Build Diaries

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1. 5 String Ibanez like kits: pitbullguitars guitarkitfabric kitbuiltguitars

   By DocTrucker, October 8, 2021
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   • DocTrucker
   • October 11, 2021

2. FRET SLOT CUTTING JIG

   By bertbass, October 8, 2020
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   • bertbass
   • October 10, 2020

3. The Matt Sharp Jazz Bass Build!

   By umcoo, June 28, 2009
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   • umcoo
   • June 28, 2009

4. Is building a bass from scratch worth it?

   By Damonjames, September 5, 2013
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   • henry norton
   • September 12, 2013

5. Fearful 15/6

   By 2x18, August 23, 2014
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   • rk7
   • December 2, 2014

6. '57 'Black Beauty' Precision Project

   By pobrien_ie, October 1, 2012
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   • pobrien_ie
   • January 4, 2013

7. Headless Explorer.

   By DarkHeart, February 9, 2020
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   • prowla
   • May 18, 2020

8. '64 P Bass Restoration

   By molan, July 31, 2011
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   • molan
   • August 2, 2011

9. Pimp My Squire

   By davidmark, June 7, 2007
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   • slaphappygarry
   • September 16, 2007

10. Matt Freeman body transplant

    By Rexel Matador, November 27, 2019
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    • Rexel Matador
    • September 25, 2021

11. The next build….walnut Jazz bass

    By Silky999, August 28
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    • Silky999
    • Wednesday at 11:38

12. New ACG build well under way

    By GreeneKing, July 6, 2011
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    • GreeneKing
    • December 24, 2011

13. Hofner Violin Bass Restoration

    By SpikeBass, April 11, 2018   

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    • 13 replies
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    • nosbig
    • October 2, 2018

14. Moollon JV5

    By pmjos, November 14, 2017   

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    • gorandelac
    • October 13, 2021

15. Sei jazz

    By Harry, November 30, 2011
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    • Harry
    • December 15, 2011

16. Building a 70's Jazz Bass Beast!

    By umcoo, October 4, 2015
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    • umcoo
    • December 4, 2015

17. 1981 Ibanez Roadster Fretless (Hardly a build diary!)

    By binky_bass, August 25, 2018
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    • binky_bass
    • August 26, 2018

18. Studio upgrade

    By WinterMute, July 8
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    • WinterMute
    • July 14

19. Overwater Perception 5 FL

    By Rumple, August 9, 2009
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    • 7string
    • September 6, 2009

20. 1961 Precision body restoration..

    By wesfinn, July 16, 2010
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    • xilddx
    • August 3, 2010

21. The Making of "Maceo"

    By Bassworks, January 31, 2021   

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      • john east preamp
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      • franquette walnut
      • droptop
      • wenge
      • canadian rock maple
      • birdseye maple
    • 13 replies
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    • Lee-Man
    • February 23, 2021

22. Looking for a drop top for your project?

    By soopercrip, August 21, 2009
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    • YouMa
    • September 4, 2009

23. Bass cab plans

    By Phil-osopher10, October 22, 2010
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    • Phil Starr
    • October 31, 2010

24. Pseudo-Ampeg (IKEA) Bass Cab Build

    By skej21, November 26, 2019
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    • Woodinblack
    • December 21, 2019

25. Basschat Builders Gallery.

    By TheGreek, September 17, 2018
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    • Chopthebass
    • November 1, 2019