Bassassin Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Apparently so. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322197769762"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322197769762[/url] Total project condition but nothing too major as far as I can see - needs electronics, new tuners and a serious de-lousing at the very least, Half the bridge components are missing but what's left looks functional. Collection only from Manchester otherwise I'd be all over it. If the neck/body are intact it'd be a fun little project. Jon. Quote
Bassassin Posted July 19, 2016 Author Posted July 19, 2016 Still showing as available. Did you hit the BIN? Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) No. Didn't show in the App? Are the bridges available still Jon? I'll buy it and discuss with you if I can't be arsed? Edited July 19, 2016 by AndyTravis Quote
Bassassin Posted July 19, 2016 Author Posted July 19, 2016 Good Lad! I wouldn't think the bridges are still around, these basses haven't been available for 20-odd years. However, looks to me like the bridge as-is should be functional. Not sure how the missing drop-tuner part should work, so you might have to improvise a ball-end anchor for the E string. Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1468972525' post='3094858'] Good Lad! I wouldn't think the bridges are still around, these basses haven't been available for 20-odd years. However, looks to me like the bridge as-is should be functional. Not sure how the missing drop-tuner part should work, so you might have to improvise a ball-end anchor for the E string. [/quote] The bridges for the headless versions are still about. I'll get it and clean it up. Will see what's available... Quote
floFC Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 Well done, I love mine. There this German shop selling Hohner parts: http://www.hohner-cshop.de/en/Guitar/Headless-Bass-Series/Basses-Bass-Headless-BB/Hohner-BBass4/ Quote
Bassassin Posted July 20, 2016 Author Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Just found that myself - £130-odd for a new bridge though! Pretty sure without all the gubbins, what's on the bass will still work like a conventional bridge. The saddles are the similar to the B2A and look like they adjust in the same way. Edited July 20, 2016 by Bassassin Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 I suppose the real question is whether you want to try and sand out the marks where he's engraved the note names into the fingerboard... Quote
ras52 Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1469008892' post='3094998'] I suppose the real question is whether you want to try and sand out the marks where he's engraved the note names into the fingerboard... [/quote] I thought they were quite endearing! Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1469008892' post='3094998'] I suppose the real question is whether you want to try and sand out the marks where he's engraved the note names into the fingerboard... [/quote] I have great skills with rosewood 😊 Quote
Bassassin Posted July 20, 2016 Author Posted July 20, 2016 Those should steam out, if youre careful. Quote
floFC Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1469008786' post='3094996'] Just found that myself - £130-odd for a new bridge though! Pretty sure without all the gubbins, what's on the bass will still work like a conventional bridge. [/quote] Yes, rather pricey. I agree there is enough left of bridge to work just fine. I think the fine tuning screws can easily be bought. Only the detuner will be unusable. Quote
Marc S Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1468969663' post='3094847'] Bought it... [/quote] That's great! What a bargain If it was nearer me, I'd have done the same - to do it up & sell it on, or just sell the parts to someone else who needs to fix theirs Nice to have a project on the go, especially if it hasn't cost you a fortune Let us know how you get on with this one - good luck Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 I'll be doing it up first and foremost. Might keep it. See how much effort is required. Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 [quote name='chriswareham' timestamp='1469054809' post='3095494'] (Re)build diary! [/quote] Yeah, there will be 😌 Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Er. It's home... Bugger, there's plenty to do. Quote
Bassassin Posted July 23, 2016 Author Posted July 23, 2016 That sounds positive! Not just £15 worth of firewood, then? Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Jon, it's light (sub 8lbs) and its structurally sound... The preamp/pots/wiring are present but seemingly shot - for reasons unknown what looks like mains wire is attached to a jack plug. The hohner decal on the body is gone and the paint is knackered. So. Refinish. New pre... New machine heads (Gotoh gb707 on way) The bridge is present but pitted and missing the fine tuners - I'm going to investigate sanding the top layer off and refinishing it - I might use chemicals to get back to bare metal and then have it plated. It's a goer though - not a write off at all. Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 https://instagram.com/p/BIORaR2AmZX/ The headstock is remarkably clean. That's about it. https://instagram.com/p/BIORhdMAqoA/ It's a bit of a mess. Quote
Paul S Posted July 24, 2016 Posted July 24, 2016 Nice basses. I had one for a while, not entirely sure why I moved it on (same old story ) If you are modding it, rather than restoring it, you could perhaps consider not replacing the pre-amp as they sound nice passive? Quote
AndyTravis Posted July 24, 2016 Posted July 24, 2016 I think a sympathetic restoration would be on the cards if that preamp wasn't knackered and it wasn't in such rough shape finish wise... I have considered passive. Or maybe even swapping out the pickups for some EMGs with VVT setup. Quote
Bassassin Posted July 24, 2016 Author Posted July 24, 2016 Quite relieved it's structurally sound and looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Re refinishing. I'm not certain but I think these were Cort builds. A couple of years back I grabbed a bargain Cort headless (close relative of Hohner B2A & Jack) which badly needed a refin. Upon removing the knackered black paint with a heat gun (it peeled off really easily), I found the wood underneath to already be clearcoated (presumably a grain sealing/levelling coat) - not perfect but completely acceptable. I left mine natural but it would provide a ready-made basecoat for a respray. And here's a random thought. If this was my project, I might feel inclined to take a hacksaw to the sharp end, a hammer & chisel to the blunt end and buy this to bolt onto it: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Headless-bass-bridge-for-4-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar-High-Quality-NEW-T1K0/162083449544"]http://www.ebay.co.u...K0/162083449544[/url] Could be a £450 payday in it... J. Quote
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