EB-3L

[sniper]

fretboards sent, foot not broken but really swollen and hurts like he__. pickin fingers are ok, lol.

wish it was a jug of whisky instead of a jug of juice. at least i could be happy about it.

[drbassman]

Good news, glad you're gonna be OK.  I'd much rather drop a bottle of Jack on my foot than Tropicana!  Thanks so much for the boards, looking forward to seeing them.  Thanks!

[Highlander]

Here's the MOP logo I have.  Should I use it too and not worry about the gold decal?

She's not going to be "original" so what's going to look better or what's going to be easier for you - one or the other of the choices will be valid to you...

[drbassman]

Yeah, I knew when I bought it that I wouldn't be able to totally restore it back to original.  I really didn't want to anyway!

[drbassman]

I ordered the block inlays.  And I'm going with the Gibson MOP inlay too, what the hell!  And Hipshot Ultrlight tuners in chrome Fender style heads.  I'll have to fill a couple extra holes in the back of the headstock, but I can save the original Gibson serial # stamp.  After all, I want to preserve some of its vintage pedigree!

OK, along with its other issues, the neck joint and the two seams of the neck laminate at the base were just starting to separate.  I'm not a fan of filling with CA glue, although that has its uses.

I prefer wood-to-wood repairs.  So, I take my fret saw, open the holes to .023" down to where I can see the separation stops (in this case a mm or 2) and glue in a couple same-wood strips.  In this case, maple veneer.  Works like a charm and won't be noticeable since this will be finished in white anyway.

Just thought I'd share!

[sniper]

very innovative.

with the block inlays one should be able to remove any natural "oops" in those board woods too.

this one is going to become very nice when it is done.

[Highlander]

I'd be most interested in seeing details on the inlay work - not something I've ever done...

[dadagoboi]

I'd be most interested in seeing details on the inlay work - not something I've ever done...

+1

[drbassman]

very innovative.

with the block inlays one should be able to remove any natural "oops" in those board woods too.

this one is going to become very nice when it is done.

Sure, a radius block and 80 grit does wonders too!  Thanks again!

[drbassman]

I'd be most interested in seeing details on the inlay work - not something I've ever done...

Sure, I'll document it for you all.  The headstock and the fretboard, right?

[birdie]

In my brief time since converting to Luthierism, discovered that any ca?zap repairs tend to turn black requiring even more cosmetic touch-ups, sanding etc. Is ther any brand or type of ca that doesn't do that?
Lookin forward to seeing your finished hobbitt!

VIVA ESPAÑA!!!

[dadagoboi]

Sure, I'll document it for you all.  The headstock and the fretboard, right?

Yep!

[Pilgrim]

In my brief time since converting to Luthierism, discovered that any ca?zap repairs tend to turn black requiring even more cosmetic touch-ups, sanding etc. Is ther any brand or type of ca that doesn't do that?
Lookin forward to seeing your finished hobbitt!

VIVA ESPAÑA!!!

His finished Hobbitt?

I'm thinking that in white, it will be more of a....Gandalf.

Wouldn't that make a nice name for a bass?  Gandalf.

[drbassman]

In my brief time since converting to Luthierism, discovered that any ca?zap repairs tend to turn black requiring even more cosmetic touch-ups, sanding etc. Is ther any brand or type of ca that doesn't do that?
Lookin forward to seeing your finished hobbitt!

VIVA ESPAÑA!!!

Not that I'm aware of.  Good luck Spain and Netherlands!  May the best team win!

[drbassman]

His finished Hobbitt?

I'm thinking that in white, it will be more of a....Gandalf.

Wouldn't that make a nice name for a bass?  Gandalf.

I love that.........Gandolf!  Actually it works better since it's a 34" scale anyway, not a true Hobbitt.