Build Diaries

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1. Attempt at converting a flat headstock into an angled one

   By Jimothey, January 25, 2021
   • 11 replies
   • 911 views
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   • MoonBassAlpha
   • January 28, 2021

2. Pickups and string spacing

   By Rageofklugman, January 28, 2021
   • 2 replies
   • 475 views
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   • Rageofklugman
   • January 28, 2021

3. Volutes 1 2

   By Si600, January 25, 2021
   • 34 replies
   • 1.7k views
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   • SpondonBassed
   • January 27, 2021

4. Harley Benton PB 50 1 2

   By Nothingman, January 1, 2021
   • 31 replies
   • 3.6k views
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   • Lardy
   • January 24, 2021

5. 6 String Bass Body Build

   By Jimothey, January 9, 2021
   • 14 replies
   • 2.3k views
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   • Jimothey
   • January 23, 2021

6. Jagman/Moreau medium scale build 1 2

   By bloke_zero, October 15, 2020
   • 26 replies
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   • bloke_zero
   • January 20, 2021

7. The Making Of A Bassworks PPJ5 in Surf Green Nitro 1 2

   By Bassworks, December 22, 2020   

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     • hipshot bridge
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     • surf green
   • 49 replies
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   • Bassworks
   • January 20, 2021

8. When a Thunderbird and a Flying V mate...

   By Basvarken, January 10, 2021
   • 7 replies
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   • eneade
   • January 18, 2021

9. Telecision bass build

   By Jimothey, December 5, 2020
   • 12 replies
   • 1.6k views
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   • Jimothey
   • January 18, 2021

10. Best tool for the job..

    By uk_lefty, January 17, 2021
    • 15 replies
    • 999 views
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    • SpondonBassed
    • January 17, 2021

11. Van Halen Frankenbass-type thing

    By Sammybass, January 9, 2021
    • 16 replies
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    • Maude
    • January 14, 2021

12. Infinite Bass 1.5FL - COMPLETED (again) 1 2 3 4 8

    By HazBeen, August 15, 2020
    • 195 replies
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    • Hellzero
    • January 11, 2021

13. Grabbird = Thunderbird + Grabber 1 2

    By Basvarken, February 29, 2020
    • 47 replies
    • 7.2k views
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    • Basvarken
    • January 1, 2021

14. First attempt of a thru-neck bass 1 2 3 4 9

    By Jimothey, May 4, 2018
    • 216 replies
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    • Jimothey
    • December 31, 2020

15. Quick Warwick copy refinish

    By Jimothey, December 15, 2020
    • 11 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Jimothey
    • December 19, 2020

16. It’s actually really finished now...

    By Silky999, December 9, 2020
    • 7 replies
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    • Silky999
    • December 11, 2020

17. Ibanez Upgraded with John East Preamp

    By SpondonBassed, December 1, 2020
    • 16 replies
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    • SpondonBassed
    • December 7, 2020

18. Iceman

    By Czekli, December 5, 2020   

    • ibanez bass
    • 3 replies
    • 726 views
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    • SpondonBassed
    • December 5, 2020

19. Short Scale Tinkering

    By Jabba_the_gut, October 29, 2020
    • 13 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • Andyjr1515
    • December 4, 2020

20. Jazz Bass Bitsa Comedy 1 2 3 4 5

    By hiram.k.hackenbacker, August 11, 2020
    • 112 replies
    • 12.3k views
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    • uk_lefty
    • December 4, 2020

21. Beginner question re: oils and stains

    By uk_lefty, December 3, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 540 views
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    • PaulThePlug
    • December 3, 2020

22. 2 builds for the price of one

    By PhilR, November 29, 2020
    • 4 replies
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    • PhilR
    • December 3, 2020

23. Buwahahahaha!

    By Si600, December 2, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 489 views
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    • Richard R
    • December 2, 2020

24. Status stingray build info/advice

    By roger, August 5, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Fishman
    • November 30, 2020

25. I built a new twelve-string bass

    By Basvarken, November 16, 2020
    • 19 replies
    • 2.7k views
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    • fleabag
    • November 24, 2020