Bastav Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Ha! Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Loving it - every bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigec Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 That is really cool, and what a way to overcome a problem... puts my slightly out of place bridge into prospective that's for sure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Thanks! Got about four coats of oil on now, starting to look pretty good but gonna keep going upwards ten coats or thereabouts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 Done and done! It plays! For now anyway... too early for victory laps, time will tell how well it stays in tune but I was able to tune it up and play it for a bit. It feels and plays rather nice, I must say Only phone cam photos for now, sorry. Might take som better pics and record a sound sample when I get home in a weeks time, thanks for watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 That has come together beautifully. Looking forward to the porn pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Dawg Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Wow that is one crazy bass... and what a process. I think the headstock falling off was probably a good thing, as it looked a bit out of proportion somehow: and this led you to coming with the through-the-body string solution that makes this totally unique. I was wondering why the 25.5 scale - but just as well as it turns out otherwise you would be using upright strings! Probably most of us following this thread like to work in wood, and play the bass: and therefore want to make one (well I do) - but you've done it in such a learn as you go way. You had a plan, but it clearly evolved with time... can't wait to hear how it sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks! My process is definitely learn as i go, if i get an idea mid-build i try it out and most of the time i can work my way around small problems this process may throw my way. I still consider myself a novice both when it comes to instrument making and woodworking in general so to anyone who feels like making an instrument i say go for it, its really not all that difficult. Regarding this build, i didnt have any sheilding tape handy when putting it together so i just skipped it. Im going to have to do that before calling it done. As to the 25,5" scale this was down to me wanting to make a small, ukebass type travelbass and then finding this pre-slotted fretboard on ebay. As you pointed out, the extra string length came in handy when finding a headless solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 A few more then First impressions are pretty good, its much fun to play such a small bass. Only real issue so far has been some fretbuzz on the 21st fret on the E string, not too bad.. and when am i ever going to play up there, really? Its also lacking a bit of sustain up in the dusty end... But all in all, great fun travel sized bass, which is what i was going for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 That is Soooooo good, Bastav . The degree of originality and innovation surpasses almost any other bass I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 As if that top horn wasn't crazy enough, the positioning of the tuners is just wild! Top drawer stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Thanks andy really means alot coming from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1469991372' post='3102551'] As if that top horn wasn't crazy enough, the positioning of the tuners is just wild! Top drawer stuff [/quote] Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 Recorded a quick demo with the bass. Multitracked the bass so its a little muddy in places. Recorded through my microcube, no eq. Main bassline - both pickups Secondary plucking - neck pickup Solo - bridge pickup Some obligatory disclaimers: 1 Im not a proffesional bass player or anything so dont expect anything too fancy 2 Some hiss in the recording, comes from my recording equipment, not the bass [url="https://youtu.be/V8I6J1chBxc"]https://youtu.be/V8I6J1chBxc[/url] (dont know how to embed video, sorry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1471974808' post='3117410'] Great! [/quote] Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 cool! Sounds great too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Just seen this. When the headstock fell off, I'd probably have binned it all there and then. The fact that you managed to turn it around into a unique and rather beautiful instrument does you great credit. Well done Bastav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 Thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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