walshy Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) After a fairly decent start to building basses ( I’ve actually sold one, the walnut P to @Tullfan ) I’ve had a hankering to do more. So, this time I’m using swamp ash for the bodies as both will be painted. Bass 1 - All black stealth looking P Bass, Status Neck and CS ‘62 pups. Bass 2 - Lake Placid Blue, matching headstock and again CS ‘62 pups. Both keepers and for specific band projects so they are needed. I’ve always wanted a LPB 😍 These are being painted properly by Dave Wilson who is unbelievably brilliant at all things bass, especially painting. Im sure I’ll be back on for more hints and tips. Anyway, a few bits of where I’m up to now. Edited January 13, 2020 by walshy 8 Quote
Pea Turgh Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 Surely the sofa shot is for the end when they’re finished? That last shot is like walking in on the mrs shaving her legs with the curlers in and no makeup on! 2 Quote
walshy Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: Surely the sofa shot is for the end when they’re finished? That last shot is like walking in on the mrs shaving her legs with the curlers in and no makeup on! 😂😂 true! I should’ve waited 😂😂 Quote
Tullfan Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 On 13/01/2020 at 20:38, walshy said: After a fairly decent start to building basses ( I’ve actually sold one, the walnut P to @Tullfan ) I’ve had a hankering to do more. So, this time I’m using swamp ash for the bodies as both will be painted. Bass 1 - All black stealth looking P Bass, Status Neck and CS ‘62 pups. Bass 2 - Lake Placid Blue, matching headstock and again CS ‘62 pups. Both keepers and for specific band projects so they are needed. I’ve always wanted a LPB 😍 These are being painted properly by Dave Wilson who is unbelievably brilliant at all things bass, especially painting. Im sure I’ll be back on for more hints and tips. Anyway, a few bits of where I’m up to now. Aren’t I a lucky guy!! thanks for letting go of No1. Solid walnut! 😍 will give a proper review soon once I’ve given it some decent time in my hands! 🙏🏼 Will watch these next ones with interest and see who else comments.👍🏼 The chat is a great place to learn and no better place to be, for all this shared knowledge. 1 Quote
Cuzzie Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 Having done the graphite necks a couple times - follow the instructions, and use a pillar drill. Biggest tips I can give Quote
D.Pal Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 i can't wait to see the all black with graphite neck.. i'm sure it will be awesome. 1 Quote
Cuzzie Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Something like a P version of this..... Sorry, no map 1 Quote
Cuzzie Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Oh and definitely counter sink those holes to stop it cracking You could consider bolt inserts, I may do that on my next graphite neck build Quote
walshy Posted January 23, 2020 Author Posted January 23, 2020 Just now, Cuzzie said: Something like a P version of this..... Sorry, no map You should get a map 😉 Yeah that was in my thinking when I decided I needed a stealth looking bass. When the neck came up on here it was a no brainer. David Wilson painting it properly for me too as I think it deserves it and he’s bloody excellent 🤘 1 Quote
Cuzzie Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Sorry for another post, but if at all you think you may relic be it accidental or by choice, staining the body would before the stealth finish is a decent idea, then it comes through aged as opposed to bright, unless you want that 1 Quote
Cuzzie Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Is yours the P graphite or the J graphite? I love both! 1 Quote
walshy Posted January 23, 2020 Author Posted January 23, 2020 Just now, Cuzzie said: Is yours the P graphite or the J graphite? I love both! It’s a P mate 1 Quote
Cuzzie Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Nice - I really like it. I have a P on that Jazz and a Jazz on my P. These are 3 I have built, you’ll see what I mean about staining first on Goldie 1 Quote
walshy Posted January 23, 2020 Author Posted January 23, 2020 Just now, Cuzzie said: Nice - I really like it. I have a P on that Jazz and a Jazz on my P. These are 3 I have built, you’ll see what I mean about staining first on Goldie Yeah I see what you mean mate, nice collection Quote
Cuzzie Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Like you I have the bass building bug - waaaaaay cheaper and you get exactly what you want. Problem is I want to keep them all, and should probably move some on. You have stellar projects too! Quote
Dov65 Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 @walshy, how did you get in touch with Dave Wilson if you don't mind me asking bud Quote
walshy Posted February 5, 2020 Author Posted February 5, 2020 Just now, Dov65 said: @walshy, how did you get in touch with Dave Wilson if you don't mind me asking bud Im lucky as he lives 15 mins wish from my house. His work is outstanding. My two have been painted and lacquering in progress now Quote
Dov65 Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 Sounds good that..I'm after a headstock needing paint and a decal added, has he got a webpage or other contact source...cheers & don't mean to hijack your build Quote
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