Jabba_the_gut Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) The best drawing tools I have is a bendy ruler (like this), some Staedtler Noris HB pencils and a well worn eraser!! Edited May 6, 2019 by Jabba_the_gut 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkPonyPrincess Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Want one of those basses i prefer headless personally just to keep it as short as possible. Would these work as fretless? There is nothing intrinsically limiting about that is there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 hours ago, PunkPonyPrincess said: Would these work as fretless? There is nothing intrinsically limiting about that is there? Have you heard about violins, haven't you... joking aside, I played Guild Ashbory that has very convincing sound for its size. It is just too short for my hands. I am no violinist. My current fretless is 36". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkPonyPrincess Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) Yeah, I have had 12 years of violin training [twitch, twitch] and it has taught me never to assume with an new (to me) format. It looks like a grown up uke. I see loads of potential in this. I ask about fretless because I decided to play fretted bass as little as possible. Do any commercial luthiers out there even tackle this kind of weird and wonderful? Edited May 7, 2019 by PunkPonyPrincess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 35 minutes ago, PunkPonyPrincess said: Yeah, I have had 12 years of violin training [twitch, twitch] and it has taught me never to assume with an new (to me) format. It looks like a grown up uke. I see loads of potential in this. I ask about fretless because I decided to play fretted bass as little as possible. Do any commercial luthiers out there even tackle this kind of weird and wonderful? Cue photos of Ped's Wing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) I played this (Jabba’s) at the SW Bash - I love it! Would love to own one. Jez. No pressure! Edited May 7, 2019 by Pea Turgh 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 6 hours ago, PunkPonyPrincess said: Want one of those basses i prefer headless personally just to keep it as short as possible. Would these work as fretless? There is nothing intrinsically limiting about that is there? I can’t think of a reason why it wouldn’t work as a fretless - I’ll have to make one and see!! I haven’t tried one of these bridges with flats or nylon wrapped strings yet - would have to see how the head clamp thing would grip them. I’ve also thought about removing the normal saddles and replacing them with a piezo to see what that would be like. Too many ideas, too little time...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 15 minutes ago, Jabba_the_gut said: I can’t think of a reason why it wouldn’t work as a fretless - I’ll have to make one and see!! I haven’t tried one of these bridges with flats or nylon wrapped strings yet - would have to see how the head clamp thing would grip them. I’ve also thought about removing the normal saddles and replacing them with a piezo to see what that would be like. Too many ideas, too little time...!! If you are repeatedly able to make necks to such tight tolerances as you've already demonstrated, surely you need only make a neck to test the notion? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkPonyPrincess Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jabba_the_gut said: I can’t think of a reason why it wouldn’t work as a fretless - I’ll have to make one and see!! I haven’t tried one of these bridges with flats or nylon wrapped strings yet - would have to see how the head clamp thing would grip them. I’ve also thought about removing the normal saddles and replacing them with a piezo to see what that would be like. Too many ideas, too little time...!! You need someone to buy your old tinybasses to make room for new ideas. Or people to commish you for new basses to make it worthwhile for your time to explore new ideas. This is a big, fat, unsubtle hint... Edited May 7, 2019 by PunkPonyPrincess 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 hours ago, PunkPonyPrincess said: You need someone to buy your old tinybasses to make room for new ideas. a) good luck with that. b) there is a rapidly increasing queue! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 13 hours ago, PunkPonyPrincess said: Do any commercial luthiers out there even tackle this kind of weird and wonderful? @Manton Customs had a bright red tiny bass at the Midlands Bass Bash on Saturday. If I remember correctly it was more of a demonstration piece than a new product line, but you could contact them and ask if they would make to order. There is a photo of me playing it rather badly on the forum for that event. The guitar sound is lovely, but I personally struggled with the small size 😞 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 11 hours ago, PunkPonyPrincess said: You need someone to buy your old tinybasses to make room for new ideas. Or people to commish you for new basses to make it worthwhile for your time to explore new ideas. This is a big, fat, unsubtle hint... You are quite right! I think I need to reduce my bass collection!! I’ve got a bass to finish then I’ll have sort out... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkPonyPrincess Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 [i can just hear the scrabbling of those bassists expressing an interest forming what they consider is an orderly queue]... 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Jabba_the_gut said: You are quite right! I think I need to reduce my bass collection!! I’ve got a bass to finish then I’ll have sort out... And then use the proceeds to take Mrs_TG on a fabulous holiday, thus also justifying your hobby further. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 2 hours ago, PunkPonyPrincess said: [i can just hear the scrabbling of those bassists expressing an interest forming what they consider is an orderly queue]... You mean "mob" don't you??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I have a kidney sale lined up. Just let me know when you’re ready... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkPonyPrincess Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I have @Pea Turgh‘s other kidney to sell for mine. Thanks. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkPonyPrincess Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I might be able to add one of @TheGreek‘s as well if that helps. It’s an offal offer I know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Just now, PunkPonyPrincess said: I might be able to add one of @TheGreek‘s as well if that helps. It’s an offal offer I know. It’s one he can liver with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Wow. The implication is that Jabba's basses are turning folk to knife crime just to get to the head of the queue to own one. Nice. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: Wow. The implication is that Jabba's basses are turning folk to knife crime just to get to the head of the queue to own one. Nice. They may well be worth it... as for @PunkPonyPrincess's offer of my kidney, looks like I need to watch my back. Edited May 8, 2019 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkPonyPrincess Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Only kidding... but in all seriousness I would leave you in bath with a bucket of ice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, PunkPonyPrincess said: Only kidding... but in all seriousness I would leave you in bath with a bucket of ice... So gracious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) On 06/05/2019 at 22:18, SpondonBassed said: As I said on Saturday; You've definitely got a sharp eye for this craft. May I ask? When you set out your first sketches do you have a clear image in your mind of what you're aiming for? This is the original sketch I did for this bass. As you can see, there are a number of different outlines I scribbled then rubbed out bits and scribbled more.... You can also see the outline of a MM pickup I was originally thinking about. Edited May 8, 2019 by Jabba_the_gut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 You're gifted mate. I hope demand does not turn a pleasurable pastime into a chore for you if you do take orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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