Geeze, not another one of these things...

[Sushi Box FX]

The anodization didn't laser off as cleanly as I expected for the labels, but I got knobs on. Still needs straplocks and a setup, but it's just about there.

 

[P. Aaron]

Nearly every fender I’ve seen doesn’t have a perfect fit with the control plate either, so don’t worry about it.

That's been a 60 year old problem for Fender.

 

[Gary_M]

Cool project and love the pick guard. Do you find the knobs a bit of a squeeze, or does the smaller diameter help somewhat?

 

[Sushi Box FX]

Cool project and love the pick guard. Do you find the knobs a bit of a squeeze, or does the smaller diameter help somewhat?

The smaller diameter definitely helps, as does having them all in one row so I don't have to squeeze my fingers between anything. Also the toggle switches between the knobs are low-profile and sit down a ways from the knobs, so it's actually roomier than it probably looks in pictures.

I have it set up well enough to be playable, but still not great. Need to find some more time to spend on it. The thing sounds fabulous.

 

[Treblefree]

It occurred to me tonight that because I pulled the neck off my previous build for this one, I don't have a usable bass until this is done, so I should probably pick up the pace.

I got the pickguard countersunk, powdercoated, and engraved tonight, as well as finishing up the wiring for the preamp. After that it didn't take much work to get everything all buttoned up and make sure the battery level monitor is working with the preamp. All it needs now is knobs, strings, and a jack plate (keep forgetting to order one) and it's done. For some reason anytime I make a jazz pickguard there ends up being a gap with the control plate, but I'm still happy with how this came out overall.

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Soooo Coooool!

 

[Matt Liebenau]

The smaller diameter definitely helps, as does having them all in one row so I don't have to squeeze my fingers between anything. Also the toggle switches between the knobs are low-profile and sit down a ways from the knobs, so it's actually roomier than it probably looks in pictures.

I have it set up well enough to be playable, but still not great. Need to find some more time to spend on it. The thing sounds fabulous.

Shoot it over my way… I’ll give it the deluxe set up. Shouldn’t take more then 3 maybe 4 months, tops!

 

[astoryarc]

I feel like we need monthly videos just so we can see more of this beautiful bass

 

[Sushi Box FX]

I feel like we need monthly videos just so we can see more of this beautiful bass

Right, I never really followed through on the video. I have it set up well enough to be playable, but it deserves a better setup. I may take it to the guitarist in my band, he does a better job than I do as he's much more patient.