Jabba_the_gut Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Also been shaping the neck. Bought a new non-clog file - works a treat!! Shaped the heel to match the neck - quite pleased how this has turned out so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 That's looking lovely! Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Looks fantastic m8 clean as a whistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) Looks great, Jez. What's the non-clog file you used? Edited April 11, 2017 by Andyjr1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Lovely, just lovely. One day when I've got the space.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1491905493' post='3276289'] Looks great, Jez. What's the non-clog file you used? [/quote] Hi Andy, One of these.. http://www.axminster.co.uk/japanese-saw-rasp-384015 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1491906178' post='3276297'] Lovely, just lovely. One day when I've got the space.... [/quote] Cheers. Go on, have a go at making one. Doesn't need much space....just have to put up with the dust and chippings etc everywhere!!! I'm going to finish this bass with oil - tried a little on the neck and it looks really nice. Hopefully get to do some work on this over Easter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1491911893' post='3276360'] Cheers. Go on, have a go at making one. Doesn't need much space....just have to put up with the dust and chippings etc everywhere!!! I'm going to finish this bass with oil - tried a little on the neck and it looks really nice. Hopefully get to do some work on this over Easter [/quote] I used Danish Oil on a bass body I finished last year - I was very pleased with the results. AS for the space - it's mainly the space to keep the tools. My once-commodious shed now seems full ! What would you saw are the essentials, powered-tools wise ? Router and a bandsaw ? Edited April 11, 2017 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1491912384' post='3276369'] I used Danish Oil on a bass body I finished last year - I was very pleased with the results. AS for the space - it's mainly the space to keep the tools. My once-commodious shed now seems full ! What would you saw are the essentials, powered-tools wise ? Router and a bandsaw ? [/quote] These are the main bits of kit I have - really nothing special, The bandsaw is really small - was £20 off eBay. I did also buy the cheapest planer/thicknesser in the Screwfix sale but that is a recent acquisition. The drill stand was off Freecycle..... Edited April 12, 2017 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Had an hour and a half in the garage tonight and got all the frets cut and installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1492027655' post='3277362'] These are the main bits of kit I have - really nothing special, The bandsaw is really small - was £20 off eBay. I did also buy the cheapest planer/thicknesser in the Screwfix sale but that is a recent acquisition. The drill stand was off Freecycle..... [/quote] I showed my wife this thread and she said "Oooooh, see I told you we needed a router !" I think you may have inspired a new hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1492027767' post='3277364'] Had an hour and a half in the garage tonight and got all the frets cut and installed. [/quote] Looking superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 I've put the first coat of oil on, I'm quite pleased with how the colours have come out so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1492465004' post='3280543'] I've put the first coat of oil on, I'm quite pleased with how the colours have come out so far. [/quote] That is flippin' gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Magic of the first coat of oil, always love how all of a sudden the wood comes to life. Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Cheers for the positive comments - much appreciated. I'm struggling to leave this alone between coats of oil - something really tactile about it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stearstree1304 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I'm not surprised - very much like Blablas said, once the oil goes on it takes the wood to a different level. Much more depth and warmth in the colours of the wood. Its really nice. I've enjoyed watching this build progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1492465004' post='3280543'] I've put the first coat of oil on, I'm quite pleased with how the colours have come out so far. [/quote] Gah! I need to get a dribble guard for my keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Costs so far... Sapele wood for body £20 Truss rod £10 Tuners £6 Bridge £7 Neck wood £0 (offcuts) Central block on body £0 (rejected from another project) Fretboard £0 (recycled) Spalted beech £0 (offcut - I paid £15 for the piece this came from which also made the top in a previous post) Wenge veneer £4 (cut from a larger piece bought for £16) EMG pickup £5 (from bargain bin in local guitar shop) Nut £4 Fret wire £9 Strap buttons £3 There are also costs for consumables, such as sandpaper and glue, and also the cost of the oil but there will be plenty of that left for future projects. I appreciate that isn't a true cost so far as I have used some scrap/offcuts of wood I already had but I am trying to keep the cost low for this one. I'm just hoping it sounds okay when done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stearstree1304 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I keep forgetting this a build on a budget - nothing budget about the way it looks and I'm sure it will sound top drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 That looks gorgeous and in no way a "budget" bass. Top drawer stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Fancy builidng me one? stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1493048063' post='3285173'] Fancy builidng me one? stunning! [/quote] Cheers for the comments, much appreciated. I've put another coat of oil on and I'm really pleased with how it's looking. Just need to sort some kind of logo on the head. I've enjoyed this build so think I'll make another, if this one plays okay. I have a thin-ish piece of buckeye I'm thinking of using on another one if these that's about the same thickness as the spalted beech on this. I'm also going to have a couple of bits of birdseye maple officers from another neck which I think might make a nice combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Jezz, your work is stunning. This is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 That really is lovely. Superb work sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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