Jabba_the_gut Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 I've used my router table and trimmed the neck. I must improve my technique here as the router (again) decided to have a little nibble when going across the grain. Nothing major that can't be sorted but annoying all the same. Next task are to put the side dots in and sort the logo inlay thing for the headstock. I'm going to use the same shape logo that I have on the two previous basses of this shape. I'm wasn't entirely sure on whether to use plain ebony or to use a lighter wood with a veneer line around it so I made both to see. First off, I got made a photocopies of a previous spare logo and stuck these to some slices of ebony and a slice of the birds eye maple from the neck. I used a fine saw to cut the bulk of the excess off. I've mounted my Dremel like a mini router table to trim the edges of the logos tight to the photo copy lines. For the lighter coloured one I trimmed it further as this will have veneer glued around the edge. I used superglue to stick two layers around the logo - not the easiest job as the superglue wants to run and the veneer wants to split, but with a bit of patience I ended up with these: I'm going to use the light one with the veneer edge - I think that will look the best when fitted. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jabba_the_gut said: I'm going to use the light one with the veneer edge - I think that will look the best when fitted. That's going to look special. As if you'd only inlaid the outline of your logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 Been doing some sanding on the body - there's some really nice grain and flame appearing. Still hoping to get this in a playable state for the SE Bass Bash but it's going to be tight! Just need to sand the body, finish the body, shape the neck, do the inlay, fit the frets, fit the electronics etc etc...….!!! And I'm ignoring the kitchen that has been wrecked by a leak, has the flooring up, drier and dehumidifier installed, will need all the units to be removed, new floor fitted, kitchen re-installed, new flooring across the whole downstairs. That can wait - must get the build finished first for the bash!!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 6 hours ago, Jabba_the_gut said: ...Just need to sand the body, finish the body, shape the neck, do the inlay, fit the frets, fit the electronics etc etc...….!!! And I'm ignoring the kitchen that has been wrecked by a leak, has the flooring up, drier and dehumidifier installed, will need all the units to be removed, new floor fitted, kitchen re-installed, new flooring across the whole downstairs. That can wait - must get the build finished first for the bash!!!! There is no button to reflect all of my reactions to all of that. Suffice it to say that you have my best wishes for good drying weather to assist. It's a big show coming up so I can understand what's driving you. All the very best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I can sympathise with the whole downstairs floor needing replacing. One year on and the edging strips are still not done! Lovely build as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 9 hours ago, Jabba_the_gut said: Been doing some sanding on the body - there's some really nice grain and flame appearing. Still hoping to get this in a playable state for the SE Bass Bash but it's going to be tight! Just need to sand the body, finish the body, shape the neck, do the inlay, fit the frets, fit the electronics etc etc...….!!! And I'm ignoring the kitchen that has been wrecked by a leak, has the flooring up, drier and dehumidifier installed, will need all the units to be removed, new floor fitted, kitchen re-installed, new flooring across the whole downstairs. That can wait - must get the build finished first for the bash!!!! Bummer about the kitchen. But gosh - that is a beautiful job on that bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 14 hours ago, Jabba_the_gut said: I'm ignoring the kitchen that has been wrecked by a leak, has the flooring up, drier and dehumidifier installed, will need all the units to be removed, new floor fitted, kitchen re-installed, new flooring across the whole downstairs. When does the divorce action start??? You clearly like living dangerously... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honza992 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 21 hours ago, Jabba_the_gut said: Been doing some sanding on the body - there's some really nice grain and flame appearing. Still hoping to get this in a playable state for the SE Bass Bash but it's going to be tight! Just need to sand the body, finish the body, shape the neck, do the inlay, fit the frets, fit the electronics etc etc...….!!! And I'm ignoring the kitchen that has been wrecked by a leak, has the flooring up, drier and dehumidifier installed, will need all the units to be removed, new floor fitted, kitchen re-installed, new flooring across the whole downstairs. That can wait - must get the build finished first for the bash!!!! Ho...ly....cow... Your sanding is amazing. Really outstanding. Awe-inspiring. Curves...light and dark woods....that's hard to get clean lines. But you get it looking like it has been forged in bass heaven. No stray sanding dust, beautiful sparkly clean lines.....You are literally killing me😲 Any tips for us mere mortals? