The Last Bass Outpost
Gear Discussion Forums => Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs => Topic started by: godofthunder on November 08, 2015, 08:02:04 AM
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Well I have always wanted a Flying V bass but could never justify the cost. So for the princely sum of $159 shipped I bought a kit off ebay. Looks like a quality kit for the money. I'll use Switch Craft pots etc but everything else looks nice. I'll do it up in heritage cherry, maybe put a mudbucker in it like the old Ibanez lawsuit Vs. Sorry no pics, can't seem to save them to my phone. Maybe one of you guys can post it for me? Ebay seller is bargainmusician2011.
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Nice, i've been looking at these kits for a while, but i wouldn't like a long scale V. Is it 34" as said in the description?
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It's say 34" scale but I am not convinced it is, I'll let you know when it arrives.
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Cool idea scott. Kind of how I felt about the short scale TB.
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This one? http://m.ebay.com/itm/BASS-FV-Body-Style-DIY-Unfinished-Project-Luthier-Electric-Guitar-Kit-/262132798937?nav=SEARCH
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Yep thats it!
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!00% positive feedback, satisfaction guaranteed, can't go wrong with that.
The V definitely isn't as deep as on a Gibson. Considering that, it will probably turn out to be long scale. You'll find out soon enough.
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Seller has some interesting kits - Beatle bass, hollow body, Iceman ....
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Hey Scott,
What's up with this?
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The kit is amazingly nice! I have to order Mohawk cherry stain for it, once that comes in I can get started. Very impressed for $159!
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The kit is amazingly nice! I have to order Mohawk cherry stain for it, once that comes in I can get started. Very impressed for $159!
Cool! I use Mohawk 'Red' Ultra Penetrating Stain for cherry. Works great on mahogany, maple, poplar, and cypress.
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Ah red hood to know. Do you reduce it at all?
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Ah red hood to know. Do you reduce it at all?
No, straight. Comes in quarts, pretty much a lifetime supply at the rate I use it now. Used to buy it in gallons when I had a furniture biz. I have red, blue, and yellow. Theoretically all you need to mix any color. I'd send you some but it would have to go UPS.
I apply it with a cotton pad made from a tee shirt. Works best with a sea sponge. You can also spray it or use it to tint clear. I don't have experience with any other transparent dye stain.
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I always use this water based stain from Clou.
(http://www.verfze.nl/product-image/product/997/image/zoom_00/width/380/height/285);)
It's cheap (like 5 euro per sachet)
And very easy to use. Just dilute it in lukewarm water. (after it has cooled down you can keep it in a bottle forever)
You can blend colors if you want, by putting the pigment powder together. But that is always a bit of a gamble.
Not that you'd need to blend them really, because they have quite a color range to chose from. Here are some examples:
(http://static.webshopapp.com/shops/010050/files/005460521/image.jpg)
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Those Clou stains seem to be unavailable in North America.
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I'd be happy to send a few in the mail.
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Mohawk is alcohol base. WB is for sissies ;D
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I prefer to drink alcohol instead of smearing it on a guitar :P :toast:
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You can drink the alcohol, then use the after-product in a suitably modified VW...
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Carlo if you could send me some that would be great!
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Finally got some pictures, I had to do it the old fashioned way with camera and photo bucket! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/flying%20V%20bass%20kit%20002_zps5bljk4j7.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/godofthunder59/flying%20V%20bass%20kit%20001_zpsobzgnqbh.jpg)
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Rob thanks for the offer but I am pretty familiar with the Mohawk product line!
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Scott, I won't be able to get to UPS until early January. I'm 30 miles from the nearest one. My price list says a quart of Ultra Penetrating stain Red costs $20.
http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=178
Mohawk also sells a rattlecan toner M100-0381, Red Mahogany/ Cherry If you want to go that way.
http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=171
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Thanks Carlo, I'll just go through my local supplier!
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Stain ordered! I better get sanding!
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Stain ordered! I better get sanding!
I've been having good results with steaming the entire body (wet cloth with iron) before sanding with 120 grit, then repeating steaming/ sanding with 180, 240. Steam again and 320. Then stain, sealer, etc. The steaming only takes about 5-10 minutes but really saves a lot of time and effort later. Look forward to seeing your results, Scott!
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Interesting, what does steaming do?
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Not sure why Carlo does it, but I often moisten the wood between sandings to raise the grain - you get smoother quicker that way and then it doesn't rise on you when you hit it with that first coat of stain. Pre-stain is for those who don't know and have too much money.
Don't steam wood that isn't thick (like a guitar body) or it can warp.
edit: here's abetter explanation http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/raisethegraintosand.aspx
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Interesting, what does steaming do?
Steam raises the grain so the alcohol/water/solvent based stain doesn't have to. :)
You get a smoother surface quicker that takes stain more evenly. Eliminates the need to grain fill for me.