Members fretless Posted June 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 the batteries just died in my drill , and I hit my finger with a hammer ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 the batteries just died in my drill , and I hit my finger with a hammer ... Ouch! I was working on my jazz last night and the batteries in the drill died too. I put it on to charge this morning tho... should be done now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Ouch! I was working on my jazz last night and the batteries in the drill died too. I put it on to charge this morning tho... should be done now. what are you drilling on that Jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Unscrewing the bridge to add in the grounding strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Cool , hope that does the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 I don't think tort's an automatic win. But here, well, it may well be your best choice. Certainly goes well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 I think the tort looks super hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Thanks Fellas ! ok did the tuners , and must say this always makes me super nervous , it's probably the most critical thing to do in the whole build . You simply need to drill the screw holes properly or you could snap one off in the headstock ( done it before). So I use masking tape as a depth gauge , wrap it around the drill bit and just go to the edge of the tape when drilling down , make sure it's the right bit or it could still be too tight on the screw and then snap ! I also use a wee bit of warwick wax on the screw to help it in . Use masking tape as a straight edge to align the tuners and a little eyeballing it and done ! No snapped screws or ruined neck . pheeew...polished wood highly concerned cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Cute cat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 shes says thank you but would appreciate more compliments and food offerings . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 I don't think tort's an automatic win. But here, well, it may well be your best choice. Certainly goes well! I think the "clay" dots go nicely too huh . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 shes says thank you but would appreciate more compliments and food offerings . *hands cat some pilchards* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 whoa , look out , eyes like saucers with a bit of wild rage mixed in . You have a friend for life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 whoa , look out , eyes like saucers with a bit of wild rage mixed in . You have a friend for life Hahaha, yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 ok next feed the ground wire through and put on the bridge . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 I believe there's not enough chrome in the world today.My suggestion would be NO pickguard, plus these:http://www.wdmusic.com/split_tube_jazz_bass_chrome_front_pickup.html...and these:http://www.allparts.com/store/knobs-metal-knobs-mk-0110-010,Product.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dedpool1052 Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 ok next feed the ground wire through and put on the bridge . let me know how the wilki bridge works out once all assembled. 've been thinking about using one for a warmoth vintage style p-bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hopi Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Thanks Fellas ! ok did the tuners , and must say this always makes me super nervous , it's probably the most critical thing to do in the whole build . You simply need to drill the screw holes properly or you could snap one off in the headstock ( done it before). So I use masking tape as a depth gauge , wrap it around the drill bit and just go to the edge of the tape when drilling down , make sure it's the right bit or it could still be too tight on the screw and then snap ! I also use a wee bit of warwick wax on the screw to help it in . Use masking tape as a straight edge to align the tuners and a little eyeballing it and done ! No snapped screws or ruined neck . pheeew... polished wood highly concerned cat Looks great! I damn near get anxiety attacks whenever I have to drill into a guitar. First time was for a new pickguard for my old Fernandes Telecaster. I just went to town with a hand drill, and after I got the pickguard on, every screw head was angled in a different direction. Now, I use my Dad's drill press. Not only do the holes come out straight, but you can set the depth, which works great for pickup mounting holes, where I nearly soil myself thinking I might drill right through to the back. BTW, Last time I did bass tuners, I actually used a t-square against the bottoms of the tuners to mark the holes. Worked great. That thing of yours is going to be a sweet piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 taptaptap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 When are the Q-tuners due to arrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 I believe there's not enough chrome in the world today. My suggestion would be NO pickguard, plus these: http://www.wdmusic.com/split_tube_jazz_bass_chrome_front_pickup.html...and these: http://www.allparts.com/store/knobs-metal-knobs-mk-0110-010,Product.aspOh Sweet Baby Jeebus...This. It looks great with the tort, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Looks great! I damn near get anxiety attacks whenever I have to drill into a guitar. First time was for a new pickguard for my old Fernandes Telecaster. I just went to town with a hand drill, and after I got the pickguard on, every screw head was angled in a different direction. Now, I use my Dad's drill press. Not only do the holes come out straight, but you can set the depth, which works great for pickup mounting holes, where I nearly soil myself thinking I might drill right through to the back. Wait until you drill out a 7/8" diameter hole through the side of a bass into the control cavity for the first time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted June 27, 2009 Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 That will be a nice Jazz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 Looks great! I damn near get anxiety attacks whenever I have to drill into a guitar. First time was for a new pickguard for my old Fernandes Telecaster. I just went to town with a hand drill, and after I got the pickguard on, every screw head was angled in a different direction. Now, I use my Dad's drill press. Not only do the holes come out straight, but you can set the depth, which works great for pickup mounting holes, where I nearly soil myself thinking I might drill right through to the back. BTW, Last time I did bass tuners, I actually used a t-square against the bottoms of the tuners to mark the holes. Worked great. That thing of yours is going to be a sweet piece! t-square is a smart move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2009 That will be a nice Jazz! Thanks man ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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