Bastav Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hi, new to the forum (well, not really but new to posting anyway). A few months ago I decided I was gonna get into building a bass. Ive basically finished it so not really a diary but more like a conclusion of my first build. Ive already got the next one lined up so perhaps I'll do a diary when that ball gets rolling Anyway the idea for this bass was to build a five string fretless bass, getting as close to upright sound as i could. What I ended up with is a semihollow ash body with an ovangkol top, limba and maple neck, rosewood fretboard. OPriginally i intended to have both a magnetic mic and a piezo typ mic but in the end that turned out to be to complicated for my very bassic understanding of bass electronics so theres just a schertler bluestick which is basically a condenser mic in piezo clothing. Cutting a long story short, Im quite happy with the end result. Needless to say there were a few hickups being my first build and all, but if you dont look too close I think its quite pretty Oh yeah, the neck is FAT. I wanted to try this as my hands are biggish and its actually very comfortable. Staring with a few construction site images And the finnished product Thanks for looking, and Ill be happy to receive any pointers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Wow that is certainly unique! I don't normally like these type of body shapes but I think this is rather lovely! Can you post a link to what it sounds like?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 You wont be recieving any pointers from me. That looks amazing. And for a first build?!!? Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Great work, whacky looking but very pleasing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks guys, I'll try to record something later on that doesnt sound like it was recorded with an ipad (only soundclip so far was recorded with an ipad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 There's some really really nice work on show here, the detail is first class. Superb for a first build, first of many i hope Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetexas Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Wow , that looks superb . A quality build , and at the first attempt ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Stunning! Top quality stuff by any standard, let alone a first-build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Love the designing that went into it, especially like the string trees Lovely job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Glad to hear that you like it! This is what it sounds like, pay no particular attention to my playing though. I need to get som side markers on this thing [attachment=205403:basen.mp3] Thank yous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Bastav' timestamp='1447940064' post='2911629'] Glad to hear that you like it! This is what it sounds like, pay no particular attention to my playing though. I need to get som side markers on this thing [attachment=205403:basen.mp3] Thank yous [/quote] Download and change the suffix to 'mp3'. An unfortunate 'feature' of the forum software is responsible for the necessity of this. Sounds good, despite the rather 'raw' recording; well done. Edited November 19, 2015 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Oh, havent gotten used to this forum just yet! Thanks, yeah not the best recording but it gives you an idea of what it sounds like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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