Jimothey

So if it’s a 34” scale neck and a body that was set up for a 34” scale then the bridge won’t need to move but if it’s a 30” scale neck on a body that is set up for 34” scale then the bridge will need to move forward

Most necks have the same width heel so I don’t think you would have too much trouble matching it to a body, it’s only the nut width that really changes As far as I understand you can change the scale length the only thing you need to consider is how far forward or backwards you need to move the bridge to be the correct scale length If you change the scale length and have to move the bridge you might need to fill the existing holes before you refinish the body Definitely sounds like a bit of fun just make sure you post so pics of your progress

I’ve got so many projects on the go I get confused between them too....

That’s my Jazz kit build the black strap buttons and string tree have now arrived but still waiting for the tuner ferrules, I’m also doing a Precision kit build that I’m doing Red with P pups and a cream ‘72 style tele bass pickguard which I was considering not having a pickguard on

I was considering it on my p bass kit build doing it 51 style with no pickguard but decided to go 72 style pickguard instead But looking at the way this bass turned out I think I made the wrong decision......

Agree it looks lovely But it definitely doesn’t need tort....

Northwest Guitars sell them I think they are about £15 and they say they fit most fenders/squiers

I’ve got most of the tools except fret wire cutters as I’ve only ever dressed frets and crowned them never completely re-fretted. I thought it would be a useful skill to learn

Thanks for the advice, it’s for a project in considering buying so if I decide to go for it I’ll assess it and see which would be the best method

Hi just looong for a bit of advice, how easy is to re-fret a de-fretted neck? Is it best to use a hand precision mitre saw and just follow the filled lines? Or is there a better way?

I’m in Denbigh North Wales Happy to do set ups, maintenance, pickup replacements, basic electrics etc (Still learning fretwork so would prefer not to do it) When my workshops up and running can do more (Refinishing, Wood working etc)

If you want to get rid I’ve got £40 (that was the appraised value wasn’t it?)...

Sounds like a nice project can’t wait to see it when it gets back from the painter...... Following with interest.......

That’s just plain wrong!!!

You’ve just gone and spoilt it I had a grand reveal planned!!!! Red and white spotty body with lime green binding, diamanté pickguard and gold hardware I think I’m on to a winner!?!

Yeah the pickguard definitely looks better all black

Yeah I forgot to buy the black strap buttons when I got the rest of my hardware One thing I don’t like is the BWB pickguard so I’m going to black it off on the edge then I think it will look better

It’s virtually finished just got to get some black ferrules so I can use my black tuners (but I couldn’t resist putting the originals on there) and get a bone nut then I can set it up

I’m normally so impatient that I end up ruining the finish trying to rush it to get it done, but because the black hardware I knew wouldn’t get to me for a couple of weeks it gave me time to really let the finish dry before flattening and polishing it. But I think it came out ok for brush on poly in a certain angle I can see a few imperfections but I think it’s came up nice and flat enough

Just flattened the neck and body ready to start getting everything installed

Stunning looking guitar!!! Once again very jealous of the job you’ve done!!!

Thanks everyone for your feedback and advice as much as it would be great to open a music store I think that it’s not a viable option as most people have said I wouldn’t be able to compete with big store online or bricks and mortar shop So it back to the drawing board to see what else I can come up with???.......

The pickguard and tuners have just been delivered so hopefully I should get this finished this weekend!?!

I Love the pickup covers very classy touch!!!! Looking stunning!!!!

I prefer the black pickguard but whatever suits your taste better? I’m no expert but what I did with a Nitro finish is do lots of very light coats to build up the opaqueness of the colour not try to completely cover it in a couple of coats then do the same with the clear coat (I had problems with Nitro so now I use acrylic cellulose car paint as I seem to be able to get a better finish buts that’s probably just down to poor technique) From your photos I didn’t notice the crazing or the imperfections so just make sure people can’t look at it too closely As for the logo watch out for the Logo Police that operate in this area!!!!!! You will be run out of town with pitchforks!!!!!!