Sharkfinger

Here's my home-made clone of a pedaltrain junior, or 'ghetto train' as one of my guitarists calls it. All pretty self explanatory except for the rolls in-ear system.

Shows how much I know!

Mis-titled. Could be a good buy for someone if you put in a cheeky offer. [url="http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/1019342/earl-stingray-bass-guitar"]http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/1019342/earl-stingray-bass-guitar[/url]

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then perhaps [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1442393675' post='2866543'] Yes, the problem is that I can't mask against heat and the chemical stripper doesn't want to touch the top layer. I may risk lifting the entire remaining piece in one and trimming it off the headstock and glueing it back on afterwards, [/quote] Then perhaps try sanding (filing first?) the back of the headstock, putting masking tape over the serial number, so it doesn't get scratched?

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1442342383' post='2866262'] Question time - I'm trying to save the Made in Japan and serial number on the headstock. Any ideas how I can get the paint stripped neatly around it? [/quote] Hmmm, never had to do anything like that but I would try sanding (or any other method) around it carefully, then using a stanley knife (with a steel rule) to neaten the edges. It will hopefully look like an applied sticker. Either that or make a new one?

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1442331931' post='2866113'] In the end impatience won the day - didn't want to lose another 72 hours obtaining and then preparing the hot hide glue, and PVA is way cheaper. Just found some sealed syringes and needles from a 1994 holiday to India so have injected some watered down PVA, now waiting for it to dry before the next sanding. [/quote] You might find using a paintbrush more effective. Really did the trick when fixing a cab with watered down PVA glue. Can really poke it into the cracks and avoid air bubbles.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1442231909' post='2865289'] Pics this afternoon - meanwhile I have completely and utterly lucked out on the electronics. Popped in too see my mate in the local music shop and told him about the project and his first reaction was "are the electronics OK?" when I said no he went to his drawer of "stuff that will come in handy one day" to produce a preamp from, yes, and Ibanez SR800, that had been there for some 10+ years!! [/quote] Result!

BTW, we need pics now. Good to hear the neck is good. That would be the only fatal defect, the rest I'm sure is just elbow grease.

If you decide on a blend pot after all, try Googling Seymour duncan blend pot. You'll get lot's of diagrams of how to do it yourself. They're less than a fiver. Again, Koigon might be able to help you with a drop-in solution. Hell, if you send him the preamp, he might do the whole thing for you. TBH, I'm done pissing about with a soldering iron and trying to figure out wiring diagrams. PS. think there was a stinger circuit for sale in the 'other music related items'

Considered a toggle switch instead? Soloing pickups is very useful. That's what I've got in my P Lyte and works very well. With 2 volumes, it's very versatile. You might have to drill another hole for it if you want 2 volumes, though. Got Koigon to make one up for me. If you tell him what you want it for, I'm sure he can do it so you can drop it straight in.

was actually watching that bass to see how much it would go for, as I'm after a lightweight bass. Knew it would be too a big a project for me! Subbing to this thread, love to see how it turns out.

Bought my tech21 sansamp VT. Quick payment and great communication. Deal with confidence.

I my experience; yes. It's why I installed a toggle switch in my Precision Lyte. Even with the J turned right down and the P right up, you can hear the difference in tone when switching from the P pup soloed, to the middle position.