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Yea, I got a Nordstrand MM5.4 and a Nordstrand NJ5S with a nordstrand preamp. I'm also having a switch to change the humbucker from series humbucker - parallel humbucker - single coil.

I got a neck as well and I think they cost me close to £500 including £40ish shipping, but then had to pay import tax which was about £130, I think the body was about £170ish at a guess. Hope that helps.

[quote name='shaneybaby' timestamp='1366311485' post='2050985'] a real smart piece of kit there my friend [/quote] Thanks. I've been working on this here and there but on my 3rd layer of Z-poxy now, not put any more pictures up as its not really changed much even though I've spend hours putting it on, sanding it back, putting another layer on etc etc. should be on my last coat now. I thinkim keeping this natural and not putting a burst on. Can't bring myself to cover up any of that grain.

I suppose I can forgive you...this once.

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1364514324' post='2027694'] Im not trying to be a stick in the mud or anything but would the control cover not have been better matched to the wood on the back of the body? the front looks gorgeous but the back looks like a bitsa sorry ill run and hide now....... [/quote][quote name='JimBobTTD' timestamp='1364514964' post='2027703'] I like the continuation of the zebrawood theme. Yes, the cover could have been wood to match the back or another type of wood. It beats nasty black plastic. Run and hide! Run and hide! [/quote] GRRRRRR.....how dare you! You better find a very dark hiding place because im coming for you! Too much....maybe... I did think about having swamp ash, but as JimBob said i was going for a continuation of the zebrawood theme. The main reason I went for zebrawood over a swamp ash cover is because the swamp ash cover would match in colour but the grain would be completely different. i thought rather than having something that kinda matches, I went for something that would compliment the entire theme of the bass. Just definitely didn't want the plastic cover! UGLY things! But yea the top is gorgeous.

Yea I've done a couple with cans. With the right conditions and the right prep work you can get some great results.

Yea meant to say. Your build is looking really good! I have a bass I'd like to de fret, I'll do it when I get the courage to do it. Luckily my girlfriends dad is a paint technician, so I'm able to use their spray booth! He also sorted me out one of his old spray guns.

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1364258399' post='2024106'] Ooooh, serious loveliness there! [/quote] Thanks I can't wait to get this built, I have to stop myself rushing it and possibly ruining the finish.

I got a wooden control cover back from Jon from Letts Guitars. He's done a top job with it, im very happy with it. I also sent him a picture of the top and he's matched it really well. [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/img0132bc.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/large/543/img0132bc.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

The wooden control cover is back from Jon from Letts Guitars. He's done a top job with it, im very happy with it. I also sent him a picture of the top and he's matched it really well. Thanks to everyone for all your help. [url="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/img0132bc.jpg/"][/url]

Sorry it took a while, but here is a couple of pics of the forst coat of Z-poxy on the zebrawood. It still needs to be sanded, should be able to do that soon...i hope! Loving the amber hue of the z-poxy and is really easy to use, after a bit of trial and error. [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/img01281t.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/large/16/img01281t.jpg" class="ipsImage" />[/URL] [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/img01231v.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/large/707/img01231v.jpg" class="ipsImage" />[/URL] Adam

There certainly is a knack to it. I didn't have a clue either! I built a fretless jazz, and finished that myself. I made loads of mistakes, but learnt so much doing it. Also, if you're unsure about something, loads of people on here to help you out! Try get a body, preferably Alder as you dont need to grain fill it and have a go. I started with using Nitro Laquer, and followed this; http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/2011/08/05/finishing-an-ash-telecaster-in-butterscotch If I have one bit of advice when it comes to finishing, its take your time. If you rush a step you pay for it a step or two later and you wont get the results you want. I'm going to stop waffling now...so yea you should give it a go.

First coat of the Z-Poxy has been applied. I started with the back, because I've not done it before, so any mistakes i may make will be hidden. The last photo shows the Amber hue this stuf has and I'm really happy with the first coat, swamp ash really does soak everything up. Will wait for that coat to dry then ill do the front tomorrow. So I may have a picture of the front tomorrow.

Ah thanks mate. I appreciate the offer any way.

Managed to get some zebra wood from Jon at Letts guitars. He's a top bloke. So once I get this from him, I can start to apply the z-poxy and take some more progress pictures. I know that's what you all want. It's taken longer than I thought to get this all going. Sorry

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1363215165' post='2010081'] I can sell you exacty the right amount of zebrano, thicknessed, sanded and ready to go. Pm me if you want. J [/quote] And Lettsguitars swoops in to save the day! Thanks for all the help, Appreciate it!

Pm sent

Oh right ok, don't go to too much trouble just yet. I want a cover tha would match a wood on my bass, so either ash, zebra wood, Wenge, or ebony, but that's possibly pricey. I had to google that guitar, I've never seen one of those before! I think I'll call them up tomorrow. Thanks.