BassBus Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Once upon a time there was a little boy. One day he went to a big city for the day. When he got there he found there was a big toy factory. When he went in he met a very nice man called Chris. Chris said he would love to make a new toy for the little boy. So Chris took the little boy to his special cupboard and showed the little boy his wood stock. The little boy chose a piece with lots of wavey bits in it and a lovely red colour. The rest Black walnut body Figured red wood facing maple neck 16.5mm string spacing Lined fretless ebony fingerboard 33" scale pickups in SDS position Satin finish Edited March 21, 2014 by BassBus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1395322014' post='2401070'] When he went in he met a very nice man called Chris. Chris said he would love to make a new toy for the little boy. So Chris took the little boy to his special cupboard and showed the little boy his wood. [/quote] Blimey, I'm glad I didn't go to a luthier for my new bass now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Subscribed! (I think I saw this at OW on Monday) RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 No. Senior moment. It wasn't this one. Still looks fab though! Enjoy the build experience! RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Are you buying one as well RK? Great bunch of guys and so easy to talk to. Spoilt for choice when it comes to facing woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I have two already, and a Tanglewater jazz. See my build thread in my signature. Its worth a look. Martin is a genius, and will do a great job for you. congrats RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Ah yes, I remember watching that one. Still enjoying it? Probably a silly question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1395322014' post='2401070'] So Chris took the little boy to his special cupboard and showed the little boy his wood. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1395336082' post='2401339'] Ah yes, I remember watching that one. Still enjoying it? Probably a silly question. [/quote] Ohhhh yes! Its a beast. I was at Overwater on Monday having a new Ramp made. Martin did the gluing up a few weeks ago, then we left it to stabilise (because it is ziracote/maple/walnut to match the bass body. Cutting and shaping on Monday, then it went off for the finish lacquer to be put on. Going back on Saturday for it to be fitted. Won't be going anywhere near the special cupboard though! tee hee Pics of Ramp to follow.... RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Face book-matched and body and neck glued up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Hi there! Prompt pics - I was at OW earlier today, and this work hadn't been done at that time. Its like 'live' bass-building, ha ha. That top looks mighty fine. RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Wow! Martin ain't hanging around on this then. The top is going to look fantastic with the finish on it. How's your ramp RK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 New ramp is fitted. It looks awesome. A perfect match for the body, including maple veneer running between the ziricote and walnut. Pics to follow RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Lots of progress this week. Facing wood glued to the head. Trus rod and carbon rod channels routed. Beginning to look like a proper bass. And a shot of the Black Walnut that is most of the body. Martin is hoping to have all the woodworking finished by the end of the month. Coming on leaps and bounds. Edited March 31, 2014 by BassBus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Wow, this is coming along nicely! Martin is a genius. Looking forward to the black walnut coming to life when the finish is applied. Thats a really nice piece. What have you chosen for the fingerboard? Will it be E-C or B-G strung? RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) I went with a lined ebony board and E-C tuning. I've never really liked a low B string and can use a C string much more. Bit of a Janek Gwizdala fan and all that. I'm looking forward to the finish on the Redwood face as well. Of all the bits of wood Chris showed me that just stood out most. With spirits wiped over it the figuring really leapt out. Edited March 25, 2014 by BassBus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I am constantly thrilled when they do the spirits 'thing' on raw wood. I probably need some therapy. This build is gonna be a beauty. I'm lovin' it. RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 [quote name='rk7' timestamp='1395784055' post='2406373'] I probably need some therapy. RK [/quote] Ah, well, I can help you there. I'm a counsellor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 A counsellor?? You could make a fortune on here! ha ha RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 This really is coming along at a fair rate of knots. Fingerboard glued. Next are the lines to be worked into the fingerboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Another update. Few more holes drilled for neck screws and looks like sanding has started. I was given the choice of a blond or black veneer between face and body. I chose black and I think it looks much better than blond would have. And all the woodwork assembled. First sight of the finger board which looks great, in my humble opinion of course. I guess this is where things will slow down a bit as sanding is done and layers of finish applied. I have just been playing a fretless today for the first time in a while and I am now really looking forward to this, not that I wasn't before. Edited March 29, 2014 by BassBus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 That forearm cutaway reveals such a nice combination of woods/veneer. Some of the pics above aren't showing. Have you removed them? What colour hardware have you chosen? And are you speccing OW flatwound strings? RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Pictures sorted. The combination of woods looks good but they will look even better when the finish is applied. I've chosen black hardware. The bridge will be individual pieces to get the 16.5mm spacing. Strings are rounds which is why I went with the ebony board. I will experiment with strings as time goes on. I like Thomastik Jazz Flats which I have on my ACG at the moment. They produce exactly the tone I want on that bass but they didn't sound so good on my Cort, both fretted basses. That's probably down to the different woods in the two basses. You can't really beat rounds for tone on fretless though and I really don't like flats on a wooden board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Now then boys and girls. This is where things become even more interesting. The first coats of lacquer have been applied and as you would expect the flame starts to leap out at you. Can't wait to see it for real. Fraid I'm just lost for words now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1396976434' post='2419386'] Now then boys and girls. This is where things become even more interesting. The first coats of lacquer have been applied and as you would expect the flame starts to leap out at you. Can't wait to see it for real. Fraid I'm just lost for words now. [/quote] It's a good job Basschat doesn't allow swearing as I can only describe this as a ****ing *h!****$ m***erf*nkin' BEAST!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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