NikNik Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) This almost made me cry: a rare Shaftesbury Ned Callan bass. The seller seems to think that all it needs is 'some volume/tone caps. Edited February 23, 2023 by NikNik 1 Quote
Waddo Soqable Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 Looks like a decent resto project, they've not hacked it about by the looks, mainly a refinish and some bits needed. Don't know how much they want for it tho...? Quote
NikNik Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 23 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: Looks like a decent resto project, they've not hacked it about by the looks, mainly a refinish and some bits needed. Don't know how much they want for it tho...? Well, the bridge is gone and I can't figure out if the pots are still in situ, Binding appears to be coming away and has lost a section; the scratchplate - the bulbous-end type - is incomplete. And what condition is the neck? Perhaps 'butchered' was a tad unfair. Quote
PaulThePlug Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Bridge may be lurking under the scratch plate, with strings attached as they all look to be heading that way... and although broken, looks like the bit is there for making a template. Edited February 23, 2023 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote
NikNik Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: Bridge may be lurking under the scratch plate, with strings attached as they all look to be heading that way... and although broken, looks like the bit is there for making a template. Yeh, I see it now, now that I'm on a laptop. I'm in contact with the guy about it. Quote
PaulThePlug Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Maybe the binding is all there, just come unglued... no real reason the neck should be damaged... If the pickups read OK, New loom @KiOgon... Knobs, @TheGreek Had a box of odds n sods, maybe some vintage looking ones or speedknobs... Earlpilanz for a plate, prolly £30, unless you get a blank from Aliexpress for less than a tenner... Sand down the body and Natural Oil finish, for cheap easy and best... Edited February 23, 2023 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote
Waddo Soqable Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 Certainly a nice do-able project, provided its a sensible price to start with Quote
NikNik Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 Waiting to hear back re bridge/pots, and if he can meter the pickups. Quote
NikNik Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 1 minute ago, PaulThePlug said: Maybe the binding is all there, just come unglued... no real reason the neck should be damaged... If the pickups read OK, New loom @KiOgon... Knobs, @TheGreek Had a box of odds n sods, maybe some vintage looking ones or speedknobs Earlpilanz for a plate, prolly £30, unless you get a blank from Aliexpress for less than a tenner... Sand and Natural Oil finish, for cheap easy and best... And the 'burst is still there, under whatever that shid is, primer/paint. 1 Quote
TheGreek Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: Maybe the binding is all there, just come unglued... no real reason the neck should be damaged... If the pickups read OK, New loom @KiOgon... Knobs, @TheGreek Had a box of odds n sods, maybe some vintage looking ones or speedknobs... Earlpilanz for a plate, prolly £30, unless you get a blank from Aliexpress for less than a tenner... Sand down the body and Natural Oil finish, for cheap easy and best... If I have any parts that will help I'm happy to donate to the cause. Not sure if you followed the thread for my Silk Bass. It was probably in worse condition than this but @Andyjr1515managed to make a silk purse from a pigs ear. Edited February 23, 2023 by TheGreek 2 Quote
NikNik Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 1 minute ago, TheGreek said: If I have any parts that will help I'm happy to donate to the cause. Thank you. Will keep youse updated. Quote
PaulThePlug Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 @TheGreek... wasn't calling you a knob!... Just remembered the box, that had some old style 'Witches Hat' knobs as well ad the speed knobs.... 1 Quote
NikNik Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 34 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: @TheGreek... wasn't calling you a knob!... Just remembered the box, that had some old style 'Witches Hat' knobs as well ad the speed knobs.... The Shafto ones are like this.... Quote
TheGreek Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 5 hours ago, NikNik said: The Shafto ones are like this.... Still have loads. Quote
greentext Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 Never seen one of these before, love that body shape! Quote
NikNik Posted February 24, 2023 Author Posted February 24, 2023 the guy's gone to ground. I'm out. Quote
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