fretmeister Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Anyone assembled one of them? I’m tempted to do one for a bit of fun. How much woodworking is needed to make it a half decent job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) A friend of mine recently built one, a guitar. It worked out pretty well and I have to say it sounds superb. I don't think much fettling of wood was involved. Edited April 9, 2022 by Bassfinger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 (edited) If you like the paddle style headstock then there would be very little woodworking, however if you don't, get your files, blocks and saw out! Edited April 10, 2022 by yorks5stringer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 I bought my father in law one. I was surprised at the quality. As long as you have a jigsaw or coping saw for the headstock you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 I looked at these before I got the Stingray. From the research that I did, they Got great reviews from owners. I was planning on doing a 5 string Jazz, but iirc, there’s only 4 string available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 I remodelled a headstock with no special tools. Hacksaw, lots of sandpaper and patience. It's the painting would stymie me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 59 minutes ago, stewblack said: I remodelled a headstock with no special tools. Hacksaw, lots of sandpaper and patience. It's the painting would stymie me I was thinking the good old Halford's spray can approach to seal it and then cover it in stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 You leaving the body and neck bare wood then? If not there are plenty of options that don't need spraying but will provide some protection and you could use the same for the headstock. Plenty of info in the Repairs and Technical lounge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil is a relatively painless way to finish a bass, as long as you're happy with the "natural" look. You can go from a nice satin to a really deep shine depending on your patience. I've done a few basses this way and I've always been pleased with the outcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) ^ or Screwfix No Nonsense Danish Oil @ £7... I used it on my P Bitsa https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-danish-oil-clear-500ml/7393V? Edited April 11, 2022 by PaulThePlug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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