Jimothey

I think I'll leave that for the likes of Andy to build! The top has got a nice bit of a grain pattern to it which I think will really look good when grain filled.... 👍🏻

I'm using the same shape that I planned to do the 6 string body but I've taken about 20mm out of the middle to keep the dimensions right Gluing up the body blank which is Sapele and the top is going to be Oak with a Ebony-esque demarcation line between as I really liked that combination when I did my $$ build The top is going to be Black grain filled again then just danish oiled, I'm thinking of maybe doing a chamfered edge on it instead of rounded for a change? I'm going to go for a full paddle head flat headstock neck I'm not sure which would look better Rosewood or Maple fretboard? As far as pickup config I'm not entirely sure I'm leaning more towards a single MM but that could change? hardware will probably be Black?.....👍🏻

Killing in the name - RATM

Its virtually finished just got the electrics, put the strap buttons on and do a set up......... 👍🏻 On to the next one!

I think that should be a thread all of its own! 😁

You just made me be sick in my mouth a bit!! 🤮🤮 Why would you do that and ruin a perfectly good picture!?! There's only one place Tort (I've just been gagging even typing the word!!) looks good and thats in the bin!!

I like the gold hardware idea but I think I'll leave this how it is When I get round to doing my 5 string P that's going to be Satin Black with Gold hardware....... 👍🏻

I thought I'd try it black and I think that looks better than the white?..... 👍🏻

Thanks I think it'll have to be white as I'm allergic to tort 🤮

I've had a little play with the pickguard shape and I'm quite liking it...... 🤔 The next question is White or Black?...... 👍🏻

Also on my P version I'm thinking does it need a pickguard? as I keep looking at and think it looks a bit bare? Obviously this is a very rough design I need to tweak it alot...... 👍🏻

Just a quick mockup of how it will look, I think it's gonna be a nice looking bass when finished...... 👍🏻 (Hopefully 🤞🏻)

Well my new neck turned up today and for only costing £35 delivered I'm really impressed with the quality of it! There's no sharp fret ends and I checked the level of tge frets with my rocker and they are all nice and flat! Its got a nice grain pattern on it as well........... 👍🏻

I think I've got a spare flux capacitor in my bits box if its any good 😁

I dont like most singlecut designs but the Recurve S that Andy posted is in my top 3 all time favourite bass shapes (hence my neck thru build!) I completely agree with binky P and J basses are just a bit stale now, dont get me wrong I have 2 P's and wouldn't probably part with them but also I haven't ever seen a Ritter or a Fodera that I think WOW I've got to make one of those I especially find Ritters too fancy looking but they do say beauty is in the eye of the beholder...... 👍🏻

Sorry I forgot to add on my earlier post the definition of "build" is to make something by putting bricks or other materials together so if you buy parts ie body, neck etc as long as you are putting them together then technically you are building a guitar etc there is no mention that you have make the materials I think maybe people mistake the word manufacture for building as they are completely 2 different things and as the threads come under the sub heading "build diaries" then if you put parts together or make your own parts then they are in the right place and good luck to anyone who wishes to build a bitsa or from scratch they hold exaclty the same amount of merit IMO! 🙂 And also if you have commissioned a build then its still a build so them threads should go in there aswell!

The definition of customised is to modify something to a particular individual or task so if you put a sticker on it or paint it a non standard colour, change the bridge/pickups/ hardware colour etc then by definition yes you have customised it! 👍🏻 The OP mentions "by your own hands" so if a CNC machine is used then does that make it not a "real" build?

My last 4 body builds have been from reclaimed timber I think I've posted this on another thread but I got a load of reclaimed Oak flooring from the Grand Ballroom in a disused mental hospital the grain on it was crazy 🤪 😂

The timber is from an old conservatory roof joist...... 👍🏻

New body is cut and sanded, I've given it a quick wipe of danish oil to see how the grain will look and after reading @Andyjr1515post re finishing to see if I've missed any sanding which I have on the lower horn! I think it will look good with the contrast of a maple fretboard?.......👍🏻

@fleabag I didnt think they were that bad they needed a warning! ⚠ 😂

Just a quick mockup....... 👍🏻

Hi I've just listed some tuners and the listing has a triangle with an exclamation mark next to the title I'm just wondering what it means?

Got my first coat of colour on the body today I'm colour blind (might explain some of my colour choices! 😁) but the pic makes it look a bit Orangey to me but its quite a strong Red in the flesh....... 👍🏻