Jimothey Posted January 19, 2018 Author Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: This is where projects start to pay you back. Up 'till the finishing processes they always seems to go slower than slow with nothing really to show you what it's going to be like. I’m normally so impatient that I end up ruining the finish trying to rush it to get it done, but because the black hardware I knew wouldn’t get to me for a couple of weeks it gave me time to really let the finish dry before flattening and polishing it. But I think it came out ok for brush on poly in a certain angle I can see a few imperfections but I think it’s came up nice and flat enough Edited January 20, 2018 by Jimothey Quote
Jimothey Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) It’s virtually finished just got to get some black ferrules so I can use my black tuners (but I couldn’t resist putting the originals on there) and get a bone nut then I can set it up Edited January 20, 2018 by Jimothey Quote
SpondonBassed Posted January 20, 2018 Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Jimothey said: It’s virtually finished just got to get some black ferrules so I can use my black tuners (but I couldn’t resist putting the originals on there) and get a bone nut then I can set it up I got all black hardware with my kit and, the way it turned out, I reckon you're going to be pleased when you have the right tuners. Yours has got a beautiful grain that is flattered by the additional features of the plain black pick guard and control plate. (I got black strap buttons too though.) Edited January 20, 2018 by SpondonBassed Quote
Jimothey Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: I got all black hardware with my kit and, the way it turned out, I reckon you're going to be pleased when you have the right tuners. Yours has got a beautiful grain that is flattered by the plain black pick guard and control plate. (I got black strap buttons too.) Yeah I forgot to buy the black strap buttons when I got the rest of my hardware One thing I don’t like is the BWB pickguard so I’m going to black it off on the edge then I think it will look better Edited January 20, 2018 by Jimothey Quote
SpondonBassed Posted January 20, 2018 Posted January 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, Jimothey said: Yeah I forgot to buy the black strap buttons when I got the rest of my hardware One thing I don’t like is the BWB pickguard so I’m going to black it off on the edge then I think it will look better I think so too. Quote
Jimothey Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 39 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: I think so too. Yeah the pickguard definitely looks better all black Quote
SpondonBassed Posted January 20, 2018 Posted January 20, 2018 28 minutes ago, Jimothey said: Yeah the pickguard definitely looks better all black Yup. Is that dotted maroon material lined up to wrap the next build with? I'm off! Heeheehee Quote
Jimothey Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: Is that dotted maroon material lined up to wrap the next build with? I'm off! Heeheehee You’ve just gone and spoilt it I had a grand reveal planned!!!! Red and white spotty body with lime green binding, diamanté pickguard and gold hardware I think I’m on to a winner!?! Edited January 20, 2018 by Jimothey Quote
SpondonBassed Posted January 20, 2018 Posted January 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jimothey said: You’ve just gone and spoilt it I had a grand reveal planned!!!! Red and white spotty body with lime green binding, diamanté pickguard and gold hardware I think I’m on to a winner!?! (Nips off to find a bucket with some degree of urgency) Sure. Knock yourself out. Quote
Jimothey Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 19 minutes ago, Geek99 said: Nah - needs Tort probably red ...😛 That’s just plain wrong!!! Quote
Jimothey Posted January 31, 2018 Author Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) The rest of the black hardware finally turned up I’ve just swapped over the tuners, strap buttons and string tree So now the bass is finished apart from a setup Sorry for some reason the picture has gone a bit grainy I’m happy with the finished look it’s no frills and simple!! (Bit like me!!) 1 down only 3 to go!!......... Edited January 31, 2018 by Jimothey 5 Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted January 31, 2018 Posted January 31, 2018 Great job, @Jimothey Looks the business 1 Quote
TheGreek Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 I'm with the majority...looks great. Total cost? 1 Quote
Jimothey Posted February 1, 2018 Author Posted February 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, TheGreek said: I'm with the majority...looks great. Total cost? Thanks I’m happy with it Total cost roughly about £90 1 Quote
TheGreek Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 A whole £90??? I bet the Cheshire Cat looks grumpy compared to you... Good work sir... 1 Quote
Jimothey Posted February 1, 2018 Author Posted February 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, TheGreek said: A whole £90??? I bet the Cheshire Cat looks grumpy compared to you... Good work sir... I’m the last of the big spenders!!!! Quote
Jimothey Posted February 1, 2018 Author Posted February 1, 2018 Obviously the quality isn’t as good as a Fender As a beginner it plays ok (still got to set it up properly) and I had fun building it so all in all it’s a win/win situation for me Quote
SpondonBassed Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Clean and simple. It's a beaut. 1 Quote
Jimothey Posted February 2, 2018 Author Posted February 2, 2018 @SpondonBassed You were right I definitely prefer it with the black tuners!! Now it’s time to try and finish some of the other projects Quote
Jimothey Posted July 25, 2018 Author Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) Finally got round to do a setup on it! I definitely prefer playing this to my P but in my usual fashion I'm not happy with the finish so I'm going to refinish it Because I've got a thing for Orange at the mo I've decided to go for it I'll post some pics tomorrow 😀 Edited July 25, 2018 by Jimothey Quote
mickhardup Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Jimothey said: Finally got round to do a setup on it! I definitely prefer playing this to my P but in my usual fashion I'm not happy with the finish so I'm going to refinish it Because I've got a thing for Orange at the mo I've decided to go for it I'll post some pics tomorrow 😀 you must of read my thoughts, I thought it would look bute ford st orange with black hardware Quote
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