole finish with 1200 grade wet and dry. I'll leave it for another week before buffing it to a shine. Hopefully everything will go smoothly this time? Also, the replacement Fender headstock decal should be with me tomorrow. I'll post pics of the headstock with it in place soon.

Yeah, the APFS guys played Gilmour's 50th, and apparently then did so as Brit Floyd at his 60th!!

The Australian Pink Floys Show is stunning - a fantastic gig if you're a pink Floyd fan. I know that a load of guys involved with the APFS left over avyear ago to form Brit Floyd. I'm going to see Brit Floyd in Glasgow in May. For anyone interested in seeing/hearing what Brit Floyd are like, you can get a FREE dvd copy of their live debut gig last January from their website. Here's a couple of clips: Time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsUt6f4dXZ4&sns=em Pigs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2RALs-uTI0&sns=em

Lozz, they're only bits of wood, metal and plastic. The guys who have them are good friends who'll look after them. Plus they're insured anyhow!! Hahaha

I've got a fair few basses which I can use whenever the situation requires them. Saying that, I prefer my instruments to be used, so some of them are on loan to friends (who are people I know will look after them!!) At home I've only got a P-Bass, USA reissue '62 stack knob Jazz (which I'm refinishing tight now), and my fretless Stingray. Out on loan are: My 1974 Fender Jazz Bass (Paul Turner from Jamiroquai has it right now - had it over a year, I should really try to prise it back out of his grasp! Hahaha) Rickenbacker 4001 - Fireglo 1966 Fender P-Bass sunburst I've also got some old Fender and Gibson guitars on loan (I've only got my Fender Eric Johnson Strat and Custom Shop Fender Nocaster at home). Oh yeah, I've also got my double bass at home too. Never gets used, but looks good in the corner!! Hahaha I've had basses in the past which were really nice, but didn't get used, so I gave them away to young guys who showed "potential".: Custom Shop Shell Pink P-Bass - given to an incredible young guy I met in London years ago. Can't remember his name, but he was an incredibly funky player Fender 5 string Jazz with D-Audio active circuit and full SIMS LEDs installed - sent that to a guy in Perth, Western Australia as a freebie. I'm stilling touch with that guy (Lex Sadler) who now lives in Manhattan, and still has, and uses , the bass. Jaydee GA24 fretless - gave that to a young guy called Rick James in London a few years back. I don't know much about him, but I was told at Thr time that he was a real shining light, he was pretty young when I gave him the bass, but I never actually met or spoke to him, so I font know the full story. Martin D28 acoustic guitar - gave that to a relative in Australia when I was over one time.

[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/b5022cae.jpg[/IMG] This is a sentiment I think many need to think about. Saying "f*** you!" to someone after life has hit them hard is something I find appalling.

Some more pics with the ashtrays in place, just to give an idea if how it will eventually look: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/bf28196c.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/915224f7.jpg[/IMG]

I had a slight rub through of the Shell Pink when flatting it earlier this morning. Lower rear bout on the back of the body, and on the tips of both horns. I've re-sprayed very thin lacquer onto those areas. I hope everything work's out cool later for final flatting and keying for the application of the clear coats. If I have another rub through, I'll have to order more Shell Pink lacquer as I've now used the last of the can I had. Fingers crossed for later!!!

Pink coats almost done. I'll flatten the finish tomorrow morning and if needs be, I'll spray some more coats. If all's good after Flatting, I'll apply the clear coats and leave the body to dry for a week or two, then final flat & buff the finish. Here's a quick pic to give an idea about how it'll look with the plate in situ: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/1733ff77.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/447afe6f.jpg[/IMG]

Little bit more pink [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/0a215803.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/4b6d80a0.jpg[/IMG] We're getting there!!