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Also, don't try to take off too much in one go especially when going across the grain. If you do, the router bit might snatch and make a bit of a mess, You are better with more shallower passes ( as in less cutting depth) I'm my experience. I keep two template cutters of different depths go this reason and it being easier to cut a neck pocket with a shorter cutter. Hope this makes sense!! Cheers Jez

E-mailed you the drawings Andy. Cheers

Andy, I got a couple of drawings from John East - will send you a copy when I get home. Cheers

That's a real shame Mick. Really enjoyed last years bash but unfortunately couldn't make it for this year. Hopefully see you at next years. Jez

Sad news. Great voice.

Thanks Mick - much appreciated.

Thanks for all the positive comments, really appreciated. This bass was a bit of an experiment that has turned out better than I anticipated. I've changed the strings for something just a little heavier and, from the short go I've had with it, feels better. I'm also really chuffed how it sounds, was great to see it being played by folk much better than me and to hear what it can actually sound like!! Cheers Jez

Cheers again Si for organising this. Really enjoyed catching up with everyone I've met previously and meeting some new Basschatters. There was a nice selection of quite different basses as usual - I can't remember who the Dolphin 4 string belonged to but that is a really lovely looking bass!! It was also great to hear what my basses sound like in the hands of someone who can play well. I hadn't had a chance to play my short scale bass since I built it and to hear it being played (by Lee Man?) properly was really pleasing for me. The cakes were superb as always - can't go wrong with excellent sponge and lemon cakes!! Thank you very much. I'd like to say a big thanks to Andy for putting the acoustic bass into the raffle. Well chuffed with this and looking forward to having a play with it later. For anyone that has not been to a bash before, they are great way to meet folk off the forum, try different kit out and taste some great cakes. I've been to a few of these at different places and everyone has always been very approachable and enthusiastic no matter what their level of experience or the type of kit they have. It's also good to support those that put on these events for us (cheers again Si). See you at the next one! Jez

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1494602887' post='3297310'] Mine calls my parts storage bench a "dining table". She also seems to think that garages are for parking cars in. I think it's a wife thing. [/quote] I call them basses, my wife calls them firewood. Strange creatures......

Oh good, not just me then!! I'm quite lucky though being short sighted. When I take my contact lenses out I can press my nose right up the the magazine and read it.....

You will have sorted the frets and put strings on it ready for tomorrow won't you?

A few more pictures....

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1494430209' post='3295921'] Stunning! Great work Again....fancy building me one? A wee 5 string fretless [/quote] A short scale 5 string fretless sounds like an interesting project......

I finished building my short scale bass (in the build diaries) so will bring that along. It's not fully set up yet but I can do that whilst I'm there. See you all on Saturday!

Might be something different but my lads laptop screen kept going black recently. This only happened when the mains supply was connected and I kept thinking there was something up with the power supply. Wasn't that though - some how the power management settings had changed (no idea how) and screen brightness was set to 0% when power supply was connected. This was on an Acer laptop and this issue came up quickly when I googled it. As I say, might be something completely different.....

I've suffered from tinnitus for a few years now and I'm pretty sure I can put it down to one loud practice session in a rehearsal space we hadn't used before. A bit smaller than the usual space but drummer wouldn't soften it and the guitars had to compete. Should have left but I didn't. I put my foot down on the volume at rehearsals after that but too late. The thing I find hard now is standing outside on a quiet night and not being able to hear silence; there's always a noise no matter what. Might try reducing the coffee etc. as mentioned earlier in this thread to see if that makes any difference.

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1494250763' post='3294317'] Just heard from G&W who have promised to send replacement parts with the new order I placed over the weekend. Good customer service so far.... [/quote] At least that's positive but a shame it was far from correct in the first place. Hope it's sorted quickly. Cheers

And will get some better pictures taken. Planning on taking this to the Midlands Bass Bash this weekend

Haven't had chance to try it!! Finished on Saturday, family day out on Sunday and away with work on Monday.... Will give it a good go later in the week!! Cheers

Apart from a string tree, done! Just need to get some decent photos now...

Getting into the final assembly of this now. I've fitted most of the hardware and done the wiring. I have fitted an EMG pre-amp for the moment as I had one spare, I'm not sure if I'll keep this in but I'll try it for now. I'm pleased with how the oil finish has gone - I'll take some better photos when this is complete.

Hey Andy, I presume this will be finished for the Midlands Bass Bash?.....

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1493938376' post='3292075'] Absolutely lovely little bass! Very neat work. Its cool the different woods you had laying about went nicely with each other. Love the shape. Just purely for aesthetics the pu would of maybe looked cool at the same angle as the end of the fretboard, bridge etc. [/quote] Hi, cheers for the message. I had thought about angling the pickup but just decided not to in the end. I also should have staggered the tuners and had more slope on the head for the same reason, though this was restricted due to the piece of wood I had for the neck. This build was only supposed to be as quick and dirty but has turned out nice so far. I'm thinking of making a 32" scale version afterwards and will consider a few more aesthetic items on that project. Cheers Jez

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1493805202' post='3290738'] This is looking really, really gorgeous! Your work is so neat Jez, heck, even your workbench is tidier than anything I do Great progress, and as others have said, it looks nowt like a "budget bass" - looks like a top-end custom build [/quote] Cheers for the comments - I'm finishing the oiling at the moment and hope to start putting together at the weekend. Always good to keep a clear final assembly workspace (or 'dining room table' as I've heard my wife refer to it before....) Cheers Jez

That really is looking lovely!!