SpondonBassed

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1502576816' post='3352330'] Is there really any inexpensive LED alternatives that can really do the job? Blue [/quote] I'm hoping that Bonzodog will follow-up and let us know how he gets on with the idea.

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1502284482' post='3350460'] Either way - I've just had a session with the 'Who Killed Nancy Johnson', You tube collection and enjoyed it. [/quote] That's a fair point and worth mentioning. I quite agree. WKNJ looks and sounds good. @ OP; Your lot must put the hours in for a result like that.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1502280497' post='3350421'] Indeed; plough on. [/quote] I feel like such a big dipper! I didn't see that written in the stars.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1502274274' post='3350350'] Personally I think everyone should vacate the stage at least 5 minutes before you start, having already tuned up etc. Preferably earlier, as soon as they're happy that their gear is ready to go. Go to the loo, get stage gear on, get drink or whatever. Then all return at the same time, together, a couple of minutes before your scheduled start time. That should give a clear indication to the audience that something is about to happen. Having musicians wandering about the stage endlessly twidling, standing around and sliding into an indeterminate start doesn't give off the right impression. . [/quote] Yup. Eradicate twiddling then whatever else you want to do will be in focus. Is there a website called Twiddle yet? There ought to be.

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1502585787' post='3352353'] You could always put some cyanoacrylate on the excess finish in the bridge recess, to see if it causes blooming [/quote] Spot on that man. That's a better suggestion than mine.

The neck is finished. Seven coats of Danish Oil later, 48 hours to harden off a bit more then on with the hardware. It got a third good coat of Lemon Oil on the fretboard. In the week since the first two coats it had dried a little near the frets. In truth I just get a kick out of rubbing oil into it. I'll stop before I go blind or something. I had used up more BC storage with my photos than I thought. I went back and cropped all of them as I should have done at first. I was pleasantly surprised to see that as well as making room for the rest of this story, the edited photos were less cluttered and the better for it. I made a temporary stub neck out of two handy pieces of scrap to hold the body steady for the finishing work where I'll need two free hands. It clamps up well in my bench vice. I then drilled the neck for the new stainless steel screws and installed it properly for the first time. It's a snug fit still. My coating hasn't been heavy handed. Time to set the bridge and drill the pilot holes. Find centreline and mark off. Set saddle to centreline and measure from nut to the 12th times two plus a nadge at the G saddle crest, done. Line off against bridge longitudinally and then check lateral placement by putting A and G strings in the B and G saddles. Pulling them taught across the nut gives a good indication that I was right to do this. the bridge is very slightly offset and it shows up with the strings being out of parallel with the fretboard sides. Adjust bridge and line off either side of centre. Mark off hole centres and pilot drill to 2mm for the stainless steel bridge screws. It's looking like a guitar now and I am loath to take the neck off again. I do it anyway and now it is safely stored out of sight in case I get the urge to start rubbing things into it again.

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1502532328' post='3352033'] And with the glue dry, the top is cut out. This is it slightly dampened to show how the figuring will come out: There are some rich colours in there, probably better seen in this sunshine shot: This is going to tone and contrast with the mahogany back beautifully... Talking of sunshine, the camphor laurel is a very 'hole-y' wood. It's very stable but many of those burrs are actually gaps. Here's the sunshine shining through: These will be filled with epoxy mixed with ebony dust - I keep a jar of ebony sandings just for this kind of job. When it's done, it will look like it was always there and, indeed, further enhance the look of the burls... Next job is to finish-thickness the neck beam and cut out the two necks from it [/quote] Careful now. You're description of the Camphor Laurel was bordering on religion. Heeheehee. I'd be tempted to put some blingy particles in a clear resin to stop up the gaps. I am just a big tart at heart though. It's not like you haven't got enough eye catching features in those grains. Wow. Just wow.

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1502531626' post='3352027'] If any of you are on Twitter then you can follow the archive [url="https://twitter.com/great78project"]HERE[/url] [/quote] If I was on Twitter I'd likely be twittering about it and you'd already know but I forgive you anyway. That link in the OP is an elegant sufficiency thank you. Heeheehee I changed my mind about the Smithsonian link that PGB's post links out to. When I went in there for a non committal browse I kept getting teasers but nothing like the content that is in the 78 archive. Lots and lots of yakkity yak though. If I was willing to subscribe to the Smithsonian site it might be better. I'm not.

No. I'm sat in a reclining chair.

