Double bass build

[geoffbassist]

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1380924662' post='2232612']
There is very little that would give me more satisfaction than building my own DB. Sadly I am very aware of my lutherie skills and it is something which will never happen.
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I have much the same thoughts Owen. I would love to be able to work on basses as I'm so interested in it. However I'm terrible at this stuff. This is a great thread to follow, I will really enjoy seeing how it turns out.

[surdopickups]

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[benbastin]

So made some progress recently on both the violin and the bass.

On the double bass the C curves have been Bent and glued in.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60334748@N02/10418121485/in/set-72157635031167744
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60334748@N02/10418132955/in/set-72157635031167744

And the violin is being varnished.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60334748@N02/10418062133/in/set-72157636122476095

There are more photos on flickr and they should appear on the scrolling thing in the first post.

Hope you enjoy

[timbass]

Thanks for a rare insight into top quality work, much respect and best wishes.

[henry norton]

I like those stepped clamping blocks you used to glue in the c bouts. I'm going to have to make me a couple of those

[benbastin]

Some progress has been made! [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/60334748@N02/12295730415/"]http://www.flickr.co...02/12295730415/[/url]

For the full slideshow got to http://benbastin.co.uk/making

The violin is about to be set up, been waiting for the final varnish to cure. Exciting times!

Edited February 5, 2014 by benbastin

[geoffbassist]

Awesome work Ben. I bet you can't wait to finish it!
Keep those pictures coming!

[thisnameistaken]

I wouldn't have gone with violin corners - mine get caught in my trouser pockets!

Looking great so far though, wish I had those skills.

[steve]

Amazing work - both the violin and the double bass