SpondonBassed

Welcome Ange-Murpi.

Welcome Jay.

Sun-dried Kak Slurry?

Urgent Orange?

I kinda get that. When I was young and ignorant (as opposed to old and ignorant) I thought those red "Hank Marvin" guitars were made out of bright red plastic. When I first saw a natural finish I thought it was special because someone took the time to carve a guitar out of wood when others made theirs quickly using injection moulding. I still get that vibe with Fenders and Musicmans* sometimes. *Musicmen?

I'm so happy that the image you posted was not the one that leapt to mind. (PS - it's lovely)

That's directly at odds with how repair drawings were generally made for one-off repairs to aircraft when I wore overalls. The drawing office would arrive, just after the basher (sheet metal-worker) had finished riveting up a skin patch, with tracing paper. The repair would then be signed off and published as if the draughtsman had come up with it. @Jimothey - Si's suggestion is sound. In a few years time, after Rickenbugger's lawyers have taken down BC for looking sideways at one of their genuine basses once, people will believe that you designed everything and built from the drawing board.

If the decal is the only gripe you've done right well out of your first build.

..with just a hint of prolapse.

Welcome Jeff.

Bowel Burst.

Old funk face? Okay, I'll give you that.

You could carry on and make it an octagonal enclosure too...

Welcome Nordygrrl.

Beautifully played, both of you.

Welcome SecondSon.

Is that to help make it look less like a toaster?

I like that idea though. Maybe a bit on the heavy side but you could then play wearing a nice smoking jacket and slippers.

Thank you but... Jeremoany Vine? Really? Must I?

Welcome Bassfinger.

That's how it starts... the GAS You've come to the right place.

Welcome Caitlin. Regarding your crackly pots, there is a sub-forum where you can locate fellow members who may be in a position to help: BCers Prepared to Help Fix a Bass In that sub-section, Repairs and Technical, there are other useful areas to explore. Happy hunting!

I look like that when I'm performing with bubble wrap.

Welcome PS.