Bass build thread (56k)

NiCkMiLnE · 04-02-2008, 01:42 PM

So this time last year i designed a guitar and had a time limit of around 14 months to build it.
This year, i have 4/5 months to build, FUN!

So what we got here?

-34" scale
-fretless
-2 jazz bass pickups (will be replaced for higher quality when funds allow)
-special neck shaping*
-set thru neck design
-Brass nut
-Huge bridge (LOL)
-P bass style tuners, classy

Got wood?

-bubinga fretboard
-Brazilian mahogany/ rock maple neck
-African mahogany body (1 piece)**
-Flamed maple top

*the shaping is interesting, it goes from a full, almost rounded profile at the top; and a thin, flat profile at the body end.
"Sounds like compound radius?!" you say?
similar, because this one has a hard shoulder on the "bass" side of the neck profile, and a flatter, thinner shoulder that blends to the fretboard on the "treble" side.
Very comfortable to play and was a blast to shape!

** the body wood IS all the same piece, yet i had to cut it in half to allow the body shape to fit on the piece i bought.

Influences?

AHA!
wellllllll
lots

-memphis design school, new york
-Warwick buzzard
-Ibanez xiphos
-Ibanez iceman
-Ernie Ball music man petrucci
-Gibson explorer

Very subtle bits from each, but they are there.

To sit down, the shape is magnificent, it balances well stood up and is rather heavy..okay for a guy built like myself

Oh, and i forgot..double bass headstock..but a modern take.

Pics up VERY soon

Apophis · 04-02-2008, 01:49 PM

Sounds nice, but as you know

MF_Kitten · 04-02-2008, 02:02 PM

you... couldn´t have waited with the post until you had photos? this is torture! :P

NiCkMiLnE · 04-02-2008, 02:08 PM

Shaping the bubinga fretboard to be tapered..
this was done with a plane, patience and sweat.
LOTS of sweat..as it was a big fucking piece to begin with.

The body roughly cut..nice grain eh?

Notice the pencil drawn tummy cut?

And now the neck after routing for the truss rod and tapering for the fretboard.

Headstock pre-angling.

Looking down the truss channel

13* angle cut..

...and glued!

Shaping the neck with a spoke shave..notice ive left a chunk at the nut and the heel?
that

s for when im gluing the fretboard on so clamps fit well.

oh, and for laughs..here are some pics of the one i made last year

ANYWAY.. =]
Neck and body together for a mock up..nowhere near finished..but you get the idea..

Maple top not on yet..

"look mum, no glue!"
a tight neck joint is a good neck joint

and then
UH OH!
CRACK

see if you can spot it

recently:
The crack is repaired and the neck is glued into the body, headstock shaped a lot and the maple top glued on.
PICS SOON!

Randy · 04-02-2008, 02:42 PM

Looks great, d00d!

Ramsay777 · 04-02-2008, 05:43 PM

Man this is gonna own!!

Looking good so far man

yevetz · 04-02-2008, 07:59 PM

awesome so far

Michael · 04-02-2008, 09:32 PM

Looking good.

Have you got anymore pic's of that guitar? I think it looks awesome.

skinhead · 04-02-2008, 10:41 PM

At least you're not lazy as me

That bass looks very good. And the guitar is sick.

Thrashmanzac · 04-03-2008, 03:41 AM

shit that is looking good, nice work!

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04-02-2008, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
NiCkMiLnE 7>6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 849 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Ibanez rg1527 Rig: Mesa Nomad Thanked: 11	Bass build thread (56k) So this time last year i designed a guitar and had a time limit of around 14 months to build it. This year, i have 4/5 months to build, FUN! So what we got here? -34" scale -fretless -2 jazz bass pickups (will be replaced for higher quality when funds allow) -special neck shaping* -set thru neck design -Brass nut -Huge bridge (LOL) -P bass style tuners, classy Got wood? -bubinga fretboard -Brazilian mahogany/ rock maple neck -African mahogany body (1 piece)** -Flamed maple top the shaping is interesting, it goes from a full, almost rounded profile at the top; and a thin, flat profile at the body end. "Sounds like compound radius?!" you say? similar, because this one has a hard shoulder on the "bass" side of the neck profile, and a flatter, thinner shoulder that blends to the fretboard on the "treble" side. Very comfortable to play and was a blast to shape! * the body wood IS all the same piece, yet i had to cut it in half to allow the body shape to fit on the piece i bought. Influences? AHA! wellllllll lots -memphis design school, new york -Warwick buzzard -Ibanez xiphos -Ibanez iceman -Ernie Ball music man petrucci -Gibson explorer Very subtle bits from each, but they are there. To sit down, the shape is magnificent, it balances well stood up and is rather heavy..okay for a guy built like myself Oh, and i forgot..double bass headstock..but a modern take. Pics up VERY soon laney aor series II mesa boogie nomad ^in stereo^ el34+ 6l6 = <3

