Andyjr1515 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Looking really, really good. Some great techniques and skills... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) All the frets are in. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/dM0Jwxv.jpg[/IMG] Filled the voids between the fret and fret-slot with CA glue. Edited August 6, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Finished off the edges of the frets on the low string side. Edited August 6, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 That looks like top notch work. Nice work with the roundover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Finished off the fret ends on the other side of the neck and leveled the frets. Edited August 6, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Keep going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 That's real cute. With 12 strings to work with, as well as a good setup, a neck that'll play very comfortably is a must! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 (edited) Leveled the heel of the neck and roughly sawed it to thickness. Routed the neck pocket. The first time the two parts meet. Edited August 6, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 It's become a bit of a cliche, but this is what 'truly awesome' really means Don't think I've ever seen anything like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Thanks, it means a lot to me to get these kind of compliments from a fellow builder. Edited May 4, 2015 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Today I've been busy with doing my favourite thing, volute shaping. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/wwmWy7I.jpg[/IMG] Almost halfway. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/GyLFkml.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/khfKZD9.jpg[/IMG] And (rough) finished. Edited August 6, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Lovely job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitrobot Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 such a lovely joint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/BQWvunb.jpg[/IMG] Rough shaped the rest of the neck, the shape I want is almost there and will be refined at a later date. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/sdxDoe2.jpg[/IMG] Heel detail. Edited August 6, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) Finished shaping the neck. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/vqjJHfT.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/r1H0nix.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/KHqdGYl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/QZeCwYj.jpg[/IMG] Completely sanded up to grain 400. Edited August 6, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Looking forward to seeing the eye-candy shiny bits going on. Mega job as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Looking very nice - when it's carved & shaped it's always inclined to show off and exaggerate any flaws in the wood or gaps in the glue - from those pics it looks very clean and solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) It is clean and solid. Before gluing I properly squared and leveled all the surfaces that were going to be glued, I glued them together with the right amount of clamping (read: Lots of clamps ). It might be more work to do all this preparing of the separate parts but when you do it this way you get a much better end-result. Edited May 9, 2015 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Agreed - it's no accident it's turned out as neat and consistent as it has. Careful preparation, suitable materials, and proper technique is the only way to stack the odds in the builders favour. If it's thrown together it may work - but most of the time it'll look thrown together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Drilled the holes for the neck screws and ferules. Edited August 6, 2017 by blablas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 My goodness, that's a lot of screw holes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 12 string... I'd rather be safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 [quote name='blablas' timestamp='1431796824' post='2775117'] 12 string... I'd rather be safe than sorry. [/quote] +1 with the neck/body joint as it is (very ergonomic judging by the photos) there is not enough room for a traditional 3,4 or more bolt joint. Good thing this was planned in advance - the single cut body shape lends itself to extra securing bolts along it's extended upper horn (not really a horn, but you get what I'm talking about I think). You can't be too careful with a neck joint. It's never too stable or durable. I'd imagine in this case the joint will be up to the job & then some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 As a 12 string player, this is genius. It's worth noting that I can't stand single cuts, but this bass defies that rule. Top quality work squire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 [quote name='Wolverinebass' timestamp='1431963435' post='2776659'] As a 12 string player, this is genius. It's worth noting that I can't stand single cuts, but this bass defies that rule. Top quality work squire! [/quote] I couldn't agree more - this single cut has a seriously graceful look about it, when looked at as it is or like I do with lefty's - checked out after being flipped. Here's a sample - [attachment=192279:Capture.PNG] Hope blablas doesn't mind me inverting his work in progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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