Norris

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1490379463' post='3264798'] I am genuinely gobsmacked that a 'quality' maker would send a response like that. The idea that they are using AliExpress/ eBay type suppliers from China is appalling. The Chinese are very capable of making high quality stuff to a decent spec but it needs to be done by a buyer who stipulates exact quality levels and checks they are adhered to. To reply that 'Chinese stuff is a bit variable' shows it's not happening and is disgraceful. One make that I wouldn't personally go near if that is the way they work. Where else have they saved money on buy in bulk Chinese parts? [/quote] Truss rod? Eek!

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1490365844' post='3264643'] (and, assuming you've seen my amended thread, do NOT think about spraying it in a tent! ) [/quote] I'm confused 'cos I'm sure I replied to that thread but darned if I can find it now. Have you been moderated for excessive expletives?

Lovely work. The neck block protector idea is inspired!

Nice fretboard. Nice trousers.

Just make sure there are no tracks on the back of the board - it's probably single sided though. It shouldn't hurt too much to nibble a bit of that wide track away

[quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1490014272' post='3261412'] Yep - even if it isn't complete I'll be bringing it along. Hopefully it will be working even if I haven't completed the finish. Looking forward to the bash - be interested in seeing how you Tele is coming along. Cheers [/quote] The back is dyed & has a coat of sanding sealer on it. Finish sanding of the front this evening, then hopefully that should be dyed soon too. I should get it finished, cured & polished in time for the Bash (fingers crossed!)

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1490007167' post='3261348'] Could be one bridge too far, of course [/quote] Could lead to a weighty bass... (Humber bridge)

Oh no. He's not been caught up in real life has he?!

You can always make a start on the templates

By how much is the circuit board in the way? It can only be a few mm. If you're going to cut it, only take as much as you need to. You certainly don't want the tip of the jack plug touching the board though as there's a fair chance you'll short out your signal if it does. Some careful work with a Dremel cutter would be needed to cut perpendicular to the edge, and I'd probably use a tiny drill to make a line of holes to join the two slots, then carefully cut through the remaining metal track with a Stanley knife. The board should snap easily enough if you drill the perforations but you want to avoid lifting the track, so cut through it first

Cool. I thought a photo might get some others to make suggestions. The only other suggestion I can add is that it looks like there are no actual components or connections where the board is fouling the jack clearance. It might be possible to very carefully cut the circuit board to give you the clearance, glue on some support across the corner to stop the board flexing too much and then use a length of wire to bridge the connection. It looks like the thick track there is probably the 0v screening.

Lovely work as usual Jabba. Will this one make it to the Mids Bass Bash?

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1489870015' post='3260497'] Personally, I think it would be a good idea to have a few more 'budget' basses (Squiers, Yamaha BB's, Ibanez GSR's) at these gatherings for people in the market for an affordable bass to try. There's usually plenty of 'exotica'. Would be nice to see some basses from the other end of the scale. [/quote] I brought my Squier last time iirc. I can bring it again if you want. You're welcome to try it out through the house rig. It's my main gigging bass.

Have you already drilled the jack entry hole, or could you move it up closer to the strap button? Failing that you might need to relocate the preamp board and use flying leads (with possibly another/extended cutout) Photos would help

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1489428631' post='3256848'] If it's labelled P-Bass Special, then it has a Jazz neck. [/quote] Yep. Jazz neck, precision body and PJ pups (although I rarely dial in the J). I never could get on with baseball bat necks.

Very nice work

It does seem like there will be an awful lot of kit there if everyone brings what they have mentioned. I won't be bringing anything except hopefully be thinline Telecaster guitar I've been building as I know it's of particular interest to some of the other builders that are attending. I live in the village though and can quickly pop home to fetch anything else that people may want to try. I'll also try to sort a suitable raffle prize and maybe a cake too

Something to consider too is the height of the bridge. Fender bridges tend to be shorter to go with the zero neck angle - which makes for easier/cheaper manufacturing. Gibsons will generally have a higher bridge and the neck tilted back slightly in relation to the body. You may need to have a packing piece under the bridge or to recess the bridge into the body a bit depending which bridge you are fitting to which guitar.

Nice one! Yes, routers are to be respected

Very nice work. That's going to look beautiful

Don't get the Fender. I don't want anybody else getting such fabulous tone in such a compact and lightweight combo as I do. Nothing to see here. Look elsewhere

The Ampeg BA108 is worth a listen. Possibly not the smallest amp ever but still quite bijou and sounds fantastic even with a low B

My Indonesian Squier P Bass Special (in pewter metallic too) is also 38mm nut

A bit of gaffa tape should sort that no problem

Actually I would have been tempted to leave the shot in place as a talking point. Bit late now though. An alternative would have been to saved some sawdust, pack it into the holes and then wick in some superglue