Looks good!
Too bad it's missing two strings
Sincerely,
Not A. Bassplayer
Looks good!
Too bad it's missing two strings
Sincerely,
Not A. Bassplayer
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
Haha
I'm not a bass player either but thought I could do with one
Last edited by glenwilliam; 20-03-2020 at 06:28 AM.
Looking very nice indeed. Well done.
Thanks Simon
This morning I couldn't contain myself and finished this thing off. I only remembered to take a pic of the copper taping and forgot all about taking one of the wiring because I was so keen to get it all together. The soldering itself was EASY. And I haven't picked up a soldering iron since 1998. So if anyone is reading this and having thoughts about whether or not you'd be able to solder - I say go for it. It took me all of 5-10 minutes.
And here are some of the final pics. I have a few more but don't want to spam/might save them for GOTM submission (with no chance for April!!).
I had such a great time building this bass and I plugged it into my guitar amp (Vox A15R) this morning and have been playing away ever since to some old favourites. Once I get a bass amp I will upload some video. I also will do a proper set-up sometime this weekend. The action is a little high at the moment.
I can't wait to finish my next one.. and start another one. Any questions for newbies (as I am one!) let me know
Gorgeous. I'm a bit biased with that colour though.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Nice job!
I didn't notice the figuring in the maple headstock before. I like it!
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
Yummy! Great job. Love to colour.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
Looks superb.
There's still time to add your own decal to the headstock.
Great colour combination, I like it a lot. And all finished in under four pages.
1) ES-5V
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...highlight=Es5v
2) ES-3 (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=8953
3) GR-1SF (Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ead.php?t=9376
4) Non-Pit Bull Travelling Guitar.
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10303
5) AES-1 Special (Unwanted Custom)
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=11118