derreybass Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hello Jez, That oil is really bringing out the colours. It looks really good. Can't wait to know what it sounds like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 This is looking really, really gorgeous! Your work is so neat Jez, heck, even your workbench is tidier than anything I do Great progress, and as others have said, it looks nowt like a "budget bass" - looks like a top-end custom build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1493805202' post='3290738'] This is looking really, really gorgeous! Your work is so neat Jez, heck, even your workbench is tidier than anything I do Great progress, and as others have said, it looks nowt like a "budget bass" - looks like a top-end custom build [/quote] Cheers for the comments - I'm finishing the oiling at the moment and hope to start putting together at the weekend. Always good to keep a clear final assembly workspace (or 'dining room table' as I've heard my wife refer to it before....) Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1493837972' post='3291197'] Always good to keep a clear final assembly workspace (or 'dining room table' as I've heard my wife refer to it before....) [/quote] I genuinely laughed out loud when I read that There's no way on this earth I'd get away with using the dining room table for such things! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 So THAT'S why it's so tidy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Absolutely lovely little bass! Very neat work. Its cool the different woods you had laying about went nicely with each other. Love the shape. Just purely for aesthetics the pu would of maybe looked cool at the same angle as the end of the fretboard, bridge etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1493938376' post='3292075'] Absolutely lovely little bass! Very neat work. Its cool the different woods you had laying about went nicely with each other. Love the shape. Just purely for aesthetics the pu would of maybe looked cool at the same angle as the end of the fretboard, bridge etc. [/quote] Hi, cheers for the message. I had thought about angling the pickup but just decided not to in the end. I also should have staggered the tuners and had more slope on the head for the same reason, though this was restricted due to the piece of wood I had for the neck. This build was only supposed to be as quick and dirty but has turned out nice so far. I'm thinking of making a 32" scale version afterwards and will consider a few more aesthetic items on that project. Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Getting into the final assembly of this now. I've fitted most of the hardware and done the wiring. I have fitted an EMG pre-amp for the moment as I had one spare, I'm not sure if I'll keep this in but I'll try it for now. I'm pleased with how the oil finish has gone - I'll take some better photos when this is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 It just gets better and better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Apart from a string tree, done! Just need to get some decent photos now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Fan-bloody-tastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Mega! That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Utterly utterly gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stearstree1304 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Wowzers!! That really is superb - fabulous work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 That is looking ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Lovely...certainly doesn't look cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Fantastic work. Hope to see it at the bash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 So, how does it sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Haven't had chance to try it!! Finished on Saturday, family day out on Sunday and away with work on Monday.... Will give it a good go later in the week!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 And will get some better pictures taken. Planning on taking this to the Midlands Bass Bash this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Stunning! Great work Again....fancy building me one? A wee 5 string fretless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1494430209' post='3295921'] Stunning! Great work Again....fancy building me one? A wee 5 string fretless [/quote] A short scale 5 string fretless sounds like an interesting project...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) A few more pictures.... Edited May 12, 2017 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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