Diffidentia Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 A sneak peak at your neighbor's house? The cover is looking good, though. If the rest is up to the same standard it's going to be a shiiiiby guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Have been slacking on updates. Finally finished the buffing. NOT impressed with the product used. As I was finishing it up I ran across a post where Wes was talking about what I think was the very same product and was having the very same issues I have run into. Curing times per the manufacturer are not accurate, if you spray lightly it doesn't cover right, if you spray too heavily it gets gummy and doesn't cure at all. If I had not applied 18 coats I think I would have removed all the finish before I got any results. There are still some issues with it but I will let you all look and see if you can find them. Face buffed out: Fretboard final sanded and oiled: Buffing completed and ready for hardware: Hardware installation started: Assembly is on hold while I wait for a couple parts. I should have this project wrapped up within the week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Pickups installed. Pots, jack, preamp, and 18v battery box wired up. All assembled minus the switch I am waiting on. Nut blank in place. Strings are being shipped so waiting for them to arrive before I can file and shape. I do not have any flatwounds lying around and roundwounds will never touch this fretboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygtr Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Great looking bass! I don't see the battery cables coming from the boxes, I'm I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 The battery cables are just hiding in the rats nest of wiring. I assure you they are there and have been tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Very clean flowing lines.....this is a great looking bass......that line is worth repeating. Looking forward to seeing it strung up. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 That is some amazing inlay work on the rear cover! I am not entirely convinced that the theme of a suburban neighbourhood is appropriate material for inlaying art on such a beautiful bass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Very clean flowing lines.....this is a great looking bass......that line is worth repeating. Looking forward to seeing it strung up. SR Thanks Scott. That really means a lot. I too am really looking forward to getting it strung up. My switch was put on backorder so it looks like it will be a few weeks before I can call it complete however, I should get the strings soon and be able to start setup at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Started filing my first nut ever. Using a tusq blank. It took a little longer to get into shape than I had expected. Checking string height. I don't always trust my measurements. More filing. Getting closer. . . Final fit. Took a few tries to get the width dialed in. Strung up and tuned. Still have to set the saddle heights. Not too shabby though, the strings sit less than 1/8th from the fretboard. I double checked the neck at this point and only had to tweak the truss rod about a 1/4 turn to bring it true. I was a little worried about this part since I neglected to put in a neck angle and ended up recessing the bridge. I bypassed the 3 way switch since it is back ordered (you might notice the missing control on the face) and tested out the wiring. All sounds good so far. Looking forward to wrapping this one up and not only being able to use it for any practice/gigging but also to move on to the next build. I am seeing maybe one or two more posts on this project. As soon as I can install the switch and once the intonation has been completed. I will try and get some decent pics for that post. My camera kinda blows . . . Thanks for any and all feedback that has been given on this. Not only has it has been greatly appreciated but has helped me make the decisions needed to complete this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi79 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Beautiful man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestvic Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 So my 3 way on/on/on switch finally came in and I have it installed to select either bridge, neck, or both. I have run into a problem however and could use some assistance. I am using the EMG active PJ pickups with a buss. The switch is working as it should however the volume is about 10 times less than it was when I just had a jumper in bypassing the switch positions. Any advice would be welcomed at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Any advice would be welcomed at this point. Drink a beer and relax...step away and think about it while you watch TV...most of my issues I resolve just as I am going to sleep while lying in bed half dreaming about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 So I have narrowed the problem down to the screw down connections on the buss. A good friend of mine with marital issues stopped by tonight so I am not sober enough to fix the problem at this point. I will address it tomorrow and hopefully will be able to call this project complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Ok so it is officially assembled and sounding quite good. I will update one more time as soon as I can borrow a friends DSLR camera to take some decent photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ScottR Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 That's a project to be proud of--first or otherwise. Congrats on a job well done! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Souls inc. Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 That's tasty! In the right hands, it should be a killer. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi79 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Absolutely stunning man! I love how the bridge recess was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 That is a blonde bombshell. Fantastic job it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thank you all for the kind words. Just used it for the first time today in practice with a whole group and I have to say it really kicked a$$. Impressed all of the guys there. Now to move on to the next one and do an even better job. The bug has bitten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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