Build Diaries

2,057 topics in this forum

1. Another Japan made (Matsumoko) re-build? 70's / 80's Jazz bass

   By Marc S, October 22, 2015
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   • Simon.
   • October 30, 2015

2. Wooden Scratchplate.

   By beerdragon, May 20, 2016
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   • beerdragon
   • May 20, 2016

3. Techniques subforum?

   By RichardH, September 8, 2018
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   • Christine
   • September 8, 2018

4. The second attempt to build/assemble a bass guitar ( again?? :-) )

   By mrbacco, September 18, 2023   

   • telecaster bass
   • 23 replies
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   • Rexel Matador
   • September 19, 2023

5. '51 Precision Bass 'bitsa'

   By dazza14, November 8, 2013
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   • Dom in Dorset
   • November 8, 2013

6. Precision Bass project

   By mart3442, January 23, 2014
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   • Skol303
   • January 25, 2014

7. Beginner question re: oils and stains

   By uk_lefty, December 3, 2020
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   • PaulThePlug
   • December 3, 2020

8. Best spray paint for cab project

   By chrisanthony1211, July 9, 2014
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   • discreet
   • July 29, 2014

9. Luthiers - Material for your projects

   By TheGreek, May 20, 2016
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   • Dad3353
   • May 20, 2016

10. Possible project parts...?

    By Dom in Dorset, February 6, 2013
    • 4 replies
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    • Dom in Dorset
    • February 7, 2013

11. The MiltyMan bass build

    By MiltyG565, May 16, 2013
    • 6 replies
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    • Grangur
    • May 16, 2013

12. Making a 60's [ish] Jazz Bitsa

    By umcoo, July 25, 2014
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    • Rumple
    • July 28, 2014

13. Bench, erm, things

    By Si600, October 20, 2022
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    • Simon.
    • October 21, 2022

14. fretless mongrel

    By DarkHeart, June 15, 2012
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    • yepmop
    • June 15, 2012

15. neck pocket depth

    By mojobass, December 28, 2011
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    • henry norton
    • December 28, 2011

16. 1K-like build

    By DolganoFF, March 6, 2014
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    • tommorichards
    • March 6, 2014

17. back to my first project

    By harlowbassplayer, June 23, 2010
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    • harlowbassplayer
    • June 23, 2010

18. Cellulose Thinners?

    By thebrig, March 27, 2013
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    • iconic
    • April 5, 2013

19. Finishing a Maple Fretboard

    By Jabba_the_gut, April 7, 2013
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    • Jabba_the_gut
    • April 8, 2013

20. Ibanez SR400 Passive J Conversion

    By PaulThePlug, November 9, 2023
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    • shoulderpet
    • November 22, 2023

21. ACG Salace E type 5/34

    By Stuart1982, August 20, 2022
    • 5 replies
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    • Stuart1982
    • August 22, 2022

22. Amber 60's/Modern Hybrid P Build

    By Nibody, June 28, 2013
    • 6 replies
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    • Nibody
    • June 29, 2013

23. Help with a string-thru bridge

    By Spoonie, October 7, 2020
    • 3 replies
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    • Spoonie
    • October 8, 2020

24. John East Musicman Preamp different size to the one I've taken out

    By far0n, August 9, 2011
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    • far0n
    • August 9, 2011

25. A MM Oddity

    By Bridgehouse, August 28, 2018
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    • Bridgehouse
    • August 28, 2018