First Bass Build

[Rob8]

Just about to start building my first from scratch bass. Any tips for this newbie?

[gary mac]

Have you already got the bits and pieces that you want, or you asking where to get them from?

Check out some of the build threads, plenty of good info and advice.

[marwood]

Theres a pretty good book by Martin Koch - Building Electric Guitars, a good idea to have a read before you take on a build. Wish I had of done before I made my fretless, could of avoided some headaches! I would suggest getting all your hardware, draw out your bass full scale and make sure it all fits into your design. When I did mine I had shaped the headstock before I had received the tuners, thought I had left loads of space, barely got them to fit...

[Rob8]

@[url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/1913-gary-mac/"][color="#282828"]gary mac[/color][/url] yeah I already have all the parts I need, I just was wondering if there was any techhniques to putting one together, an order to assemble it all and just general tips.

[Rob8]

@[url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/21370-marwood/"][color="#282828"]marwood[/color][/url] I will definitely check out that book. Thanks! I would love to try a fretless but this one is just a normal Jazz bass. Thanks for the tips.

[radansey]

I would also recommend this book,

[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Guitar-Design-Leonardo-Lospennato/dp/3000296425/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335292239&sr=8-1-spell"]http://www.amazon.co...39&sr=8-1-spell[/url]

A lot of good information which will be of use.

Ross

[Rob8]

@radansey just checked out that book, it does look like a really informative. I will definitely buy it, thanks.

[lettsguitars]

You don't need any books! The internet has all the info you need. Just figure out what you think you know already and anything you're not sure about and do a thorough search until you think you have read everything there is. You'll soon start building a picture of how it's done. Of course the only way to get it down is trial and error. A little help doesn't hurt though. Check out carl thompsons youtube vids for really great spiritual tips on the subject. If you need any assistance just pm me and i can point you in the right direction. Easy now Jon Letts.

[Gust0o]

Only one tip - develop a sanding fetish. You'll be doing a [i]lot[/i] of sanding, so get ready for it

[Thunderpaws]

I have nearly finished my first build from scratch. Need to get the nut done. Been meaning to get the nut done for a year now!

Biggest piece of advice from me is, if you start, don't stop until you finish. I lost access to a workshop for a while, but now am re-accessed, so should get finished soon.

[Rob8]

@lettsguitars Thanks for the awesome advice and I'll definitely give you a shout if I run into any problems. Thanks!

[Rob8]

@Guest0o I'll prepare myself for all the sanding needs. Thanks!

[Rob8]

@Thunderpaws Cheers for the advice, I'm gonna be starting mine soon so I will definitely keep that in mind, thanks!

[Rob8]

Thanks for all your help guys, I'm gonna start building it very soon!