And a couple more.
And a couple more.
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
Man, this is going to look so cool once it’s done
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#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
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I've been neglectful in not answering these questions- the sensible ones, that is.. 😉Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
The neck is 5pce laminate of unidentified wood (possibly macrocarpa) and tiger myrtle. Tiger myrtle is also being used for the fingerboard.
The top is spalted sassafras and I found a chunk of the infamous blackwood for the wings.
And I will opt for an offset F-style. Not brave enough to do a scarf joint just yet.
The woods were sourced from the local men's shed- I believe they were donated a few years back.
Now the next thing to worry about is the headstock shape- I'm opting to go for a reverse headstock 4-in-line. Then after that I'll start sourcing the hardware.
Anyone know of a source for piezo bridges?
Last edited by Bass Guy; 14-02-2018 at 06:51 PM.
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
Work on the neck continues unabated...
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
Coming along, do you have a radius gauge for the neck profile or are you just going by feel?
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
For bass piezo bridges, there's the Schaller Bass 2000 series. Also Graphtec Ghost bass piezo saddles for P-style, ABM or Hipshot A style bridges (you can get the A-style complete with the piezo saddles from Hipshot). Those seem to be the main ones.
Nice work BG. That mix of timbers is looking wonderful and I am still in complete wood envy.
Is this one getting a Truss Rod?
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Purely by feel. It'll be a bit of a baseball bat at the low end of the neck but flatten out more at the dusty end of the neck.
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
Purely by feel. It'll be a bit of a baseball bat at the low end of the neck but flatten out more at the dusty end of the neck.
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
Most definitely!
"Music is in the air; it's my job to pull it out."- Jaco Pastorius
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