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I picked up a swamp ash Precision bass body in satin black along with a tele bass neck made from roasted maple with turquoise dot inlays. I need some more pieces to finish the build. I have a Nordstrandt pickup, but it's for a 5-string bass. Do you think it will still work? I'm also trying to...

The low cost of a precision bass body made from 3 pieces of swamp ash lured me into making a purchase. Now that I have it, I'm wondering if the number of pieces going into the construction makes any difference. I've seen one-piece bodies and laminates made from possibly 10, 20, or more pieces...

I have a Carvin 6-string bass and a Fender Strat to sell. I've posted on Craigslist but have received a few emails that are clearly scammers. I haven't sold anything in years. How do you sell your gear? What do you think is the best method? Michael

I purchased a Stratocaster about 1.5 years ago. I think it was assembled from different parts. The neck as American. When I looked up the serial number, the description is a Seafood green Strat. Mine is white. Is there a serial number on the body I can user to identify it? I'm planning to sell...

I purchased a Seymour Duncan Quarter pound tele bridge pickup to install in my guitar. It looks like it didn't come with screws to attach to the bridge and I don't see any springs. Does anyone know what size screws are used to install the pickup? Michael

I am currently applying Tru-oil to the body. I sanded it down to 600 grit and I applied two coats over the weekend. I will add pictures this evening. The walnut looks amazing! Michael

I just received my chambered hybrid Strat body with an alder body with a walnut top! I ended up with a well-figured piece of walnut with some flames! I'm planning to finish it with Tru Oil. Michael

I've played bass for a while, but recently picked up guitar. I am currently learning House of the Rising Sun by the Animals. Do any of you have recommendations for easy songs to focus on getting some good practice playing chords that isn't too difficult? Michael

I'm just curious of what everyone's experience is selling guitars, basses and other gear during tis year. Are you making less money on your gear than when the economy is better or has it made much of a difference? I have a bass or two I want to sell but I'm wondering if I should just wait until...

So I've purchased a couple of guitars to try something different (I currently play bass). I purchased a Seagull acoustic guitar with a 1.72" nut and a Stratocaster with a 1 11/16" nut. I've been practicing chords, but my big fingers are making it difficult to play chords without muting some...

Has anyone had any experience buying used parts from Stratosphere? I'm considering building a guitar with a superwide neck to accomodate my big fingers. They have used loaded pickguards and bodies (I'm planning on building a strat). Some are new and some are older (early 2000's). Does anyone...

I finally got my basses finished! I started on one, saw another body that really appealed to me and bought another one! I took it to guitar shop in Atlanta and had them finish assembly and set-up. I love them both! i need to get some better lighting and a better camera, they look and play very...

I am inexperienced when it comes to finishing guitars. I have 3 bodies that I would like to finish. One is mainly for practice. It is a Standard 5 poplar body that I have dyed black that I simply want to apply a clear coat to. This is practice for bass # 2, a standard 5 swamp ash body dyed blue...

The body arrived last night! It is vintage tint on alder. I really like the grain on it. I am pairing it with a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Hipshot kicka$$ bridge, John East J-retro preamp and Nordstrand pickups. Michael