Chequerboard headstock binding
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Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
Also, didnt the 4002's come with checker bound heads?
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Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
Ahhhhh.....the "dumpster" bass......
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1973 4001 MG cb fwi
1986 4003 Shadow
2012 4004Cii FG w/gold trim
1986 4003 Shadow
2012 4004Cii FG w/gold trim
Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
No, that's a restoration done by "GW Basses & Luthiery":cheyenne wrote:Not sure, but that bound 4001 must be the coveted "Dumpster bass".
http://www.gwbasses.com/customshop/ric_ ... trod.shtml
The "Dumpster" bass does not have a bound headstock (as far as I can tell):
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
When it comes time to route the body to add block binding to it, I've seen from numerous repair/restore posts and pics that the block binding route is not to the same depth as the outer layer of white binding's route.
Is there a rule for this? I mean along the lines of "route block binding 37/58ths of white binding depth" Or is it just rule of thumb?
Also, what depth for headstock block binding route?
Is there a rule for this? I mean along the lines of "route block binding 37/58ths of white binding depth" Or is it just rule of thumb?
Also, what depth for headstock block binding route?
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Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
The checkerboard is properly called "purfling", with the outer layer of lamination referred to as "binding".
When I rout for checkerboard, I route headstock or body approximately 5/32" wide by 1/16" deep. The CB is then scraped flat once dry and the binding applied over it. Many luthiers apply both at once, but I like to take my time.
Following this, both binding and purfling are scraped and sanded level with the guitar's surface.
When I rout for checkerboard, I route headstock or body approximately 5/32" wide by 1/16" deep. The CB is then scraped flat once dry and the binding applied over it. Many luthiers apply both at once, but I like to take my time.
Following this, both binding and purfling are scraped and sanded level with the guitar's surface.
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Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
Here's a 360F, belonging to Graham:
Jazzmasters look good with CB!
Acoustic 12s:
Acoustic 6, slant fret:
Acoustic 6, fishtail headstock:
...and dozens more, but I don't think I've EVER cBd a bass headstock, though I've done them in black, tortoise and white...
Jazzmasters look good with CB!
Acoustic 12s:
Acoustic 6, slant fret:
Acoustic 6, fishtail headstock:
...and dozens more, but I don't think I've EVER cBd a bass headstock, though I've done them in black, tortoise and white...
Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
Thanks Paul, you sure do gorgeous work. This old wreck doesn't owe me much and I reckon the chequerboard would look good on the bass headstock. Lol, one way to find out I guess...
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Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
One of the 8 string 4003 conversions I did a few years ago was sent to Larry Davis to be checker bound and refinished. Here's the headstock.
Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
I think the 4001 headstock looks nice bound with chequered binding
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Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
Yes, it does indeed!
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
+1. Now that you have gone that far, why not add walnuts wings to the headstock?
Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
Nah, I'm gonna go with Azureglojps wrote:+1. Now that you have gone that far, why not add walnuts wings to the headstock?
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Re: Chequerboard headstock binding
But.... but.... you could still paint Azureglo over walnut headstock wings....
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...