Every time I look in here...

[andrew]

I can't get over how good a job you've done with this forum Rod. It is an amazing wealth of information. I really hope everyone here (and from other boards) is paying attention to the BP+B forum!

[Rodent]

thanks Andrew - it's been a load of fun getting this together (and a welcome relief from the load of pressure I currently have going on at my day job)

I am also looking forward to when other users start posting their mod/repair threads as well. I'm definitely not wanting this to be a place where anyone feels intimidated about posting something that they have questions on ... even if it is something as simple as a question about replacing the string retainer on a Fender headstock

all the best,

R

[andrew]

I know to replace the string retainer on a headstock you start with a band saw, power sander, a jar of epoxy and graphite dust, but where do you go from there...?

[lefty68]

I know to replace the string retainer on a headstock you start with a band saw, power sander, a jar of epoxy and graphite dust, but where do you go from there...?

Hospital


Seriously,i would like to thank Mr Rod too,for his great job here,People like you sharing their knowledge,are rare
Tkx so much Mr Rod

[Rodent]

so you're going to start a new thread on this and document your steps - cool! we can then give you tons of advice after you've completed your bandsawing efforts ... advice on how to attach a cut-off headstock, that is

hey - when you're all done you'll be qualified to build you own "Jaco's bass of doom"

all the best,

R

[andrew]

But instead of "Jaco's Bass of doom" it'll be "Andrew's doomed bass".

LOL, yes, I think the hospital would be the next step in that plan for me.

[lefty68]

here is my first attempt but i need more free time to go ahead

[andrew]

What's that going to be, a refin, parts bass or something else?

[lefty68]

What's that going to be, a refin, parts bass or something else?

Once the body will be clean i would like to try a "Cerusé finish" ,i don't know the word in english,and i have to decide what kind of pickup i will install
i got to ask Rod i think

[andrew]

I think ceruse is correct for French or English. F Bass uses ceruse finishes.

[Rodent]

this would be a great topic to start!

hint: stain, sand, stain, sand, and a tinted clear

all the best,

R

[Matt R.]

I know to replace the string retainer on a headstock you start with a band saw, power sander, a jar of epoxy and graphite dust, but where do you go from there...?

A sledgehammer, silly.

[andrew]

I know to replace the string retainer on a headstock you start with a band saw, power sander, a jar of epoxy and graphite dust, but where do you go from there...?

A sledgehammer, silly.

For me or the bass?

[Rodent]

yes



R

[Matt R.]

ha ha