Part 1: http://angjellockheart.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-bass-there-are-no-such-things-as.html
Part 2: http://angjellockheart.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-bass-part-2.html
So I have been having problems with the wiring. Seriously, I've been working something like a week on it. But instead of making a long story out of it, I'll just say this. It seems one of the volume pots was bad, and not sending enough signal through to the tone pot. That's why I couldn't get the tone pot to work.
I do want to say now that the volume is LOUD!!! Now that I have a proper working volume pot, it's surprising just how loud these Dragonfire active pickups are. I can't wait to get strings on this bass.
And simply put, I yanked out everything, and started with all new parts.
So after getting all the electronics working, I made holes for all the screws, and fitted the pickguard and output jack.
Even though I don't have the bridge yet, I used my straight edge to get a proper angle on how I should shim the neck. I used a rather thick piece of wood, and shimmed it. It came out exactly how I wanted. I may have to adjust it further once I get the bridge in, but it's a good start.
So onto the pictures!!!
So the bass looks very worn and punk rock to me. It was a great bass to get some practice in on a few things. More to come when I get the bridge in the mail, and get the bass finally set up.
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