robs IB-5 (Becs Bass)

[robin]

My next project, “Bec’s Bass”

Back story.
Bec is a young lady who used to go to our church. Ever since she started playing bass I always let her borrow one of my basses. Now recently married, moved out of Brisbane, different church, money tight, etc, etc, so I thought it was about time she had her own bass. So Bec’s Bass was born.

IB-5 Kit.
The most expensive kit I’ve bought so far, and seeing I was not so lucky with the last kit, I was a bit apprehensive about this one.

I needn’t have worried. Adam has sourced me the most exquisite Ash body, with striking grain feature. Thanks Adam. Now the pressure will be on not to stuff it up.

As with all my guitars, I will try and feature the natural beauty of the wood and will use a dark stain, probably Walnut, and finish it with Tru-Oil. The neck will be left natural Maple.

rob

[WeirdBits]

Wow, Rob, that is some nice looking grain, it's going to look amazing. Bec is a lucky girl.

[Brendan]

Beautiful Rob. Very excited for Bec and to see how it turns out.

[glenno3228]

Couldnt agree more Rob, love the grain. Lucky Bec. Looking forward to watching this one evolve as I've got an IB5 on back order.

[Bass Guy]

Wow, that is a stunner!

[robin]

Wow, thanks Guy! As if I wasn't under enough pressure already, I now have you lot looking over my shoulder. I hope I don't live to regret posting the before pics.

I usually take my time with these builds but as it is a belated Birthday present progress should be a bit quicker than my previous, tedious builds. I've already done a trial fit, leveled the frets and spent hours sanding down to 400 grit.

The scary bit will be tomorrow when I apply the stain. I hope the dark Walnut won't hide that gorgeous grain.

rob

[robin]

Well the stain is on, a dozen coats of Tru-Oil, 2 hours of burnishing, and this is the result.

I'm quite happy how it has turned out. Not the mirror finish of my Tele, but I went for an open pore finish to highlight the texture of that gorgeous wood. Plus Bec has already said she did not want it too glossy.

rob

[pablopepper]

Wow, that's come up lovely Rob. Great work, makes me want to get an IB-5 even more.

[Bass Guy]

Just gorgeous! That stain has come up a treat! Bec is one lucky lady.

[Fretworn]

Very nice.