Dipping my toe into the modding pool

[SICbass]

I've been doing a 50s Rock'n'Roll show and decided I wanted a 50s type p bass for the look. Obviously, the most afforable option is a Harley Benton PB50.

I love it, very basic, but does exactly what it says on the can. Only snag is, of course, the headstock. So, having never done more than setting up the neck on a bass, I decided this might be the opportunity to pop my modding cherry.

 

I had an extraordinary bit of luck when I discovered that my landlady had a scroll saw in her basement. So, here's a pic of the bass as is, the saw and my dry run attempts at cutting the headstock shape. Many thanks to @PaulThePlug for tips and the template of the headstock.

 

Any tips before I jump in with the real thing would be much appreciated.

 

 

 

 

[ezbass]

They look like quality efforts to my eyes, good work! IIRC, there was a downloadable template for this procedure somewhere on BC.

[SICbass]

5 minutes ago, ezbass said:

They look like quality efforts to my eyes, good work! IIRC, there was a downloadable template for this procedure somewhere on BC.

 

Thanks for the tip. I got the template here....  

 

[PaulThePlug]

Can't think of a better way to start!

 

Basement? Bass Meant!

 

Get a nice fitting screw driver for the machine head screws, and a wipe of candle wax or bar of soap on the threads when refitting.

 

Run a couple of practice cuts outside the area, as different wood will cut different, don't force it, let the tool do the work. Minimal sanding with one of those i think.

 

Steady as she goes...

Edited 13 hours ago by PaulThePlug

[SICbass]

8 hours ago, PaulThePlug said:

Can't think of a better way to start!

 

Basement? Bass Meant!

 

Get a nice fitting screw driver for the machine head screws, and a wipe of candle wax or bar of soap on the threads when refitting.

 

Run a couple of practice cuts outside the area, as different wood will cut different, don't force it, let the tool do the work. Minimal sanding with one of those i think.

 

Steady as she goes...

I was thinking of marking with a fairly chunky Sharpie and cutting to the outside edge?