New Cataldo JAEbird/Fenderbird build

[TommyK]

Hi Folks

Got some build/progress pics of my new bass yesterday, It is going to be shipped on my birthday so I am very happy!

Specs:

JAE custom:
Honduras Mahogany body, contoured, In Lake placid blue finish, aged white pickguard
Thunderbucker pick-ups, CTS pots, Switchcraft jack.
Schallers straplocks
Hipshot tuners
Tinted maple J neck + fingerboard, with Fender Precision decal.

Progress so far:

Initial set up + back of body after sealing:




Front of body sealed, prior to finishing beginning:


Finishing process so far:





Just the clear Nitro coats, sanding, buffing and assembly to go now....I can't wait

[gary mac]

Looking good.

Will look forward to seeing the end result.

[yepmop]

Looks nice, love the colour, is that a metallic blue?

[davidlovellbass]

Good to see one of these in the UK, and not too far off being local, may have to come and see it in the flesh if you're ever Hampshire way

[BigRedX]

Looking good.

I might have to take the plunge next time he's building a patch of 5-strings.

[TommyK]

[quote name='yepmop' timestamp='1339742154' post='1693485']
Looks nice, love the colour, is that a metallic blue?
[/quote]

Yes it is metallic. It is the old favourite "Lake Placid Blue"

[quote name='davidlovellbass' timestamp='1339934942' post='1696402']
Good to see one of these in the UK, and not too far off being local, may have to come and see it in the flesh if you're ever Hampshire way
[/quote]

Yeah that would be fine, likewise if you are in the Dorsetshire area, feel free to come and have a play.

More photos to come...

[cocco]

Cant wait to see this finished. The amount of times I nearly bought one is ridiculous.

[hollowsbass]

Please, please, please, keep us updated on how this turns out.