OK, you asked for it. Jazz bass '64

[Herman]

First I hesitated to post this one, but you pushed me to show electrics too.
Well, this one I built last. For my neighbour a plain jazz bass Vintage Fender design.
It is a quite simple design, you know. Exept for the two body parts, there is no glue involved. Just taking the excessive wood away. Spraying the sunburst was the most difficult part. One mistake and you can start all over. But for a firsttimer it looks not really bad.
First I was not overwhelmed to start this project. But in the end I had the feeling (again) that I was attached to the built.
The thing just sounds great. Groovy, for deep gut feeling. I'll push my neighbour to make a clip.
Herman

Next will be on the light side (Spruce/Padouk)

More pics you can find here:
http://www.hermanarendsenguitars.nl/rolandjazz.html

[John Parchem]

Nice looking burst. Do you apply the burst as a toner over sealed wood or as a stain on the wood?

[Herman]

Thanks john,
The yellow is applied directly to the bare wood. (Stewmac Liquid stain, great stuff). The Brown with a little black (LMI powder) was mixed into the laquer. The last red part (Stewmac) was also added to the laquer.
It is not very difficult to do, but you have to take care that the brown doesn't pollute the yellow.
And yes, I had to take off all and do it a second time.

[TonyinNYC]

Wow! Very nice burst!

[John Parchem]

I did one burst on a very well sealed body. It took me about 4 tries to get it right but since I applied it all as a toner ( color added to the lacquer) I was able to wipe the burst off with lacquer thinner. I came close on try 2 and three, one a misplaced thumb late in the process the 3rd try a he bug got stuck in the lacquer in the final clear coats. It might have been ok if I did not try to get it out while the lacquer was wet.

[Kevin in California]

As usual Herman, very nice.
It's nice to hear that you haven't completely gone over to the dark side, looking forward to seeing your next acoustic.

Kevin

[Ken Hundley]

Gorgeous, Herman! There are so many aspects to this hobby that require talent...wood working, finishing, and an eye for good shape and flow or ergonomics of an instrument to say the least. You continue to improve in all aspects. Well done.