Paul_C Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 just finished off a back up bass for myself, might even gig it this weekend Swamp ash body - maple neck - flamed sycamore fingerboard. Bongo pickup (bought from someone on here about four years ago !). John East U Retro preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Looking goooood! Could do with a black scratchplate to break up the maple though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 That looks sweeeeeet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I like. Spot on mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadAlert Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Love it. Especially the bottom horn that you rest your on your leg, I like the way it's cut off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenic Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='884196' date='Jul 2 2010, 06:06 PM']Looking goooood! Could do with a black scratchplate to break up the maple though! [/quote] I've no plan to add a scratchplate, but I might change the neck for one of a different colour when I get round to making it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 You clever barsteward. That's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Nice simple design, too. What are you going to call the company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 first gig with it today - sounded great, band liked it too looks like I'll use it again tomorrow . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 The top horn and the lower right section are exactly the same as Model 1, with the top left section hinting at a J Bass shape and the lower horn being modded to give a little more access to the top frets. I'm going to stick to making the two bass shapes available for the time being, with a number of Telecaster-shaped guitars for those who prefer such things. Basically giving people complete freedom to design anything they wanted just made life too complicated After recent mentions of fanned-fret basses, I've decided I might try it on a bass at some point to see what all the fuss is about The new body is going to be painted and will probably have the neck from the bass at the top fitted to it - I'm making the new neck for that at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 [quote name='Paul_C' post='884191' date='Jul 2 2010, 06:02 PM']just finished off a back up bass for myself, might even gig it this weekend Swamp ash body - maple neck - flamed sycamore fingerboard. Bongo pickup (bought from someone on here about four years ago !). John East U Retro preamp.[/quote] That is a bass of beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 [quote name='lee4' post='890851' date='Jul 9 2010, 09:55 PM']That is a bass of beauty.[/quote] thank you I've discovered a possible source of suitable pickups, so further examples may become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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