Recent content by jessenator

So, I've read across the web and realize the consensus (as well as instruction from pros) that a heat gun and a spudger/scraper/puttyknife is the only sane way to remove poly finishes. Keeping the gun moving, taking it slow and precise to get the job done, etc., etc. ad nauseum... that's not my...

Second bass I had was Washburn XB-400. Had that thing for years and loved playing it. When my 18th spin around the globe came, I was pining for a '63 Jazz reissue, and looking back on it after these years, it was mostly aesthetics that drew me in. I played an actual 1964 Jazz in my local shop...

just for digital paper trail: looks like the filter caps were redone (guessing by flux residue), and some preamp resistors

Close-ups of the area Trying to think if I've got any soldermask on-hand... You're definitely right. Someone worked on this before. Can't believe I didn't spot the flux and nasty solder work on D24 at first: (again, ignore the sharpie...)

Much obliged!

Owned many four-strings over the years, only kept this one, sadly. I love it though. It was a gift ~20 years ago, and I think the 'statute of limitations' has expired for me to start some needed maintenance and upgrades. '63 Reissue Jazz in Lake Placid Blue had a teenage obsession with the...

Greetings, I come in pieces. I recently went surfing for a new head to accompany a forlorn 4x10 (and let's be honest, my axe, too) collecting a very sad layer dust. I happened upon a name I recognized from my teenage GAS days and did a bit of poking around to find out more about it. A few short...