kevin_lindsay

Taking your time is good as it allows you to think, "what do I really need this instrument to do?". That's the best way- rather than rushing into things due to the initial excitement of a nrw build. Keep us updated as to the progress mate.

I've only ever used Craigslist to buying stuff when I'm over in New York. The key to any potential purchase is get a phone number and speak to the seller. Ask for further details (and pics if needed). If it feels "off", leave it. If it feels okay, then go for it - while being astute. Saying that, fortunately I've had good experiences so far.

Looking forward to seeing this beauty take shape mate!

Ooh!!! That looks amazing!!!

Oh, the joy of international orderng of parts!!! I bought a Glendale milled jack cup as I really like those solid inserts on the early Telecasters and P-Basses. So, I paid my $29.99 but no delivery charge was added. Apparently you have to manually add it to your order. So, I was then stuck with another $25 delivery!!! (That' their flat fee for international orders regardless of size). Then, the friendly Royal Mail sent me a nice card asking for a further £13.32 for VAT (including an £8 admin fee!!) Aaagh!!! Oh well, at least it's now here. I've also starting giving the body a slightly aged look - a few small chips and checking to the lacquer.

The humbucker Tele basses are cool. I gave an old original 70s Tele bass pickup to Pino Palladino years ago and he had it fitted to his vintage Fender in the bridge position for added punch as he found the single pickup was a bit too muddy in the mix when playing live.

Evan from Webbteca in Ohio, USA is making me a pair of slanted saddles so I can intonate the bass up at "The dusty end" while maintaining the traditional 2 saddle look. They'e being turned from aircraft grade aluminium. Nice touch. They'll look like these brass ones, but in a silvery hue.

Aaagh!!!!!! Guess I'll have to make it a relic?? I dropped the body and it hit off the edge of my coffee table! Actually, it'll be masked by the large scratchplate. Still annoying though!!!

Incidentally, the pics of the body blank are pics of my actual body. I lightly scraped the surface of the neck pocket with a single edged razor blade to achieve an unbranded look. The Guitar Build logo was stamped using ink.

Thanks guys. The slightly discoloured pickguard is actually an old nitrocellulose one that I had in my box of bass bits. The nitrocellulose lacquer on my bass is tracing paper thin, so the body will age nicely, to catch up with the pickguard. Ive got an unused Seymour Duncan Antiquity single coil pickup to use in the build. Ive also got Fender True Vintage 1958 knobs (not domed like the early 50s ones, but not completely flat topped and ridged like early 60s ones. Rather, they have a more smoothly blended transition from the top to the knurled sides)

I grabbed a body from Guitarbuild and the build has started. As per my other builds, the nitrocellulose lacquer has been sprayed at home (with me holding the body out of my kitchen window while applying the various coats!!). I applied the colour in the same way Fender did in the early days. : First step - lots of fine sanding!!! Step 2 - lightly bleach the alter body. Fender didn' do this on their ash bodies at the time as they took colour very easily. Alder naturally goes an orangey shade when you apply clear coats of lacquer- the bleaching process was to provide a lighter base colour. Step 3 - wipe on yellow stain to the bare wood body (and lightly sand again). Step 4 - clear sealer coats of lacquer Step 5 - tobacco brown burst and edges applied. Step 6 - apply clear top coats. Then, everything was left for 3 weeks to allow the lacquer to thin out and sink into the grain of the wood. Then, ideas time to finely send the surface using wet & dry paper. I started with 800 gtadevto lightly scuff the surface. Then, on to 1200 grade. I then followed up with 1500, then 2000, finishing with 2500 grade. The body was then buffed to a shine using Met auto polish (great stuff- leaves no residue on the surface). The rear ferrule holes were then cleaned, and the large diameter inserts installed. Next step will be getting a neck made and lacquered - I'll do that after the Christmas madness has passed.

Inknow that this one has only been released just over a week ago, but I have to say that I think it' a great collection songs. Plus, Adam's bass playing is great on it. U2 - Songs Of Experience

My favourite studio clip of Adam was the one where he was playing an all black Warwick Buzzard bass. Larry (the drummer) saw it and said, "Wow! Batman bass"!!!

He' a great bass player. It takes great ears (and great confidence) to play with so much space. Plus, he has the chips to play really busily if he wants to - after all, he first started out in the jazz rock outfit Last Exit. Anyhow, here' a live clip of a wonderful performance of "Wrapped Around Your Finger" during the Police's reunion your. Absolutely gorgeous.

Hot Chocolate - "Every One's A Winner". Fabulous. The gritty bass sounds fantastic.

Just bought a Seymour Duncan Antiquity single coil pickup from Pablo. Excellent communication and quick postage - ideal! Thanks again mate. Kevin

Ooh! Cool!

Sadly, yes, he has passed away. Very sad news.