kodiakblair Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Anyone who has saw my previous builds will know my fondness for the humble 51 P-bass, well the fondness remains but I'm not doing the build this time 🙂 Some unexpected housing issues have my home workshop dismantled in preparation for a move. Trouble is I did that in April and April saw a significant birthday which deserved a bass 😁 Facebook provided the solution in the capable hands of Mark Provan and Bonnywood Guitars 😎 First spotted Mark's work when photos of his 'Super Yob' guitars appeared in a feed, could have knocked me down with a feather when I discovered the man lived 10 - 15 minutes away 😮 A short message asking if he had time for a P-bass build then things were up and running 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 I wasted a bit time thinking about hardware, did I go with chrome or gold. Chrome won so 2nd week in May the parts and materials went to Mark. Body blank is Utile with a black walnut drop top. Neck is Panga Panga with a Panga Panga fretboard. All from Reid Timber in Glasgow. Hardware/electrics are Aklot 23:1 tuners, chrome control plate/knobs, Wilkinson by Gotoh compensated 2 saddle bridge. This bass will be the new home for the 29k monster Dave at Bloodstone Guitarworks made for me a few years back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Next day Mark has his templates cut 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Fast forward over the weekend and I've an update on the neck's progress. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Next day it's the fretboard's turn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Short Sunday afternoon intermission over, I'll get on with the diary 🙂 Mark moved on with gluing the fretboard. The fret and side dots came next. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 I forgot the side dots photo 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 We're now 3 weeks after I dropped off the materials and Mark is shaping the neck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 There's a dual timeline running as work on the body started soon as the templates were done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 The Utile is a heavy timber, weight reduction was called for. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 The keen eyed will see work had also been done on the droptop. Then it was time to join the two 🙂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Hey Presto. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Router and sanding followed. With that done there was a trial fit. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 On to frets next. Fret ends dressed and sealed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Cheeky wee logo. Etched then filled with shiny stuff 🙂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 First coat of oil to the neck. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Now the neck lived up to the 'Bonny wood' logo, body takes that up a notch or two. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 This is 6 week of a 3 month build estimate and I'm sure you'll agree Mark is doing a great job 🙂 I'd say no more updates until it's nearer completion, doubt anyone is interested in seeing 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc coats of oil 😀 The man is well on track with my build so can tackle other jobs, if you'd like to see those other jobs please check out his Facebook page 👍 https://www.facebook.com/BonnyWoodInstruments 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Great job indeed! Looks lovely 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Ooh that neck wood looks lush! Nice one!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 2 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: Ooh that neck wood looks lush! Nice one!!! Aye, turned out lovely 🙂 Just in from work, Mark has sent me these photos with a wee note saying he thinks it's time to leave things to settle for a couple of weeks . 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Wonderful work, well done sir 👌 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 41 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Wonderful work, well done sir 👌 Aye, he's doing a grand job. I don't suppose I can claim any credit for supplying the timber 😄 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 15 Author Share Posted July 15 Had a message from Mark this morning, asking for strings as he's about to start cutting the nut. Oh my, it's gorgeous. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 15 Author Share Posted July 15 When I arrived at his place, clutching both TIs and La Bella's, the wiring was done. What a sight to behold 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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