loosetoe Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 As I have been showing the progress on my current bass project, I figured I should send some pictures of completed instruments I have made. The first is a Gibson explorer copy I started when I was 14 (14 years ago). Becuase I had no idea of the true tool requirements to complete the project it went on hold for 10 years. It has a basswood body, maple neck. Rosewood fingerboard. I think it's good for a first project, but i will probably refinish it one day. This instrument is finished in Nitrocellulose lacquer. A checkerboard tele I started on but decided i dont like. I'll probably use it for a cutting board. Walnut Maple face with a poplar back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loosetoe Posted April 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 My purpleheart P-bass. I built this instrument for $100. This was my goal to see if i could build a first class P bass for $100. I got the purpleheart for free from a friend who was putting in purpleheart floors. (ridiculously rich friend i might add). I already had loads of maple (so im not counting it's cost) and the rosewood was left from the explorer. The pickup is a cheap duncan performer, but remember the budget constraint. I like the way this instrument looks and plays, but it is TOO DAMNED HEAVY to play for long. 1/4 Sawn purpleheart with a slight figuring. Hard Maple core slight curl to it. Walnut strips in between. This instrument is finished in Tung Oil. finally my really cool project. YES i built it myself too. It is finished in the dupont Chroma sytem. 1972 Datsun 240Z 1st place Nissan Modifed 240Z nation Z car convention 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 1972 Datsun 240Z 1st place Nissan Modifed 240Z nation Z car convention 2002 COOOL! My dad had a '70 240Z and it was SUCH a cool car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkim Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 I painted a 70's 240Z... don't remember exact year. It was kinda weird to drive, the owner only had a left leg so the gas pedel was on the left side . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanKirk Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 OOHHHHH MY!!!! GOOOOOD LORD!!!! I Love Z cars. I've had my '76 280z since I was 15. I learned to drive in it. it was stolen about three years ago but I got it back. It was stripped of rims, tires and stereo and dented a little but my motor is still sweet. Headers, cylinders bored .30 over, taller cam, shortened shifter throw. It's a quick lil bugger. I Love Z Cars!!! (ooops, I already said that didn't I) That's too cool!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanKirk Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 brings a tear to my eye I love z cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Z cars are bad ass! I have an 82 maxima with a 280Z 5 speed convo. Cant wait to buy my first 280...mmmm...L28ET . Till then, I'll just chill with my diesel max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 Explorer's are awesome! What EMG's are in their?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loosetoe Posted April 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 The EMGs are A Zakk Wylde set. 81/85 if i remember correctly. -Wayne Thanks for the compliments on the Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJohn Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 I like the checkerboard.How long did that take you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bell Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 Could you briefly explain how you did the checkboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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