alittlebitrobot

Just got a lovely set of strings from @spacecowboy Good communication and speedy delivery. What more do you want. Highly recommended seller 👍

I was on Denmark street years ago, looking at all the nice things I can't afford. I played a Peavey Grind at the time, so when I saw a Cirrus, I wanted to know what the difference was. The second I had it in my lap, I could tell it was spectacular. The guy working there was bemused, and amused, that I wasn't bothered about plugging it in. God I wish I could get on with the 35" scale cause otherwise the Peavey neck is made for me.

Kala Ubass with a LOT of packing.

I'm just a bedroom noodler so I can't justify a collection in any way, so what I've decided is that a new bass would have to bring something new. I have a 34" fretted 6 string, which means I also own a 34" fretted 4 and 5 string in one instrument. I have a fretless 34" 4 string. I made a 30" 4 string bass because I think the short scale does bring something unique and now I'm planning a new build; a short scale 5 string fretless with piezo pickups. I think that is sufficiently different from my existing collection. Thereafter it's going to have to be a one-in-one-out policy. My short scale is fine and I enjoyed the challenge of making it because it's unusual in a few ways, but I would be willing to let it go for something like a Bronco or maybe one of those short scale Stingrays..

Am I missing something or is this more expensive than a brand new one that hasn't had it frets crowbarred off?

I completely agree that the full-size control plate on the Sterling looks off. Obviously it's an economical decision on their part but it does look squeezed. One other thing that might be an issue here; I brought these images into Photoshop and there's a decent amount of camera distortion on the EBMM which is pretty normal when photographing something this size. The fact that there's none on the Sterling makes me think that the headstock in that photo has been replaced digitally. It just adds to the subtle feeling that something's a bit off. I think you'd have to compare them in person to really know what you think about the Sterling. ....I'd gladly have one if it was going to waste..

100% keep the blocks. This looks great

Not exactly. Aesthetically, I like headstocks, but not tuning keys, so I made one using a headless bridge and some DIY string clamps.

Oh yeah, definitely the white guard. My tastes are mostly the modern, boutiquey, fancy pants stuff rather than the classics but, for some reason, these, the Mustang, the bronco really work for me. I love the simplicity of the one wee pickup in the middle.

Oh no! I'm new to the epoxy game but this has definitely happened me, thanks to my devil-may-care approach to measuring ratios. With this build, why go with epoxy over wood glue?

Watching with interest. I've a new build planned and I want to do the piezo thing but I've never worked with them before

God, I'm never doing an archtop 😆

Oh, that's brilliant. I'm very much a slab body guy so this not my area but that's a great jig.

🤐 Love the progress. What's going on here, though? It's intriguing

What's this? Development? Growth? Learning from mistakes? I call that deviating from your programming. Unacceptable. Very interesting build, though. Hitting those hidden knots and sap pools is like whatever the opposite of striking oil is. Glad you're able to make this piece work in spite of it.

😍 That's stunning

I too enjoy lying to myself. This is great stuff, Honza. I love a proud scarf joint, highlighted with veneers, rather than trying to hide it. Really looking forward to the carve on this neck.

My god, that string spacing would kill me 😁 Tom Jenkinson played one in a live Shobaleader session (Boiler Room on YouTube) and it's probably the nicest tone I've heard from him. Enjoy!

Great stuff. I love those tuners and I've been wondering if they could accept, and hold, a bass string for my next build. I don't like seeing machine heads so I wish ideas like this were more widely available

This is amazing! The craftsmanship is so impressive and it's a beautiful instrument. Is there a video demo or audio recording? It looks like so much fun to play.

Man, that looks like a lot of fun to play. Incredible, seamless carving work on the neck joint.

Oh god yeah 😍 Burnt amber with maple board, please.

Si bought a bridge off me - communication and payment was spot on, but also very understanding of some baby-based delays on my end. Cheers 👍