Chopthebass

Sanded down the resin. Ready for some colour

They look tasty

Not a Jupiter. A Zentro Custom 5 What is that bass?

There’s a ton of info about perceived volume and speaker sensitivity. I just know an 8 ohm cab with sensitivity of 104db is louder than a 4 ohm cab with 97db. Bill Fitzmaurice could explain it better. Point being it’s not always crucial to worry about impedance as long as you don’t do below the amps minimum. I now have one 410 by Bergantino. I can’t ever imagine needing two.

I just bought a Passion iv 5-string. I wish I’d bought Vigier years ago. The tone is unique but very even across the fingerboard. Effortless to play and feels like a million dollars in your hands. The only Warwick I’ve owned was a neck thru Thumb 5 and it was terrible to play. Mainly because of neck dive, but secondly the lack lustre sound from the MECs. so my vote is get the Vigier. It’s an investment too

After completing my Jazz inspired Jazz 5, I have just picked up another build. Similar spec, except Cottonwood Burl over Alder, Lollar pickups and possibly passive. Gold Hipshot hardware, headphone amp, rosewood or wenge fingerboard. I'm looking forward to seeing the top with a hint of green stain. The top has been glues to the alder, body shaped, and jazz pickup cavities routed. I just filled all the small voids with tinted resin.

The next challenge is finding a case that fits! It’s 35” scale and that seems to bigger up a lot of options. Although it does fit in my Élite case. Who makes those? Got to be Hiscox or SKB I would think

Thanks Mike. I agree about the neck inserts now. Just have to be very accurate! a lot of people don’t like EMG, but they sound fantastic in this bass. I set it up using old strings that came off my Spector, so should sound even better with a new set on.

I’m pleased I did it. Took a bit of time to ensure everything lined up with pilot holes.

Finished and set up now. The EMG JAX are fantastic. Combine those with the BQS and there's tons of tone on tap. I am so please with the result. Apart from the satin finish, it feels as nice as my Fender Elite. And sounds better. On to the next build now!

I made a little jig that kept the threaded insert perfectly perpendicular to the body. Worked great!

Thanks Andy. You don’t mention if you use a jig to screw the inserts in. I see guys use a bolt and locknut so you don’t have to stress the hex in the brass. ive decided to give it a go. Obviously on some more scrap maple first! cheers for the info

I don't know why there aren't more of them out there. I just bought a Euro 5LT. Its friggin awesome!

I like the keep it simple approach! I am going to have a crack at a multi scale 5 string.

Nice design. I do like a good semi

You can get one from me! Remember if you fit to a passive bass you'll need to add a battery, and change the jack to a stereo one for turning on the power. PM me.

I think it has been done in the past. And Mayones does it on their Mini bass, the Cali 4.

I picked up a used GK MB500 head. It weighs under 4 pounds. I keep in my gig bag as a backup. One of these with a Bergantino HDN112 would be perfect. I know its not a combo, but easily transportable and modular is always good, IMO

I did think about that. And I may still do. I had bad success in the past as the inserts I tried were too coarse a thread. I have some fine ones now. However I did try one in a scrap piece of maple, using the correct pilot drill size and it was getting too tight to screw all the way in.

Thanks! It is hell waiting for a delivery of neck screws before I can assemble it! Its killing me!

Here is a close up of the custom headphone amp. The regular jack on the side of the body will just turn on the preamp as normal, but if you just want to use headphones, plug them in to the mini jack and it turns on the preamp and the headphone amp. So you still hear any preamp EQ adjustments.

Thanks! Yes they are veneers front and back on the headstock. On the cavity cover there is Aux in and headphone out. Rehearse anywhere! Plug your phone in and play. !

Ha ha! Thanks Owen!