Pea Turgh

The previous sanding job will determine how useable the underlying poly is - looks like they used a shark’s face to get a scratch coat.

I’ve read a lot of your posts - it’s how I spotted the Matsumoku connection (neck plate). What ever it is, it’s already been ruined, so I can only make it better!

I have no answers. But I do have questions- is that a metal fretboard?!

A quick Google shows it probably looked like this one originally: https://reverb.com/item/72349185-matsumoku-short-scale-bass-killer-bass-insane-pickup-short-scale-but-formidable-feeling-instrument The scratchplate and truss cover are WBW under the awful red paint. Looks like it was sanded with a bag of rocks though, so might have to be a refinish 😕

It used to be sunburst, with a nice maple neck. Why do people paint things so?! Hopefully I can remove the black and not kill the original finish… Odd pickup arrangement, too.

Spotted this on Gumtree a few days ago, picked it up this eve. £30 with a straight neck - what could possibly go wrong?! I’m planning on stripping it back (or probably just sanding for a refinish as it’s probably ply-bodied). Maybe oly white with a mint guard? We’ll see…

I have a full set from my old Jack. I think. Did the Jack have a dual concentric pot? Anyway, let me know if you want them.

I too like the look of the short scale. More colour options would be nice.

Just don’t Google it

Is that the one you used on that YOB build you did? Awesome job, btw.

If I were still gigging loads (or at all it seems), I’d be getting on the LFSYS train.

Didn’t check that - yes - multicoloured!

I have blue silks like that on my D’Addario flats, too. That may or may not help…

What were the import duties & wait times like, @Berserker? I love the look of Thunderbird pickups and see some in my future. The link you sent had them at the most reasonable price I’ve seen.

That looks ace! I like the contrast between the shiny shiny chrome and the antique-style body finish. Love TB pickups.

Being a simple fellow, I’m mostly here for the pictures. Pop some up?

Future 500, but 200 through 2 efficient 10s will probably be enough to damage hearing 😂

Also, addicted to making pedalboards…

Bass goes in to a Donner splitter pedal, one signal goes to a Korg Pitchblack tuner (so he can mute the bass too), on to a bass amp. 2nd signal goes to a Mooer Tender Octaver to go octave up only, in to a EHX Big Muff, on to a guitar combo. Started with a Zoom (MS60?) and added to it. Zoom octaver is pants, so tried a sub’n’up, then eventually settled on the Mooer. The lad has got a good ear and knows what sound he’s after. Coupled with my uncontrollable urge to buy bass-related stuff…. well, I’m doomed.

Son Of Pea Turgh’s New Bass Day! My son absolutely loves Royal Blood - been to see them twice, he knows all of the songs, and has mostly been nicking my Toby pro 4 (the cheap 90’s licenced one), playing it through an elaborate pedalboard and dual amp set up. Nails the sound. He got a job in a local rehearsal studio and saved up to buy a Junior Jet - the final piece of the puzzle! I found one on eBay collection only and convinced the seller to post. Sorted. It turned up this afternoon (two days early - bonus), and oh my… Really nicely set up, low action, looks brand new. Fitted with D’Addario flats (a preference he’s picked up from me). Padded gig bag too. Plays soooo nicely. Sounds great. Heres a screenshot of the video I sent him when he was in school to let him know it arrived safely 😂

Also check it from the inside (looks like it’s close to the control routing) - might need a dab in there too if the crack got that deep.

As usual, I don’t know the answer but will chip in anyway - the iron & wet cloth trick might lift more paint off. I’d go with the runny superglue stabilising option, myself.

Dang and blast - stuck down at the last minute with something resembling the ‘Rona. Was hoping I’d be miraculously cured this morning. Alas, I was not. Use that spare bubble wrap to send some leftovers to me? Have a goodn’, chaps & chapettes.