Author Topic: Setup (Read 513 times)

terryc · « **Reply #30 on:** September 04, 2012, 01:41:29 AM »

jacko...did you spray the finish yourself? If you did it is a damn fine job.
Many years ago a friend of mine restored a Cortina MkIII, anyway he got hold of some paint from a dubious supplier which had become illegal to use and when he asked me to help him spray it with the only protection was a dust mask, well let's say the Transport section of a large chemical company I worked for at the time supplied paper J suits, two positive pressure airlines and masks and a 4200 litre air bottle!
If we hadn't worn the protective gear then we would definitely suffered the ill effects of isocyanate poisoning!

terryc · « **Reply #31 on:** September 04, 2012, 01:44:10 AM »

So how did we get from setup of a bass to beer to spraying of cars....

jacko · « **Reply #32 on:** September 04, 2012, 02:09:49 AM »

To futher derail the thread I could mention that Big Tuna played the Kelso Bikefest in july - that would complete the set and Paul would be happy looking down on us banging his heavenly beer bottle. (incidentally I'll be seeing his favourite artiste in LA the week before we head to SF - paul even named his Bass after bonnie raitt)

Just to finish off, Yes Terry I sprayed the car in my single garage. Totally lined with polythene sheet and I used a new type of cartridge based face mask specifically designed for use with Isocyanate 2K paints. I did paint a mini on my dads driveway in the early 80's using 2K but with no protection at all. No way would I be doing that again.

Back on track, my basses need resetting every spring and autummn but I've never had a problem following Joey's instructions. The only thing I would say is that truss rod adjustments really need a day to settle before faffing with the bridge.

Bill. it would be great to get together. I'm only planning to have a car for 1 day so I can drive up to Santa Rosa - that will be Tuesday 25th sept so maybe we could sort something for that evening - I'll mail you .

Graeme

alembickoa · « **Reply #33 on:** September 07, 2012, 11:12:46 PM »

Well...I certainly appreciate the suggestions and the side info, but methinks I shall make a trip to Santa Rosa anyway. There is a neck issue I would be interested in them taking a gander at. Having previously owned and cared for two other Alembics (an 81 Series I and an 82 Spoiler), I have a little bit of knowledge that served me well, but those were both 4 string instruments. The sixer is throwing me a curve. I haven't taken it to my luthier yet. It plays fine. I would just like the folks to peruse the instrument.

Thanks for the beer and car stuff, though. 8^)