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Gear Discussion Forums => Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs => Topic started by: Basvarken on May 18, 2021, 02:36:55 PM

Title: A drastic make-over
Post by: Basvarken on May 18, 2021, 02:36:55 PM
A few years ago I had two prototype bass guitar built by a Chinese manufacturer.
The idea was to offer a medium priced series next to the basses that I build myself (by hand). I was gonna complete the Chinese built bass guitars myself with high quality hardware and electronics here in The Netherlands.
But I abandonded the whole project, because I was not happy with the level of fit and finish by the Chinese manufacturer. There were too many mistakes in the lacquer and other details. I would have cost me too much of my time to get them up to the level that I had in mind.

Eventually I sold both prototypes to a Dutch bass player, who is very happy with both bass guitars.
He completely relic-ed one of them.
And the other was left in its original state. Until two months ago. Then he sent me a request to give the bass a complete make-over...



The original:
(https://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/27629125-10215380031879048-6642115136799613476-o_orig.jpg)

The final result after the metamorphosis:
(https://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/brooks-eb-spl-full-blackknob-1500_orig.jpg)

(https://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/brooks-eb-spl-blackknob-1500_orig.jpg)

(https://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/brooks-eb-spl-square-1500_orig.jpg)

(https://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/brooks-eb-spl-bass-extender-1500_orig.jpg)

(https://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/broks-eb-spl-headstock-1500_orig.jpg)



I tried it with a red speed knob as an eye catcher:
(https://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/brooks-eb-spl-redknob-1500_orig.jpg)


Pics of the process can be seen here:
https://www.enkoo.nl/modification-eb-spl-noir.html
Title: Re: A drastic make-over
Post by: Dave W on May 18, 2021, 03:34:28 PM
Great job!
Title: Re: A drastic make-over
Post by: BTL on May 18, 2021, 06:47:23 PM
Looks great!
Title: Re: A drastic make-over
Post by: morrow on May 19, 2021, 04:39:05 AM
Beauty !
Title: Re: A drastic make-over
Post by: Pilgrim on May 19, 2021, 08:33:42 AM
Wow, simply wow!
Title: Re: A drastic make-over
Post by: OldManC on May 20, 2021, 10:53:27 AM
I saw a photo on Facebook the other day that had two black, double cut Brooks basses and I wondered about those... That is beautiful!
Title: Re: A drastic make-over
Post by: Basvarken on May 20, 2021, 10:56:44 AM
That must have been this one

(https://www.enkoo.nl/uploads/1/3/3/7/13376708/brooks-eb-pl-noir-sisters-1500_orig.jpg)

Thank you guys, for all the nice comments
Title: Re: A drastic make-over
Post by: Highlander on May 20, 2021, 11:08:55 AM
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