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Congrats, looks splendid!

Routed the neck pocket - scary stuff. I'm still a bit twitchy. It's not perfect but I'm quite pleased for a first attempt!

Getting there!

Looks amazing, nice work!

A few more progress shots. Much happier with how this neck is turning out.

Small update - neck is nearly there, will update with pics when it's a bit further along 🙂 started on the cavities, and pre-wiring the rather special preamp courtesy of @mhoss32 - more info to follow!

Sad to hear this. Had a lovely chat with Martin at a "Bass Day" in Manchester some years ago. RIP MB1

New tool day is always a good day! If you're getting rid of any of it you won't use, please let me know 🙂 at a guess the file you mentioned goes in the black block with the screws in it, for beveling fret ends. The red and black handled things look like fret tang nippers (I've been trying to find a decently priced set of them for a while). No idea about the blue nylon block I'm afraid!

Awe inspiring really. If I ever had the cash for a custom, ACG would be the top of my list to throw money at. Congrats!

Scarf joint glue up. Certainly feel like this is going better already, in hindsight I should have practiced with some cheapo wood first.

Definitely happier with how this neck is turning out!

Yup, 8" looks about right. Needs a bit of a clean up and possibly some new blades, but can't complain when it's free!

And a new toy to play with - kindly given to me by my father in law, a planer/thicknesser

More wood - neck, take two!

Very true - I think I could do with some more to be honest!

Body glue up 🤞🏻

Ah thanks @spacecowboy, I've already ordered a few sizes - but many thanks for your kind offer 🙂

Thanks Andy, that's exactly the info I needed! 20 magnets minimum isn't too bad either, I'm sure they'll come in for something.

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/452869-magnets-little-ones/

Hope you don't mind me tagging you @Andyjr1515 @Jabba_the_gut @HazBeen @mhoss32 @spacecowboy- easier than sending separate PMs!

Thinking ahead, I'd like to secure the control plate in my ongoing build with magnets rather than screws. There are a few sources for small diameter neodymium magnets I've found, what diameter/thickness/strength magnets have others used successfully? (On a cheekier note, if anyone has some spare I would happily buy them from you, to save me having to order 50)

More wood/truss rod/inlay materials ordered, just in case 🙂 unfortunately couldn't find any padauk dry enough, so gone for sapele and maple. Even if I carry on with the neck I have, I'm sure it'll come in for the next project!

Good to know I'm not alone - I have a sneaking suspicion that this will be my practice neck though, and I'll be making a timber order soon. Time will tell.