neepheid Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1367182819' post='2062386'] Is that the order that they would be originally? Every bass I've had with this wiring system has been bridge only, both in parallel, both in series, neck only. [/quote] Yup, more Gibson nutty madness for you. The original wiring was thus: 1. Both, series, in phase 2. Bridge only 3. Both, parallel, in phase 4. Both, series, out of phase I'm simply replacing 4 with neck only as I reckon it'll be a damn sight more useful than any out of phase wiring. I'm smart enough to retool the schematic I have for the new switch, but I'm not smart enough to rejig the switch positions, and to be honest the slight lack of logic to it doesn't really bother me that much. It is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Although one might pop up tomorrow, I'm not banking on an actual "THE RIPPER" truss rod cover to become available any time soon so I'm going to roll my own as a stopgap. Someone kindly scanned their TRC and I worked from that. From this: Through this: To this: I had an old broken TRC lying around so I printed it off, cut it out and stuck it down with sticky tape for a test: Not bad! (Sorry Jules for once again nicking one of your photos). I think the writing may be a mite too big (getting measurements from the guy who produced the scan) but that's a good thing. In the short term I will make a waterslide transfer and apply that to a blank TRC, but I guess if I wanted a permanent solution I should get it etched. No idea if there's anyone out there who will work on a one-off piece this small though. Edited May 4, 2013 by neepheid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidVicious1978 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Not bad, not bad at all That's the type of detail that I wouldn't think about but it's the small things that make the difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 [quote name='Myke' timestamp='1367347462' post='2064557'] ...it's the small things that make the difference! [/quote] [size=1]How true.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Think this is going to push second hand values of the Ripper/Grabber up a considerable amount on ebay !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 If I'm going to have to use a three point bridge for now then I sure as hell am going to cover it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Tasty. Where did you get the bridge cover from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 [quote name='umcoo' timestamp='1367685161' post='2068418'] Tasty. Where did you get the bridge cover from? [/quote] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290910503061"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290910503061[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 sweet birdge cover. Ive been looking at them too, but didnt know what they looked like in person.... Til now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaddock Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I would try fretsonthenet.com for the trussrod cover he does one off pieces at a reasonable price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 [quote name='captainhaddock' timestamp='1367704247' post='2068674'] I would try fretsonthenet.com for the trussrod cover he does one off pieces at a reasonable price! [/quote] Interesting, have made contact to see if he could work from a scan of an original TRC. Cheers for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaddock Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 No problem glad to be able to help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) Not much happening at the moment - drumming my fingers waiting for exciting, project advancing items to arrive in the post. Don't suppose the bank holiday helped much. Stuff incoming: Pickguard/screws 1 pickup Machine heads and ferrules (from different sources, stars aligned with mere hours to spare) Pots Chicken head knob TRC Laser waterslide paper Got some household expenses to take care of this month, so I think that's all the acquisitions I can handle for now. Will hopefully get lacquer sorted out next month. Are you listening, eBay? NO RIPPER PICKUPS FOR THE REST OF THE MONTH, PLEASE. Edited May 8, 2013 by neepheid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I've found 3 black speed knobs among my spares if you want them. I reckon they are to fit oriental splined pots however rather than USA types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 [quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1368019465' post='2072099'] I've found 3 black speed knobs among my spares if you want them. I reckon they are to fit oriental splined pots however rather than USA types. [/quote] Sounds like those might not work then, I believe my incoming 250K pots are from a USA Gibson and the 300K pot that I have yet to get will almost certainly be this one from Thomann - [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_potentiometer_300kohm.htm"]Gibson Poti 300kO Linear Taper Short - Thomann UK[/url] and again will be the USA splined pot, which means I might as well get these and hopefully ensure a happy and harmonious fit - [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_gisk010_potiknoepfe.htm"]Gibson PRSK-010 Potiknobs - Thomann UK[/url] Cheers for the offer though, it is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Have you not got those pots yet? I posted them from work on Friday. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1368022943' post='2072154'] Have you not got those pots yet? I posted them from work on Friday. P [/quote] Not yet, was hoping they might arrive today - bank holiday on Monday probably messed things up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 (edited) Things have slowed down a lot - waiting on a lot of stuff to arrive from the States, and had a slater to pay so no more goodies for me this month. Took care of a wee job - trimming the 4 way switch down to size. Not the most thrilling update ever, but it's progress with pictures. I could probably take a couple more mm off, but I'll wait until it's in situ in the final assembly before doing that. Edited May 13, 2013 by neepheid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Wheeee! Pickguard and tuners arrived today Got a band practice tonight but hopefully pictures later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Pics as promised. Also one pickup arrived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Looking good! It's going to be so good when it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Have you decided on a colour? Cos natural looks pretty sweet actually! It'd look great with an ultra-glossy finish I reckon. That or mocha. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1368659796' post='2080043'] Have you decided on a colour? Cos natural looks pretty sweet actually! It'd look great with an ultra-glossy finish I reckon. That or mocha. Truckstop [/quote] Yes, I have decided. The colour will be "Wine Red". Only Grabbers were available in it back in the day, but I think it looks great! That's a mockup, but if it looks as good as that when it's finished, I'll be delighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Ooh very nice! I don't suppose you noticed there's another Grabber/Ripper/G3 in bits on the EBay? Body, neck, pickguard and pup surround. Maybe email the dude; might have some difficult to source parts? (it's not being sold as Gibson, just as 'bass guitar body' etc) Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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