04-02-2008, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
MF_Kitten T'IS MAH KITTAY! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 1,782 Real Name: Morten Main Seven: Schecter Omen 7 Extreme Main ERG: Agile 28" baritone Rig: Pod X3 Live Thanked: 69	you... couldn´t have waited with the post until you had photos? this is torture! :P -------------------------------------- Æn Æppl Æ Dæi, Kiips De Dåktor Awæi

04-02-2008, 02:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
NiCkMiLnE 7>6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 849 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Ibanez rg1527 Rig: Mesa Nomad Thanked: 11	Shaping the bubinga fretboard to be tapered.. this was done with a plane, patience and sweat. LOTS of sweat..as it was a big fucking piece to begin with. The body roughly cut..nice grain eh? Notice the pencil drawn tummy cut? And now the neck after routing for the truss rod and tapering for the fretboard. Headstock pre-angling. Looking down the truss channel 13* angle cut.. ...and glued! Shaping the neck with a spoke shave..notice ive left a chunk at the nut and the heel? thats for when im gluing the fretboard on so clamps fit well. oh, and for laughs..here are some pics of the one i made last year ANYWAY.. =] Neck and body together for a mock up..nowhere near finished..but you get the idea.. Maple top not on yet.. "look mum, no glue!" a tight neck joint is a good neck joint and then UH OH! CRACK see if you can spot it recently: The crack is repaired and the neck is glued into the body, headstock shaped a lot and the maple top glued on. PICS SOON!

04-02-2008, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Randy BRAINS! mmroww Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Electric City, NY Posts: 2,819 Real Name: Randy Main Seven: BCR N7 Virgin Rig: TSovC->2101->CROWN Thanked: 16	Looks great, d00d! ~NEW WORLD SYMPHONY~ Add us today! We need it! http://www.myspace.com/nwsymphony

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04-02-2008, 01:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,390 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 50	Sounds nice, but as you know

04-02-2008, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ramsay777 Scotland FTW! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Thurso, Scotland Posts: 237 Real Name: Stuart Main Seven: One day... Main ERG: ...... Thanked: 7	Man this is gonna own!! Looking good so far man

04-02-2008, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
yevetz 6 4 fags :lol: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kiev (Ukraine) Posts: 6,112 Real Name: Vova Main Seven: Ibanez RG 2127 Thanked: 225	awesome so far Beaver Creek Guitars FTW! Huh? WTF?!?! Sorry for my english

04-02-2008, 09:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Michael No More Mr. Nice Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 8,505 Real Name: Michael Main Seven: '97 UV7BK Rig: ADA MP1 > Mesa 50/50 Thanked: 48	Looking good. Have you got anymore pic's of that guitar? I think it looks awesome. Last.fm - Myspace - Myspace Music

04-02-2008, 10:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
skinhead Manager / RHLC © Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,502 Real Name: Frank Main Seven: Ibanez Universe MC Main ERG: Soon Skin custom RG8 Rig: VENu Twin/Carvin2x12 Thanked: 43	At least you're not lazy as me That bass looks very good. And the guitar is sick. WTB Phonic Helix 24 mixer board Fuck US shipping only

04-03-2008, 03:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Thrashmanzac plays in 69/42 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Purnim, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 980 Real Name: Zachariah Main Seven: currently looking for one Rig: peavy 5150 I 60w Thanked: 14	shit that is looking good, nice work! ...Each guitarist has an evil fat 40 year old blueswankler trying to get out, If you give in to temptation you'll be sitting next to a fender playing john lee hooker while trying to keep your combover in place. -Desecrated

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