Dolando Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I have all the parts to get building this now. Custom nordstrand pickup came along with the hipshot bridge and string retainers. Still need to order the z epoxy. Thinking I might go with a natural finish, not sure I can cover any of that grain with a brown burst. I was looking at doing something similar to guitars attached...what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 It would look gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks. So to burst or not to burst...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Sorry this has been a slow build. I've been waiting on some parts from Best Bass Gear that had to be custom ordered from hipshot and Nordstrand. Here is a sneaky peak at the body with the parts on. I think I'm going to just put on z-epoxy to enhance the grain and slightly tint it, and then spray clear lacquer over and buff to a gloss....decisions decisions.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 That looks really lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Nice! Have you completely ditched the idea of a burst? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks Myke. I've not completely ditched it, I keep going back and forth to be honest. I might z-poxy it and see what it's like, an maybe do a test piece and compare the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Warmoth do a mock-up thing on their guitar body builder. You could see how the zebrawood would look with a burst. It looks lovely as it is, though; I fully understand why you are thinking of keeping it kind of natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='JimBobTTD' timestamp='1350675446' post='1842293'] My Warmoth Deluxe 5 Jazz does not have a floppy B. [/quote] Mine neither. Also got a swamp ash body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Thanks! I've had plenty of people say that, so I'm confident it will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) So far I have drilled the holes for the controls(will post pics soon). Not much else to report, holes for neck bushing are getting done by someone with a pillar drill. I tried and it didn't go so well, so he's re drilling them a little bigger. I'm thinking about making a control cavity out of zebra wood. It would be a out 3mm thick, would zebra wood be stable enough at this thickness? Thanks. Edited March 9, 2013 by Dolando Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Managed to get some zebra wood from Jon at Letts guitars. He's a top bloke. So once I get this from him, I can start to apply the z-poxy and take some more progress pictures. I know that's what you all want. It's taken longer than I thought to get this all going. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) First coat of the Z-Poxy has been applied. I started with the back, because I've not done it before, so any mistakes i may make will be hidden. The last photo shows the Amber hue this stuf has and I'm really happy with the first coat, swamp ash really does soak everything up. Will wait for that coat to dry then ill do the front tomorrow. So I may have a picture of the front tomorrow. Edited March 20, 2013 by Dolando Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 This is the stage that has always put me off about doing a home build myself. I wouldn't have a clue how to do a finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 There certainly is a knack to it. I didn't have a clue either! I built a fretless jazz, and finished that myself. I made loads of mistakes, but learnt so much doing it. Also, if you're unsure about something, loads of people on here to help you out! Try get a body, preferably Alder as you dont need to grain fill it and have a go. I started with using Nitro Laquer, and followed this; http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/2011/08/05/finishing-an-ash-telecaster-in-butterscotch If I have one bit of advice when it comes to finishing, its take your time. If you rush a step you pay for it a step or two later and you wont get the results you want. I'm going to stop waffling now...so yea you should give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Sorry it took a while, but here is a couple of pics of the forst coat of Z-poxy on the zebrawood. It still needs to be sanded, should be able to do that soon...i hope! Loving the amber hue of the z-poxy and is really easy to use, after a bit of trial and error. [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/img01281t.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/large/16/img01281t.jpg" class="ipsImage" />[/URL] [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/img01231v.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/large/707/img01231v.jpg" class="ipsImage" />[/URL] Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 I got a wooden control cover back from Jon from Letts Guitars. He's done a top job with it, im very happy with it. I also sent him a picture of the top and he's matched it really well. [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/img0132bc.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/large/543/img0132bc.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Ooooh, serious loveliness there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 [quote name='Myke' timestamp='1364258399' post='2024106'] Ooooh, serious loveliness there! [/quote] Thanks I can't wait to get this built, I have to stop myself rushing it and possibly ruining the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 [quote name='Dolando' timestamp='1364376396' post='2025489'] Thanks I can't wait to get this built, I have to stop myself rushing it and possibly ruining the finish. [/quote] No problem, I'm in exactly the same boat with my build, I have to lacquer the neck but I need it to be about 12 degrees consistently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yea meant to say. Your build is looking really good! I have a bass I'd like to de fret, I'll do it when I get the courage to do it. Luckily my girlfriends dad is a paint technician, so I'm able to use their spray booth! He also sorted me out one of his old spray guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Oh cheers You should do it! If I did then I'm sure you can Nice! I'm stuck with a spray can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yea I've done a couple with cans. With the right conditions and the right prep work you can get some great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Im not trying to be a stick in the mud or anything but would the control cover not have been better matched to the wood on the back of the body? the front looks gorgeous but the back looks like a bitsa sorry ill run and hide now....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1364514324' post='2027694'] Im not trying to be a stick in the mud or anything but would the control cover not have been better matched to the wood on the back of the body? the front looks gorgeous but the back looks like a bitsa sorry ill run and hide now....... [/quote] I like the continuation of the zebrawood theme. Yes, the cover could have been wood to match the back or another type of wood. It beats nasty black plastic. Run and hide! Run and hide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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