kevin_lindsay Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) My latest "bored at home" build. I think it has turned out rather well Alder body Lightly flamed maple neck. Gotoh resolite vintage reverse wind tuners Lindy Fralin pickup Pre-compensated saddles by Evan Webb at Webbteca CTS ots and Repro Capacitor. Switchcraft output jack Milled output jack cup Vintage correct large diameter rear string ferrules Nitrocellulose lacquer finish Slot Head mounting screws throughout. Edited September 29, 2023 by kevin_lindsay 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I like everything about that except the colour-matched finger rest. Not sure why that upsets me, I guess I could grow to love it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: I like everything about that except the colour-matched finger rest. Not sure why that upsets me, I guess I could grow to love it. I agree, a plain maple one would be my choice. However, not my bass, not my choice. Cracking job there, @kevin_lindsay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Venal Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I love that, including the finger rest (not that I have use for one). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) The matching finger rest is one of my favourite touches! I did the same on my Shell Pink P-Bass. My 2 tone burst one has the finger rest sprayed in tobacco brown. Edited September 29, 2023 by kevin_lindsay 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, kevin_lindsay said: The matching ginger rest is one of my favourite touches! I did the same on my Shell Pink P-Bass. My 2 tone burst one has the finger rest sprayed in tobacco brown. Ginger rest - finally worked out what that little block is for. Mind you, the ginger will probably fall off once you start playing! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, kevin_lindsay said: The matching finger rest is one of my favourite touches! And that’s all that matters. That’s a lovely trio of 51/54 types you have there and I must admit that this style of P is gaining in my affections of late. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I love 50’s Precision basses and that looks superb in sea foam green 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Oh, and lovely looking build @kevin_lindsay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Stunner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Love it, well done 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 That looks amazing! Where do you source your necks and bodies from? (That’s a weird question in any other context). Do you buy them finished or do you do them yourself? I really fancy building my own bass. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I've followed a few of your builds over the year @kevin_lindsay and they always look spectacular. Love the pastel colours too. Great bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) On 31/03/2023 at 20:22, NJE said: That looks amazing! Where do you source your necks and bodies from? (That’s a weird question in any other context). Do you buy them finished or do you do them yourself? I really fancy building my own bass. I sometimes buy the neck and body, sometimes I make them. On this build I got the body from Guitarbuild in the UK. The neck was made twice as I tore out the wood while routing the headstock shape on the first one - aaaagh!!!!! I sprayed the neck and body using nitrocellulose lacquer. Edited September 29, 2023 by kevin_lindsay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Really nice work Kevin 👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Just noticed the Andy Summers tele in the background 😎 Very nice! is that a Fender reissue or did you make that one too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) I made the Andy Summers Tele at home I crazed the lacquer to give it an Aged look / feel Edited September 29, 2023 by kevin_lindsay 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Absolute beauty(s). Tremendous work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Great stuff I always love seeing your builds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) Here are some of my recent builds - all sprayed at home. Edited April 1, 2023 by kevin_lindsay 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Yum, surf green Jazz 😛 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 52 minutes ago, kevin_lindsay said: Here are some of my recent builds - all sprayed at home. No picture of the two tone Tele? This thread is incomplete. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) I gave the two tone Tele away to a friend as a gift. I've done the same with the Surf Green Jazz in the pic. Edited September 29, 2023 by kevin_lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 That's better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 19 hours ago, kevin_lindsay said: My latest "bored at home" build. I think it has turned out rather well Alder body Lightly flamed maple neck. Gotoh resolite vintage reverse wind tuners Lindy Fralin pickup Pre-compensated saddles by Evan Webb at Webbteca CTS ots and Repro Capacitor. Switchcraft output jack Milled output jack cup Vintage correct large diameter rear string ferrules Nitrocellulose lacquer finish Slot Head mounting screws throughout. That is just stunning. I'm playing 50s style Squier Precisions - superb basses in their own right - and there's something about these basses that just works so well. They absolutely roar with overdrive, whuch suits me fine 😁 You've inspired me to look into building my own! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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