ezbass Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1489442027' post='3257054'] Then roughly cut to shape... And that's where it's up to so far! [/quote]I love the shape. This is going to be lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Managed to spend a few more hours on this so have completed a few routing jobs. First up was to tidy up the outline using the body template and a template cutter on the router. Then I made a simple template for the pickup and routed the pocket for that. Then I needed to make templates for each one of the remaining cuts so I started making these from 8mm MDF. I need templates for the neck pocket, control cavity and for the cavity cover. Stating the obvious, but the neck pocket needs to be accurate and aligned with the centre line of the bass so this aligns with the bridge. This really is the step where you measure twice and cut once!! I find it useful to have two rulers that lie down each edge of the neck in order to determine the alignment. The template needed a little repair as the bearing on the cutter worked loose during this and took off a little more than I wanted. MDF template can easily have strips of cardboard or veneer superglued and sanded to make small differences to the pocket sizes to get an accurate fit - you can see both on this neck pocket template. Edited March 18, 2017 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 I used a rough template to make a neater one for cutting the control cavity. The pocket has been cut to the depth of the wenge veneer. The neck pocket has been cut and the neck sits quit nicely - I'm pleased with this. Just need to cut access to the truss rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Next job is to cut the control cavity cover - I'll use an offcut of the spalted beech for this - and to make the pocket on the back of the bass for this. After that will come the rounding over of the edges of the body, then neck shaping...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Lovely work as usual Jabba. Will this one make it to the Mids Bass Bash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1489917067' post='3260720'] Lovely work as usual Jabba. Will this one make it to the Mids Bass Bash? [/quote] Yep - even if it isn't complete I'll be bringing it along. Hopefully it will be working even if I haven't completed the finish. Looking forward to the bash - be interested in seeing how you Tele is coming along. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1490014272' post='3261412'] Yep - even if it isn't complete I'll be bringing it along. Hopefully it will be working even if I haven't completed the finish. Looking forward to the bash - be interested in seeing how you Tele is coming along. Cheers [/quote] The back is dyed & has a coat of sanding sealer on it. Finish sanding of the front this evening, then hopefully that should be dyed soon too. I should get it finished, cured & polished in time for the Bash (fingers crossed!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Cover pocket cut - just need to make the cover now.... [url=http://imgur.com/b7lnB4p][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Very neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Neck ferrule holes routed and control cover template cut.... And spalted cover made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 First pass at edge rounding done...I'm starting to like the look of this! I add a block to the neck pocket to save anything from splitting whilst I'm doing this And the back has had the first bit of rounding done. Need to decide on shaping now back and front for arm and belly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Jez - that is STUNNING! (and, assuming you've seen my amended thread, do NOT think about spraying it in a tent! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Lovely work. The neck block protector idea is inspired! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1490365844' post='3264643'] (and, assuming you've seen my amended thread, do NOT think about spraying it in a tent! ) [/quote] I'm confused 'cos I'm sure I replied to that thread but darned if I can find it now. Have you been moderated for excessive expletives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1490376966' post='3264767'] I'm confused 'cos I'm sure I replied to that thread but darned if I can find it now. Have you been moderated for excessive expletives? [/quote] No - I asked the mods to take it off. I realised that, unless you went through all of the 'do's and dont's', then someone who didn't know the safety issues could get in a bit of a pickle. I'll post the reasons separately rather than hijacking Jez's fabulous build thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) I've some fairly light shaping for arm and belly - I think this is enough so 'just' and overall sand required........ You can see the hole for the pickup wire quite easily on this picture. Where possible, I try to drill these in the wings before I glue them on. I find this easier then trying to aim a long drill later on. Takes a little more planning at first but when you have drilled through the body before in the wrong place with a long drill, you don't want to do it again!! Edited March 25, 2017 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 That looks great! and the neck pocket block is a good idea.. i'd steal it if i wasnt so lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 This just gets better and better. I can't believe the colours you've got out of natural wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Unfortunately, work has prevented me getting quite as much done as I wanted...... Shaped the nut end of the fretboard and head - no the best picture but you get an idea of the shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Looking good Jez (as always) - I appreciate that the shaping isn't finished yet so I hope you find this constructive - I tend to think that the fewer angles the easier on the eye - so the angle of the headstock should complement the back of the body? Maybe give the headstock a bit more lean towards the "D" string tuner so it's almost parallel? Possibly lose a bit more of the veneer at the two volutes too which would suggest it actually slimmer than it really is? Maybe a bit off the top and bottom edges? Love the grain - should look sweeet when it's sealed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Very good wood choice, everything contrasts nice to the spalted beech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derreybass Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Hi nice to see the bass today at the SW bash, keep up the good work it looks even better in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Friday again so able to get on with a bit more. Lots of little bits to start; drilling bridge holes, drilling neck bolt holes, cutting nut slot and fitting fret markers. Fret marker positions marked up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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