Started a new build last week; Day 1 Sanding Sealer; Day2 Sanded body and applied 2 coats tint (Japan Black); Day3 Applied 1st coat Stain/Varnish sides and top; Day 4 2nd coat S/V sides and top; Day 5 3rd coat S/V sides 1st coat back; Day 6 2nd coat back; Day 7 3rd coat top; Day 8 3rd coat Back. During first week also clear tinted neck, painted a Hofner decal (yes I know you shouldn't!!) and more clear coats. Today installed tuners and truss rod cover.
Now for the questions; has anyone made a violin type bass and if so, am I correct in thinking the bridge is not actually attached to the body? Sounds crazy I know but the 2 wooden pieces suggest being separated by the adjusters (see pic) for height adjustment, but given no holes through the bottom piece I thought maybe the strings will hold the assembly in place - excuse me if this sounds dumb!
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