Parts for charity builds

[Useless amateur]

Hi

as some of you know I build basses and guitars for donation to schools, clubs and other organisations. Some of you have been really kind and generous in the past with donations and I can’t say enough how grateful I am for that. 
As usual I am after some more stuff and as always I will be happy to get anything however at the moment I am particularly desperate for bass and guitar bodies. If anyone can help with any parts from screws to necks but particularly bodies I would be really grateful. 
 

Thanks

Jon
 

[oldslapper]

Got a bass neck you’re welcome to.
Would you like pictures and measurements?

John 

[Useless amateur]

3 minutes ago, oldslapper said:

Got a bass neck you’re welcome to.
Would you like pictures and measurements?

John 

Thanks John. I am happy to take anything at all so photos are not necessary but thanks anyway. If it doesn’t fit on one project it would fit on another one someday. Thanks very much it will be really handy. 
I can’t work due to ill health, I spend my life on morphine, so money is short but if you need help with postage costs I am happy to help out. 
 

Jon

[oldslapper]

No need Jon, I’ll have a look at what else I’ve got. 
PM me an address. 
 

[casapete]

Do you need strings? I often have a few used D’Addario sets spare, always plenty of life left in them and cut for a Fender Precision headstock / scale. 

[Old Horse Murphy]

I've got some guitar and bass strings and a Telecaster wiring loom I'd be happy to send over. There are some spare control knobs too. 
 

In fact, let me go through my spare parts drawer and make up a care package. If you pm me your address I'll get cracking. 

[steve-bbb]

Pm me address pls i got few bits of hardware basic pups etc to get rid of

[Nicko]

I definitely have an old Tanglewood elecro/acoustic bowlback guitar (an Ovation copy).  The neck/body joint is damaged and the guitar is unplayabe but the neck might be salvageable.  I'm not sure how you could access the joint as there's no proper soundhole.  If not the machine heads/control knobs etc could be use for parts,

 

There may also be an old Rose Morris SG bass which is more or less complete although the pots/knobs have been modified.  If I still have it it's lurking in a crawl space in my loft. I'll know for sure if I get the above guitar out of the loft.

 

Not sure how I'd get these to you either unless someone here is passing both our doors.

 

 

[Useless amateur]

24 minutes ago, Nicko said:

I definitely have an old Tanglewood elecro/acoustic bowlback guitar (an Ovation copy).  The neck/body joint is damaged and the guitar is unplayabe but the neck might be salvageable.  I'm not sure how you could access the joint as there's no proper soundhole.  If not the machine heads/control knobs etc could be use for parts,

 

There may also be an old Rose Morris SG bass which is more or less complete although the pots/knobs have been modified.  If I still have it it's lurking in a crawl space in my loft. I'll know for sure if I get the above guitar out of the loft.

 

Not sure how I'd get these to you either unless someone here is passing both our doors.

 

 

Thanks very much. I’m happy to help out with courier costs if it’s not too much and if you think it’s worthwhile sending them and you are happy to pack them up. Or obviously if anyone is heading between us that would be perfect always assuming people wouldn’t mind helping. 
 

Again thanks for the kind offer

 

Jon

[Nicko]

2 hours ago, Useless amateur said:

Thanks very much. I’m happy to help out with courier costs if it’s not too much and if you think it’s worthwhile sending them and you are happy to pack them up. Or obviously if anyone is heading between us that would be perfect always assuming people wouldn’t mind helping. 
 

Again thanks for the kind offer

 

Jon

I'm happy enough to cover the cost of sending them, but I'm more worried about how to pack them.  I assume you want them as they are (ie whole) I'll take a look and PM you.  Might be a few days or more.

Edited September 19, 2021 by Nicko

[Useless amateur]

12 hours ago, Nicko said:

I'm happy enough to cover the cost of sending them, but I'm more worried about how to pack them.  I assume you want them as they are (ie whole) I'll take a look and PM you.  Might be a few days or more.

I am happy for them to be whole or in as few bits as you like as I can always put them back together if it makes life easier. Thanks so much to all of you for your generosity 

[NHM]

Hi

I've various spares, bridges, strings etc. If you pm me your address I'll make up a parcel.

You're doing a great job for a worthy cause.

best wishes

[Nicko]

5 hours ago, Useless amateur said:

I am happy for them to be whole or in as few bits as you like as I can always put them back together if it makes life easier. Thanks so much to all of you for your generosity 

I have managed to get the neck off the Tanglewood,  No sign of the SG Bass but I also stripped some parts off an old Gibson Ripper copy.  If you PM me your address I'll get them packed up and shipped.

[Useless amateur]

Can I just say a huge thank you to @oldslapperwho turned up yesterday with a few bits for me including a neck. Really do appreciate it

 

Jon

[Useless amateur]

Today I got the parcel from @steve-bbb. Again can I say many thanks. Every bit will be used whether it is this week or in a couple of years time 

Thank you

Jon

[Useless amateur]

I am pretty sure I also have just had some strings from @casapeteso again many many thanks. 
 

Jon

[casapete]

5 hours ago, Useless amateur said:

I am pretty sure I also have just had some strings from @casapeteso again many many thanks. 
 

Jon

Yup, were from me Jon. All the best with your good work mate.

Cheers, Pete.

Edited September 24, 2021 by casapete

[Useless amateur]

Could whoever sent this pack of stuff please lay claim to it so I can properly say thank you. All the kind and generous donations really are appreciated 

 

Jon

[NHM]

that lot's from me!

 

[Useless amateur]

@NHMThank you so much. It will all go to use and I am really grateful 

 

Jon

[Useless amateur]

A massive thank you to @jezzaboyfor the stuff that arrived today, that is a massive massive help. 
 

Thanks again to all of you

 

Jon

[Useless amateur]

Big thanks to @Velarianfor the body that arrived today. You are all so generous and all the effort and generosity is much appreciated 

 

Jon

[Useless amateur]

With thanks to @jezzaboy @Velarian @oldslapper @NHM  @casapete  @steve-bbb  @Nicko Thanks to all your donations I have 2 all ready to be wired up and fitted with the strings. I can’t do this without you so a huge thanks from me and all the kids who benefit. 
 

Jon

[Velarian]

I know we’ve exchanged PMs but I would just like to say publicly what a brilliant thing it is you’re doing and I’m pleased to be able to contribute to your cause in some small way. The kids that receive the instruments will be enriched by the experience and some may even go on to bigger and better things as a result. Keep up the good work 👏🏼

[inthedoghouse]

Please PM me your postal address 🙂