sounds good Simon look forward to that !
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sounds good Simon look forward to that !
this is guitar porn Simon, super nice build mate
Haha thanks stan but this is a family forum!
Woks, here's the video showing how I made the knobs. I think it isn't the best way to do it but I made do with what I have. Using a lathe would probably be better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49CS...ature=youtu.be
nice work Simon good to see how you made them. With the hole saw did you slide the centring pilot drill bit up so it wasn't poking out for the wenge tops? I've never thought of that technique. The knobs and truss rod cover are a nice personal touch. Now I know your technique I might have a crack at wooden knobs next scratchy cheers
I bought the cheapest hole saw kit from the green shed, which is the craftright one. So there's the hole saw attachment which has a 6mm drill bit attachment with an allen screw, and I took out the drill bit. I reckon the drill bit is there to centre the hole saw properly. Without it you may have noticed the hole saw was wandering quite a fair bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
so Simon if you took the drill bit out what attached the hole saw to the chuck ? Sure the drill bit's purpose is to centre the hole saw
There's a large nut which bolts onto the main frame which secures the hole saw. You can attach the drill down it to the main frame or remove it. I'll take some pics later on and show you how it works.
cheers Simon, I'll have a look at my hole saw, got a feeling I should be able to move the drill bit up so it's still attached to the hole saw but not protruding through
Woks were you able to figure it out? So sorry I totally forgot. If you still want me to take some pics I can do it tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
YES! It's finally assembled! This project was the toughest ever and the most time consuming. I'm glad I pushed myself because the end product looks and sounds fantastic.
Things I could've changed in retrospect:
1. Bigger lower horn cutaway.
I have problems reaching the 24th frets on the bass side because the lower horn gets in the way. Clearly a design flaw, but I probably won't even reach those frets!
2. Left the control cover as it was without laminating an aluminium sheet.
It was a pain trying to get the veneer to stick evenly onto the aluminium because it kept breaking and I had areas where the glue didn't contact the veneer. The aluminium also made it much heavier and I couldn't get the magnets to get a firm grip enough so I had to use some screws in the end. The cover held in place with the magnets but a gentle knock against the edge would make it fall off.
3. Straight string feed from the nut to the tuners
The A and D strings were at an angle going to the tuners, which isn't ideal. I designed it this way purely to get the tuners to line up nicely with the headstock edge and I neglected the string pull. I don't think it's a big deal on a bass without a tremolo unlike guitars, but I guess it's purely aesthetics.
Anyway enough reflecting. Time for some pics!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psyookd3yk.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psjjupnfzp.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psu0jkpoy2.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psnyzb1zrx.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ps04utsiqt.jpg
I've yet to do a complete setup and there are a couple of high frets which I have to take care of. But it sounds really loud and punchy and feels great to play.
:D :D :D wow! that's so nice!
that is an incredible build Simon hats off mate, you are definately a luthier !
How does it play and sound ? I wouldn't lose sleep not being able to reach 24th fret on bass side !
Thanks guys. It sounds really bright and punchy. Lots of sustain too. It does weigh quite a bit! 5kg!
Damn nice work Simon, that's a real credit to you!
Just beautiful, this is off the scale!
Amazing work Simon. You've created one beautiful beast! Superb.
cheers,
Gav.
A pro build mate, that is terrific work, you should be pleased and proud
That grain is I N S A N E Simon. fantastic choice.
Another fantastic job, Simon.
Thanks everyone. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out but I don't think I'll ever make another neck through bass! It's just too complicated!
Well done, Simon. That thing is stupid amounts of cool.
I have to agree :DQuote:
Originally Posted by pablopepper
Beautiful build Simon, but I think this Bass violates one of the 10 Commandments. #5 in particular!
#1 "Thou shalt not f**k up the groove. F**k up the notes if thou must, but
not the groove."
#2 "Thou shalt not lust after thy guitar player's part. He keepeth the fun,
thou keepeth the groove."
#3 "Be thou not swayed by a drummer with crappy time, for thou art the
keeper of the beat."
#4 "Be thou not led into temptation before the gig. After is cool."
#5 "Thou pusheth thy luck with five strings, six is a mortal sin, for thou
hast no business in the upper register"
#6 "Thou shalt not thump with thy thumb, nor honk with a pick when thy
fingers are the way of truth."
#7 "Thou shalt not fear whole notes, for they can be the way and the
light."
#8 "Thou shalt leave the fancy s**t to thy bandmates, so they might wrestle
with their own bad taste."
#9 "Thou shalt change thy strings at least once per decade, whether they
need it or not."
#10 "Thou shalt tune thy bass before each and every gig, even though it was
in tune when last thou put it away"
more bass porn nice one Simon, have you added a little step between the pups ? Looks great
Lol Zandit where on earth did you get that list of commandments?
Woks yes I decided to make a ramp to see if it helps with a lighter touch and faster playing. It does but I'll need to raise it a bit higher.
nice one Simon, so is the ramp solid wenge and how is it attached ?
Yes solid wenge, radiused to match the fingerboard and it's attached via sticky tape. So it's removable.
so nice mate - there goes any one else's chance for scratch build of the year
Yep. I'm shelving my scratch build until next year thanks to Simon.Quote:
Originally Posted by stan
haha, yep, me too, can't compete against that
It's not a competition guys!
https://youtu.be/yfxQV_aPIt8
Here's a demo of the bass. Excuse the sloppy playing. :(