Lawrys IB-6S Fretless

[Fretworn]

I can't tell from that pic, but do you have some sort of battery clip there, or planned? You'd hate to have a moving battery mess up those wires.

[wokkaboy]

Hey Lozza, I have'nt seen this build diary for about a fortnight but thats looking fantastic, well done on the progress and as others have said that control cover really blends in well. Love the truss rod cover and logo really look the part with the spalt lines.
Once you have this setup everyone at your gig will be envious of this beast ! Colours have come up really classy.
Be careful with the copper shielding in the cavity the main PCB was close to the cavity wall on my build and was causing some shorting problems.
Best of luck and can't wait for a sound demo and yes the pre-amp model you recommended sounds fantastic !

[lawry]

@Fretworn. Geoff, the battery is just in a bit of bubble wrap in that photo to see how it fitted. It is now held in place with a Velcro dot glued to the body and a stick-on dot on the battery. Seeing how the battery should last about 1000 hours the packet of dots should last me a while.
@Wokka. Decided against the copper in the control cavity for exactly the reasons you mentioned. Good thing you've entered in March GOTM cos I'm finished now and ready to go. I'll upload some sounds soon. Your bass looks fantastic man, nearly as cool as mine ;-)

Here are some teasers.

[lawry]

Well all.. This is probably the last diary update on this build.
I have setup the beastie's action, intonation (if that's possible on a fretless), compensation and pickup height.
And now I have just finished playing it for the last 2 hours to the point where my left hand and forearm ache from working the extra width. But... It is such a cool machine to play. 8-)
I never thought than one day I would be able to say I made a 6 string fretless. I look like the Cheshire Cat at the moment.
I now have one week to get it comfortable under my fingers before the band plays for a Headspace fundraiser here in Mackay.
This has been a long build for me with a lot of new territory involved and I want to thank everyone who offered advice and encouragement. I would also like to thank everyone who watched as it progressed and left comments. This community rocks. You helped me make this killer bass a reality.
Thanks and Cheers.
Lawry

[zeromick]

This thing looks amazing, really, really nice job man!

[Fretworn]

Very pretty. Excellent job.

[Brendan]

Quote from lawry on February 15, 2014, 18:28
I also put eleven coats of superglue on the fingerboard but will put another 4 or 5 on before I buff it.

Lawry,
What sort of superglue did you use for the fretboard? About to do one here and have never done it before.
Cheers.

[jarrod]

Stunning lowry simply stunning

[crundes]

Looks amazing Lawry! You must be stoked with the finished product :-)

[lawry]

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Brendan on March 9, 2014, 22:49

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from lawry on February 15, 2014, 18:28
I also put eleven coats of superglue on the fingerboard but will put another 4 or 5 on before I buff it.

Lawry,
What sort of superglue did you use for the fretboard? About to do one here and have never done it before.
Cheers.

Hi Brendan. You need to use very thin superglue, not the normal stuff you buy at a hardware store. You can buy Hot Stuff (I think that's the brand) from Carba Tec but I got mine at a local hobby shop. Apparently model makers use it all the time.
Cheers