My first handmade bass ( Jerry Only bass )

[JJW]

I'm a massive Misfits fan and i've always loved Jerry Onlys bass so i decided to try and make my own, it didn't go perfectly but i'm happy with it as my first attempt! I finished it but i wasnt happy so i striped the paint, resanded and gave it another go. I finished painting it on August 4th and on August 5th i went to a Misfits concert ( I took my bass without the neck) but the secrurity stop me saying i wasnt allowed! I ended up speaking to the tour promoter who thought it was awesome that i build my own guitar, he spoke to Jerry Only and eventually I got to meet him backstage where he very kindly signed it for me! I am pretty happy with the end product considering i'm only 15.

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[paul_5]

Nicely done! Love the Misfits.

[Andyjr1515]

Great job! Great story!

[Norris]

That looks fantastic! Cracking job!

Got any pictures of the construction in progress?

[JJW]

No, i dont have many more pictures than that, i wish i took some though but I completely forgot and by the time i remembered it was basically finish.

[dannybuoy]

Not surprised they wouldn't let you in with that, looks like it could be used as a weapon!

[scojack]

Very impressive work young un !
Hope its the first of many
Ian

[JJW]

Yes, I have already drawn up the designs of every pre 90's axe bass gene simmons used (about 7) and hope to make them all when i get back to school in september.

[Beedster]

Nice one JJW, that's a none too shabby first attempt at bass building and a damn good story to go with it. Keep up the good work mate

Chris