Precision '54 for a working musician

[Nando Vallart]

Cool!

 

[Hande]

...and while we may see/hear (clips) of the end results...

Yes, you will do that. But please, be patient, I have to get that thing just working now.

 

[Hande]

The Tele plate is not good looking if it's placed rectangular to the bridge. I decided to place it a few degrees downwards. How do you like it?

 

[Nando Vallart]

I think the straight (last pic) is looking cool...

 

[SlingBass]

The Tele plate is not good looking if it's placed rectangular to the bridge. I decided to place it a few degrees downwards. How do you like it?

:icon_thumright:

 

[Hande]

I think the straight (last pic) is looking cool...

The difference between the two pics is due to camera optics. The position and angle of the plate is identical - the tail part is some millimeters down from the straight line.

 

[Nando Vallart]

I think the straight (last pic) is looking cool...

The difference between the two pics is due to camera optics. The position and angle of the plate is identical - the tail part is some millimeters down from the straight line.

:tard: I'm kinda stupid, don't? :laughing7:

 

[Hande]

The world isn't always as perfect as you'd like it to be... Here you can see the tips of the control plate screws to stick into the control cavity, as well as two pilot holes of the pickguard. But the body had to have a roomy control cavity for a reason and I didn't bother with shorter screws!

 

[Hande]

Did I say shielding? Yes, absolutely!
I covered the PU cavities with copper tape. For the PU wire routes I cut some outer isolating PVC tube of a digital studio cable and covered it with copper tape. Nice and easy.

In the pics you can see the final switch layout, too. It took hours to make the decision, but I'm satisfied with it now. They are easy to operate and don't interfere visually with the Tele Bass control plate. At least I hope so...

 

[Hande]

The shielding is to be done with care, otherwise it's not effective. Careful planning and cutting, that's all. And don't forget the output jack cavity. By the way, I've always wondered why Warmoth calls it the input jack???.

 

[Hande]

Soldering, soldering and then some soldering.... (ouch, did I say shouldering?)

 

[Hande]

Next I installed two original Fender Am Series strap buttons (that were intended onto a MIJ Jazz...). That makes my soon-to-be-born bass to have two more original Fender parts.
After this much of hard work it's time to just look at the results with some respect to the forms. I tested the installation of all the main components. And the forms I like!

 

[JaySwear]

man that thing looks good! and that might be the most thorough shielding job i've ever seen.

 

[Hande]

and that might be the most thorough shielding job i've ever seen.

No, far from it. I skipped the shielding of the bridge PU housing. Lazy me.

 

[whyachi]

and that might be the most thorough shielding job i've ever seen.

No, far from it. I skipped the shielding of the bridge PU housing. Lazy me.

But you shielded the pickup itself,  :confused4:.

 

[Hande]

But you shielded the pickup itself,  :confused4:.

Yes that's true. And now only the bad signals coming from the audience can penetrate into the PU. But not the ones coming from the baad band members, hahaa!

 

[Hande]

One more job to do before the pre-amp installation: the string retainer. The Telecaster peghead screams for a 2-string round one. But I have Res-O-Lites finished in nickel... hmm... no problem, mOther eBay saves my soul again.

I placed the retainer a couple of millimeters more towards the nut than in most original reference pictures I found. The reason is to get more angle to D and G-strings.

 

[Hande]

Holy Grail!

What on earth has happened to the beautiful peghead when I was boiling water for tee??? Apparently some sticky old decal from other side of the pond has landed on it...?
Now I have to decide if I should keep it or not.

Opinions? ePinions?

 

[Mor Paul]

Sure, makes it look complete.

 

[Hande]

In the meantime for others to express their F hate or love, I'll continue with electronics. But look at all the wires! Audere module and ALPS pots are small enough, but how should I organize the cavity to be easy to service? The upper wires are inactive in my 2-EQ 3ZM configuration.

Perhaps some inspiration from jazz music might help. I'll have a good start with the Miles Davis box containing 71 CD's and a DVD  :glasses9: