Bigwan Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 A lot of Youtubers seem to use a hot air gun, freezer spray and a dye application to highlight cracks. Never tried anything like this so wondering if you'd considered something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks for the comments all - it's in the airing cupboard (which is hot!) for a few days, then back into the freezer for some more. After that process (I will keep passing it between the two) I'll hit it with a freeze spray and heat gun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Knobs arrived. Knobs are on. That's one done. Just got the relic to finish now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Although I don't favour the PJ concept, that's a very attractive bass. Can't wait to see the relic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1510316749' post='3405532'] Although I don't favour the PJ concept, that's a very attractive bass. Can't wait to see the relic! [/quote] Thanks! It was a fun quick build. Here's hoping the relic starts getting some checking soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Still currently rinsing and repeating the freezer/airing cupboard cycle at the mo. Mrs B is getting annoyed that the big bag of peas don't fit into the chest freezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 A bit of patience does pay off it seems. Freezer for a few days, followed by in front of the fire then the airing cupboard - rinse and repeat... It is subtle, and it's localised at the mo, but Houston, we are getting some natural looking checking. It's remarkably similar to the checking on my 64P.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Still quite subtle.. but the front face is crazing quite nicely now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Looking very nice. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Trying to photograph any of the checking is bloomin' hard! Here it is as a whole (ignore the colour as it's house lighting): If you look really closely you can see some of the checking.. But.. under closer inspection.. Overall, I'm happy with it now, I think. Any more and it would be overkill and just wouldn't look genuine. Lessons learned: - Let the lacquer harden! - Heat and cold. Heat and cold. Heat and cold. Rinse and repeat - Patience! - Black shoe polish makes great false dirt for cracks - Mrs B doesn't like it when she can't fit the peas in the freezer.. Scratchplate screws next, and some electrics. Oh, and I ought to get some pickups really... anyone got a cheap P or J that might work with this? Edited November 14, 2017 by Bridgehouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 21 hours ago, Bridgehouse said: A bit of patience does pay off it seems. Freezer for a few days, followed by in front of the fire then the airing cupboard - rinse and repeat... It is subtle, and it's localised at the mo, but Houston, we are getting some natural looking checking. It's remarkably similar to the checking on my 64P.. I never enjoyed watching paint dry so much before! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 15 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: I never enjoyed watching paint dry so much before! Well done. Ha! You clearly enjoyed it more than I did! I'll get some daylight shots at the weekend - it looks better in real colours rather than indoor lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cLepto-bass Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 What a beaut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Sometimes people go too far with the relicing but you’ve got it just right it looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Made a start on the plate and fittings.. Jack socket and pots on. Popped the knobs on (but they need aging at some point.) Thought I had enough pickguard screws but I'm three short (d'oh!) - will have to order another pack. Tonight I will have a look at darkening the board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 On 10/29/2017 at 22:18, Bridgehouse said: Put on a final Tru-Oil coat - so I reckon 8 in total, which was satin sheen enough, deep enough, but not too glossy. Just bought a bottle of Tru-oil, so I'm ready to go. A shame to cover up nice wood with paint. Great result you have there, I have one question, did you apply the oil to the fretboard also? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 49 minutes ago, pfretrock said: Just bought a bottle of Tru-oil, so I'm ready to go. A shame to cover up nice wood with paint. Great result you have there, I have one question, did you apply the oil to the fretboard also? Thanks. No, just lemon oil. I masked the board off to do the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 53 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: No, just lemon oil. I masked the board off to do the neck. Thank you. Useful to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 Been a little while with this one... These relic jobs take a while! Body has stabilised and nitro hardened, so it's on to final assembly. Tuners, bridge and screws aged lightly in vinegar bath and put on. Jobs left to do: - Fit pickups - Wire up - String Tree - Set up Always fancied a mid 60's P but put off by the price? Build your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wateroftyne Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 What a fascinating thread. Great work. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Bridgehouse said: Always fancied a mid 60's P but put off by the price? Build your own Great looking bass!! It’s made me consider a relic build!?!! Superb job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 A quick rub with some leather stain and then a bath in Lenon Oil and look what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 Ordered some pickups - cheap and cheerful to get it up and running. If it plays well I'll get a set of handwounds made for it.. this one will be vol vol only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, Jimothey said: Great looking bass!! It’s made me consider a relic build!?!! Superb job!! Do it.. it's a lot easier than you think. Plenty of advice on here as well. It's very satisfying. And a lot flippin' cheaper than a real vintage (ask me how I know ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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