Billy Apple Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Great thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 The suspense is killing me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) [quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1459356101' post='3015769'] The suspense is killing me! [/quote] Not managed to get on with this as much as I wanted recently. But I have got a few things done. I'm currently lacquering one of the bodies by brushing rather than spraying. These needs a fair bit of paint it on, sand it off but I think it will give a nice finish. I've finished both piezo bridges and have a couple of elements to try The other body still needs sanding. I have put the veneer in the slots on the fretboard and I think it is looking quite nice. One thing I haven't managed to do yet is find someone cheap to chrome the control plates - had a few quotes but I'm looking for something very cheap!! Edited March 31, 2016 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Aluminium tape? Rattle can chrome? DIY acid bath? Looking good so far anyhoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 [quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1459465297' post='3016956'] Aluminium tape? Rattle can chrome? DIY acid bath? Looking good so far anyhoo [/quote] +1 Cut it out of silver effect plastic? Or maybe find a suitable piece of stainless steel scrap, and make it out of that, polish it up and make do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 [quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1459465297' post='3016956'] Aluminium tape? Rattle can chrome? DIY acid bath? Looking good so far anyhoo [/quote] It looks amazing. I tried rattle-can chrome on a pickguard. The result was diabolical after ages of drying the surface turned grey if you rubbed it. What did I do wrong? Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Firstly, I love this build, right up my street Secondly, does the control plate have to be chromed/silver? I can quite see it painted a gloss aged cream sort of colour, with the warm tones being ever so slightly brown rather than yellow to complement the natural wood. If something else was picked out in the same colour I think it could look ace, much better than a second rate chrome effect. Make a feature of it rather than not being happy with a make do solution. Whatever you decide I still love the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hey Jabber, I'll try to remember to call a guy I know on Monday. He does plating of metals. I'll let you know what he would charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1459567420' post='3017741'] Hey Jabber, I'll try to remember to call a guy I know on Monday. He does plating of metals. I'll let you know what he would charge. [/quote] Thanks - much appreciated. I've found one firm that is much more reasonable but still about £20 per plate. That probably isn't unreasonable, I'm just trying to get it done really cheap!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 £20 a plate for the odd one-off sounds like a bargain to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceebass Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 This is outrageous! You're designs are so cool and creative- can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Have you considered a highly polished and lacquered brass finish to the control plate? I think it might look good if you are keeping the wood grain and if mixing with chrome finishes elsewhere is not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 An alternative alternative:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Birchwood-Casey-BRASS-BLACK-Metal-Finish-Copper-Bronze-/360191792211 ...black goes with everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 A few updates... Got a quote for the chroming so control plate will be sent off this week. I've finished applying the lacquer by brush and am now in the process of sanding and polishing. Have to say so far, the finish is coming up really nicely. I've also fitted a piezo bridge to my fretless bass and really pleased how it looks. I need to sort the wiring out and some sort of buffer circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probablypike Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) This is a real beautiful build, loving the recycling. Edited April 9, 2016 by probablypike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Bridge looks fantastic Jabba, love the way it follows the body line and the way you anchor the strings ..brilliant ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Yes - the bridge looks splendid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1455483484' post='2979544'] I made the second bridge with the idea of fitting this to the first bass I ever made which currently has a Schaller 2000 bridge on it. I reshaped the wooden bridge a little to match the body shape - I think this would look quite nice. No quite sure how to amend the electronics for this but that's for another time!! Still got a little work to do on both piezo bridges but really pleased with how they turned out especially after the first attempt!! Ultimately it just came down to holding the work piece more securely and not trying to take too much off in one go. [/quote]Does that count as a low mass bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 This build really is going slower than I hoped but I'm hoping to get some more done this weekend. I got the control plate back from plating this week and I'm really pleased how it looks on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I love following builds like this; your work is top notch... you have an incredible talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubbersoul Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Amazing work. The ingenuity and creativity leaves me in awe. Genuinely beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Body now complete and loaded. Been making a neck for this from left overs, so not strictly recycled but that is coming on - just needs fretting and lacquering. Still hoping to get this done for the Midlands Bass Bash next weekend..... Edited May 2, 2016 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Oh wow! Looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubbersoul Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Seriously cannot believe this started out as an old broken down front door. Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Lovely finish on this Jabba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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