Hello everyone! I came here seeking the guidance and wisdom of the Guild forum in helping me in perform a miracle.
In my adolescent stupor, I recently decided to buy this B-302 loaded scratch plate (https://reverb.com/item/12981240-guild-usa-scratchplate-fully-loaded-guild-bass-b302-1978-black) off of Reverb because I fell in love with the tone and needed a B-302 asap. However, with no woodworking or electrical experience/skills whatsoever, the feeling of "well what now" has been looming over me ever since I hit purchase. So, instead of twiddling my thumbs, I've decided to at least try and do something about it.
I have decided to build my own custom B-302, and with the forum's limitless wisdom, I believe it's possible. I have access to a workshop with most of the necessary tools and all the time in the world. The only thing I need is the experience and guidance of the people on this forum, so if you have any advice, bits of wisdom, or anything that will help in this herculean task, it will be very appreciated. Also, if you have any questions, please let me know. Comments are also appreciated.
For anyone wondering, my crudely constructed plan for this build is to:
1. Create the body with the same dimensions as a B-302 using a similar if not the same wood. (If anyone knows the dimensions, or better yet has a template, please email me because I can't find anything on it.)
2. Put on a bolt on neck. This might annoy some of you, but in my perspective using a bolt on neck will be easier than making a set neck since I have no experience. The only problem with using a bolt on neck is finding the "sweet spot" where the tone will sound the same as on a regular set neck.
As mentioned above, any advice/comment is appreciated, and questions will be answered to the best of my ability.
In my adolescent stupor, I recently decided to buy this B-302 loaded scratch plate (https://reverb.com/item/12981240-guild-usa-scratchplate-fully-loaded-guild-bass-b302-1978-black) off of Reverb because I fell in love with the tone and needed a B-302 asap. However, with no woodworking or electrical experience/skills whatsoever, the feeling of "well what now" has been looming over me ever since I hit purchase. So, instead of twiddling my thumbs, I've decided to at least try and do something about it.
I have decided to build my own custom B-302, and with the forum's limitless wisdom, I believe it's possible. I have access to a workshop with most of the necessary tools and all the time in the world. The only thing I need is the experience and guidance of the people on this forum, so if you have any advice, bits of wisdom, or anything that will help in this herculean task, it will be very appreciated. Also, if you have any questions, please let me know. Comments are also appreciated.
For anyone wondering, my crudely constructed plan for this build is to:
1. Create the body with the same dimensions as a B-302 using a similar if not the same wood. (If anyone knows the dimensions, or better yet has a template, please email me because I can't find anything on it.)
2. Put on a bolt on neck. This might annoy some of you, but in my perspective using a bolt on neck will be easier than making a set neck since I have no experience. The only problem with using a bolt on neck is finding the "sweet spot" where the tone will sound the same as on a regular set neck.
As mentioned above, any advice/comment is appreciated, and questions will be answered to the best of my ability.