Andyjr1515 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hi again, I won't go into any major detail on this because I'm (slowly) drafting a 'Bedroom Builders - veneering without the tears' tutorial that is hugely overdue but will be finished soon-ish. I got approached recently by a member off the Basschat forum to see if I could make his entry-level Jazz bass lighter. I'll do this in photos up to present but happy to add more details if anyone wants them. It's a nice playing, nice looking £120 bass: ...but one that weighs heading towards 11lb It turns out to be solid Ash, despite it's price point. No point in messing about: It is always surprising how little weight is removed...but it all helps. This had got rid of 1lb 12oz once the thin basswood caps were on: Then out comes the iron...this is what the tutorial will be about: And on goes the red ink: And now you're up to date. Next will be the clear coats and veneering of the headstock 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2k Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 That's a dramatic visual transformation! And going from 11 lbs to a little over 9 will feel pretty dramatic on the shoulder too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 9 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said: [Shawn Of The Dead] You've got red on you... [/Shawn of The Dead] Looks pretty spectastical, Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 It looks even better now I can see it on a proper monitor (I always use my mobile for BassChat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Here it is with a couple of coats of varnish and the headstock also done. The sunflower (a specific request by the owner) will set fully into a cutout - it's an exact fit so I won't press that in until I've finished the varnishing. Doesn't look bad for a £120 bass... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Nice transformation Andy. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I'm a bit behind in my updates! With a flash of the magic wand, it's finished, and today went back to its owner 1lb 10oz lighter than it started... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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