walshy Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Unknown_User said: Those look ace. Lovely piece of wood. What sort of finish are you putting on it? Hmm was going to paint them but the grain looks lovely. So I’m now undecided. Plenty of time before I have to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 If I had your skill set, I'd deffo leave the grain, it's lovely. A satin finish would be my choice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 8 hours ago, walshy said: Hmm was going to paint them but the grain looks lovely. So I’m now undecided. Plenty of time before I have to decide. Keep the grain and paint the next one you do 😉👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown_User Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 8 hours ago, walshy said: Hmm was going to paint them but the grain looks lovely. So I’m now undecided. Plenty of time before I have to decide. If it was me I definitely wouldn't paint over that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Unless the decal is precious (is it a genuine fender neck?) you could match the headstock to the body 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Unless the decal is precious (is it a genuine fender neck?) you could match the headstock to the body Yeah one is allparts and another handmade so it’s an option for sure. Waiting for the 62 custom shop pups to arrive today and then a quick dry run once lined up before I shape the body and stuff more accurately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 It would probably contravene some EU Directive to put paint over that beautiful wood And if it doesn't, then it should! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Some Danish Oil on that wood will really bring out it's character. 62 CS pups, the best choice p bass pups IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 3 hours ago, hooky_lowdown said: Some Danish Oil on that wood will really bring out it's character. 62 CS pups, the best choice p bass pups IMHO. They’ve arrived! Hope they’re as good as I remember!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 1 hour ago, walshy said: They’ve arrived! Hope they’re as good as I remember!!! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Great work so far 👍 +1 for a natural finish, plenty 'how to' info available on here including 'Honza's Tru oil technique'. That wood looks like it could come out beautifully, shame to cover it with paint IMO.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, BassTool said: Great work so far 👍 +1 for a natural finish, plenty 'how to' info available on here including 'Honza's Tru oil technique'. That wood looks like it could come out beautifully, shame to cover it with paint IMO.. Yeah I'm kinda leaning towards maybe one of each. Paint one and keep one natural. Not the plan at the beginning but the grain is looking well so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Well dry run on each was a success so more shaping and sanding on the bodies and hopefully get the natural finish one done next week (May paint one). The ‘62 custom shop pick ups sounded mighty. Natural finish, what do you guys recommend? I use OSMO polyx oil on furniture and stuff so that may work? Also heard gun stock oil. Really want to bring the grain out now. Many help appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I’ve shown you pictures of mine buddy in various states, this is what I used https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00162NPZ8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 26 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: I’ve shown you pictures of mine buddy in various states, this is what I used https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00162NPZ8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Sweet cheers man 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I think I pm’d you various videos as well did I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: I think I pm’d you various videos as well did I? Yeah got the pics and stuff too bud. Hopefully have one complete this week. Sounds bloody great too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Those pick ups are fantastic and if that wood resonates as well/good as it looks, it’s a winning combination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 8 hours ago, Cuzzie said: Those pick ups are fantastic and if that wood resonates as well/good as it looks, it’s a winning combination Ah man it’s amazing. I’ve used the wood for mates guitar, telecaster shape with P90 pick ups, he uses it for Fu Fighters too, and it sounded mighty. It’s now his number 1 go to which is what got me thinking. The P sounded huge with the ‘62 pups and wiring/capacitor. Can not wait. Got a 2 week space between the gig today so that’s my target! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Standard wiring tone pot, or are you tempted by a tonestyler....?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 This bad boy, in both. Bloody good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Hell yeah🤘🏾 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Lots of sanding, shaping and more sanding. First coat of oil down on the natural one. 50-50 coat first and let that dry overnight. I am going to paint on, sorry gents! Really enjoying it so far and the grain on the walnut one is lovely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygingell Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Looks class mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 You have such lovely wood there it's a shame you will cover it with a pickguard, had you gone for a 51 style control chrome plate with those 62 CS spilt pickups, would be sooooooo nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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