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 15 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: There is no button to reflect all of my reactions to all of that. Suffice it to say that you have my best wishes for good drying weather to assist. It's a big show coming up so I can understand what's driving you. All the very best. Cheers @SpondonBassed. Just one of those things discovered by accident and before you know it turns into something a bit bigger. It's a pain the $$*& but not the end of the world!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 7 hours ago, TheGreek said: When does the divorce action start??? You clearly like living dangerously... I'm obviously quite lucky to have a wife that doesn't object (too much) to about a dozen basses and various planks of wood knocking around the house. Oh and the large tool chest (still) in the utility room. Or maybe I just haven't recognised the danger yet...…!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, honza992 said: Ho...ly....cow... Your sanding is amazing. Really outstanding. Awe-inspiring. Curves...light and dark woods....that's hard to get clean lines. But you get it looking like it has been forged in bass heaven. No stray sanding dust, beautiful sparkly clean lines.....You are literally killing me😲 Any tips for us mere mortals? Cheers @honza992 but it must be said that the pictures of the two builds you just put in the gallery are stunning. Even so much so, that I'll let you off for one of them being a Telecaster!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Played the version of this bass available at the SE Bash today, an absolutely stunning instrument that if I didn’t already own a Rob Allen, would’ve had my wallet screaming. Stunning work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 18 minutes ago, ezbass said: Played the version of this bass available at the SE Bash today, an absolutely stunning instrument that if I didn’t already own a Rob Allen, would’ve had my wallet screaming. Stunning work. I'd better get some pictures of our on here now!! Thanks @ezbass for your comments and for letting me have a go on your lovely Rob Allen. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 I will finish this thread off properly but I've been in a mad rush this week!! I was up until 1am on Saturday morning and up again at 7am to try to get this bass ready for the SE Bass Bash but I didn't quite complete everything, I need to finish off the control cavity cover, finish spraying the neck, level the frets and remove any sharp ends. That was the negative but on the plus side I did finish it sufficiently to have a playable instrument. I didn't get chance to try it before the bash but when I plugged it in I was very pleased!! Got some very positive comments at the bash too so doubly pleased! Here's some photos as it stands. It will be a few weeks before I get a chance to finish this properly and take some proper photos as have to get my kitchen operational again as it is currently in pieces!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Beautiful work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Very yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Jabba_the_gut said: I will finish this thread off properly but I've been in a mad rush this week!! I was up until 1am on Saturday morning and up again at 7am to try to get this bass ready for the SE Bass Bash but I didn't quite complete everything, I need to finish off the control cavity cover, finish spraying the neck, level the frets and remove any sharp ends. That was the negative but on the plus side I did finish it sufficiently to have a playable instrument. I didn't get chance to try it before the bash but when I plugged it in I was very pleased!! Got some very positive comments at the bash too so doubly pleased! Here's some photos as it stands. It will be a few weeks before I get a chance to finish this properly and take some proper photos as have to get my kitchen operational again as it is currently in pieces!! Edited September 30, 2018 by TheGreek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Stunning!!! 🤯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I want that bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 13 hours ago, Frank Blank said: I want that bass. I think you may have mentioned this at the SE Bash..😂😂 Jez, I know you haven't thought about selling your creations - you might want to consider what a "I don't want to sell it" price would be... and...Stop hogging them!! - 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 It’s a bit generic “samey” looking, isn’t it? 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 34 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Jez, I know you haven't thought about selling your creations - you might want to consider what a "I don't want to sell it" price would be...😂 But then orders would flood in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrinkleygit Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Can't wait for the SW bash to see what else turns up, that would make an amazing pair, Mike b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Cheers for all the comments! I've still got to get some proper photos. For info the final weight turned out at 2.7kg so just under 6lb. I've still got a few things to finish off which I'll try to get done over the next week or so. …..and I really like LaBella nylons! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 IIRC They're not bass or guitar strings - for a Piccolo or something. (Don't tell Ped though..he's been cutting regular strings down for his Wing Bass..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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