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Post by garynava on Jul 3, 2023 15:29:04 GMT
Well Guys, this won't be everyone's cup of tea............................but, look what the courier brought me!  The video says it all…………. Cheers Gary |
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Post by earthbalm on Jul 3, 2023 16:21:57 GMT
Good luck Gary. Looking forward to seeing you sort out the issues.  |
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Post by ocarolan on Jul 3, 2023 17:56:20 GMT
I suppose that's one way to package a caseless guitar. I was worried it might be a b*nj* ....Looking forward to this Gary - very  bass! keith |
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Post by garynava on Jul 9, 2023 16:30:41 GMT
I think I now know where I’m going with this bass!
Cheers Gary
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Post by earthbalm on Jul 9, 2023 17:29:33 GMT
Watched this yesterday, on YT. Very interesting to see how you 'cured' the neck bow. Any ideas about what you will do with the electrics? Thanks for posting garynava . |
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Post by garynava on Jul 10, 2023 15:33:52 GMT
Watched this yesterday, on YT. Very interesting to see how you 'cured' the neck bow. Any ideas about what you will do with the electrics? Thanks for posting garynava . I wouldn’t recommend this method of truss rod adjustment for every situation- this bass was in need of extreme adjustment! Apart from the horrible buzzing when you wiggle the jack plug, the electrics seem to be good. There is no crackle when the pots are turned and no noticeable single-coil hum. I suspect the jack socket will just have a dry solder joint. I’m trying not to replace parts for the sake of it and where possible keep everything original. Cheers Gary |
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Post by ocarolan on Jul 10, 2023 16:30:04 GMT
A great start Gary - you'll soon have enough instruments for Gary and the Navatones, 50s/60s revival band. How about rescuing an old beaten up Hofner for the rhythm guitar?
Keith
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Post by garynava on Jul 26, 2023 14:52:59 GMT
In this video, I look at renovating the Kay’s body.
Cheers Gary
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Post by ocarolan on Jul 27, 2023 16:09:16 GMT
Turned out nice again! K |
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Post by garynava on Aug 11, 2023 14:27:18 GMT
The body get its bits back!
Cheers Gary
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Post by earthbalm on Aug 11, 2023 14:40:29 GMT
I like the fact that you want it to stay looking like a used instrument. Nicely done garynava. |
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Post by garynava on Aug 13, 2023 11:00:03 GMT
In this video, I look at refurbishing the neck of the Kay EB100 bass.
Cheers Gary
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Post by ocarolan on Aug 13, 2023 12:28:50 GMT
I think many of us could do with our bits and necks refurbishing in such a careful and skilful way, Gary.  Keith |
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Post by earthbalm on Aug 13, 2023 12:41:50 GMT
Great video. Thanks for answering a question that I was going to ask during the video - about the neck being made of laminated strips! I recall a local guitar player with a 70s Jedson Les Paul copy that had a neck of similar construction. Looking forward to seeing the bass back in one piece. Thanks for posting garynava. Dale |
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Post by Phil Taylor on Aug 14, 2023 6:22:08 GMT
I watched all these video this morning Gary and very interesting they are too. The body of my 'Chibson' Les Paul guitar that my son found at the local recycling centre is made up of laminates and it's a hell of a weight. Additionally mine has what looks like a maple cap on it but is your K bass fairly weighty? You can see my 'Les Paul' here link not done anything with it yet. Phil |
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bass!
Jo whoever he is.
