JJW Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Recently, I decided to make a bass guitar for my favourite band called CREEPER. I really enjoy building guitars and wanted to make one for the bassist as I really enjoy the music. I built it in my school workshops after school and in my spare time around my GCSE’s. It took me about one and a half months. I have got pictures of it in various stages. I gave it to him when it was finished at Camden Rocks festival, he’s a really great guy and it was great meeting him. [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20223_zpsvj4vtnhx.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20226_zpsqq9tk20t.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20229_zpsewtbkiaw.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20231_zps6jfctwn1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20233_zpsbo2loqsw.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20239_zpsvcvmp3qb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20244_zpsdyqgdwdu.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20253_zpspab65s2c.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20276_zpsifvurpmh.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20288_zpseg3azbyc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20291_zpsxkabbkbs.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20301_zpsd7cgdge9.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20303_zps9pniejjc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20311_zps2azsllti.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20312_zpsmcl8i2gl.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20318_zps9tylhdsf.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20324_zpshk4wjtbg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20326_zps5gvxxfgg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/JJW5/media/Sean%20Bass/josh%20iphone%205s%202%20333_zpsbzfbezvl.jpg.html"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Thats amazing. Well done! Really like that design you put on the headstock and the neck plate. What is that thing you did it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJW Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 I traced over the band logo with a 2D design software, then transfered the file to a laser cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Really impressive. What a was his reaction!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I like that a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 [quote name='JJW' timestamp='1469881276' post='3101728'] I traced over the band logo with a 2D design software, then transfered the file to a laser cutter. [/quote] Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 A great job there, very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Fantastic job. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJW Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1469882485' post='3101741'] Really impressive. What a was his reaction!? [/quote] I think he liked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 A great build and a nice set of photos too. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 ace!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Great build. Nice shape headstock too - always amazes me how many brands seem to fail in this department!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Excellent piece of work. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Very nice - knowing it was built in just a few weeks - including finishing, is quite impressive. I can see the neck is some very pretty ash - how did you handle the grain before finishing? Did you fill it or go with a spray on sanding sealer? Also is it a heavy body? the wood looks like a mahogany or similar "exotic" wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJW Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Originally I lacquered the neck with a spray, it was quite thick, then I wet sanded it down to smooth it out but I wasn't happy with the size of the neck so I sanded it all down and reshaped it. To refinish the neck this time I applied Danish oil with a 1200 grit sand paper, which worked well to grain fill. The body is mahogany and thicker than a normal p bass, so it is quite heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 [quote name='JJW' timestamp='1470264133' post='3104690'] Originally I lacquered the neck with a spray, it was quite thick, then I wet sanded it down to smooth it out but I wasn't happy with the size of the neck so I sanded it all down and reshaped it. To refinish the neck this time I applied Danish oil with a 1200 grit sand paper, which worked well to grain fill. The body is mahogany and thicker than a normal p bass, so it is quite heavy. [/quote] Good looking, but time effective finish - Oils really do wonders for the grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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