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MM: 3 thumb widths between G string saddle and edge of pickup. P Enhanced: roughly 1.5 thumb widths. Literally, rule of thumb 
Part of the more bland MM seems to be the character of the preamp and the set points and extent of the EQ. I can strip wallpaper at 30 paces with the MM if I go crazy with the upper mid EQ on the amp and crank the treble on the preamp.
Part of the more bland MM seems to be the character of the preamp and the set points and extent of the EQ. I can strip wallpaper at 30 paces with the MM if I go crazy with the upper mid EQ on the amp and crank the treble on the preamp.
Sneak preview of the Northwest Benton frankenbass ,not a great pic but I'm happy so far. Still a lot of work to do on it was waiting for some 6" long drills for the bridge ground Amazon promised me for 11am this morning. Still waiting.... bit of shielding left to do in the control cavity after I drill the hole for the ground. Friday I levelled crowned and polished the frets - my first ever attempt - , yesterday day still on the neck when the body arrived, and a new Tusq nut. today most shielding then drilling the neck for the new body and fitting all the other stuff. Tomorrow if time allows, it's finish off the grounding, set up and filing the nut. The we'll know if all my effort has worked or been in vain. Nevertheless - it's a whole lot lighter than the Ash body, so high hopes.
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How much lighter is it? Did you get a chance to weigh it?Sneak preview of the Northwest Benton frankenbass ,not a great pic but I'm happy so far. Still a lot of work to do on it was waiting for some 6" long drills for the bridge ground Amazon promised me for 11am this morning. Still waiting.... bit of shielding left to do in the control cavity after I drill the hole for the ground. Friday I levelled crowned and polished the frets - my first ever attempt - , yesterday day still on the neck when the body arrived, and a new Tusq nut. today most shielding then drilling the neck for the new body and fitting all the other stuff. Tomorrow if time allows, it's finish off the grounding, set up and filing the nut. The we'll know if all my effort has worked or been in vain. Nevertheless - it's a whole lot lighter than the Ash body, so high hopes.
I've weighed it at 9.8lbs. Originally it was in the region of 5.9-6.1 kilos (13 -13.5 lbs) so about 7% saving. Doesn't sound a lot TBF but feels to me a lot lighter and more comfortable. Neck is quite heavy, I think I weighed that at about 4 lbs but that's with the Schaller tuners and the materials it's constructed with. No noticable neck dive though.
Well, all's done, and very pleased too. Absolutely ecstatic about my first level, crown and polish - sounds like a dentist
- frets really didn't need too much at all taking off, crowned using one of those Baroque files and edged with a music nomad slidey file I borrowed of a guitarist I used to play in a band with. Polished using 0000 steel wool, followed with 400 then 800 grit paper and finally polished on my fake Dremel using some Meguires car polish I had left over from doing my car. Really feels nice now and no buzzing anywhere. Thankfully the nut needed no filing although I had to drop a spot of CA glue to keep it in place as it was a bit sloppy in the groove. Definitely feels a lot nicer than when it had the sharp fret edges.Unfortunately I can't say the same for my attempt at drilling the bridge ground to control cavity hole. I should have probably researched the method to do this before attempting it. The bits I got were 6" long and I started with a normal bit from the surface under the bridge in the general direction of the cc. drilled really carefully and slowly using the 6" long bit and I can tell you, I was sweating. Finally I had break through. Peered into the control cavity hole to see where it'd come out and there was no sign. With a sickening feeling I turned the body over and yep, I'd drilled through the body
had another attempt and finally got the hole into the control cavity. I DO NOT EVER WANT TO DRILL A BRIDGE GROUND AGAIN and now I understand why most bodies do not have the hole as it's too hard for them to do so they leave it to us muppets OK I will need to fill and paint the damage but to be honest it's a small thing really in the scheme of things and even that hasn't dampened my feeling of being happy with this little project overall. One day I might change the pickups but am still happy with the Roswells and there is a bewildering array of JB pups out there, so my motto is to quit while I'm ahead 
Cracking job, mate! That looks great. If that drilling chip was on the front, it would bug me forever, but on the back?View attachment 7074980
Well, all's done, and very pleased too. Absolutely ecstatic about my first level, crown and polish - sounds like a dentist
Unfortunately I can't say the same for my attempt at drilling the bridge ground to control cavity hole. I should have probably researched the method to do this before attempting it. The bits I got were 6" long and I started with a normal bit from the surface under the bridge in the general direction of the cc. drilled really carefully and slowly using the 6" long bit and I can tell you, I was sweating. Finally I had break through. Peered into the control cavity hole to see where it'd come out and there was no sign. With a sickening feeling I turned the body over and yep, I'd drilled through the body
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It doesn't look as bad as the pre-knackering they do on "relics"! Does it feel lighter to play?It does feel lighter even though it's just over a kilo lighter it feels far more comfortable to play. I'm not too fussed about the chip, It'll get repaired. It's not a big hole and I should be able to blend it in. On the back no problem, to me cosmetics are secondary as long as they are not train wrecks, I'm sure it'll survive itCracking job, mate! That looks great. If that drilling chip was on the front, it would bug me forever, but on the back?
