Question: Attention builders: What do you think of this?

Marko said:
Cool… that’ll make for an interesting thread.
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I hope so. I'm thinking of finishing it with Minwax stain and finish in one. They have a black one. Depends on how nice the grain is, though.

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I'm leaning to either a Tele (which fills a hole in my gear), or another 5str bass, which would allow me to keep one at home, and one in the city for the band. that way I wouldn't have to lug one on the Greyhound for gig times.
that's the logical thing to do.

however...my heart kinda really wants either a Gibson-style V or an Iceman :lol:
or one of those coffin'shaped, Floyd-equipped deals...
 
Peeker said:
I'm leaning to either a Tele (which fills a hole in my gear), or another 5str bass, which would allow me to keep one at home, and one in the city for the band. that way I wouldn't have to lug one on the Greyhound for gig times.
that's the logical thing to do.

however...my heart kinda really wants either a Gibson-style V or an Iceman :lol:
or one of those coffin'shaped, Floyd-equipped deals...
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I say do the Iceman. :cool:

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GilmourD said:
I hope so. I'm thinking of finishing it with Minwax stain and finish in one. They have a black one. Depends on how nice the grain is, though.

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if you want the grain to show through use a black grain filler then put the stain and top coat on.
 
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platypus said:
if you want the grain to show through us a black grain filler then put the stain and top coat on.
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Well, like I said, it all depends on what the grain actually looks like. Most likely the multi-piece body won't be bookmatched too well, so the the Minwax stain and poly in one will give glimpses of grain, that unfinished feel that I like, and cover up any weird glue lines without involving myself with a full-on paint job.

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So, what should I do if it's got nice grain? Post some pics as examples, Explorers of course. LOL

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BTW, for those who haven't clicked on the link...

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The neck joint looks funny here because the angled headstock is holding the neck up high. The guy on the other forum that built this kit got the actual kit photographed and his neck is sitting just fine.
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Pretty cool! I like that it is a set neck kit!
I have been having the urge to build something, I may look into the in the near future.
 
bcryant said:
Pretty cool! I like that it is a set neck kit!
I have been having the urge to build something, I may look into the in the near future.
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I think what pushed me over the edge as far as actually getting this kit is that most kits have the gimped bass-side point, which rounds out the bottom of the body. It just looks... wrong. This is pretty close, even if not perfect. I wanted to grab one before they disappeared.
 
I did one of the GFS LP kits and it is probably about the same quality. Came out ok, I replaced pups, electronics, and tuners.
 
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