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1502528381' post='3351986'] Well at least thy will sell ONE copy to the chap on here needing help with She Caught the Katy [/quote] Heeheehee

[quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1502487446' post='3351867'] I will do my best to keep it as close to original as I can I might try and just remove the lump of finish that has pooled in the bridge recess and fill any gaps with superglue as suggested. As the bass was never completed I might have to route the pickup deeper as it's quite shallow and drill a channel for wiring as it doesn't have one currently [/quote] Do the bridge screws bite on a good piece of timber or are they right on the end of the neck beam? If they are close you might want to take the bridge recess to a depth that would allow you to insert a make-up piece. The make-up piece would be attached to both the neck beam and the body allowing you to attach the bridge to it and thereby remove the risk of splitting the end of the neck beam. I'd suggest with the CA (Cyanoacrylate) glue that you try it on the back first because it usually causes a whitish residue or bloom to appear on surfaces near where it is applied. I am not sure how easily the resulting blemish would buff out. For safety, ventilate the area when you use it anyway but it might help to keep a light draught airflow across the surfaces being repaired to lessen the bloom effect. But you know all of that already right?

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1502525268' post='3351963'] Anything Duck Dunn is good. . . . but if you can't get his bass lines from listening to the records you need to sharpen up your playing by ear more than you need transcrpitions. [/quote] I wont buy it then on your say so. Ha! As if.

I hear you. The frustration of the creative mind. It might help to think of your building as a journey. Where you started and where you are now are are two points separated by all of the things that you have learned on one of your life's adventures. With this project I'd say that you are exploring parts where other builders dare not go. Good for you! That took a lot out of me so I think I'll go for a little lie down.

Welcome Durhamboy, You'll have seen this part of the forum by now then; http://basschat.co.uk/forum/15-build-diaries/ See you on the forum, enjoy.

[quote name='Saved' timestamp='1502518924' post='3351915'] I dont leave it outside.Just working outside so i dont have to clean up [/quote] I know. I was being flippant. You're okay, I am well known for it 'round these parts. Daylight is the best for revealing little details that are difficult to see under artificial light. I'd imagine that you need a lot of room to move around the project too.

Now you're spoiling us. Got any Ferrero Rochers while we're here Ambassador?

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1502469222' post='3351724'] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IujOnIwnbA"]https://www.youtube....h?v=5IujOnIwnbA[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M1Brx-La2M"]https://www.youtube....h?v=5M1Brx-La2M[/url] [/quote] Assuming that the standard is consistent because I stopped both part way through I thought both players were doing workable lines. The fact that they are play-alongs makes it difficult to know but I suspect both players would sound better if the band was live and there was interaction. It would interest me greatly to hear both players play along to a L42 tune like Man; [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfMNOOBP6kA[/media]

Nice formula. Heeheehee. I might use that myself if I'm backed into a corner one day.

[quote name='ricksterphil' timestamp='1502463074' post='3351681'] ...along with the Matamp 100w head (stuffed with Mullards) I played it through... [/quote] Bought one of those on eBay. It made a horrible quacking noise when I plugged it in. Turns out it was stuffed full of Mallards!

Ta muchly.

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1483256771' post='3205643'] I was expecting all the replies would be from Aussies, so glad they are appreciated over your side of the pond too ! Neil Finn, like all great New Zealand artists, we claim as our own Nick is a great bassist, knows when to play sparsly when it's needed too. [/quote] I've never yet heard a track by Crowded House that I didn't like. I remember being in Ireland in the middle of the eighties when Aussie music was introduced to us on TV and Radio for the first time. It featured heavily in the UK and Ireland for a while. I forget what became the next new sensation but I've always retained a fondness for the earthy rhythms of Aussie rock in general.

I wouldn't leave it outside like that overnight. It might warp straight on you. Heeheehee. Great to see photos.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1502462613' post='3351675'] ...they're not very expensive to try out... [/quote] There is always that of course.

[quote name='flaxholmelis' timestamp='1501696641' post='3346716'] ...Where do people around here go for jam sessions etc?... [/quote] That's the eternal question. You may want to post it in the main forum. I have had to do the Open Mic thing to get any practice playing ensemble. It's also stage time which is good experience always. Another member here who has a two-piece side project wanted to see the Horse and Groom in Derby so he sent me links to some of their tunes for me to practice with. We performed them a week later at the Open Mic before they went on with more of their set. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Welcome Mark, Derbyshire must have a strong recruitment drive on just lately. You will already have seen the Build Diaries no doubt; [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/15-build-diaries/"]http://basschat.co.u...-build-diaries/[/url] It's getting quite interesting in there at the moment. Looking forward to seeing your project. You'll feel right at home.