Damn! Talk about last minute rush!!
Great looking builds guys!!
Damn! Talk about last minute rush!!
Great looking builds guys!!
Acoustics:
1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup
Electrics:
Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284
Builds in Progress:
Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
If I was going to build a bass, which I might, that would be the kit. Nice!
It's worth it. It sounds really good. I'm going to buy some flat wounds to make it authentic.Originally Posted by JB RETRO
How is the intonation as the bridge looks offset rather than the usual horizontal?
BTW, love the look and always wondering how those mini humbuckers sound on a Bass?
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
The intonation is good. It is on an angle because the string sadles are staggered on an angle along the bridge.
Oh sorry Wazkelly didn't see the other part of your question. The pick ups are great for what they are. They are not Hofner pickups but they are not far off them. I recorded with it the other night and it has the sound i was looking for.
So many beautiful guitars in this thread this month ...
Here's my offering ... a JB5RF.
I've always wanted a fretless bass and this was my chance to make something that I was hoping would be great to play as well as having some fun along the way.
I've replaced just about all the hardware that came with the kit - I kept the tuners and the control plate.
New hardware includes EMG J5 active pickup set, Schaller bridge, Hipshot string retainer, Warwick Just-a-Nut and strap-locks.
I've also put RotoSound Flatwounds on it too.
I also made a couple of mods that came out pretty well ... inlaid walnut scratchplate and recessed control plate as well as fretmarkers on the neck.
Finish is DT colourless on the neck and body ...
It plays pretty well and sounds great ... now I just have to learn how to get accurate when I'm playing ...
Looks fantastic 3B!! Two fretless basses in the one month, I don't think that's very common!
Acoustics:
1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup
Electrics:
Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284
Builds in Progress:
Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
That inlaid pickguard is beautiful ThreeBbass - it's a really cracking job!
Completed Builds: #1 TL-1 "Telemaster" (GOTM Oct 2016); #2 The "Maplecaster" scratch build; #3 JB-4 "Bass IV" (co-winner GOTM Jan 2017); #4 ST-1M "Surfcaster" (GOTM Apr 2017), #5 JZA-1 "EC Deluxe"
In Progress:
Build #6 N1R "Semi-scratch" build
Build #7 JZA-1 Baritone
The Cavan Project
The Magnificent Compañeros
Where are the judges to begin, they’re all gold!
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