Cuzzie Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 So this bass the guy who owned it said the neck he pulled off it was a 78 Fender, body had a crack and he didn’t know what to do so I managed to get it for postage cost only - I have no idea what it is, but at that price, who cares?! Looks like grandma’s furniture dowel drilled, glued and clamped sanded back and a bit of torching to bring out the grain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Straight tru oil finish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) cherry neck with birds eye maple board to finish Edited March 5, 2019 by Cuzzie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Talk about jumping in with a splash! That's a pair of eye catching rescues to start off with. Respect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Thanks for your kind words. In my mind it was a no brainer - the bodies were so cheap that if I messed it up it meant nothing and I can use them for firewood! Still might have to, electronics next. Planned for this is a Creamery ‘58 pick up with Tonestyler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 This is going to be nice - proper character to that body! Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Like a numpty forgot to order pick up screws so the final bit i’ll Have to wait for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Very nice!! And a complete contrast from what you started with. Anyway, you don’t have time to read posts on here, you need to get that jazz bass done...😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Ha!!! defo can’t do that one due to lack or screws, but may we’ll drill the holes and fit the pots but yes Sorry master Jabba, your padawan is wasting time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Cuzzie said: Like a numpty forgot to order pick up screws so the final bit i’ll Have to wait for. I'm glad to hear that you aren't using whatever screws come to hand. It's so easy to get let down by poorly made screws. Sometimes it can ruin an otherwise "perfect" build to have to drill out sheared screws or replace chewed up screwheads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 As it happens - I found some proper ones - could be game on tonight if the kids go to bed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 It's a school night remember and Mama Don't Allow no Bass in this Place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 And Shipwreck lives!!!!! Just need to sort the action out - the creamery 58 pick ups and tonestyler are a brilliant combination - very happy chappy. a friend donated these to me - would be rude not to pop them on..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I love that antique-y battered-then-refinished look! I still have plans to build a Jaguar that finish on the body. Nice work! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks my man Blow torch and Napier London Gun stock finish from Amazon - that’s it. I did about 4 coats till the wood stopped drinking it and the last coat was a little tacky, then I wiped that in. Kept it very matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 13 hours ago, Cuzzie said: Thanks my man Blow torch and Napier London Gun stock finish from Amazon - that’s it. I did about 4 coats till the wood stopped drinking it and the last coat was a little tacky, then I wiped that in. Kept it very matt Don't put those chrome pickup and bridge covers on - they are jazz bass covers, not P bass covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Ok Cheers I was aware they were Jazz, but i’ll See what they look like before drilling. May do one, may do 2, May do none! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 @hooky_lowdown you win - tugbar only! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 32 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: @hooky_lowdown you win - tugbar only! Less is more mate. Bass looks a winner. Where are you putting your tugbar, I'm guessing in the original (50s) position as you used the term tugbar, instead of the 70s thumb rest position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Agreed, and thanks - less is more. Had a run out tonight with the band - did what it should do easily, sounded great and played well. I will probably shim the neck to get the action down (although I am not frequently atvthe Dusty end) it only needs a couple mm’s and then it’s done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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