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11-08-2012, 01:30 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alabama | |  Still gotta do some work on the PG. I see now why people pay $60 for a custom-cut PG 
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11-08-2012, 06:53 PM
|  | Everybody Wang Chung Tonight | | Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston Tx | | | How did you cut that pick guard out?
The easiest way I found to do it is to make a template out of wood, then cut the pick guard out with a straight pattern bit, for the neck pocket and pickup cavities, and a chamfer bit for the beveled edges.
Its much easier to sand a wooden template until it is perfect than to try and fix pick guard material after its been cut.
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11-09-2012, 02:04 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alabama | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Hopkins How did you cut that pick guard out?
The easiest way I found to do it is to make a template out of wood, then cut the pick guard out with a straight pattern bit, for the neck pocket and pickup cavities, and a chamfer bit for the beveled edges.
Its much easier to sand a wooden template until it is perfect than to try and fix pick guard material after its been cut. | Yeah. I cut it out with a scroll saw and tried to sand / bevel it by hand. It didn`t look perfect so I kept messing with it. The more I tried to fix it, the worse it looked. Looks like crap now and I gave up on it. Tricky stuff - too hard to work by hand, too soft to use power tools. So I cut an MDF pattern today and have it ready to go when another PG sheet arrives. Live & learn 
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11-21-2012, 09:22 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alabama | | Quote:
Originally Posted by xaxxat A Marcus Miller type pickguard will solve a lot of problems. | Unfortunately, you may be right. Sigh. After taking a close look at the wiring, the pots are not going to just line up, due to the wiring. So, it`s either a PG that will accommodate the 2x2 pot configuration, or a rewire will be needed. Although I really don`t like the MM design, aesthetics are not at the top of my priority list. Decisions....
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11-22-2012, 01:18 AM
|  | Progressive bass brony | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia | | | So... why not stick to the concentric, stacked pots as you planned? It's basically a pot on top of a pot, isn't that complex to wire.
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11-24-2012, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Stealth So... why not stick to the concentric, stacked pots as you planned? It's basically a pot on top of a pot, isn't that complex to wire. | I dunno. I`m wishy-washy. And I didn`t take into account that new pots & knobs would run $50. Plus I`m completely ignorant when it comes to electronics. I`m afraid of getting into a mess I can`t get myself out of. Looking at the circuit I know it shouldn`t be a problem, but if I wire it all up and there`s a problem, I`ll be at a total loss. If I understood the science of it all better and had more experience, I wouldn`t hesitate. An example of my lack of understanding: I see the orange caps on a couple of the pots, but what are the two little blue-striped - bulb looking things - capacitors of another type ? And there was still the question left somewhat unanswered about how much effect different pots might have.
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01-10-2013, 08:33 PM
|  | Saxobassist | | Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio | | | Sooo... What became of the frankenbass?
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02-02-2013, 10:00 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alabama | | | Progress was going good. After a couple of false starts on the PG, I did it the right way: cut a pattern out of MDF, then used a pattern bit to cut the guard. Turned out nicely, and I went with a version of the P/J hybrid mockup that will port the electronics over intact. Got my jack, shielding tape in, was all set to finish it up. But...my wife has had a relapse of her cancer. It is now in her brain, and her prognosis is poor. Between caring for her, our two small kids, and trying to work & maintain our household, all extracurricular activity has stopped. If any of you are praying folks, we need it.
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02-02-2013, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by pnut166 Progress was going good. After a couple of false starts on the PG, I did it the right way: cut a pattern out of MDF, then used a pattern bit to cut the guard. Turned out nicely, and I went with a version of the P/J hybrid mockup that will port the electronics over intact. Got my jack, shielding tape in, was all set to finish it up. But...my wife has had a relapse of her cancer. It is now in her brain, and her prognosis is poor. Between caring for her, our two small kids, and trying to work & maintain our household, all extracurricular activity has stopped. If any of you are praying folks, we need it. | Ohh, man. Thats terrible and I'm really sorry to hear it. Prayers for your wife and your family.
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03-04-2013, 12:38 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alabama | | Had a little time to work on the bass. After a test - fitting of everything, I committed the same mistake as some of you others - I routed the bridge pup a hair too big. So, after filling the gap, the body is prepped for a refin now. Just waiting for the next warm, dry day
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03-21-2013, 01:34 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alabama | |  Progress ! Opinions ?
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03-22-2013, 10:17 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: College Station, TX | | | Watching with great interest. Looking great so far! :-)
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03-22-2013, 11:07 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alabama | |  A little more done today. I`m diggin` it 
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03-23-2013, 01:13 AM
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03-23-2013, 06:27 AM
|  | Registered User | | | | | Nice. What paint did you use? |
03-23-2013, 09:52 AM
|  | Registered BadAss | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MS Gulf Coast | | | Looks awesome to me! Looking forward to sound clips! |
03-23-2013, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by xaxxat Nice. What paint did you use? | Duplicolor - not sure of color name. It provided an outstanding finish for a spray can
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03-23-2013, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ctmullins Looking forward to sound clips! | lol - me too I did the shielding / electronics transplant to the PG last night. The knobs I ordered are too small for the shafts, however - any suggestions ? And I ordered a side-mount jack - wow, it needs a big hole to fit, so I hit a bump in the road. Gonna try to keep the newfound momentum going, though
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03-23-2013, 09:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ventura County, California, US | | | This is pure genius. I can't wait to see the finished product. |
03-23-2013, 09:54 PM
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Owner: Moonshine Custom Guitars | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: White Bluff,Tn. | | Just saw this thread.; very cool idea & a great color. I'm a big fan of T40 pickups myself. I also just ordered one of those same bridges (I really like the way they look).
It looks really good, can't wait to see it completed.
Sending Prayers & good vibes to your Wife & Family.
Moonshine 
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