Finished Pics! Lighter and with pizzazz - pumping up a Harley

[Andyjr1515]

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The proof of the pudding...Harry has hardly been here since the bass arrived...
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...actually, that's more to do with the fact that his internet is completely down and has been since the weekend

[tom1946]

Yes this was my bass, bought it new and the weight immediately killed it so it went to Harry.

I've only just seen this thread today.  Hats off to you Andy, that's an amazing conversion sir 

I have 2 new Harley Benton Stingray-alikes sitting in my loft bedroom gathering dust because they are boat anchors, one is the 2 pickup version. Fantastic sounding basses but no good to me.

What kind of cost is involved in just removing weight without all the painting and cover making?

Otherwise they'll be going up for sale.

[Andyjr1515]

11 hours ago, tom1946 said:

Yes this was my bass, bought it new and the weight immediately killed it so it went to Harry.

I've only just seen this thread today.  Hats off to you Andy, that's an amazing conversion sir 

I have 2 new Harley Benton Stingray-alikes sitting in my loft bedroom gathering dust because they are boat anchors, one is the 2 pickup version. Fantastic sounding basses but no good to me.

What kind of cost is involved in just removing weight without all the painting and cover making?

Otherwise they'll be going up for sale.

I'll PM you.

Interestingly, in the 'Bass Guitars' section of the forum there's someone else looking to lighten a Stingray...  

Edited October 11, 2018 by Andyjr1515

[Harryburke14]

I've picked this bass up for the first time in a few months (been playing the geetar recently) and instantly remembered why I loved it so much.

 

Naturally I had to come back and look through the build thread again. Still made up with it.

[stewblack]

Glad you bumped this, I missed it first time around. 

Absolutely inspirational. 

Also great for us HB fans to have someone who really knows what they're talking about to pronounce on their inherent quality. 

I have a HB Jazz which is heavy but plays and sounds so nicely. Often wonder what could be done about it, and now I know! 

[rk7]

Fantastic work, as ever, Andy!

A different approach to the chambering job. but stunning nonetheless

Robin