Jabba_the_gut

Absolutely! Want to make sure the neck has a nice, neat and tight fit before I cut anything. Same for the control cover, bridge etc..!!! Cheers

Just finished making the final templates for this so won't be too long before I get building. There are quite a few templates for this build - I haven't included the pickup cut out as that will be done later when the pickup choice is finalised (or I build more than one with different pickups....). So here's the template set for this build all made from mdf

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Nice project! Just the job!

This sort of cutter https://www.transtools.co.uk/accessories/router-cutters/template-cutters/silverline-template-router-cutter-bit-12in-tct-34-x-114-x-34

The 1/2" is the shank, 12 mm is the diameter of the cutter and 50mm is the cutting surface length. I use a template cutter for trimming - these have a bearing on them that runs along the template edge so you can't cut too much off. You have to take it gently and not try to cut too much off as the cutter could snatch and take a chunk out (as I've learnt!!). I often use a shorter cutter and go take a couple of goes to cut the shape.

I stacked up the templates so far and it actually gives an idea of what it will look like!! One more template to go then I can start cutting stuff.

Have a look at the heel of a Yamaha TRB 1004 ( there's one in the for sale section) - think that bolt on joint would suit this bass. Cheers

I too received wood from the postman yesterday and was very excited!! Titebond original works for me as far a glues go and there is no need for dowels. l’m liking this so far - if there is anything I can do to help just give me a shout. Cheers Jez

That's a lovely job! Nice one! Jez

Started making the templates for this. I've made the main body and neck templates for. I need to make one template for the routing of the neck pocket, bridge pockets and control cavity and another template for the control cavity cover. Once that is done, I can choose the wood I'm going to use and start building!!

I agree - looks nice and I prefer it to the white body. Cheers

Not far off now. Please add your names to the list if you’re coming so we can get an idea of the numbers attending and the variety of gear!

Found this on the web. Presume you are planning a bolt on neck so this will need adapting...

Nice to chat to you at the SW Bassbash! Not my style of bass but I'll have a look at a few more pictures on line and see if I can suggest something useful! Looking forward to seeing how this goes. Cheers Jez

Cheers Andy. The two greyish looking strips are actually maple I believe it. It looks more like some kind of burr I think; they are actually a couple of 1" offcut strips from a top. It's only clamped at the moment, just trying a couple of ideas so may well change....got a variety of offcut strips that might be good for this nice, short neck!

Possible woods for the neck.....but may change!!

Still haven't had chance to sort the templates for this yet but I bought some sapele today!! I have the truss rod, fretboard and the neck wood. The neck is probably going to be a 7 piece laminate just to look pretty!! Unfortunately work and house DIY are slowing this down.......

Go on then... 1. Si600 - Nothing. You've already seen all my stuff and if the weather is nice I want to get the bike out 2. Norris - Ampeg BA-108 and Yamaha TRBX305 3. SpondonBassed - Pitbull IB5 (bass built from kit) if I can blag a lift and return for Enderby 4. Andyjr1515 - Kert's Camphor Singlecut; Pete's EB-3 tribute; Pete's Piccolo Bass 5. Jabba_the_gut - Some self build basses, Blackline 250 head and TC RS112 cabs Please can you add yourselves to this list if you are coming. Cheers

Marvellous! Looking forward to it already! Cheers

The neck has got two carbon rods installed as well as the truss rod (there’s a picture of them in an earlier post). Cheers

Hello and welcome! As Geek99 said, there’s a bass bash on Enderby (have a look in the Events section for details) which is a good opportunity to try out lots of different bass gear and meet other bassists. You’ll find people of all abilities and playing styles and he atmosphere is very relaxed. cheers

Doh!

Cheers for the all the comments! I was thinking it might be interesting to post a sound clip and I hoping to ask someone at the SW Bass Bash if I could record them playing (I'm not very good on a fretless) but I completely forgot. Doh!

Just wanted to say thanks to Mike and the Scrumpy crew for another great bash - really appreciated the organisation of this and the lovely food. I'm looking forward to next year already!! It was great to meet up with people I met last year and to put some faces to names of others I have seen on the forum. Day went far too quickly for me and I didn't get to try half the things I would have liked to! The 1x12 shoot out was very interesting but I missed the 1x12" build as I was too busy chatting. As usual, there was lots of different and interesting kit. It was great to chat to Michael Gillett again - really interesting chap and lovely basses. And some cracking Markbass gear too - Marcus Miller heads and 1x12 cabinet took my fancy. I carried someone's (Norm's?) 2x15 Barefaced cab in - one handed carry - ridiculously light. I have to say thanks for all the positive comments I got on the basses I took, especially on the fretless one; I'm glad folk liked them. To hear what the fretless one actually sounds like in the hands of people than can actually play fretless was really rewarding for me. I need to practice (a lot!!!). For anyone that has thought about going but hasn't, you really should no matter what your ability or kit. This is such a friendly event in a lovely location. Thanks again to everyone for a really enjoyable day. Jez And I won a cracking strap in the raffle - really chuffed with that!