Chopthebass
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Test fitting the hardware. All good. found some nice aluminum knobs that aren’t too big. I do have some Sadowsky knobs but they looked ridiculous because I have so many controls. I have a mini 3-way toggle to add for single coil/parallel/series switching .
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Thanks! I can try doing some sound uploads. Need to figure out the best way to record it!
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The majority of you preferred the fingerboard extending to the pickup. So that’s what I did! Also did the fret positions markers
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A third option is to match the body wood. In hindsight I could have planned it do the grain matched, like the rear cover. But here is a cap using an offcut. I kept the white stripe theme running though.
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Like a Marleaux Diva. I thought about that, but I’d need a stonking piece of ebony to do that! I have the bridge and anchors all figured out. Thinking I’ll stick with original plan and take it to the pickup.
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I’m wondering whether I should take the fingerboard to the pickup or not. If I don’t, I’ll put some matching wood on the neck to hide the laminates. What do you guys think?
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It’s a shame it has the incorrect number of strings 😆
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I had a Progress 5 string and I would say it was the dullest sounding bass I’ve owned! The preamp was too subtle in my opinion. I didn’t want to mess with it, so moved it on.
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Nice neat routing there👍
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Neck pocket cut and headstock veneer and cap glued on.
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Finished Pics! Single Cut 5-string Short Scale
Chopthebass replied to Andyjr1515's topic in Build Diaries
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I’m experimenting using the Shaper to create a headstock logo. I used a 0.5mm bit and infilled with blue resin. It turned out super crisp!
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I still use routers for a lot of operations. I just tried doing my logo and infilling with resin. Looks pretty amazing. Its great for stuff like that.
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Looking great! Keep the progress pics coming.
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It is exotic plywood 😆
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Fingerboard blank made. Next is a scarf joint
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Some rear contouring. Needs refining in a few places
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It’ll be great for block or custom inlays
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I contoured the edges ( by hand!) . I wanted a chamfered look rather than rounding over. Here’s a pic.
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Pickup rout, string anchor holes and control holes all done using the Shaper Origin.
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Wondering whether to keep it natural or stain darker. Here it is wetted
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Control cavity finished. I pre-slotted channels for pickup wire, batter wire and bridge ground before glueing back on.
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Yes they are nice. Also the Marleaux Mbass
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ha ha ! So have Essex girls not shaken off that reputation? The were responsible for lots of great jokes!!
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One of my best amps was a 600SMX. Wish I'd hung on to it, but like most of you I was always looking for new gear! I don't know why all they have to offer now is the Elf. Maybe they have plans for bigger heads??
