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Roughly three times the amount that's on a normal 4 string. That is why I'm going for two rods, it's better to be safe then sorry.

I'm beginning on a new build.... and build thread. The plan is to make a (left handed) 12 string (4 + 2 octave strings per string), it will once again be based on my mk4 single cut body design. Most of the CAD-work is already done, the tuner layout, the placement of the bridge and the fret positions. I've also been working on the headstock shape. Due to the huge amount of tuners I'm limited to working with straight lines, if I try a curve somewhere I run into position problems with them. I'm really happy with the tuner layout so I'm afraid I'll have to live with these straight lines. The advantage of these straight edges is that the fabrication of the headstock will be a lot easier. The details I'm pretty sure of: - 12 strings, 4 + 2 octave strings per string. - mk4 body design. - Bolt-on neck. - 35 inch scale. - 24 frets, brass nut. - Two dual action trussrods. - Schaller 3D-8 bridge (which will need some modifications to be used for twelve strings, and while I'm working on it some other refinements as well). - 4 Warwick bass tuners en 8 Boston guitar tuners. Things I need think about in more detail: - Pickups (two, probably dual coils). - Electronics (active, but which one). - Wood: body, top & back, neck & fingerboard. For the top and back I will use one of these two sets: Rosewood: the first one will be the top. Poplar burl: I'm net yet sure which of these two will be the top.

Or be killed myself. ..............................................But in all seriousness. It's a dummy magnetic shield, this thing will be made out of a special metal alloy at a later date and it's purpose will be to shield the sample that is inside it from magnetic forces. For the time being we decided to go with an aluminum version to test all the things that need to be attached to it and see if the principle works. This part will be mounted in a ultra high vacuum chamber, it is going to be used inside [url="http://lcu.physics.leidenuniv.nl/index.php/facilities/escher-leempeem"]this[/url] setup. This magnetic shield is not yet a necessity by the way, at the moment we already hold the world record as far as resolution and quality of the images generated goes, the shield that is in use at the moment is also made of aluminum.

It might be crap as a sink plug, it still needs to be made.

[b]Just for fun.[/b] Every once in a while people ask me if I do guitar building for a living, well actually I don't, this is what I do for a living. Designing, developing and fabricating parts and complete measurement setups at the physics department of the Leiden University. This part was machined from a solid block of aluminum, if I can do this, building a bass guitar is not that difficult.

My latest DIY project.

Applying Danish oil is simplicity itself. step 1: You need to sand everything up to grain 600. step 2: Apply a thin coat of Danish oil with a paper towel, wait five minutes and rub out the oil with a clean paper towel. step 3: Wait 4 hours for the oil to dry. For each successive coat repeat step 2 and 3. Depending on the wood four to five coats should be enough to reach the finish I've got.

I'm a more advanced builder than player.

I missed out on a few decent shots of the back, so here they are: [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/VxVlNym.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/qK5Ojqv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/GByPjPH.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/YrSN7cI.jpg[/IMG]

I missed out on a few decent shots of the back, so here they are:

Thanks! ...... The photo's are done by the same idiot who build this bass.

[b]The detail pictures:[/b] And a isolated overview picture. Well.. This was another fun DIY project to do, I'm very satisfied with the end result, it looks and plays fantastic.

[b]The detail pictures:[/b] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/k2z4MPC.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/3Tebk9A.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/36o4DzD.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/XAy8XzF.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/1hVWSKp.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/8unU8e1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/4dh7oOq.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/sLHHXDT.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/84zuBRT.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/YwqH8Hp.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/i1GpFOm.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Uj5cuOG.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/1vNoffd.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/fHUrEgZ.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/JcNkl01.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/BLiI96i.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lNr7ON8.jpg[/IMG] And a isolated overview picture. Well.. This was another fun DIY project to do, I'm very satisfied with the end result, it looks and plays fantastic. On with the next project, but first I'm going to enjoy this one. You'll notice it when I've got the urge again to toy around with some rough lumber.

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1401907251' post='2468222']Does the sound and feel meet your expectations? [/quote] Yes: The sound is exactly what I expected, which is not that strange, I've used the six string version of these Delano pickups before and already used the Glockenklang two band preamp on several other instruments. This is also not my first seven string build, the only real physical differences on this one are that the neck is thinner and has a flatter profile, and the string spacing at the bridge is 17.5 millimeters instead of 18 millimeters on the older one, the feel for this bass is that it seems easier and more comfortable to play. It's just a more subtle and nimble instrument than the old one. The real difference with the old seven string is that on this one I can toy around with the possibilities of series/single/parallel settings on the two coils of each pickup, I equipped the older bass with Bartolini in-line humbuckers and a two band Bartolini preamp so there is also that (subtle) difference.

Done the last bit of shielding and signed it, it's now officially finished.

I'm afraid I'm not into 'showing off' in that way, but you can always check the link to my homepage that is in my signature, once there clicking on the photo of the bass you want to know more about brings you to the 'more detail' page, not all basses have this feature but for most of them there is more information available.

My current DIY project is finished. Some detail. More detail pictures this weekend.

[quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1401877987' post='2467690']What weight is it coming in at? [/quote] Checked the weight after full assembly and it weighs exactly 5 kilograms.

Made the nut and put on the strings, done the first setup session. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/L7DiE9t.jpg[/IMG] Frontal overview. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/LdI69s4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/uymJA3w.jpg[/IMG] Frontal detail. I still need to shield the cover for the control cavity and sign it and after that do a final fine tune session, once that is done I'll make more detail pictures. Pending some small odds and ends it's finished!!

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 4.5 to 5 kilograms, I'll weigh it when it's finished.

The wiring is done and working properly. .....It's almost there!

All the hardware is attached, only things left to do are the wiring and making the nut, and of course adjusting and fine tuning.

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/sptpyOd.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/ma24wjm.jpg[/IMG] Added more hardware to the body.

Thanks. Shielded the control cavity.

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/fSOFAz2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/KI9h8uw.jpg[/IMG] Finished oiling the front, five coats of Danish oil. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/a9qWSKN.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/TSPUk3I.jpg[/IMG] The complete picture. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/oyPyiKY.jpg[/IMG] Neck/body transition detail.