Tricked Out Squier Club Part 3 - Page 3

chuck norriss · #41 11-30-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheEmptyCell

Very cool. I'd like to see any of them on a natural finish bass. Or black.

Thanks. I think they'd work well with black or white basses. Maybe greys & reds too. There's chrome underneath. You can't really see it.

TheEmptyCell · #42 11-30-2012, 08:07 AM

Is it just adhesive veneer then?

chuck norriss · #43 11-30-2012, 08:22 AM

No I used epoxy to set the veneer on the chrome plate. I sanded the plate first for traction.

TK4261 · #44 11-30-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck norriss

No I used epoxy to set the veneer on the chrome plate. I sanded the plate first for traction.

Very cool...Looks like you did a great job...They look sweet!

wraub · #45 11-30-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gord_oh

wow, could have sworn I got you one, my bad.
#254

sorry about the mistake.

No worries at all. I appreciate it.
Thanks!

wraub

wraub · #46 11-30-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck norriss

Thank you. I'm doing a series of P and Jazz pickguards too. Hopefully get something going.

Think you could do a P 'guard with an ash veneer?

wraub

petrus61 · #47 11-30-2012, 01:55 PM

Not totally "tricked out", but a pup cover and some Fender Jazz knobs...

wraub · #48 11-30-2012, 10:25 PM

Got the PM, will be in touch. Thanks!

wraub

wraub · #49 11-30-2012, 10:36 PM

Thought I'd finally add pics of my Squiers. Enjoy. Or, don't. Whatever...

here's the Jazz, an SQ MIJ. I think it's probably a late 84 or early 85.

And here's the Precision, another SQ MIJ. Pretty sure it's an 83-84.

Plenty of mods to both, already and in the near future.

And, yes, I do play these a lot.

wraub

chuck norriss · #50 12-01-2012, 06:08 AM

I dig Japanese Squiers. They fetch a handsome amount on the street these days too, for a good reason.

Gord_oh · #51 12-01-2012, 06:22 PM

I would love to get my hands on a mij squier.

seang15 · #52 12-03-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck norriss

Yes. Here's the olive ash I have.

Untitled by CXK,
I'm pretty sure I can pull off a P pickguard from one sheet.

& this--I believe--is Carpathian Elm if I remember correctly. If not, maybe a walnut burl.

Untitled by CXK,

These were taken in the dark with my phone. The woods are richer in person, and after coats of shellac & Tru Oil polish, the depth will show better & the curly/flame will really shine.

What I'll do is epoxy the veneer to a pickguard itself so you're getting a robust, real pickguard, only prettier. Then fine-tune with filing & sand paper, & coat/sand/polish/repeat until it's done. Hit me up. Or i'll send you a pm in a minute.

Hey Chuck. Great avatar!

How do you connect the two pieces of wood? Is it just glue?

Thanks!

chuck norriss · #53 12-04-2012, 05:48 AM

Hey. Thanks. Epoxy.

seang15 · #54 12-04-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck norriss

Hey. Thanks. Epoxy.

Ah, yes...good ol epoxy

thanks!

chuck norriss · #55 12-04-2012, 09:15 AM

I've tried different materials but strong-ass boat epoxy overkill is best.

seang15 · #56 12-04-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck norriss

I've tried different materials but strong-ass boat epoxy overkill is best.

The Jaco stuff? Was that Petit? Wasn't able to find last time. What exactly do you use? Thanks again, and in advance!!

RonTheRon · #57 12-06-2012, 07:13 AM

Here's my 2000 MII P Bass Special that I picked up recently from Guitar Center. I've played guitar off and on for almost 15 years and I'm alright at it but last month I felt the urge to turn to the dark side so I snatched this baby up and I haven't put it down since. Bass feels much more natural to me then guitar. There's a couple dings in the finish and the neck, one of the tuner keys is bent a bit, but I don't care. It all adds character and soul to it. The finish is a dark metallic and in certain lights, it almost looks like a dark dark green.

Last night I finished a full shielding, new pups, and controls though I haven't had a chance to really hear it yet. I did plug it in and besides the normal single coil hum on the J pup, it is DEAD quiet.

I started out with the factory PJ setup with volume, volume, tone. Now it's volume, volume, 3 way switch. Pups are QP's and I had to dremel the body a bit to fit the bridge one in. Also put on some straplocks. Last thing is new strings and a full setup which I'll probably do this weekend along with some OCD details like trying to hide the shielding you can see next to the pups.

BillyB_from_LZ · #58 12-06-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RonTheRon

.... I've played guitar off and on for almost 15 years and I'm alright at it but last month I felt the urge to turn to the dark side...

Welcome to TalkBass!! Please remember that you came to us FROM the "dark side", not the other way around!

chuck norriss · #59 12-06-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by seang15

The Jaco stuff? Was that Petit? Wasn't able to find last time. What exactly do you use? Thanks again, and in advance!!

Right now it's System Three T-88 structural adhesive. A clear shellac and Tru Oil aerosol. Mostly elbow grease though.

Gord_oh · #60 12-06-2012, 11:05 AM

my latest:

she's in ok shape, scuffs scrapes and boo boos from the former owner. kind of a relic though, the tuners have that awesome worn patina.