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Well I sanded down to a reasonable finish, I then filled the holes I didn't need and dings, finally, cleaned the body with some white spirit in preparation for the Wood sealing and primer. I decided to give the Wood Sealer/primer mix a go that is available from [url="http://shop.rothkoandfrost.co.uk/White-Cellulose-Sanding-Sealer-Primer-Aerosol-p/fs5008.htm"]http://shop.rothkoan...ol-p/fs5008.htm[/url] and after using the entire can (about 7-8 complete coats over a day or so) I can say I was suitably unimpressed, would have thought it would go white all over but it did it only in strips despite applying an even coverage all over. So out came the car primer and that seems to have done the job. A little sanding required here and there to get some rough spots out and a few patches that need a little more primer. I decided to stick to my original colour - Red so after a trip to Halfords I now have a few cans of Ford Dakota Red, I'm just hoping the Red is not too dark. I've also decided to give it an acrylic lacquer rather than a nitro one as I'm not fussed about it ageing over time etc. I will also use a silk finish rather than gloss, as I think it will look better with the Anodised gold scratch plate i have rather than a shiny gloss finish.

great site, have fun

Love the film, it's what rock music is all about - FUN

I wonder where the other 19 are?

Pre CBS P-Bass - it's the dog's

Bought yet another P-Bass Wiring harness and a set of P-Bass knobs from John, From placing the order to receiving the item in my hand was 17 Hrs!!!!! Thoroughly recommend John a great guy to deal with. Buy with confidence

how about this to the trouble & strife - Another bass playing mate of mine is working abroad for a few months and asked me to look after his bass while he is away, as he doesn't trust his room mate at the shared flat. As the months roll on you get a "phone call" from your "mate", he's decided to stay living abroad and he will sell the bass to me for a bargain basement price which is too good to refuse, plus I already have it, you can buy it for my next birthday/Xmas pressie.

I always leave feed back but have only received 50% feedback on all my transactions all of which have been smooth with no problems.

Well I spent a couple of hours heat gunning the body and most of it's now off just need to take the remaining wood sealer off so that will involve a bit of sanding. I'll probably fill all the holes first, then sand it all down to an even level before applying a new wood sealer. The glue has melted on the joints but nothing major, it's quite solid, so I think I may fill the gap with some wood filler rather than glue. The body looks like it has burn marks in the photos but there isn't I think the Wood sealer turned dark brown in some places with the heat,

try the old "well it's better than me going down the pub every night"

Well the body arrived yesterday It's a 3 piece alder body from an SX bass that has not been brilliantly put together as you can feel a very slight ridge over the joins. I've decided to try the heat gun to strip it down, so after a quick trip to B&Q I now have a gun and champing at the bit to get started. Originally I was going to do a 57/58 replica build but not too sure now, I'm try to keep the cost down as my 62ish was almost £600. I'm thinking of doing what Miles'tones's done and do a [b] [b][size=4]Fender's Greatest Hits build[/size][/b][/b][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][color=#323232][size=4] with different bits from all over the decades. I've already bought a gold [/size][size=4]anodised 57 RI pick-guard and the colour I want to do for the body is red/Fiesta red but then I quite like Olympic White, I'll have to decide over the coming weeks. It will have a maple fretboard when I eventually get to buy one (Might Mite as I like them).[/size][/color][/font] [font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][color=#323232][size=4]I was going[/size][size=4] to buy some Fender 57 RI pups but they will cost the same as a set of 62s' which I really like and don't want to get nobbled by customs duty if ordering from the states (my Mother in Law lives in the USA so I have the option to get them [/size][size=4]delivered[/size][size=4] to her and she can remove the packaging and send them as a used item with a value of just under the rate I would get hit for tax)[/size][/color][/font][b][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][color=#323232][size=4] .[/size][/color][/font][/b] [color=#323232][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]As an update I have now bought some custom Pickups from here [/size][/font][/color][url="http://www.jlguitars.com/pbass.htm"]http://www.jlguitars.com/pbass.htm[/url] they sound quite intersting and the spec I went for was; Output: 10.7 k Wire: 42 AWG Heavy Formvar Magnets: Alnico 5 Cover: Black(new) He does offer a relic'd version as well that did look tempting, but for £41 including delivery I thought was a good price, but a bit of a risk as I don't know anyone who has ordered from him. So tomorrow with gun in hand I will set about the body,no doubt there be a lot of sweating and swearing involved, but hopefully rewarding as well. Cheers

Hi and great site, have fun!! Meow

[quote name='ML94' timestamp='1378414595' post='2200088'] My first song I learnt throughout was 'ain't no mountain high' - Marvin Gaye version. [/quote] Wow - I (had) trouble with that one recently and this was your first!!! I doff my hat to you sir!

it was either Down, Down - Status Quo or Wishing Well - Free I remember really being chuffed about it and had a real sense of achievement.

Quite interesting and compelling viewing, I had to watch it all the way through

Don't believe a word - Thin Lizzy Wishing Well - Free Can't Get Enough - Bad Company God gave Rock N Roll to You - Argent Paranoid - Sabbath Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple All reasonably easy and classics

Hi All I looking to purchase some P-bass pickups for my next build and was looking around eBay and stumbled across this [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/P-bass-precision-pickup-hand-wound-Jess-loureiro-custom-options-relic-/171096490418?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&var=&hash=item27d62541b2"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27d62541b2[/url] Has anyone bought any P-bass pickups from this guy? Sounds very interesting and good prices. Cheers

A very interesting read, many thanks and good luck with the degree.

Welcome Kev it's really a great site this loads of great advice and humour all around.

Bought a 57 RI Gold pick-guard off Zach he was a real pleasure to deal with, great comms and the item was dispatched and received very quickly and as described. I would deal with him again. Thanks again Zach.

Get yourself as Bass and have some fun!!!! You wont regret it

When it's finally done it's rounds I think we should organise an BassChat evening (with all profits going to the charity) in Portsmouth to welcome it back home. Hire venue somewhere in the city and than have an open Bass night where everyone gets to play the "Relay Bass" along with a music quiz, live music (your band? + any others) + recorded music (disco run by us) plus any anything else, charge for entry tickets etc open to everyone could be a good night :-).