I've been playing electric guitar and electric bass for over 30 years. I've always been into hard rock and heavy metal music. A year or so ago, I obtained and learned the bass instructional book/CD, "Extreme Metal Bass" by Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse. It's hard-core, advanced, and designed for a 5 string player. I de-tuned my 4 string to BEAD and learned the whole book...
Well, that just doesn't cut it! I need a new bass to do this justice. In the spirit of hard-core metal, I must BUILD one!!!! The plan is to build an EX-5, gloss black (because it looks cool - an elegant instrument of a more civilized time!), natural neck back (because as a player preference, I like a smooth, flat neck finish.)
I'll post photos of the EX-5 "Extreme Metal Bass" instrument once I get off my butt and get working on it. I have respect for you guys who've built numerous instruments. I should've gotten into this sooner.
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