New Build starting 56 P with a twist

[Thunderpaws]

So. I made a bass a couple if years ago from scratch. It turned out ok but the body was far far far too heavy and the finger board wasn't very well radiused.

This time I am going for a P bass look with Wizard PJ pups and scratch plate harking back to 51 - 56 era. So a bit of a mish mash. Body is mahogany in 3 pieces and I will chamber it this time to reduce weight. Neck will be hard rock maple and hopefully some sweet Birdseye maple for the finger board.

Today I made up a body template shape and tomorrow I will cut the pup areas in it.

Fingers crossed I make good headway with this one.

[Myke]

Sounds interesting!

[Lucien]

Post some pictures if you can mate, I would love to see the progress on that P.

[Thunderpaws]

Hello.

Have taken pictures but my computer is knackered. Can I add photos from my phone?

So far, just spent a few minutes on the pup and control cavity routing. Looking good so far. Cavities are pretty tight on the pickup covers. Need to see if I can source a 3 hole control plate somewhere. If not, I may make one from an alternative material to the usual.

[scojack]

No Pics...No build
Bo'ness !?...nice one !... ............i'm just up the road (My mum is from Boness)

Edited October 2, 2014 by scojack