Build Diaries

2,099 topics in this forum

1. A trustworthy truss rod?

   By Dom in Dorset, August 13, 2022
   • 20 replies
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   • Dom in Dorset
   • August 15, 2022

2. Drilling holes for new bridge

   By jezzaboy, February 27, 2021
   • 8 replies
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   • MoonBassAlpha
   • February 28, 2021

3. Self build #3

   By Longmayyourun, September 14, 2009
   • 3 replies
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   • cheddatom
   • September 15, 2009

4. Brooks QB

   By Basvarken, August 27, 2023
   • 21 replies
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   • Mykesbass
   • September 1, 2023

5. Columbus EB-3 copy refinish and restore

   By thedarxide, April 25, 2008
   • 0 replies
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   • thedarxide
   • April 25, 2008

6. SWR MO BASS (home-made) foot controller

   By antonismbass, October 16, 2010
   • 2 replies
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   • antonismbass
   • October 17, 2010

7. Bass buildind courses?

   By fiatcoupe432, March 7, 2017
   • 11 replies
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   • Bassman Rich
   • July 10, 2017

8. 'Richlite' fingerboards. Any thoughts?

   By Longmayyourun, June 5, 2013
   • 11 replies
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   • Myke
   • July 28, 2013

9. An evolution of lightweights

   By Andyjr1515, April 14, 2018
   • 11 replies
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   • Jimothey
   • April 15, 2018

10. New bass builder

    By Spitskin, April 18, 2021
    • 4 replies
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    • Spitskin
    • April 18, 2021

11. Body Redocoration Query

    By dave_says, September 1, 2020
    • 6 replies
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    • dave_says
    • September 24, 2020

12. String spacing dimensions needed for ABM headpiece

    By david_l_perry, August 21, 2008
    • 2 replies
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    • david_l_perry
    • August 22, 2008

13. Saitenholzbass Klangmaschine #1

    By Random Guitarist, August 6, 2022
    • 15 replies
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    • Random Guitarist
    • October 4, 2022

14. Experimental Instrument Builds

    By kneal6, October 26, 2021
    • 7 replies
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    • Richard R
    • October 26, 2021

15. Next Project 33" 4 string

    By scojack, December 8, 2011
    • 8 replies
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    • adledman
    • December 14, 2011

16. New Tele Bass Build from Parts with Wudtone finish.

    By greghagger, November 21, 2018   

    • wudtone finish
    • tele bass build
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      • wudtone finish
      • tele bass build
      • guitarbuild
      • bare knuckles
      • jack’s instruments services
      • custom bass
      • custom tele
      • body finishing
      • body staining
      • body sanding
      • tele bass kit
      • custom pickguard
      • custom scratchplate
    • 2 replies
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    • greghagger
    • November 22, 2018

17. DIY kits

    By Astrosmurf, January 8, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • Bass-ic
    • February 18, 2012

18. GB Spitfire 5 - through-neck

    By visog, June 16, 2011
    • 6 replies
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    • BigJim
    • June 21, 2011

19. HH 1x15 Scoop Light Restoration

    By cd_david, June 29, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • BassTool
    • August 27, 2024

20. Chrome scratchplate

    By EBS_freak, December 27, 2016
    • 20 replies
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    • kevin_lindsay
    • August 18, 2017

21. Custom Ash Tele

    By Al Heeley, January 2, 2009
    • 6 replies
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    • Al Heeley
    • January 2, 2009

22. Callowhill MPB 5

    By bassist_lewis, August 6, 2014
    • 13 replies
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    • Jabba_the_gut
    • June 3, 2015

23. Spray adhesive - Where to buy it?

    By Truckstop, May 22, 2012
    • 13 replies
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    • mentalextra
    • June 1, 2012

24. Custom Dingwall - ORDERED!

    By dbass, January 4, 2012
    • 8 replies
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    • Bigwan
    • January 20, 2012

25. Would I regret using mdf?

    By Elfrasho, May 7, 2017
    • 9 replies
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    • Phil Starr
    • June 11, 2017