First build on the way! HBB-5 semi hollow bass

[ChefBrianNYC]

Inlay stickers from Jockomo arrived today and I'm very happy with them! Trapezoids were too small so I'm saving them, I tried banjo ones also but didn't like the look. The blocks turned out great except for the 12th which wasn't long enough, but I improvised. These are .07 mm thin and IMO look great. A very easy cost effective way to brighten up a fretboard I was a little disappointed it tbh.

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[ChefBrianNYC]

Also, I've had this reoccurring nightmare that the floating bridge included in this kit is going to give me a fit to intonate, and may never get as accurate as I would like. So as an experiment, I had this idea for individual floating saddles that were still height-adjustable. Rough prototype almost done but there's no way to know if they're stable enough until the bass is finished.

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[ChefBrianNYC]

And the big chip i put in the bridge pickup rout that I thought I was doing a good job covering up?....not so much. I'm at a crossroads what to do

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[blinddrew]

That will look unique if you do go down that route.

[ChefBrianNYC]

I think if the rest of it turns out great and the bridge is really an issue I will go with a modern fixed bridge. But I do love to play inventor and tinker with stuff.

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[Qolabear]

Curious to what number you get!! The website pic shows 82 and I got 88. Doesn't seem to be a popular kit but it's a really cool bass

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I got 100! Here it is after sanding, staining, and a few tru-oil coats.




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[ChefBrianNYC]

I love it! Who would have thought these Birch ply tops could come out so beautiful! I just subscribed to your build diary I can't wait to see it put together

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[Qolabear]

Last coats of poly going on today then it gets hung up to cure.

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Your finishing job looks fantastic! Love the figure in the wood, and the walnut is a great color.


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[ChefBrianNYC]

It's all ebony varathane, sanded back to varying degrees

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[ChefBrianNYC]

Your finishing job looks fantastic! Love the figure in the wood, and the walnut is a great color.


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I did a sealer coat sanding in some poly with some 400 grit and I think the saw dust particles absorb the stain in a cool way. I got some good results on scrap wood so I went ahead with it something I saw on YouTube I had never done before

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