Jimothey Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: Ebony board and black hardware... I'd like to see large contours on the headstock and body contours in line with the modern looking design. My first thought was an Ebony fretboard but I think Maple will be a nice contrast, Maybe you should commission a new build with Andy? Edited June 24, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 How thick is that binding and what wood? I suppose it conceals the end grain view of the laminations. Nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Just now, SpondonBassed said: How thick is that binding and what wood? I suppose it conceals the end grain view of the laminations. Nice touch. It's Oak and its about 0.6mm Because it runs down the neck aswell I thought it would look better it continuing on to the headstock....... 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 47 minutes ago, Jimothey said: It's Oak and its about 0.6mm Because it runs down the neck aswell I thought it would look better it continuing on to the headstock....... 😀 It's nice enough. Did you mention finishes yet? It should look more deeply grained with a bit of oil or lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 24 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: It's nice enough. Did you mention finishes yet? It should look more deeply grained with a bit of oil or lacquer. I just thought its something a bit different you often see headstock bound with black/white ABS but I haven't seen many with wood veneer I'm thinking that I'm going to go gloss haven't decided whether to try tru-oil or just wipe on poly it which ever I choose I think it needs a nice deep lustre...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 How thick is the headstock? Might just be the photos, but it looks similar to the thickness at the top of the neck. If it is too thick you may struggle to fit together normal mini tuners. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, Jabba_the_gut said: How thick is the headstock? Might just be the photos, but it looks similar to the thickness at the top of the neck. If it is too thick you may struggle to fit together normal mini tuners. Cheers Your right the headstock is a bit too thick I need to thin it down as it's about 20mm at present but it needs to be nearer 15mm, I'm going to try sort that out today......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Not much done today I've sorted out the headstock thickness I've taken the edging off from the side of the neck and headstock in the end I felt it just didn't look right?....... I'm definitely going for Black hardware but after @TheGreek's comment about an Ebony fretboard its got me reconsidering the Maple fretboard and going back to my original idea of Ebony? I think both would look good but.......Opinions please Ebony or Maple??? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 With black hardware? Ebony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Agreed. Something dark. Personally I wouldn't go for actual ebony due to its origins and the problems of getting it, but something certainly blackish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Ooohhhh my veneer turned up today very excited but I won't get chance to start it till Friday 🙁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Subtle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, BreadBin said: Subtle! Thats what I thought! Nice and understated!! 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I like the pace and number of your threads, @Jimothey! When I read your posts, for some reason in my head you have a Westcountry accent, but you are based in N. Wales - do you have a Westcountry accent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: I like the pace and number of your threads, @Jimothey! When I read your posts, for some reason in my head you have a Westcountry accent, but you are based in N. Wales - do you have a Westcountry accent? I get bored on my lunch breaks and when I haven't got a lot of work on I get time to crack on with the various projects No I'm an Essex boy but all my family come from East London but I grew up in North Essex so think Towie but not as common!! 😁 Edited July 11, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) I've cut the veneer to slightly oversize and just temporarily double sided taped it in place 😁 Its going to have black hardware but I'm really liking the look of a light wood fretboard! I think with ebony it might look a bit too monochrome Edited July 13, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 34 minutes ago, Jimothey said: I've cut the veneer to slightly oversize and just temporarily double sided taped it in place 😁 Are you old enough to remember these words on TV: "Normal service will be resumed shortly"? Heeheehee. I'd go cross eyed looking at that for too long. What happened at the headstock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 23 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: I'd go cross eyed looking at that for too long. What happened at the headstock? I thought the grain was straight when I marked it out but I've got enough to re-cut it, So I take it the look isn't to your taste?? Cross eyed!?! Hey I know I could call it 'Tropia' 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jimothey said: I thought the grain was straight when I marked it out but I've got enough to re-cut it, So I take it the look isn't to your taste?? Cross eyed!?! Hey I know I could call it 'Tropia' 😁 Striking as it is, I'd have to say that it's not for me with my sight the way it is lately. I fully approve however. It's a scheme worth doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: Striking as it is, I'd have to say that it's not for me with my sight the way it is lately. I fully approve however. It's a scheme worth doing well. I like the really striking Basses like this one or my Blue and Orange 5 string conversion I know it's not to everyone's tastes but that's kinda my style (bold and brash) Its one of the reason why I brand my Basses under 'Brash' the other is its a mashup of my kids names BRadley and ASHden 😀 Edited July 13, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 It's also a darn good reason to follow your build topics. Your impressive pace has been mentioned but your flexibility is remarkable too. Good work. Great tribute to your boys too. They'll be proud of that no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 hour ago, SpondonBassed said: It's also a darn good reason to follow your build topics. Your impressive pace has been mentioned but your flexibility is remarkable too. Good work. Great tribute to your boys too. They'll be proud of that no doubt. Thanks I like to push myself to try different things some work some don't but hey ho it's all part of life Yeah my daughter Ashden has already tried to get me to make her a 3/4 sized electric guitar, she tried to hold my P Bass but bless her she couldn't reach past the 7th fret (she is only 9 tho) 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Jimothey said: I've cut the veneer to slightly oversize and just temporarily double sided taped it in place 😁 Its going to have black hardware but I'm really liking the look of a light wood fretboard! I think with ebony it might look a bit too monochrome Ooooh - fancy! Very striking. You could also stain it...an ebony board would look pretty classy... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: Ooooh - fancy! Very striking. You could also stain it...an ebony board would look pretty classy... I don't think I'm going to stain it I like the white-ish and black, I've been looking at ebony boards and I'm still completely undecided to go light or dark but luckily I can't afford to buy the fretboard till the end of the month so I've got a few weeks to decide 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 34 minutes ago, Jimothey said: Thanks I like to push myself to try different things some work some don't but hey ho it's all part of life Yeah my daughter Ashden has already tried to get me to make her a 3/4 sized electric guitar, she tried to hold my P Bass but bless her she couldn't reach past the 7th fret (she is only 9 tho) 😀 Do you know? I wondered if I ought to have checked whether Ashden was a girl's name. They've both got something in tribute in any case. Respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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