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jebroad
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Do you still have this?
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Sounds good, does it have to be bass related?
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Do you want us to bring in some random tat?
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Another idea, acrylic neck. Bolted on into the massive neck pocket No truss, 3 CF rods down the neck, 3-4 layers of CF laminated with epoxy between the neck and the acrylic fretboard.
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Great thanks, I’ve seen that and I’m quite a fan of goldfrapp, who Charlie jones plays for now. The issue with that was the bendy neck as well I think. On the midget bass there’s only about 10” of neck not in a neck pocket so an acrylic neck (with CF rods) could be an option. Thanks for the pointer.
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I’ve tecently been thinking of an acrylic bodied 20” scale bass. I’m currently making a ‘midget bass’ prototype but that’s bass just mahog. For this, the acrylic would be cheaper than timber. The tint body means a 30mm thick acrylic slab would be £35. Has anyone got experience in routing acrylic and if it’s safe to use a 1/2” straight bit (with a bearing on the top). From what I know, the slower the speed the better because of heat from the rotation. I could also use ice water as a coolant on the bit. If you want to look at the project of the Mahog midget I’ve got a post on that Here’s the body design,
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My dingwall? Metallic matte black
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I should be there
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I wasn’t
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Isn’t finished yet but here’s my 20” project.
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I bought from these guys before and got a pug faced maple top. (Just under the PU cavity)
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It should be finished by the midlands bass bash (5/5/18) if you want to check it out.
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I’m under pressure now
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Thank you
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Good to know
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I’ve recently started the build of a ridiculous idea. A 20” scale bass. The body and neck are from an old mahog bookshelf I’ve already got 3 bodies from. The idea is to use the low 4 string of a 5 string and tune them up to whatever the correct tension is. It will be, at most, a step up from standard. It won’t have a truss rod, just a graphite rod. The neck is tiny and half of it is in a neck pocket anyway. Ive just planed down the neck and shaped the body. The neck looks very thick in the photos but that was not it’s proper thickness. I’m using a piezo bridge only.
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Both these methods have advantages and disadvantages. The fibre optic method is great for lifespan but the individual LED method is easier.
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Sounds good. I’m quite a fan of you guys at manton as I’ve fallen in love with me of your basses.
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will the route, i plan on 8mm wide and not too sure on depth, be big enough for that?
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What diameter cable should i use? The inlays are 7mm diameter if it helps.
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Interesting solution for truss adjustment. I might use that.
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There is. I've found a cheap one from china on ebay. Heres the link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-Headless-Electric-Bass-Bridge-w-Nut-Screws-Wrench-Roll-Ball-Tools/253308055460?hash=item3afa562fa4:g:RxoAAOSwWv5aL6Iw
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My idea for this is to have the strings lock in a block of steel or brass at the head. This is so i can use single balls. .
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I've got some ideas for an led fret board. Treble offset translucent dot markers with a channel routed in the neck for the LEDs. Just wondering if anyone has any experience in this. I have some experience in electronics i effects pedals and such and this looks quite simple.
