Bridgehouse Posted August 9, 2018 Author Posted August 9, 2018 Just now, Andyjr1515 said: That's a nice grain pattern I’m liking it a lot - the pics don’t do it justice as I’m indoors under crap lights due to rain (!) Its starting to get a really nice dark grain with this danish oil. Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 9, 2018 Author Posted August 9, 2018 Interim outside shot - got a lot of coats to go yet tho! 2 Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 9, 2018 Author Posted August 9, 2018 Next coat on. Looking darker and more defined. 1 Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 9, 2018 Author Posted August 9, 2018 I reckon it will turn out ok.. a slurry sand and a wax and it will be pretty much done (!) Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 2 hours ago, naxos10 said: Starting to look very nice Thanks - the dark mahogany oil is a bit of an experiment, but it seems to be doing a good job. This one was always going to be a bit of a thrown together job, and to an extent "acceptable" will do. It'll be a backup gigging machine and that's about it. Probably depends on what pickup I can find for it - if I find a nice vintage one then it might get some recording use too Quote
naxos10 Posted August 10, 2018 Posted August 10, 2018 Sounds good although I did wonder if this is the one you are building for the wife Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, naxos10 said: Sounds good although I did wonder if this is the one you are building for the wife Haha! No, she doesn't want a natural finish on hers.. This one is purely for backup purposes, er, or something like that (depends on who is asking). She did say that she likes me making partscasters as it keeps me happy and gets me from "being under her feet too much" Which is a blatant pass to spend money to keep her happy... 1 1 Quote
naxos10 Posted August 10, 2018 Posted August 10, 2018 I like the pass to spend money. I use what's mines mine and what's hers is mine principle. Seems to work so far Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 1 minute ago, naxos10 said: I like the pass to spend money. I use what's mines mine and what's hers is mine principle. Seems to work so far You'll get found out soon enough.... Quote
naxos10 Posted August 10, 2018 Posted August 10, 2018 Yep, and I think I'll be reduced to tears Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, naxos10 said: Yep, and I think I'll be reduced to tears I know the feeling well... Quote
SpondonBassed Posted August 10, 2018 Posted August 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Bridgehouse said: This one was always going to be a bit of a thrown together job, and to an extent "acceptable" will do. It'll be a backup gigging machine and that's about it. Probably depends on what pickup I can find for it - if I find a nice vintage one then it might get some recording use too That was how I looked at my kit. I wasn't expecting too much but what I got was a lot better than I deserved. It was also a good indication of how I'd get on with the physical shape of the model it was paying tribute to. I got on so well that I bought the genuine bass soon after and decided that the Pitbull would be a worthy test bed for when I want to play with alternative electronics because the HBs are splitable. I have had the Pitbull out at Open Mic and it was fine. It's nice to have an inexpensive backup. It made me smile to hear that you now have a two bassist household. Gawd help your neighbours when you're both practising, one at either end of the house! 1 Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: That was how I looked at my kit. I wasn't expecting too much but what I got was a lot better than I deserved. It was also a good indication of how I'd get on with the physical shape of the model it was paying tribute to. I got on so well that I bought the genuine bass soon after and decided that the Pitbull would be a worthy test bed for when I want to play with alternative electronics because the HBs are splitable. I have had the Pitbull out at Open Mic and it was fine. It's nice to have an inexpensive backup. It made me smile to hear that you now have a two bassist household. Gawd help your neighbours when you're both practising, one at either end of the house! You should hear her on drums Quote
SpondonBassed Posted August 10, 2018 Posted August 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: You should hear her on drums Good? Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: Good? She’s a learner but she’s definitely got that natural rhythm you need.. Quote
SpondonBassed Posted August 10, 2018 Posted August 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Bridgehouse said: She’s a learner but she’s definitely got that natural rhythm you need.. That's two thirds of a house jam without having to leave the house itself. Nice. 1 Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 3 more coats, and a slurry sanding and it’s ready for waxing once it’s dried: Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 Body is waxed and dried, and neck is on...! Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 Now, bass chatters.... Off white: or Black? 1 Quote
Jimothey Posted August 10, 2018 Posted August 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: Now, bass chatters.... Off white: Definitely Off White 1 Quote
Pea Turgh Posted August 10, 2018 Posted August 10, 2018 Btw, love the colour- sort of what I mentioned in the beginning. Gonna do one of these soon! Quote
Bridgehouse Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: Btw, love the colour- sort of what I mentioned in the beginning. Gonna do one of these soon! Danish Oil is really easy as well... highly recommended 1 Quote
ezbass Posted August 11, 2018 Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) Both look good IMO, but once the hardware is on, I think black will edge it. Edited August 11, 2018 by ezbass 1 Quote
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