Stub Mandrel Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Inspired by @Teebs buld of a Harley Benton P-bass after much agonising I invested a huge £77 in one. After restocking delays, it eventially arrived from Thomann yesterday. Everything quadruple packed - bubble wrap, boxes for neck, body and accessories (even a cheesy lead!), outer box and a completely unnecessary huge outer box to make it look like I'd ordered a triple neck quitar... Teebs thought his was a 'pea-bass and painted it the colour of mushy peas. I was thinking if a '51 headstock would look OK, when @wateroftyne posted this pic of Billy Talbot: 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 So... I must admit I'm weighing up Candy Apple Red versus getting some dark blue transparent lacquer... but meanwhile: The fretsawing was hard work, the rasping nerve-wracking and the sanding had sweat literally dripping of my nose. Not sure whether to knock the bit on the tuner side off as well? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Possible logo... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 27/06/2020 at 14:45, Stub Mandrel said: So... I must admit I'm weighing up Candy Apple Red versus getting some dark blue transparent lacquer... but meanwhile: The fretsawing was hard work, the rasping nerve-wracking and the sanding had sweat literally dripping of my nose. Not sure whether to knock the bit on the tuner side off as well? I find headstock shaping one of the most challenging bits of any build! This looks very good @Stub Mandrel - well worth the sweat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Now I'm agonising... Candy Apple Red would be an exciting challenge but I've already got a bass that colour \I would always be comparing it to. I'm now leaning towards Daphne Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Candy cobalt blue? Would be a real challenge I suspect? https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/263338458922?chn=ps&var=562350961422&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=562350961422_263338458922&targetid=908661474856&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1007082&campaignid=10204056441&mkgroupid=107296324212&rlsatarget=pla-908661474856&abcId=1145987&merchantid=115029330&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-MKYhZOp6gIVEO3tCh1YZQFREAQYASABEgLAfPD_BwE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Candy Cola Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Richard R said: Candy cobalt blue? Would be a real challenge I suspect? https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/263338458922?chn=ps&var=562350961422&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=562350961422_263338458922&targetid=908661474856&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=1007082&campaignid=10204056441&mkgroupid=107296324212&rlsatarget=pla-908661474856&abcId=1145987&merchantid=115029330&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-MKYhZOp6gIVEO3tCh1YZQFREAQYASABEgLAfPD_BwE Funnily enough I have looked up a deep blue translucent laquer, often used over figured wood, it is one of my favourite colours in metallic and should work as a 'candy apple blue'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Candy Perfume Girl? Oh wait, that's a song by Madonna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I have this picture saved on my phone for no other reason than its the best red I've ever seen. The Merc low rider's not bad either. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 After much agonising, I saw a picture of a daphne blue p-bass,remembered my GAS for a daphne blue '60s Jazz that I don't need. So I've just hit the button on Daphne blue from Northwest guitars 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 On 27/06/2020 at 16:42, Stub Mandrel said: Possible logo... Talbot was the Middle Ages word for a hunting dog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Straight into the headstock with not a moment of hesitation. I'd be terrified to pick up the saw. Will you paint the headstock to match? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Geek99 said: Talbot was the Middle Ages word for a hunting dog Indeed, and a pub I used to occasionally visit in Aberystwyth in the early 80s. But it's also Billy Talbot's surname 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 11 hours ago, stewblack said: Straight into the headstock with not a moment of hesitation. I'd be terrified to pick up the saw. Will you paint the headstock to match? Unlikely, I want a 60's vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 35 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: But it's also Billy Talbot's surname 🙂 I recognised the Crazy Horse image, but not the name. Googled, read, and now educated 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 11 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: Unlikely, I want a 60's vibe. Oh. Sorry for showing my ignorance. How does a painted headstock impact on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 14 hours ago, stewblack said: Oh. Sorry for showing my ignorance. How does a painted headstock impact on that? I m,eant 50s, but how many 50/60s Fenders have painted headstocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: I m,eant 50s, but how many 50/60s Fenders have painted headstocks? Not my field. I did a quick image search of 60's basses seemed quite popular, but that's irrelevant. It's your project, gotta look how you want it to right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 The only one I can find* is a Midnight Black but as its 'made in Japan' it's clearly 60s-style not original. *Gogle image search for "60s fender precision bass" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 On 30/06/2020 at 22:31, Maude said: I have this picture saved on my phone for no other reason than its the best red I've ever seen. The Merc low rider's not bad either. Hubba hubba! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: The only one I can find* is a Midnight Black but as its 'made in Japan' it's clearly 60s-style not original. *Gogle image search for "60s fender precision bass" Yeah I wasn't so specific, anyway it's cool, I'm just looking forward to seeing how it all comes together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 I'm more worried about blending the headstock into the neck which is pre-coated in a matt finish and doesn't require further treatment. The instructions say "Remove the neck and all the frets cleanly before you start painting". I suspect they mean 'mask off'... I may try and spray just the headstock and 'feather in' as I like a satin neck finish. Sprays from Northwest guitars due to arrive tomorrow. I've bought a sheet to make a 'spray booth' but I have to use it as a photography backdrop for a few things this week first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 More logo thoughts (all my other builds/butcheries have been 'Deathburgers'). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 There ought to be a good name which is also mechanical engineering play on the term "precision" bass. The best I can think of at the moment would be something like Submicron precision bass. Or if I were building it WideTolerance precision bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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