Jimothey Posted December 19, 2017 Author Posted December 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Andyjr1515 said: I think that looks GREAT! Well done Thanks mate, it’s not in the same league as your work but I’m pleased with how it’s turning out Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted December 19, 2017 Posted December 19, 2017 Just now, Jimothey said: Thanks mate, it’s not in the same league as your work but I’m pleased with how it’s turning out Flattery is always welcome but I'd be well pleased if that was one of mine... Quote
Jimothey Posted December 19, 2017 Author Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) Edited December 19, 2017 by Jimothey Quote
Jimothey Posted December 21, 2017 Author Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) I had a change of heart and thought I’d give it a go!?! It’s a bit different!?! Just got to get a new bone nut and drill out for the controls then string it up Edited December 21, 2017 by Jimothey 2 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted December 21, 2017 Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) Very nice. That does look rather pleasing. The headstock is balanced nicely by the check on the body. Edited December 21, 2017 by SpondonBassed Quote
Jimothey Posted December 21, 2017 Author Posted December 21, 2017 1 minute ago, SpondonBassed said: Very nice. That does look rather pleasing. The headstock is balanced nicely by the check on the body. Thanks, when I sprayed the top it came out really orange peel so instead of refinishing it I thought what the hell let’s give it a try and I like the way it’s turned out It kinda matches my P bass Quote
Jimothey Posted January 31, 2018 Author Posted January 31, 2018 I’ve decided I don’t like the body being chequered so I’ve started refinishing it again I’m still keeping it white but decided on a satin finish but I might top coat it gloss?..... I think I’ll keep the hardware chrome but I still can’t decide whether to leave the fretboard the colour it is and just oil it or dye it black? I’ve got the new wiring loom but still need to get a new bone nut as it came with crappy plastic one!! Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted January 31, 2018 Posted January 31, 2018 My preference on these kinds of things tends to be to properly condition the fretboard which darkens it in any case but leave it dark brown. While I love ebony fretboards, I always think dyed ones look a little bit...well, dyed But in reality, this is nothing to do with my preference so whatever you prefer - it's going to look stupendous whatever! Quote
RichardH Posted January 31, 2018 Posted January 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: My preference on these kinds of things tends to be to properly condition the fretboard which darkens it in any case but leave it dark brown. While I love ebony fretboards, I always think dyed ones look a little bit...well, dyed But in reality, this is nothing to do with my preference so whatever you prefer - it's going to look stupendous whatever! Wot he sed. Quote
Jimothey Posted January 31, 2018 Author Posted January 31, 2018 14 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: While I love ebony fretboards, I always think dyed ones look a little bit...well, dyed Good point well made so eloquently I’m thinking of just leaving it natural and just oil it and perhaps make a rosewood truss rod and cavity cover out of some veneer I’ve got?....... Quote
Jimothey Posted February 2, 2018 Author Posted February 2, 2018 Well body is now all sprayed!!! So over the weekend I’ll drill out for the jack and pots and get the wiring and shielding sorted then start getting it back together Quote
Jimothey Posted February 3, 2018 Author Posted February 3, 2018 Here’s a mock-up of how it will look when finished....... 1 Quote
BreadBin Posted February 3, 2018 Posted February 3, 2018 That looks really good, do you think it would look better with black hardware? 1 Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted February 3, 2018 Posted February 3, 2018 I think that looks great @Jimothey Great job! 1 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted February 3, 2018 Posted February 3, 2018 Well done. It is odd to see an ibby headstock on a warwick shaped body. Well worth the effort just to see that. 1 Quote
Jimothey Posted February 3, 2018 Author Posted February 3, 2018 @BreadBin I was considering changing the hardware to black but I’m liking the chrome on white but who knows I might change it at a later date?..... @SpondonBassed it does look a bit unconventional but I didn’t want it to be an exact copy of a Warwick, but if you think this looks odd wait and see what a full paddle neck will look like on a telecaster body??...... Quote
Jimothey Posted February 4, 2018 Author Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) I’ve had this guitar in parts for about 3 years but it’s finally finished!!!! I’m really happy with the way it’s turned out!! It’s much better plain than chequered!!! 2 down 2 to go!!....... Edited February 4, 2018 by Jimothey 2 Quote
Jimothey Posted February 4, 2018 Author Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) Thanks @Andyjr1515 it’s come out better than I thought it would Once I’ve finished the others I might try and do a Streamer style aswell (Adam Clayton signature) Edited February 4, 2018 by Jimothey Quote
SpondonBassed Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 Yup. It looks fine with the strings on. How's it sounding? Quote
Jimothey Posted February 4, 2018 Author Posted February 4, 2018 3 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: Yup. It looks fine with the strings on. How's it sounding? It’s the first 5er that I’ve tried so I’m not used to the low B growl but I’ve only got a little 10w practice amp at the mo so it sounds ok?!.... probably sound better with a better amp?!...... Quote
SpondonBassed Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 18 hours ago, Jimothey said: It’s the first 5er that I’ve tried so I’m not used to the low B growl but I’ve only got a little 10w practice amp at the mo so it sounds ok?!.... probably sound better with a better amp?!...... You'll only know then. The initial report sounds promising Quote
Jimothey Posted March 11, 2018 Author Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) I’m going to remake the body on this as the shape and size doesn’t feel right so I’ve decided on doing a Fortress style instead of a corvette I’ve done the template it was going to be a P J but I’ve changed my mind and just reuse all the hardware I’m probably going to change the colour from white as my Streamer build is going to be white but I can’t decide on what colour as yet?.... Edited March 11, 2018 by Jimothey Quote
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