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The weather turned cold-ish for the next day or so. Since I’m going to make a lot of sawdust rounding out the edges, I’m waiting for warmer temps so I can do this outside…😐
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8 minutes ago, TheGreek said:
After my recent 51 "build" I was considering another, somewhat more complicated and challenging build.
Your comments about only getting one chance of getting it right gave me a reality check...leave it to those who have the tools and the ability.
I appreciate your input and thank you for that!
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I’m no luthier by any means.
My basic tools so far are:
A cordless drill.
A small plunge router.
And a 5” hand grinder…of which I’m going to do the contours with.
A 5” palm sander.
And various other handheld tools, nothing fancy.
I did buy the PU routing templates and a couple of router bits.
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After the success of my last build, I’m putting another one together. I’m having fun already.
This one is a j body blank body that I got with the neck route, bridge location and control pocket only.
I think I counted 8 pieces of walnut…hence the name, “Butch” for butcher block.
I ordered the custom PU’s already from Tom Brantley. They will be single coil, tapped at ~ 60% and 100% output. There is a lead time of about 6 weeks.
The PU locations will be routed to my specs.
It will be wired stereo. With two, three way mini switches. On/off/on or about 60% volume/off/100% volume. No knobs.A standard Fender bent plate bridge.
Dunlop strap locks. A chrome neckplate.
AllParts P Fretless neck, ebony board with no lines.
Schaller tuners.
Pretty simple but very effective. It roars….punch and crunch!
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1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said:
Pon... sorry wrong thread!
The picture works here too! Nice rig!
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1 hour ago, BassAgent said:
Ah yes forgot BBcode for images doesn't work here
I would certainly rock that amp! Very Nice!
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3 hours ago, BassAgent said:3 hours ago, BassAgent said:
How could I have missed this topic? Here's the 118 combo I bought for €50at a thrift shop here in Amsterdam. It's currently getting recapped. It's insanely heavy but I like it A LOT.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/VX0mRzW.jpg[/img]
Nice, I reposted your picture. It didn’t work for me.
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Those knobs are meant to be moved. I try all sorts of stuff.
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2 hours ago, msb said:
Those little MB200s are great little amps. I was using one at home for practice and the fan stopped working. I didn’t realize it at the time , the Ice power module had a meltdown and the pink ring of doom appeared.
I looked around for a replacement and decided it really was the perfect little rig for my requirements at the time , so I was going to try and get it fixed , or replace it with another if that did not work out. Some say that you just throw out mini Class D heads when they break down … I used a qualified repair person, and today the amp works perfectly.
And I like to hear fans working…I have three of them…I love them…😎
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18 minutes ago, Bassist on the Run said:
Just picked this mark rig up today after months weeks and days contemplating what to get. This came up and it also involved a day out by the seaside. I’m hopeful going to be gigging a lot more after I threw my toys out of the pram a few years ago and quite the gigs I was doing. I’ve had mark gear before so happy as can be.
Awesome stuff! Congrats!
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Butch…Another Walnut J Bass build.
in Build Diaries
Posted · Edited by stereoplayer
Back at it today… Butch got softer around the edges.
Forearm contour is a little aggressive…but ok for me.
Tummy contour isn’t enough but will do for now…
Knowing me, I’m sure I’ll be doing mods down the road.
Sanded to 220 grit. Union break…for the rest of the day….
The hardware is coming in piece by piece…
The PU’s should have been ordered a long time ago…I predict the bass will be done before they arrive.