blablas Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) [b]The detail pictures:[/b] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/k2z4MPC.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/3Tebk9A.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/36o4DzD.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/XAy8XzF.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/1hVWSKp.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/8unU8e1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/4dh7oOq.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/sLHHXDT.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/84zuBRT.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/YwqH8Hp.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/i1GpFOm.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Uj5cuOG.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/1vNoffd.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/fHUrEgZ.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/JcNkl01.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/BLiI96i.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lNr7ON8.jpg[/IMG] And a isolated overview picture. Well.. This was another fun DIY project to do, I'm very satisfied with the end result, it looks and plays fantastic. On with the next project, but first I'm going to enjoy this one. You'll notice it when I've got the urge again to toy around with some rough lumber. Edited August 11, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Absolutely fantastic and stunning photography to boot. Kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thanks! ...... The photo's are done by the same idiot who build this bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Top design, creativity and a stunning set of skills on display! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) I missed out on a few decent shots of the back, so here they are: Edited August 11, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 The attention to detail is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humapuma Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 That, sir, is absolutely lovely! You must be a pretty advanced player to use a 7 and I can only imagine the satisfaction you must get in playing something of such high quality you've designed and built yourself. Something very few of us probably will experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 I'm a more advanced builder than player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humapuma Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Maybe, but you're such a good builder that still leaves plenty of room for awesomeness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBass3901 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 The finish on that bass is truly a wonder to behold. Love how the Danish oil brought the grain to life and added so much depth and character. Have you detailed how you apply it in any of your other threads? I would love to know how you get it so even doing the back and then the front without getting drips soaking over the edge. Again, a beautiful instrument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Applying Danish oil is simplicity itself. step 1: You need to sand everything up to grain 600. step 2: Apply a thin coat of Danish oil with a paper towel, wait five minutes and rub out the oil with a clean paper towel. step 3: Wait 4 hours for the oil to dry. For each successive coat repeat step 2 and 3. Depending on the wood four to five coats should be enough to reach the finish I've got. Edited June 11, 2014 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) [b]Just for fun.[/b] Every once in a while people ask me if I do guitar building for a living, well actually I don't, this is what I do for a living. Designing, developing and fabricating parts and complete measurement setups at the physics department of the Leiden University. This part was machined from a solid block of aluminum, if I can do this, building a bass guitar is not that difficult. Edited August 11, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 That depends I guess, if that's meant to be a sink plug, then its crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 It might be crap as a sink plug, it still needs to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I imagine you rarely get bored in your job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I want to know what that metal part's for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1404768306' post='2495612'] I want to know what that metal part's for now! [/quote] He could tell you but then he'd have to kill you :-) »TOP SECRET« Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Or be killed myself. ..............................................But in all seriousness. It's a dummy magnetic shield, this thing will be made out of a special metal alloy at a later date and it's purpose will be to shield the sample that is inside it from magnetic forces. For the time being we decided to go with an aluminum version to test all the things that need to be attached to it and see if the principle works. This part will be mounted in a ultra high vacuum chamber, it is going to be used inside [url="http://lcu.physics.leidenuniv.nl/index.php/facilities/escher-leempeem"]this[/url] setup. This magnetic shield is not yet a necessity by the way, at the moment we already hold the world record as far as resolution and quality of the images generated goes, the shield that is in use at the moment is also made of aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Ah, I'd wondered about it being part of some device requiring a vacuum, with it being so chunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitrobot Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 wow wow wow Amazing stuff. And it looks like you could probably even make your own hardware. Seriously impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) Updated the (missing) pictures. Edited August 11, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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