Recent content by Robert_303

@Beej Yea it looks like I will have to put a back strap on the headstock and the heel, I am building the body out of Walnut so it will probably look good capped in the same. Sometimes mistakes can be "features"... ;) So when you set your neck position the strings are laying right on the...

Thank you guys for the response, @Bruce Johnson I am not sure where the 1/2" headstock came from but adding a backstrap is probably the best choice to fix that issue. I just noticed after you pointed that out that my HIpshot Ultralite tuners just bottom out when tighting them down. So thanks...

Hi All, I am having an issue with a bass I am designing and building and am in need of assistance. A bit of background, I am pretty well versed in accoustic guitar repair and building. I use to play bass in a band back in the 70's and recently I got the bug to build one. I played a Squire...

You might give Simple Green a try. It is a heavy duty cleaner but model car guys found out it works as a great paint stripper. I build models and have used it many times to strip paint from old builds. On cars you basically soak the car in a plastic container for a day or two. But I am...