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  1. 15-09-2015, 05:47 PM #1
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    The next experiment.... Bass VI.

    A taster of the next experiment from DB's Cave...
    Fret board for a BassVI inspired build but with a few mods.

    This will be a long time in construction as I have to fit it in around the 50 billion other jobs on ATM..
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    looks good DB so this is the 2 piece fingerboard. Will the body be a new scratch body or going onto an existing body ?
    what's the scale length is it similar to the baritone ?
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    The body is the DCL B1/ G1 shape with a few tweaks.
    This one won't be my usual neck through construction but a set neck type.

    Wait 'til you cop an eyefull of the cap I scored for this build... Trouser fail guaranteed

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    Looking special DB - Bass VI - cool!
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    Cheers Bman

    Now, has anyone noticed anything different with the fretboard?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dingobass View Post
    Cheers Bman

    Now, has anyone noticed anything different with the fretboard?
    Its fretless but tbh im sure thats due to how new it is :P

    also how easy is it to build a neck im doing a scratch build after this kit and want to know what im getting into. Also thinking of trying binding for the first time with it any advice on how to start a scratch build would be amazing
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben1902 View Post
    Its fretless but tbh im sure thats due to how new it is :P

    also how easy is it to build a neck im doing a scratch build after this kit and want to know what im getting into. Also thinking of trying binding for the first time with it any advice on how to start a scratch build would be amazing
    Necks can be tricky first time round, but if you have the right tools and templates it's not rocket science..

    What you will need list.
    Templates for body,neck and fretboard. Pablopepper is the go to guy for templates.
    Router and appropriate bits for truss rod groove and flush trimming.
    Jigsaw.
    Rasps.
    Spokeshave.(optional)
    FBH for those times things need some persuading (thats a joke, Joyce)
    First time round I would reccomend using a pre slotted fret board.

    Then there are tools like radius sanding block, fretting hammer, fret nippers, crowning files, notched straight edge to name a few.

    From memory, I did a how to thread on neck building.... Will try and find it and post a link

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    Other than the face it's a matching two piece....nope....
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    Gav - you're slipping - looks like a multiscale...
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  10. 15-09-2015, 08:47 PM #10
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    Yeah the first few frets look to be angled... I'm with Bman on the multiscale...
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