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A couple of P builds


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Although I don't favour the PJ concept, that's a very attractive bass. Can't wait to see the relic!
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Thanks! It was a fun quick build.

Here's hoping the relic starts getting some checking soon!!

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A bit of patience does pay off it seems.

Freezer for a few days, followed by in front of the fire then the airing cupboard - rinse and repeat...

It is subtle, and it's localised at the mo, but Houston, we are getting some natural looking checking. 

It's remarkably similar to the checking on my 64P..

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Trying to photograph any of the checking is bloomin' hard!

Here it is as a whole (ignore the colour as it's house lighting):

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If you look really closely you can see some of the checking.. 

But.. under closer inspection..

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Overall, I'm happy with it now, I think. Any more and it would be overkill and just wouldn't look genuine.

Lessons learned:

- Let the lacquer harden!

- Heat and cold. Heat and cold. Heat and cold. Rinse and repeat

- Patience!

- Black shoe polish makes great false dirt for cracks ;)

- Mrs B doesn't like it when she can't fit the peas in the freezer..

 

Scratchplate screws next, and some electrics. Oh, and I ought to get some pickups really... anyone got a cheap P or J that might work with this? :)

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21 hours ago, Bridgehouse said:

A bit of patience does pay off it seems.

Freezer for a few days, followed by in front of the fire then the airing cupboard - rinse and repeat...

It is subtle, and it's localised at the mo, but Houston, we are getting some natural looking checking. 

It's remarkably similar to the checking on my 64P..

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I never enjoyed watching paint dry so much before!  Well done.

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Made a start on the plate and fittings..

Jack socket and pots on. Popped the knobs on (but they need aging at some point.)

Thought I had enough pickguard screws but I'm three short (d'oh!) - will have to order another pack. 

Tonight I will have a look at darkening the board. 

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On 10/29/2017 at 22:18, Bridgehouse said:

Put on a final Tru-Oil coat - so I reckon 8 in total, which was satin sheen enough, deep enough, but not too glossy.
 

Just bought a bottle of Tru-oil, so I'm ready to go. A shame to cover up nice wood with paint. Great result you have there, I have one question, did you apply the oil to the fretboard also? Thanks.

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49 minutes ago, pfretrock said:

Just bought a bottle of Tru-oil, so I'm ready to go. A shame to cover up nice wood with paint. Great result you have there, I have one question, did you apply the oil to the fretboard also? Thanks.

No, just lemon oil. I masked the board off to do the neck.

 

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  • 4 weeks later...

Been a little while with this one... These relic jobs take a while!

Body has stabilised and nitro hardened, so it's on to final assembly. Tuners, bridge and screws aged lightly in vinegar bath and put on. 

Jobs left to do:

- Fit pickups

- Wire up

- String Tree

- Set up

Always fancied a mid 60's P but put off by the price? Build your own :D

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6 minutes ago, Jimothey said:

Great looking bass!! It’s made me consider a relic build!?!! Superb job!!

Do it.. it's a lot easier than you think. Plenty of advice on here as well. It's very satisfying. And a lot flippin' cheaper than a real vintage (ask me how I know ;) )

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