Andyjr1515 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Here's the walnut control chamber cover. I'm not sure if I can get neodymium magnets and plates small enough - and the panel has to have 4 holes to secure the EQ and give access to the trim pots in any case, so may well attach with screws per the Cort. All of the access channels to the pickup chamber, battery chamber and bridge earth are drilled, so just waiting a replacement volume-pot and some copper-foil to line the control chamber from Axesrus and then it's ready for reassembly As always, thanks for looking Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1426603744' post='2719755'] Here's the walnut control chamber cover. I'm not sure if I can get neodymium magnets and plates small enough - and the panel has to have 4 holes to secure the EQ and give access to the trim pots in any case, so may well attach with screws per the Cort. All of the access channels to the pickup chamber, battery chamber and bridge earth are drilled, so just waiting a replacement volume-pot and some copper-foil to line the control chamber from Axesrus and then it's ready for reassembly As always, thanks for looking Andy [/quote] Correction - found some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Looking very nice - the grain even matches well... A lot sweeter looking than a plastic plate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 The chap I'm doing this for has asked if I can pop a couple of my moniker 'swifts' on the headstock. I've gone through the detail how I do this in other threads, but briefly: Jeweller's saw to cut out the mother of pearl shapes. Note the high-tech cutting bench! When they have been cut out, I position them and trace round onto the headstock with a fine pencil: Then route out, using a dremel and precision router base: ...and - providing I didn't cock it up - trial fit before gluing: I glue them with epoxy mixed with sanding dust from appropriate coloured woods - with this one, I've used ebony. You basically fill the chamber, then press the inlay firmly in, using the squeezed out epoxy to fill any gaps. It's curing at the moment - I'll post a pic tomorrow when it's set and sanded. Thanks for looking Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Nice, very nice. A lot nicer on the headstock than over the whole fretboard. Some people like it though, like people who like PRS basses or guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1426935581' post='2723599'] Note the high-tech cutting bench![/quote] Lovely, simple and effective! Why make things fancier and more complicated than necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Tidied up headstock: ...and the shielding going in... With a bit of luck and a following wind, reassembly should start this evening Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitrobot Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1427015883' post='2724613'] With a bit of luck and a following wind, reassembly should start this evening [/quote] great stuff. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sharman Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I have been watching this with interest whilst trying to find suitable words... I believe "Ay Caramba" should suffice. Really nice work there Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 [quote name='Chris Sharman' timestamp='1427117759' post='2725905'] I have been watching this with interest whilst trying to find suitable words... I believe "Ay Caramba" should suffice. Really nice work there Andy. [/quote] That'll do fine, Chris Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 So, all over bar the shouting... Just waiting for a plain black truss-rod cover and to do the final action set-up but in all other respects, it's done. Final weight...within 1 gramme of the original target weight. Here's what it looks like: Thanks for all of the kind comments and encouraging feedback, folks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) I'd eat that. Oh, isn't it made of chocolate? Looks delish anyway - always liked the shape of these basses and the carves suit it very well indeed. Edited March 23, 2015 by neepheid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1427126449' post='2726088'] I'd eat that. Oh, isn't it made of chocolate? Looks delish anyway - always liked the shape of these basses and the carves suit it very well indeed. [/quote] Already done - *burp* - pardon! Edited March 23, 2015 by Andyjr1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Great job yet again. Well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Great job Andy! Very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Nice! Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Cracking job Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'm sure if Greg Curbow were still alive he would be very happy with this. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitrobot Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Excellent! When's your next thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sharman Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Actually Andy, I may be able to lay my hands on a 5 string fretless unfinished Jazz neck... I think we need another chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 [quote name='Chris Sharman' timestamp='1427139060' post='2726357'] Actually Andy, I may be able to lay my hands on a 5 string fretless unfinished Jazz neck... I think we need another chat. [/quote] Sounds good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 [quote name='alittlebitrobot' timestamp='1427131302' post='2726191'] Excellent! When's your next thread? [/quote] Hi alittlebitrobot The next bass closest to finishing is the 'under-wraps' one. There's a high risk of it not working and the guy I'm doing it for wants to hold off going public until we know we have a working bass...it is quite, quite special. I'm making decent progress on it so hopefully we'll be able to go public with it, or the bonfire, in the next couple of months. After that, it's a toss up between the 'essence of Thumb fretless' and an electric cello... Thanks for the great feedback over this last build Owner's picking it up tomorrow...I think he'll love it. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Fantastic build diary, and impressive skills on show. I haven't done enough Basschatting recently so have arrived into this thread too late, but I'm well impressed with this one. Great work! RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 [quote name='rk7' timestamp='1427270480' post='2727997'] Fantastic build diary, and impressive skills on show. I haven't done enough Basschatting recently so have arrived into this thread too late, but I'm well impressed with this one. Great work! RK [/quote] Thanks, RK ! Good to see you back - not only for your encouraging feedback, but also for the best avatar on the site...I've missed it Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks Andy, I know what you mean about the avatar. I grin every single time I see it, and its my own avatar. Therapy might help? I could always order another Overwater to take my mind off the avatar. No wait, I did that last week! Heh heh. Keep up the good work Andy, Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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