Cuzzie Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 So I took the plunge Into having a go. Jazz was a swap Ash factory second which has been abused with their sander and seemed unsellable so I picked it up for very little cost. bit of sanding TLC and a blowtorch stain with tea then with wire wool soaked in vinegar finish with Gun oil Quite happy for a first job. Black hardware and a maple neck and SJB quarter pounders to be added, will see if it sounds OK and will post up the finished article 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Great work @Cuzzie that's one fine looking finish on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Cheers old boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 12 hours ago, Cuzzie said: Are the slots for lightness? They'd normally be concealed, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 This is how it came from the factory, I think from over zealous sanding! i quite like it, almost as if The Wolverine himself got hold of the bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Or it could become my trademark.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I thought they looked like a series of parallel milled slots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Really like the look of this! Really nice contrast in the grain. And probably very satisfying use of a blow torch!!! Look forward to seeing this progress. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Loved the blowtorch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 @Jabba_the_gut oh and very kind words form you, especially a chap of your expertise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 On 05/03/2019 at 20:45, SpondonBassed said: I thought they looked like a series of parallel milled slots. To me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, LukeFRC said: To me too + 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 They could well be, but I think it was a mistake gash, but I likes the look of them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Cuzzie said: They could well be, but I think it was a mistake gash, but I likes the look of them! That's all that really needs to be said. If you can't do things to your own taste, where is the point? I only asked because it looked like an attempt at a lightened body that didn't quite work. I hope you get some fun out of playing those too. What are you planning next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Ha!! Just ordered the Hardware in, capacitors, tone pots etc so now to complete both builds. The P bass neck pocket needs a little narrowing, just a smidge to fit the neck and then hopefully chocs away! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 The very cool @foxyFuze donated a neck to me from an old PJ bass. It fits the pocket nice, so I bolted it on! Yep the machine heads are silver, and the bridge black, but I don’t mind, and I think the body looks killer with black bridge and ferrules for the neck screws. ferrules where the knobs will go its getting there 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Jolie-blues Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Got me looking at my jazz bass now, it's been in bits for more than a year, good work fella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Cheers - get busy on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 C'mon Cuzzie, is it done yet?!!😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 pots in, Jack in, foam in. Last port of call - wiring - pesky kids needing ferrying around etc and work getting in the way. Decent chance to get it done Sunday. I can check it’s working then and then fashion a plate of some description for the cavity from who knows what material - I should prob get a black plastic sheet and shape it. Anyone use magnets or just screws, and if magnets, any leads on where to source the right kind or ones? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 If you want a few screws, I'll drop them in the post to you. For magnets eBay is the usual source for example: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neodymium-Magnets-Rare-Earth-Disk-Ring-Super-Strong-Craft-Various-Strengths/351416155240?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=620505753357&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Cool thanks i got screws, just thinking aloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 It's looking nicely scorched. Have you named it yet? How about Old Smokey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Old Smokey has been completed. Wired up, action about 2mm at the 12th fret I just need to get a bit of plastic for the back cavity and shape it. Job done - great fun. Would make a decent burner or starter bass by all means - not sure I am boutique just yet! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Cuzzie said: Old Smokey has been completed. Wired up, action about 2mm at the 12th fret I just need to get a bit of plastic for the back cavity and shape it. Job done - great fun. Would make a decent burner or starter bass by all means - not sure I am boutique just yet! That looks great!! 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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