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I'm going, I'm going!!!
Test fit:
I actually sprayed on the shielding for the rear cover and the cavity. Once that dries, I'll do the pickup cavities.
All that's left to do after that is:
Finish up the body finish and buff it, fill all fret gaps, do the side dots, finish the neck, plot the bridge, install ground wires, drill for jack and switches, install strap buttons, level and crown frets, install string retainer nut, install tuners and string tree, figure out a logo, connect all electronics and knobs, string it, setup, and play it.
Sounds easy...
Test fit:
I actually sprayed on the shielding for the rear cover and the cavity. Once that dries, I'll do the pickup cavities.
All that's left to do after that is:
Finish up the body finish and buff it, fill all fret gaps, do the side dots, finish the neck, plot the bridge, install ground wires, drill for jack and switches, install strap buttons, level and crown frets, install string retainer nut, install tuners and string tree, figure out a logo, connect all electronics and knobs, string it, setup, and play it.
Sounds easy...
That is Pro Level work you got there Rojo. Side business maybe? Just sayin! 
@Gilmourisgod, I'm doing what I can to make that a reality!
Thanks for all the kind words, it's really keeping me going at this. You guys weren't lying when you said building is an addiction. All I want to do is build now! GAS for production gear is basically nil at this point. I lust for wood, parts and tools.
Thanks for all the kind words, it's really keeping me going at this. You guys weren't lying when you said building is an addiction. All I want to do is build now! GAS for production gear is basically nil at this point. I lust for wood, parts and tools.
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I'll say it again: sapele and figured maple are absolutely gorgeous together! Nice work!
+1 on this. This is going to be a tough vote.
Great Build, and welcome to the dark side Luke
Oh, the pressure!!!
I did all that I could today...
- Something isn't right in the wiring, so I have to finger that out.
- The neck will have to be as good as possible for the finish line. It's a little chunky, but close.
- I have the tuners plotted, but still need to do the "nut" and 3 string retainer.
Wish me luck! I have a full day at work tomorrow, so I may spend the night and Sunday morning getting this done. I can't wait to hear it!!!
I did all that I could today...
- Something isn't right in the wiring, so I have to finger that out.
- The neck will have to be as good as possible for the finish line. It's a little chunky, but close.
- I have the tuners plotted, but still need to do the "nut" and 3 string retainer.
Wish me luck! I have a full day at work tomorrow, so I may spend the night and Sunday morning getting this done. I can't wait to hear it!!!
Wow, look at that craftsmanship under pressure. You are a wood working genius.
The paint is MG Chemicals Super Shield nickel paint. It lays SO NICE! And it's way more effective than the wipe-on paint, nearing copper foil levels of conductivity (and easily more than enough to shield electronics) with only 1 coat.
If you need shielding, this stuff is the way to go.
Thank you guys for all of the kind words.
If you need shielding, this stuff is the way to go.
Thank you guys for all of the kind words.
How many basses have you built? Please tell me this is like build #10 or something, or I will get really depressed! Very nice work all around.
