Andyjr1515 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Hi Attached is me showing off my latest customisation job (got to find some appreciation somewhere...to the boss indoors its 'just another guitar') This is a Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass once plain black and now BEAUTIFUL It was bought from another BassChat member <thanks Stu> and I spent a couple of recent weekends doing: [list] [*]a strip down [*]stripping the finish [*]veneering with an exotic Amboyna veneer [*]Varnishing with TruOil [*]Cutting the pickguard (which covered too much of the veneer) [*]sorting the neck seating out (Squiers are good but not perfect) [*]covering the pickguard with carbon fibre matting (the tortoiseshell clashed with the colour of the veneer) [/list] The only big challenge was stopping the tiny, tiny carbon fibres from getting in the electrics (they are VERY conductive) It plays absolutely fantastically and I hope you agree that is looks pretty cool too The Tru Oil finish is high gloss and hardens nicely, though will never be as tough as poly or nitro. Having said that, it is VERY easy to repair scratches. Great side benefit is that is smells like a well oiled cricket bat... [attachment=82483:IMG_1501.jpg] [attachment=82486:IMG_1502.jpg] [attachment=82485:IMG_1507.jpg] [attachment=82484:IMG_1511.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 This is gorgeous i wish I had the talent to do this sort of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 that's lovely. and i don't normally go for figured woods. tasty bit of work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Not a fan of the look but total respect for the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Very clever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max363 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Sexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 That looks amazing. That has to be one of the most impressive mods I have ever seen. Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wow. That is one very impressive bit of modding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wow, excellent work! Not usually a fan of Jags but that looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks for the kind words, folks I'm overseas at the moment but will post more details at the weekend - it's easier than it looks! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBass3901 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 That is truly stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Crikey! She's a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBass Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Neat work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hi - you're all too kind . Never realised bass players could be sweeties too On another link (Repairs) I describe that for the first one of these I did, I actually made a profit (although the Jaguar is strictly for my own use) I sold this one below (shown before and after) to a Nepalese Buddhist who plays in a Heavy Metal Band. Now agreed, you don't get one of those coming along every day but when you do... There are some tips, tricks and techniques but, to be honest, the most difficult bit is just getting the perishing original coating off. The attached (originally a red Ibanez GSR200) was done over a week with two weekends (and I have a very time demanding job in between ) If anyone wants to know the tips and tricks I've learnt, I'd be happy to do another post in the appropriate folder (Projects?) Andy [attachment=82873:Before.jpg] [attachment=82874:Best_1_smaller.jpg] [attachment=82875:Best_2_smaller.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Build diarys would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Absolutely stunning, if you ever want to sell it give me a pm A guide to the veneering would be awesome as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASainty Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thats dam amazing I am very jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi Thanks for the encouraging feedback, folks! Like an eejit, I never took shots of the Jaguar as I was doing it, but I did do for the Ibanez so I will post something on the Build Diaries over the next few days. Although I wouldn't say it was easy, it is surprisingly quick and takes no special tools save for an electric paint stripper (and even that is just to save time). The veneering and varnishing I did on the dining room table (or if my wife is reading this, the fully fitted and remote from any part of the decorated house or carpets specialised workshop ) The challenge is getting JUST the right veneer. The Ibanez is American Burl Walnut - pretty easy to get hold of - but the Jaguar is an Asian veneer that I haven't seen since. The cutting down of the pickguard was a bit white knuckle (replacements only seem to be available from US) and the carbon fibre a complete experiment. Part of the learning curve was that the fibres, when you cut it, go EVERYWHERE and - of course - they are highly conductive I know the look isn't everyone's cup of char, but I've done a couple of Strat 6 strings too, and they look (and play) like the d**s b******s In these torrid times, there's no money in it, of course, but huge satisfaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi Just to say, I've started a thread on Build Diaries which I will complete over the next week (ref the stage by stage process of the Ibanez pictured above) Thanks for the encouraging feedback Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Wild, wild looking bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanark Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 My wife saw me looking at the pictures (of both the guitars you've veneered) and even SHE said that they were gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 [quote name='lanark' post='1276657' date='Jun 21 2011, 08:56 AM']My wife saw me looking at the pictures (of both the guitars you've veneered) and even SHE said that they were gorgeous.[/quote] My wife saw me posting pictures to something called Gear Porn and called the solicitors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Hi In case anyone wants to have a go at this type of thing, I've finished the thread on the techniques in Build Diaries - 'Veneering an Ibanez GSR200 - tips & tricks ' Don't try it on a prized possession, but if you've got a tired old faithful lying around - give it a bash. It's quicker and easier than you would imagine Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 That is a stunning bass and a stunning piece of work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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