thedontcarebear Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I don't know who saw them, but a while ago people in brazil were selling bass bodies on ebay, basically you'd get them and finish them off, I was going to do this, so I ordered one, but it arrived and the frets were wonky (oh yes, would you believe that!), so I just kinda gave up on it, and it's been here at work in a corner ever since, BUT it is kinda cool, I just have no idea about doing it, and lack the motivation, is there anyone here that would be up for finishing it for me? As cheap as possible really, I have quite a few bits that I might use for it, but it has space for 2 MM pups, and would like to use just one and get a scratchplate made (in wood) etc too, so, really, any help/suggestions etc, will get some pics when I am at home soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='63666' date='Sep 21 2007, 03:54 PM']I don't know who saw them, but a while ago people in brazil were selling bass bodies on ebay, basically you'd get them and finish them off, I was going to do this, so I ordered one, but it arrived and the frets were wonky (oh yes, would you believe that!), so I just kinda gave up on it, and it's been here at work in a corner ever since, BUT it is kinda cool, I just have no idea about doing it, and lack the motivation, is there anyone here that would be up for finishing it for me? As cheap as possible really, I have quite a few bits that I might use for it, but it has space for 2 MM pups, and would like to use just one and get a scratchplate made (in wood) etc too, so, really, any help/suggestions etc, will get some pics when I am at home soon![/quote] I would be interested, but I've got a bit too much on my plate, with the fretless I'm putting together and the Hagstrom renovation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Here are the pictures, I guess they should explain everything that needs doing, but I am not an expert, it needs sanding and finishing (in the cheapest way), then I guess a new fretboard, or even the neck cut off and a new one put on? etc etc.... Like I said before, I have a few parts that could be used if needed, like bridge, pickup, preamp, warwick brass nut for this neck etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='63666' date='Sep 21 2007, 03:54 PM']I don't know who saw them, but a while ago people in brazil were selling bass bodies on ebay, basically you'd get them and finish them off, I was going to do this, so I ordered one, but it arrived and the frets were wonky (oh yes, would you believe that!), so I just kinda gave up on it, and it's been here at work in a corner ever since, BUT it is kinda cool, I just have no idea about doing it, and lack the motivation, is there anyone here that would be up for finishing it for me? As cheap as possible really, I have quite a few bits that I might use for it, but it has space for 2 MM pups, and would like to use just one and get a scratchplate made (in wood) etc too, so, really, any help/suggestions etc, will get some pics when I am at home soon![/quote] As it's what I do for a living I could certainly do it, though some of the tasks you describe might not be particularly cheap. When you say the frets are "wonky" exactly what is wrong ? It might be possible to fill and recut the fret slots if things aren't too serious, replacing a board would add quite a bit to any total. Sanding and oil-finishing would be cheaper than stripping and painting, if you PM me with a complete list of all task you want doing I can give you a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 I will work on a list and try to get in touch with some people, you should be able to see up in the photo of where the nut should go etc that the frets aren't straight across the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Paul - dont suppose you saw this thread did you.... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4563"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4563[/url]? Would this be a job you'd be interested in and could do for a reasonable price? PM me if you can mate - cheers, Stag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-77 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 thedontcarebear, Paul did an excellent job on my Explorer, Striped the paint , sorted the neck and new fretboard and frets. The wood on yours looks like it should come up good oiled or waxed. Trev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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