Jabba_the_gut Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Got to do some shaping on this today. I really enjoy doing this shape, it just appeals to the engineer in me!! First bit of rough shaping of the first half of the neck: Shaping done with the Shinto rasp, a smaller rasp and a round file: Into the vice for the second half that can't be reached with the body in place: And the neck ready to round the fretboard and install the frets: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 When I grow up I hope to be able to do this kind of stuff with wood. Sadly I am 53 and have no more growing up left. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 I’ve had a couple of people ask me about 5 string version so I just ordered a headless system. Something a little different- I’ll post more when it arrives..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Jabba_the_gut said: I’ve had a couple of people ask me about 5 string version so I just ordered a headless system. Something a little different- I’ll post more when it arrives..... Whose 5 string system have you gone for, Jez? Same one? I saw how pricey Steinberger systems are and wow...price of a small maisonette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 The headless systems can be really expensive- The Steinberger jobs that Hohner used can be bought as spares and are about as cheap as I have found for a 5 string. But the main problem with those is that the headpiece only accepts double ball end strings which is not an option on this short things. Hipshot do a headpiece but is very expensive, ETS do one which is more reasonably priced, but there isn't a massive choice! For the four string ones in this build are using the bridges widely available on eBay and are very reasonably priced - but they don't do a five string version. I have come across another supplier of headless parts that are comparable in cost with a decent standard headed bridge and tuners. So I've taken a punt as it looked interesting (and the guy that makes them has been helpful)..... More details to follow... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre_Passini Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Hi Jez, it's me Andre, very nice project, I can't wait to see how cool it will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 HI Andre - good to see you on here! Please feel free to add any details of your bridges in the thread - I’m sure they will be of interest to quite a few people. Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Nice 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Looking forward to trying this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 ...and suitable for using single ball strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, TheGreek said: ...and suitable for using single ball strings Indeed, clamp looks very handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Stunning looking bridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 37 minutes ago, fleabag said: Stunning looking bridges ‘Andy, about the headstock on my bass’ @fleabag 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 It'll never happen, mr gut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 7 hours ago, TheGreek said: Nice They do look very nice. I've gone for an 18mm spacing 5 string version in black. Will post the details on here when the postie drops it through the letterbox. Might use it for a shortie or might use it for something else..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 This is interesting. I might have just the project for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 16 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said: This is interesting. I might have just the project for it! @fleabag has.... 😜 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hello ?! Hello ?! Can anyone hear me ? Hello ? 🤓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, fleabag said: Hello ?! Hello ?! Can anyone hear me ? Hello ? 🤓 🐁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, Si600 said: @fleabag has.... 😜 Happily for @fleabag's health, this one would be the project AFTER his 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Phew ! And relax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre_Passini Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thank you very much for the compliment guys, if you have any questions about the bridge just ask me ... I'm excited to see you building beautiful basses 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) Welcome Andre. Edited February 21, 2019 by SpondonBassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre_Passini Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 hour ago, SpondonBassed said: Welcome Andre. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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