Bassalarky

Nice one 😀 congratulations!

Watching it now......takes me back to my older brother's record collection 😀

Some suggestions of places you could have a look:  https://cpc.farnell.com/  or  https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/passive-components/

I like Jim Dunlop purple ones, 2 or 3 mm.  They have a dimple in the middle that makes it easier for me to keep hold of them.  I think they're called 'Big Stubby'.

Best of luck, hope you enjoy it. Family and friends are often the most nerve-wracking crowd!

I use an old electric scroll saw that I got from a mate. Works a treat. I finish the edges with sandpaper on a cork block.

Yikes!

Once you have the correct distance set, I would suggest using string taped to the headstock and run through the two outside bridge saddles to check the side-to-side alignment. This works for me but does assume that you have the neck attached.

Another +1 for Audacity

You may have already thought of this but the simplest way might be to solder the output of one of your pickups to a socket, plug in your cable and see how it sounds?

If it sounds ok to you then just replace the controls with standard passive circuitry and you're good to go.  I have done this with a Vintage (the brand) musicman copy and it worked just fine.

1 hour ago, MoJo said:

 

I feel exactly the same way. As well intentioned as it may be, I wish folks wouldn't help me load out. I have a particular order that I take my gear to my car in, so that it all fits neatly in the boot and hopefully stops me leaving stuff behind

I'm glad it's not just me then - my (younger) band mates think I'm just being old and cranky when I say this!

A band I play in does exactly what you describe; FOH through channel A and monitors through Channel B of a single power amp.  It has worked fine for several years.  Maybe try it out and see if it is loud enough for you?

One thing to consider with active speakers is the extra mains cables and extensions you might need.

I have done this for a guitar - I had a Tele with a really nice neck but way too heavy.  I took the plunge and made a body myself from scratch, chambered mahogany with an Ash top, the second attempt turned out well : )

It may actually turn out to be quicker and easier to make a new body (or have one made) than to modify an existing one.  If it turns out too light, you could always add some weight in the cavity.

On 13/09/2018 at 09:43, songofthewind said:

There is a good supplier on eBay called Solsound. He has loads of different styles and colours of Tolex.

They also have a great range of piping IIRC.

Nice work on the re-cover, looks great!

+1 for Autosol

Wow! Looks amazing, congratulations!

I have three, one of which is currently out on loan. I thought that was plenty but now I'm feeling like I've been quite restrained....

Same as UK lefty. If the song seems generally inappropriate we'll drop it from the set (eg. 'creep' at a summer ball for special needs students) or the singer might just replace a swear word here and there. If it's the local Rugby Club then we'll just have at it 😀

Just read that they've changed the old washer-and-nut design for a 'locking wheel' that is less likely to come loose and will now accommodate a strap up to 6mm thick.

No problems with mine either (18 years at least) - interested to know what needed fixing....

We did a deal. She doesn't count my instruments, I don't count her shoes...

Very Tasty!

Many years ago I was distracted by someone calling my name as I was removing my bass (a 80's MIJ Vox - very heavy) and I clouted myself in the face with the top horn knocking myself out in the process.  Oh how they laughed!  The bass was entirely unharmed.  At the same gig, the drummer's stool worked it's way backwards (he thought the kick drum was moving forwards) and he fell off the back of the stage so at least I got something to laugh at too.

Enough to do a 4-hour gig with one band and a 2-hour gig with the other. (61-80)

3 hours ago, Dad3353 said:

I would humbly suggest that listening for distortion would be about the best way possible, 'clipping lights' or not. 

+ 1 from me too.