Jimothey Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Rikki_Sixx said: Dumb-dumb over here (me) thought you already had a body ready to go, whoops! Is that red body just a template? Looking forward to seeing how this turns out, pine can be a great wood and (mostly) pretty nice to work with - although I've only used it for tables, drawers etc! No that body is from a basswood p bass kit that I’m doing (that’s just the red undercoat) I’m just waiting for the pickups so I can rout out the new cavities then I’ll topcoat it with Pearlescent Diablo Red The Pine bodies are going to be for my next couple of Warwick inspired builds I’m planning on doing a Streamer style and a Dolphin style..... Edited February 21, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 Now that my other build is well underway and waiting for some black hardware I thought I’d try and push this one on...... I’m going to fill the old pickup cavity and make the new template so I can rout out the two new MM pickup cavities then get the body finished while I’m waiting for the pickups to arrive..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 I’m having a rethink at the mo I think I might just put the standard split coils in this one and save the MM pickups for the tele shaped bass build instead??🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) Another change of plan!! I sprayed the body Red but didn’t like it so I’ve now decided on Cream (a bit lighter than Vintage White) but can’t decide on what colour pickguard??? Any suggestions please? (But NO TORT!!!) Damn it!!!! Looking at the body now I’m thinking the I should have kept the walnut stained neck as I think it would look really nice against the cream now Edited April 22, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Gold anodized aluminum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: Gold anodized aluminum! If it was White then maybe but I don’t think with Cream it would look right I’m toying with White at the minute but I don’t know if it’s to wishy washy Edited April 22, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 39 minutes ago, Jimothey said: If it was White then maybe but I don’t think with Cream it would look right I’m toying with White at the minute but I don’t know if it’s to wishy washy I don't know, the Classic 50 Precisions look pretty cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 27 minutes ago, mcnach said: I don't know, the Classic 50 Precisions look pretty cool... I’m not a fan, White and Gold yes! Red and Gold yes! Even Black and Gold yes! Cream and Gold not so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Jimothey said: I’m not a fan, White and Gold yes! Red and Gold yes! Even Black and Gold yes! Cream and Gold not so much! Why am I thinking about Worthers Originals? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Jimothey said: Another change of plan!! I sprayed the body Red but didn’t like it so I’ve now decided on Cream (a bit lighter than Vintage White) but can’t decide on what colour pickguard??? Any suggestions please? (But NO TORT!!!) Damn it!!!! Looking at the body now I’m thinking the I should have kept the walnut stained neck as I think it would look really nice against the cream now Red pearl - with black flecks and maybe custard, and a nice black/white/black layer behind Edited April 22, 2018 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Jimothey said: If it was White then maybe but I don’t think with Cream it would look right I’m toying with White at the minute but I don’t know if it’s to wishy washy Three ply white (with a black central ply) would look great, the black pinstripe outline of the pickguard would look understated, very smart I think 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, BrunoBass said: Three ply white (with a black central ply) would look great, the black pinstripe outline of the pickguard would look understated, very smart I think 😊 I’m really not sure now?? Should I go back to original?? Or stick with the 70’s style pickguard?? Or should I just go Black pickguard?? Also I’m sticking with the maple neck so colour matched headstock or not?? Edited April 23, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 29 minutes ago, Jimothey said: I’m really not sure now?? Should I go back to original?? Or stick with the 70’s style pickguard?? Or should I just go Black pickguard?? Also I’m sticking with the maple neck so colour matched headstock or not?? If it was me I’d stick with the 70s style ‘plate. Colour matched headstock sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) 35 minutes ago, BrunoBass said: If it was me I’d stick with the 70s style ‘plate. Colour matched headstock sounds good! That’s what I was thinking as I’ve gone to the effort to fill the cavities and rerout them, Still not sure on the pickguard colour yet?? (That’s just a very rough cut pickguard to visually compare) Edited April 23, 2018 by Jimothey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I'm a Big fan of Black pickguards against cream/off white bodies! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 44 minutes ago, Jimothey said: That’s what I was thinking as I’ve gone to the effort to fill the cavities and rerout them, Still not sure on the pickguard colour yet?? (That’s just a very rough cut pickguard to visually compare) That's heading towards a Wootenesque sort of yin yang theme. I can't really contribute more than that. Sorry. I just don't like pickguards. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 27 minutes ago, LewisK1975 said: I'm a Big fan of Black pickguards against cream/off white bodies! Looking at the Black I’m swaying more towards that colour now!! Its got a nice contrast as @SpondonBassed said it’s yin yang-esque I think we have a winner!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) Black, cream and maple is a classic colour combination. You can't go wrong. Edit: Er... looks good with rosewood, too. Edited April 23, 2018 by discreet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 definitely needs some tort 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Geek99 said: definitely needs some tort On 22/04/2018 at 12:56, Jimothey said: Any suggestions please? (But NO TORT!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki_Sixx Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Cream with the 70's style white pickguard is the winner for me! The cream looks awesome by the way, is that the erm.. finished finish? What are you using for the fretboard? If it's something dark like rosewood I'd colour match the headstock, but I'd probably leave it natural if using a maple board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Geek99 said: definitely needs some tort What is it with you and tort!!!!! Now who’s being a filthy scumbag how about you put some closed tort pickup covers on your build!!!!! Edited April 23, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Hungry now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rikki_Sixx said: Cream with the 70's style white pickguard is the winner for me! The cream looks awesome by the way, is that the erm.. finished finish? What are you using for the fretboard? If it's something dark like rosewood I'd colour match the headstock, but I'd probably leave it natural if using a maple board. No that’s just the first coat but it’s going to be a satin finish anyway as I’m not a fan of gloss finish on painted and the pickguard will be satin too It’s a rosewood board so I’m in agreement to colour match it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: Hungry now. I’m on a low carb diet so maybe that’s why I don’t like tort(ellini) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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