ShergoldSnickers Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Slightly unusual bass build this one. To say the least. I'm doing a Hofner Verithin badge in sterling silver for Dad3353 (Douglas), as he won the competition I set up on BC here a few weeks back. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/218405-bass-guitar-badges-in-silver-or-gold-metal/page__view__findpost__p__2226938 After getting a suitable outine, this is taped (double sided) onto a sheet if 1mm thick sterling silver, and cut out by hand using a jeweller's saw. The excess all round is filed, and the next step will be to get all saw and file marks eliminated with varying grades of emery, getting finer and finer with each pass. The silver is protected by a removable film of blue adhesive polythene — no reason to take this off yet. And after a little sawing: A little extra is allowed for filing to a smooth profile. And sawn: And after some filing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I like this kind of weird build diaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='blablas' timestamp='1382800995' post='2256718'] I like this kind of weird build diaries. [/quote] Weird..? The Verithin, or the Bass Metal Badge..? Seems a perfectly respectable occupation to me (...[i]but then, I would say that, wouldn't I..?[/i] ). Faster, Snicks, faster. Patience is not my middle name..! You're lucky I don't play a 500/5, though, or you'd need an ingot..! Be warned; these instruments are slightly convex ('bellied'; think Les Paul top...). She's looking fine already. Put your orders in now, folks, to be in time for Christmas. Just think of the prestige. Hand-made to match your custom bass..! What better way to reconcile SWMBO to your favourite occupation..? It's working for me so far, anyhow..! Faster, Snicks, faster..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Put the lash down Douglas... and why does that big beefy chap keep beating that enormous drum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 It was meant as a compliment. I really like this kind of unusual things for a build diary, it's something different from what most people think of when someone is building a bass, and yet it's still related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1382803546' post='2256763'] Put the lash down Douglas... and why does that big beefy chap keep beating that enormous drum? [/quote] Sorry, Snicks; you see, I saw this film recently and ... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Cxf365YqWA[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Progress to date. Still some shaping yet to do, together with making the pin and catch along with applying various grades of emery (1200 to 2000) prior to polishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Wow..! Just "Wow..!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Once finished, will this tend to tarnish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1384181156' post='2273608'] Once finished, will this tend to tarnish? [/quote] If left in a chest of drawers for a long time it could, but worn reasonably regularly it should be absolutely fine. An alternative would be to lacquer it. I have one that was made over a year ago now and it's not got the slightest hint of tarnish, and still looks lovely and shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1384181156' post='2273608'] Once finished, will this tend to tarnish? [/quote] I'll give regular updates, once delivered. Every 24 hours..? Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 The only thing getting tarnished here is my reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I've just realised that I have no sense of scale here ... how big is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1384189425' post='2273740'] I've just realised that I have no sense of scale here ... how big is it? [/quote] Medium scale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 80mm in length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Sprung pin and catch soldered onto the reverse... Front showing the start of the final shaping and polishing process... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Final polishing under way. The next steps are: Hallmarking at Sheffield Assay Office Presentation box selection Posting to Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Class, Snicks, sheer class..! Quel talent..! It's going to be a second Christmas when this comes through. The closer it gets, the more the waiting seems interminable. Can you not hear the tap, tap, tapping of feet, the drumming of fingers..? Roll on 2014... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Now ready for hallmarking. I've used a polishing wheel that imparts a slight texture and gives a high lustre: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Completed and delivered to Douglas in France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1392391866' post='2368131'] Completed and delivered to Douglas in France. [/quote] ... and gratefully received..! Magnificent..! A unique object, hand-made and fit for a king. I attend few functions these days that would warrant such attire, but it will take pride of place in my (admittedly limited, being the one and only piece..!) jewelry collection. I'll see if I can come up with a photo or two in the coming days to show it off along with my BC polo; be prepared for a shock. No, I shan't wait for fine weather for an outdoor shot. Thanks again, Snicks, and wishing on-going success for the aptly-named "Bass Metal Company". [URL=http://www.smileyvault.com/][IMG]http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/CBSA/smileyvault-cute-big-smiley-animated-041.gif[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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