June News

Even though I’m retired from lutherie projects, shows, and restoration work, I still like to “tinker” around with wood once in a while. After writing for hours on end working to complete my fourth mystery in a series, I like to take a break and make some sawdust.

I still have a few small items to finish for my Etsy shop, but recently I purchased a P-Bass kit. When I played in my first two bands, I played bass. My favorite was a 1957 Fender Precission Bass with an all maple neck. I loved that bass and wish I still had it. Well, I plan to replicate it with the kit.

I’ll work on it off and on for the next month or so. Like I said, it’s something to “tinker” around with. First thing is to cut the head piece into the Fender shape. It originally came with a “blank” head a person can shape any way they want. I want the Fender look. (Photo below)

The fretboard is already finished, but the rest of the neck and head need fine sanding before applying the tung oil finish. The body is the same way. It need fine sanding before applying whatever color I want to spray on it.

As I mentioned, this project will take a month or more. My main goal is to finish the novel I’m working on.

So, until then, Onward!