Wokkas IB-6S spalted maple 6 string bass

[wokkaboy]

ok got the bridge screwed in, since the photos the neck is screwed in, forgot to copper shield the pup cavities so I'll do that and the control cavity then wire it up should have sound by tonight !
Also got to straighten the MOP truss rod cover kindly donated by DB only just covers the 2 truss rod channels.
Stay tuned should have completed photos later tonight.
Thanks Andy for the tips re using turps before applying wudtone. I'll use a cloth with water next time. Its the best way to remove any dust before staining

[lawry]

Looking damn fine Wokka! Really looking forward to more pics later.
Got some questions about where you placed the bridge.
What is the distance from the 24th fret to the front of the bridge block (not the saddles)? I want to use you as a cheat sheet.
How did you work out that distance?
In other words, how did you know how much compensation to leave?
Cheers

[stan]

looks cool wokks, one of you nicest looking builds

[gavinturner]

Amazing work Wokka. Just beautiful. The finish really suits the spalt - love it!

cheers,
Gav.

[wokkaboy]

that was hard work getting wiring done with too much copper shielding making contact with various bits, but overall very happy with the sound. Lots of setup to do yet, will take a while to learn how to semi play this beast, big fingers are a good start

[wokkaboy]

here's the bass corner getting to know "one more string" each time !

[wokkaboy]

last photo, I'll trim the 3 day growth once I get the nut slot depths correct.
Lozza/Tony hope you guys got through all the floods and winds. Loz I'll get you the dimensions you need for bridge placement, I just worked on same distance nut to 12th fret = most forward position of the saddles so you have the full length of the saddle travel to move south

[wokkaboy]

here's a quick preliminary sound test with very little setup, note this is played through a guitar amp and the operator is not a bass player ! haha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVsD...re=c4-overview

[lawry]

Yes! That is brilliant! It's a bit hard to get the full sound because the depth of the B is hard to capture I guess.
So... What do you think of the preamp? I've used tone monsters before and I reckon they're pretty damn good for the price. Quiet and lots of range. But I'm keen to know your impression - especially since I recommended them to you. I hope you're still talking (forum-ing) to me ;-)
It's a magnificent looking beast Wokka and I am so envious that yours is ready to roll while mine sits sadly awaiting a drop in humidity for the next phase. Although, I hope to do some more on it today in the comfort of the air-conditioned workshop at work.
Congrats.

[wokkaboy]

cheers Lozza, yes the pre-amp is excellent, gives such a wide range of sounds. I'll record a video soon showing the different sounds from each pickup.
I had earthing issues took a while to troubleshoot but in the end think the earth wire wasn't making contact with the bottom of the bridge. I had to make a few alterations to the copper shielding, especially the main circuit board is close to the cavity wall and was shorting out.
Can't wait to spend some more time playing it. Takes some time to get used to the wide neck !