Jabba_the_gut Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) I've put bass build #4 on hold for a while as I've started another build!! This one will have a rippled ash body, flamed maple neck and an ebony fretboard. There will be a Warwick 2 piece bridge, Delano hybrid pickup, 2 band eq and green LED edge fret markers. I've made new templates for making this. So far the body blank is marked out, the neck rough cut and the truss road fitted and the LEDs have been installed into the fretboard. On a previous build, I fitted LEDs to the face of the fretboard but this time I'm fitting them on the side. Edited July 10, 2015 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 " So far the body blank is marked out, the neck rough cut and the truss road fitted and the LEDs have been installed into the fretboard. On a previous build, I fitted LEDs to the face of the fretboard but this time I'm fitting them on the side." Good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 mighty fine wood LEDs looking good, very tidy job with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) Nice...loving the LEDs how about some more info about them? Edited March 5, 2014 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichValentine Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Nice figure on the neck. The LEDs are a cool touch as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ah yes, that body is a lovely piece of wood ad might just might look very similar to the wood on a bass you made!! The neck wood might also look familiar....... The LEDs are some surface mount ones soldered onto some stripboard to make them easier t wire up. They're a right pain to solder as each one is only about 2mm x 2.5mm and require some patience. The side dots are done using some 1mm diameter fiber optic cable with some heat shrink sleeving around it to make it look tidy. I'll try and add some more photos and explanation later. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolganoFF Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Nice wood choice! Looking forward for updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Finally getting on with this build! Routing is complete for neck pocket, control cavity, bridge, tail piece and pick ups. I've rounded the body edges but still have some body contouring to do followed by lots of sanding!! Cheers Edited November 9, 2014 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Good choice with Delano pups, I use one of their alnico MM replacements in a 5 string and its quality. Beautiful maple for your neck too, might I ask where you got it from, as I have a couple of projects spinning around in my head, desperate to get out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengreen49 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Always enjoy your builds Jabba. What finish you going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi Rubis, I got the body and neck wood from Nugget - the body wood was a trade but the neck wood was ordered with some wood Nugget was buying for himself. I'll try to find the details of the seller and forward it to you as the wood is lovely and was reasonably priced. Seem to remember it costing about £50 but I got two necks out of it. Looking forward to trying the Delano pickups!! Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi Ben, Cheers. Not completely decided on the finish but leaning towards a water based gloss lacquer for the body. I've used the satin version before and that seems good so might give the gloss a try; I will use satin on the neck though, Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Finally finished this build - really chuffed with it so far but only played it quietly for a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Really, really smart . Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1394053262' post='2387502'] The LEDs are some surface mount ones soldered onto some stripboard to make them easier t wire up. They're a right pain to solder as each one is only about 2mm x 2.5mm and require some patience. The side dots are done using some 1mm diameter fiber optic cable with some heat shrink sleeving around it to make it look tidy. I'll try and add some more photos and explanation later. Cheers [/quote] Oh yeah, those surface mount LEDs are a pain in the ass. I was going to wire up some blue ones for my PS3 controller, but as soon as I saw the size of them I was just like "f*** that" lol. On another note, looking great! The figuring on that neck is just crazy nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 A slightly better photo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looks Fantastic . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) Well, this one is taking some time, but finally bass #4 is moving along!! I have been building another bass (#6 the sycamore one) at the same time which may explain the delay. I hoping to have the sycamore one complete for the Midlands Bass Bash in May but this will be a bit tight. Both neck are progressing well but I need to fit LED markers before I go any further - fiddly and time consuming job. Edited April 15, 2015 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Love your builds, Jabba. Hope to track you down at the Midlands bash and steal some ideas Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Beautiful, beautiful...I can only admire your skill and patience. The Pookhat is well and truly doffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) Sorry - just trying out linking photos.....bit slow me!!! Edited July 10, 2015 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Stunning Jabba, absolutely first class Reminds me a wee bit of my old Manson Merlin. Do you have a full bass shot ? ..would be nice to see the whole thing again Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Superbly made and wonderfully finished, Jabba. What's on the build board at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hi Ian, Here's a full length picture and a close up of the LEDs - I'm really pleased with how they turned out. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Hi Andy,[/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Building has been quiet due to needing to do some DIY!! I’m still finishing off a sycamore bass – need to do the frets, a bit of wiring then a final polish and that should be about it. This one should look nice with blue LEDs on the side of the neck. I’ll post pictures when it is complete but this is where it is at currently. [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Cheers[/color][/size][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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