HB-4S Bass - Fatso's first build

[Fatso]

Hi there,

Received a package in the mail today with my HB-4S bass kit, it looks pretty sweet. I really love the spalting in the maple, I'm going to go for a natural finish as the timber speaks for itself really. I haven't had a bass in the house for a bit over a decade after my last one was liberated so I figured it's time to replace it and I like the challenge of building one up so I thought I'd dive in.

I haven't built a proper guitar yet, only a couple of CBG's but hey, how hard can it be.... no, really I'm looking forward to the challenge of trying to do one properly

[Dedman]

WOAH! Spalty goodness!
I have this on my list of kits to do but I had the other version...however, this makes me re-think. Man that's gonna look fantastic.

Welcome to your new obsession btw

[FrankenWashie]

There's a spalt-splosion on that Hoffy! This should be a grand affair!

[Fatso]

I have to admit the spalt looks better than I'd hoped it would

[stan]

that's insane, this will be a great looking bass

[UpperCaseH]

That spalt looks amazing, I think you're making the right choice with a natural finish.

[Zandit75]

Whoa Whoa Whoa!!! No one said there was more spalted goodness to be had!!
Check out my build thread Fatso and see how good this will come up with a natural finish!
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...t=5745&page=14
This is going to look great!

[Andy40]

Fatso...you scored big time!!!! major wood porn goin' on there. now I need a Barry White track playin' in the background

[DrNomis_44]

Geez, the spalting on the top of the body looks awesome, I reckon she's going to look epic, good score mate.

[wokkaboy]

wow Fatso, I have never seen spalting that good, do you want to sell me that kit !!!! Natural finish the only way to go. Even the fingerboard has some amazing grain. You got the best looking kit out of a lucky dip well done !
Looks like your dog was keener than you to open the box !