Niall6002 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 '51 P bass that I've been building over the last few weeks , One piece swamp ash body from Guitarbuild.co.uk Fender neck, Schaller nickel tuners, Schaller nickel strap buttons, Solid Brass high mass bridge modified for string through body, Second hand Seymour Duncan Hot pickup, Fender pots, Home made control plate, Ten coats of Danish Oil, Ten coats of gunstock oil, Sounds fantastic, Very punchy even with two year old Dunlop flats, sounds smooth deep and warm with the tone rolled off, This ones a keeper. Very lightweight at 7.5 lbs. delighted with it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) - Edited March 1, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cLepto-bass Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 That looks quality. I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Lovely does need Tort though ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 55 minutes ago, Geek99 said: Lovely does need Tort though ... Agree it looks lovely But it definitely doesn’t need tort.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Love it, no scratch plate is the way!! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Sibob said: Love it, no scratch plate is the way!! Si I was considering it on my p bass kit build doing it 51 style with no pickguard but decided to go 72 style pickguard instead But looking at the way this bass turned out I think I made the wrong decision...... Edited January 25, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Jimothey said: I was considering it on my p bass kit build doing it 51 style with no pickguard but decided to go 72 style pickguard instead But looking at the way this bass turned out I think I made the wrong decision...... I like both of them. @Jimothey. Stick to your guns mate. Your block 'inlays' in black need the balance of your all black pick guard. All the black hardware you've used then has a context and the exposed grain pops all the more for it. I like the lack of chrome on yours. My own twist on that would be matt black hardware throughout with a matt pick guard. @Niall6002. The chrome hardware on natural finish is consistent and therefore appropriate. The only two dark items being the black pick up and the deep brown tug bar, I'd say you have the balance right for this instrument. That's a beautiful finish. May I ask if the ten coats each of Danish and Gunstock oils went according to plan? I'm assuming a wipe on method was used to apply it. Edited January 25, 2018 by SpondonBassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: I like both of them. @Jimothey. Stick to your guns mate. Your block 'inlays' in black need the balance of your all black pick guard. All the black hardware you've used then has a context and the exposed grain pops all the more for it. I like the lack of chrome on yours. My own twist on that would be matt black hardware throughout with a matt pick guard. That’s my Jazz kit build the black strap buttons and string tree have now arrived but still waiting for the tuner ferrules, I’m also doing a Precision kit build that I’m doing Red with P pups and a cream ‘72 style tele bass pickguard which I was considering not having a pickguard on Edited January 25, 2018 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I don't usually go in for natural Fender-type basses, but that looks wonderful! Health to enjoy! On a related note, may I ask where you found the soldering iron stand with the magnifier and solder reel holder? Want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 31 minutes ago, Jimothey said: That’s my Jazz kit build the black strap buttons and string tree have now arrived but still waiting for the tuner ferrules, I’m also doing a Precision kit build that I’m doing Red with P pups and a cream ‘72 style tele bass pickguard which I was considering not having a pickguard on Sorry for the confusion, my mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Glad to see the natural finish. Looks ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 31 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: Sorry for the confusion, my mistake. I’ve got so many projects on the go I get confused between them too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall6002 Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 4 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: I like both of them. @Jimothey. Stick to your guns mate. Your block 'inlays' in black need the balance of your all black pick guard. All the black hardware you've used then has a context and the exposed grain pops all the more for it. I like the lack of chrome on yours. My own twist on that would be matt black hardware throughout with a matt pick guard. @Niall6002. The chrome hardware on natural finish is consistent and therefore appropriate. The only two dark items being the black pick up and the deep brown tug bar, I'd say you have the balance right for this instrument. That's a beautiful finish. May I ask if the ten coats each of Danish and Gunstock oils went according to plan? I'm assuming a wipe on method was used to apply it. Yes a wipe on method was used, squares of quality kitchen roll folded up into a two inch pad is my best solution, patience is needed if you apply a coat too soon over a previous coat you can get a run, what I do is I set the body up on my kitchen table and 3 to 4 times a day apply a coat to one side as I pass through the kitchen, easy finish to get right and easy to fix a blemish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall6002 Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Bigwan said: I don't usually go in for natural Fender-type basses, but that looks wonderful! Health to enjoy! On a related note, may I ask where you found the soldering iron stand with the magnifier and solder reel holder? Want! The soldering iron and stand is wonderful, the magnifier has a ring of bright LED lights on the underside as my eyes are getting old, it also has helping hands and another clip on a flexible arm, soldering iron was included, Lidl €40. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 37 minutes ago, Niall6002 said: Yes a wipe on method was used, squares of quality kitchen roll folded up into a two inch pad is my best solution, patience is needed if you apply a coat too soon over a previous coat you can get a run, what I do is I set the body up on my kitchen table and 3 to 4 times a day apply a coat to one side as I pass through the kitchen, easy finish to get right and easy to fix a blemish. Was the body sealed when you bought it or did you do that before the stain ? Apparently, if you stain bare wood that hasn't been sealed, you get patchy staining. As i say, i only read that. I wouldn't know myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Niall6002 said: The soldering iron and stand is wonderful, the magnifier has a ring of bright LED lights on the underside as my eyes are getting old, it also has helping hands and another clip on a flexible arm, soldering iron was included, Lidl €40. Ha! Missed the Parkside logo before or i would have known! Don't often be in Lidl, but I'll get my folks to keep an eye out for ext time they're in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall6002 Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 9 hours ago, fleabag said: Was the body sealed when you bought it or did you do that before the stain ? Apparently, if you stain bare wood that hasn't been sealed, you get patchy staining. As i say, i only read that. I wouldn't know myself The stain was in the Danish oil, so was easy to apply and more coats = darker shade, gunstock oil to finish is clear and just adds gloss and protection without affecting the resonance of the body, an easy finish to get right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I recognise that pickup!!! Looks lovely. I love the oil finish and I agree - no pickguard is the way to go here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall6002 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Finally got a chance today to make the string through ferrules, might make a bridge cover next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Very nice indeed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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