Protium

[quote name='Spoombung' post='880267' date='Jun 28 2010, 08:20 PM']Yeah, I think it'll be alright-ish! Is 'wet and dry' dipping the sandpaper in water?[/quote] It is specifically called wet and dry paper, but yes you use it wet Don't let it get clogged up with paint when sanding or it will get too rough and take too much off.

How is this working? Sender or recipient paying postage?

If they're already broke, what's the harm in at least TRYING to fix them? Million to one or not, it's worth a go :wacko: [quote name='KiOgon' post='878947' date='Jun 27 2010, 04:51 PM']It appears some people have not a clue on the precision required to get a speaker to do what a speaker does! The chances of success with glue or duck tape or anything else must be a million to one. [/quote]

[quote name='janmaat' post='878691' date='Jun 27 2010, 10:39 AM']How did you drill the cave for the MM? special tool, or just with a hand drill?[/quote] Started with a drill bit in the middle to get a lot of the wood out then used a standard router with depth stop and a 1/4" straight bit. Set the shank a little lower to act as a guide around the edge of the template. It was a simple method, just took my time with it and was very pleased with the end result. That router still scares the hell out of me when using it though - even on the slowest speed: 24000RPM

Bought a bass from Oli - excellent communication, arrived quickly as described and well packaged. Top marks

FWIW the elites flatwound strings I once used were horrid.

[quote name='TDM' post='875794' date='Jun 23 2010, 08:01 PM']That looks great. I'm thinking of building something similar myself over the summer having seen this thread. Did you get B&Q to cut the MDF on their big panel saw? I recently sold my bandsaw and I'm not convinced I can cut straight lines with a jigsaw! [/quote] A hardpoint wood saw is much easier to get straight than an electric jigsaw, just a little more effort

[quote name='Thunderpaws' post='874844' date='Jun 22 2010, 09:17 PM']Last but not least. I need to drill the holes for my schaller machine heads. I think I need a 17mm drill bit. anyone know where I can get one without paying 35 notes![/quote] £3.80, [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180336504039"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=180336504039[/url]

[quote name='henry norton' post='874590' date='Jun 22 2010, 05:06 PM']Your MM pickup cut out looks allot neater than the original factory routing! Nice job - I've considered swapping out the J pickup in my Precision for a MM, d'you reckon it's given you more diversity than a PJ setup would give you?[/quote] Because of how close it is to the bridge you don't get a huge amount of bass from the MM, but instead a really tight mid sound which mixes well with the bassier sound of the P pickup. I'm comparing here to a Jazz bass bridge pickup - Not as much bass, but a much tighter and "middier" (is that even a word??) sound. Again I have to say though, this is mainly due to the pickup position. I expect if it was further up the body it would get closer and closer to the traditional MM tone.

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='874569' date='Jun 22 2010, 04:41 PM']What's going on with the E string at the bridge? I haven't seen that before. S.P.[/quote] Nothing special The string was still full thickness where it reached the tuning peg so I put an inch of spacers before the bridge so I was only bending the tapered bit.

[quote name='Gust0o' post='873888' date='Jun 21 2010, 09:06 PM']Very nice! What's the shielding?[/quote] Chrome tape with conductive adhesive.

[quote name='deaver' post='873712' date='Jun 21 2010, 06:23 PM']Thanks for all the comments -I'll have look for Protiums project in a while The routing is indeed rough, it's the original routing off a Mex Fender P/MM which had been filled with wood filler then hacked out with a chisel by me. Other rough spots to note - the defret and wood filler on the neck, it was quite a laugh to do though; the interesting neck pocket gap on the upper horn side; the lack of string tree, it was on briefly but when I tightened the strings it went SPROING across the room and disappeared into a pile of crap.[/quote] Haha, you haven't built a bass til you almost lose an eye from a flying string tree. I might have a spare lying round if you need one? Reminds me to make a thread for mine: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=92478"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=92478[/url]

I acquired this a while ago and it has been a work in progress. Japanese origin - Antoria neck and what I think is a Kay "sandwich" body. Installed MM pickup at the bridge, gives a nice tight mid sound - very diverse mix of tones available between that and the traditional precision sound. Upgraded tuners to Gotohs, replaced broken bridge, new scratchplate, complete rewire, hipshot string tree, the works Original clean up: Route template: Routed: Shielded: MM installed: The finished article:

Assuming they are both 8ohm, each cab will get 225W - shouldn't be a problem running them both together.

The MM routing look a bit rough, but looks good. Great result for a first time project Also, it looks incredibly similar to my "japcrap" project