Prostheta Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 I like grain filling both to achieve a flatter finish and to add contrast from the pores to the wood itself. That said, I also like the look of an old nitro finish on Mahogany where the pores start to express themselves. Mirror finishes aren't the be-all and end-all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Your attention to detail just gets better & better. Beautiful work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 On 6/20/2018 at 5:32 PM, charisjapan said: @Prostheta, I envy a place that has any kind of 2K aerosol ... Just nothing like that available here. Nothing like that can be sent here, and can’t bring it on an airplane ... even in Hawaii, my usual port-of-call in the U.S., nothing like that is available. I will just have to make do with what I have! Fortunately, I know that this 1K urethane will become very hard and tough eventually. I used it on the Chinaberry bass, just two coats, no sanding or polishing, and it’s hard as a rock, and resists buckle rash admirably. This is the first time to try and be a bit more fancy. Good luck with the aerosol being usable in a week. That would be amazing! The stuff I’m using now is okay for a week, but beyond that it’s in the bin. I'm evaluating it on a number of fronts. Few of these clearcoats are simple or foolproof, let's put it that way. They have to do a number of things which are directly contrary to their end purpose, such as having a shelf-life, being pre-mixed, etc. The evaluation is testing what happens slightly outside of the usage guidelines and more towards our own purposes. Let's see.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 I think the finish ended up outstanding! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisjapan Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Control cavity done, and everything works ... like a jazz bass. Here's a couple shots of the jack inside and out. I admit that if this ever fails, it'll be a bear to replace. But not impossible, and I deem how it looks worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisjapan Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Really happy with the look of beveled Limba! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisjapan Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 I masked the neck pocket, but didn't want the paint to "wall up" so left a few millimeters, which cleaned up nicely with a card scraper. Neck fit in nicely, tight, but not "force-it" tight. Zero movement even without bolts, but decide to use them anyway . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisjapan Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Ready to string! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Lovely! You've had a really consistent aesthetic running through this from the outside to the details such as the shaped recesses for the pots. The jack might not be the most practical in terms of repair going forward (don't set it down with a cable in!) but everything is internally consistent. Fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisjapan Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 9 minutes ago, Prostheta said: Lovely! You've had a really consistent aesthetic running through this from the outside to the details such as the shaped recesses for the pots. The jack might not be the most practical in terms of repair going forward (don't set it down with a cable in!) but everything is internally consistent. Fantastic. Thank you, kind sir! After playing an active circuit MusicMan bass for years, I always pull the plug to keep from draining battery ... good habit to have with this guitar. The paint seems to be quite dry, no evidence of out-gassing by smell. But as a 1K, it will surely continue to sink. I don't mind, and as Limba is so incredibly soft, I imagine it will get dented pretty easily. I love the look and feel, so a "slow-relic" will just make it better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 I'd imagine so as well. Guitars with finishes that compliment the wood and age alongside it are the most characterful. I love my Ibanez S however its finish really isn't going to do it any favours going forward. If it were nitro rather than some crosslinked polymer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisjapan Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 It Lives! As expected (er, hoped), minimal setup needed. Intonation was spot-on, pickup height to TV Jones spec was perfect. In fact, since I had not looked at their spec before and set height like a S-D, the bridge now sounds better than before. Controls work nicely, but I may want to use push-pulls to give me and off option for the treble-bleed. It rocks maybe too much, and needs a bit of taming for blues. "Course, I haven't even fiddled with the amp yet, so maybe no need. Tale of the Scale: it weighs 13 grams more at 3,738 grams or 8 pounds 3-1/2 ounces. I'm not disappointed, as it feels nice, and is certainly not heavyweight for what it is. The balance is nice, the ergonomics great, and tucks under arm just right. Calling it a WIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisjapan Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 And the backside ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 By 'eck that's a beaut! Seriously gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 That came out very nice again. Excellent photography as well ! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisjapan Posted June 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 Heady Company! Not one bit ashamed to put this on my wall alongside my favs ... and happy to say that through my 5C1 amp and using my homebrew fuzz+dirt pedal, it Rocks AND Blues (new verb) nicely. Plays nicely with my new toy, a Morley Bad Horsie . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Beautiful job. Great skills and great result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermikev Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 wow did that ever come together nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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