@TeeSee
If it makes you feel any better, I messed up that very same Olympic White Tele I was telling you about. It slipped out of my hands at one point and the edge hit a hard metal surface and gouged it pretty bad. Oh well, accidents happen. I'll just have to come up with a more exciting story to tell if anyone ever asks about it.
If it makes you feel any better, I messed up that very same Olympic White Tele I was telling you about. It slipped out of my hands at one point and the edge hit a hard metal surface and gouged it pretty bad. Oh well, accidents happen. I'll just have to come up with a more exciting story to tell if anyone ever asks about it.
"I was fending off this gang of groupies at the end of my set and ..."@TeeSee
If it makes you feel any better, I messed up that very same Olympic White Tele I was telling you about. It slipped out of my hands at one point and the edge hit a hard metal surface and gouged it pretty bad. Oh well, accidents happen. I'll just have to come up with a more exciting story to tell if anyone ever asks about it.
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“Eventually, I was able to get rid of that pirate gang. After that, it got a little crazy…”
By the way, I figured I’d post a full pic of that guitar to show off the white on white look. It started out as a stock Olympic White Paranormal Offset Telecaster with a tort guard. As you can see, I modded it with different pickups, white guard, and white witch hats.
I love the look, but I’m not quite happy with the tones. So I’m trying different pickups next. This will require a new pickguard so I’m getting a 3 ply B/W/B guard with black knobs. I’m interested to see how the black appointments look on the Olympic White body.
I love the look, but I’m not quite happy with the tones. So I’m trying different pickups next. This will require a new pickguard so I’m getting a 3 ply B/W/B guard with black knobs. I’m interested to see how the black appointments look on the Olympic White body.
Actually, I've now been toying with the idea of a white or parchment pearloid pickguard, seeing your guitar makes me think that'd look nice
Speaking of white on white, the Vintera Tele bass is gorgeous. I wish HB would make a copy of this. I’m pretty sure it would sell like hot cakes.
I would definitely buy one. To go with my PB 50 and my classic vibe 50s p
Very nice. How do they compare with each other?
I just got the CV very recently so haven't really formed an opinion yet. It sounds nice (played alone), needs a little action tweaking. It was listed as used online as they don't make that color anymore and I really wanted that color, but it is in like-new condition. The only thing so far is that I like the satin neck on the HB over the gloss neck on the CV. But a little fine sandpaper can take care of that mostly. The CV neck feels a little thicker front to back. Both necks work for me.
Once I do a little tweaking I can compare them more fully. But the CV is pretty nice so far. Both have EB Cobalt Flats, honestly the first flats I have left on a bass for more than a few weeks of many I have tried. I will have to do a band practice and gig with the CV to really shake it down. Have a practice tomorrow night and gig Saturday night so maybe I'll take that one.
I have had the HB for longer and have played it a lot, after some action adjustments (they can always use more, so can this one) and trying different strings. Multiple practices and a few small gigs. It is great, as I've said on this thread before. So much fun to play.
Do you know what? That was exactly like my first ever bass when I was13
it was a short scale manufactured by Shaftesbury in that colour (Italian manufacturer IIRC) I wrecked it by painting in in zebra stripes - the things we did when we were 16 
