PaulThePlug Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Acid Jazz Bass... As for a finish... Gonna have a go at a Swirly Hydro Dip with these... Neon Yellow, Neon Green, Neon Orange, Neon Pink! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Hope that it won't be too much effort to remove the neon colours - a bit to bright for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Mono Neon is go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 @owen.. I was a bit bermused by you post so i have just had a google, and sorry to say had never heard of him... But now i'm gonna go and check out the kid's sock draws for inspiration! Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jus Lukin Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Like this? It'll be brilliant! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Ah Mr Vai!... Yep thats the kinda thing... But i'll probably go for a bit wider broarder bands of the 4 colours with a more gentle swirl... More 'LSD Psychedelic 'Oil Wheel'... less 'Ketamine Migraine' The Idea is a mix of trying a Hydro Dip, The Melting P Bass Body look of a Jazz Bass Body, together with the Slanty picups from the PJ535 for more melty looks, and Rear Route for more paint... and the fiver extra for a rear rout is way cheaper than a pick guard n bell plate... and PJ on a jazz body isnt as common as on a P Body... then getting a custom Fender look 'Acid Jazz Bass' Decal... and handy my Surname begins with an F! Fingers crossed it wil be a good trip! Dropping the neck and body off at a local cabinet maker to widen the neck pocket a mm or two... they made a great job last time on the P Bitsa. Edited October 28, 2021 by PaulThePlug 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) - Edited March 15, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PaulThePlug Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) Any advice on sorting neck alignment would be most welcome... here is where i'm at... Body back from the cabinet makers... A bit of the edges of the neck pocket and a nice snug for the neck. Unfortunatly alignment is a little out... Bridge on center line of the 2 piece join, looks center at the neck but might not be center down the length of the body. Moving the bridge a little to the E left by a couple of mm aligns the elastic strings over the pickup poles a bit better... Neck / Body join looks like this left, right and bottom... A bit of sponge in the neck pocket to lift it up... Needs a little of the left side of the pocket a mil, mil 'n half or so from the front tapering to as-is at the heel... which should also get the neck flush-ish on the bottom right of the pocket rather than sticking out as in the pic Alignment should then be just about sorted... Fingers crossed! Bit aprehensive but need to stick some sandpaper with double sided to a bit if wood to keep squarish and go steady. All is not lost... Worst case i'll go for the authentic pick holder style neck pocket gap that was prevalent and popular under the 70's QC.. I really like the body... and the neck looks nice for budget! Edited November 17, 2021 by PaulThePlug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 That’s a bit unfortunate. Hopefully a bit of fettling will get it sorted 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Good luck with the fettling! It's gonna look so damn cool when finished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) Fettled... Measure up of the overhang was about 1/20" 1.25mm... so went with removing that from tother side to see how that might straighten things up... Sandpaper on a stick and 'drawn sanded' to try n keep things square... Neckpocket overhang sorted... As seen from above... elastic is 2mm so the E String will be thicker, half again... and the G thiner, by half.. so string to fretboard edge looking good. View from the Bridge... a knats up from the 2 piece join line for best pole alignment... Good as i think i'll get it so i'll go with that... neck holes to be drilled next... Bridge pencil line aligned with the front of the retainer block is at 35" from the nut, so will need checking before drilling bridge holes. Might wait until after the paint finish water dip to stop water getting in the wood. Edited November 19, 2021 by PaulThePlug 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 Neck holes drilled n neck screwed on. Looking at the neck to body join from the back the 2 piece body join isn't central to the neck... so moving the bridge up a few mm above the join line would be right. Happy Days!.. Drilled the holes for the controls, primer next then screening paint then think about sorting the swirly dip finish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Oh, that’s such a great job! I reckon you’ve pulled a rabbit out of a hat with that. A couple of mil here or there can make or break something like this. Glad you worked it out 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Yes! Very nice work indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Looking good now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) Thanks... Weather was a bit damp for priming so rear cover mounting holes, copper tape on the rear cover and screening paint for pickup and control cavitys... 'cotton bud' painted the wire run holes... might drill the jack plug plate and bridge mounting holes later... then i can dismantle ready for priming n painting... Edited November 20, 2021 by PaulThePlug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 (edited) 1 can of Wilko's primer applied in 3 coats... Primed... Rubbed down... Ready to Dip! Fingers crossed i'll give it a go Saturday! Edited November 24, 2021 by PaulThePlug 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 This next stage is gonna be interesting. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Really looking forward to seeing the final result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 Filled a dustbin up with water... Shook the paints well... spotted em on the surface, but as i swirl em up the paint just went to custard skin... too cold me thinks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) So after the 'To Cold To Dip' trial i decided to put it all together as-is... just to see... I've swapped the pickup covers on the Kent Armstrong Vintage PJ set and thumb rest... so plastics in White, with Metalwork of Bridge, Neck Plate, Knobs 'n Tuners in Black. Body is in matt white primer ready for an 'Acid' psychedelic swirly paint job. Eldest's other half is into their art... (And a Jazz Sax player looking on getting a 6 string bass!) So might get them to Cosmic Paint by hand. Screw the bits together yesters, wired with a Kiogon VBT Loom, strung it up with rounds earlier... String alignment now good, Intonated OK by clip on tuner, but is a little out according to the Zoom B1on. Truss rod tweak to reduce the relief, action is about 3.5E to 2.5G... bit of buzz on the open strings, nut looks a little low, but might be down to a high 1st. Fretted it's generally OK across the fretboard. Overall, quite happy and a bit of 'Budget Fun'... First a P, Then the J... Then.?. Edited December 3, 2021 by PaulThePlug 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Those white pickup covers really look the part. How does it sound with the slanted pickups? Do you have any comparison with a standard Jazz? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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