Yesterday was a busy day. Firstly, more rubbing of the body and neck to get the finish as smooth as possible.
Drilled a couple of holes for more electric wiring and strap knobs and Eric was was once again discovered routing his cavity . . . .
The bass is taking shape . . .
Then we descended on Mitjorn beach again for a fine lunch and then the baptism of the bodies in the salt water of Mediterranean. As well as being a fun ritual, it helps the wood expand to fill any tiny blemishes and raises the grain so the fine sanding results in total smoothness. But mostly it's a laugh. The local nude sunbathers were less than impressed with our exuberance amongst them. Apparently, nudity is a serious business on Mitjorn.
Nice salad . . .
Gambas al ajillo . . .
Pasta marinara . . .
Christian starts his sun salutation . .
Then at 6pm we returned to the workshop and I started to wind my pickups. P90's (I have no idea either, except they help with a bluesy and warm feel) with 7800 turns of fine copper wire on the neck pickup and 10500 turns on the bridge pickup. However, I made a complete hash of it and wound several thousand turns in the wrong place. Had to start again. Eric was enjoying this, as he had a similar experience of bobbin frenzy the previous day. Deep depression . . .
Then in a frenzy of creativity we fitted all the necks last night, quite a delicate process to ensure alignment and a tight fit.
Didn't finish at the workshop till 10.30pm and returned home for a bottle of red and a light dinner.
We are hosting a BBQ tonight for the crew so I spent 20 minutes marinating chicken in Guindilla (chilli), Frigola (local thyme), local Rosemary, fresh lemon zest and plenty of garlic and ginger. That should kill any lingering viruses!
It is much less humid here than it was on the first week, and we even had a 20 minute rainstorm one night.Its a little cooler in the evening, but still 30 degrees Centigrade in the shade during the day.
Got up this morning and we drove to the office . . .
Hasta Manana . . .
