Jimothey Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) I got the cavities all capped off, arm carve and routed out for the neck and pickups........... And the veneer is rough cut, I had a go at steaming and bending the veneer over the chamfer but to no avail it just split!! so I think it's going to now be cut to the top not wrapped over........ 😀 Edited January 28, 2019 by Jimothey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) The veneer is all glued (apart from one little bit) up and dried overnight so I started trimming and sanding it back today.......... 😀 I'm in two minds whether to stain the Sapele black I don't know if it will be too much of a contrast or whether to use the tinted Danish oil I used on one of my other builds?? The top will be just normal Danish oil....... 😀 Edited January 30, 2019 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 I couldn't resist doing a quick mockup..... 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Finally managed to do a bit more on this! I've now got the first coat of black stain on the back and sides............. Edited February 7, 2019 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Jimothey said: Finally managed to do a bit more on this! I've now got the first coat of black stain on the back and sides............. That's looking really good, @Jimothey Great job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 After a few stupidly busy weeks at work I finally got some time to do some more! I've done the matching headstock now and got a few coats of wipe in satin poly........... Control cavity is all routed out just got to make the cover and the electrics have arrived so I'll fit them in the next few days then its finishing time!!........ I'm considering getting some block inlay decals for the neck which I think will finish it off nicely 😀 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) I've had an idea that I'm not sure on and need people's opinions......... Would it be too much if I veneered the tops of the pickups or would it be better to leave them black?? 🤔 Edited February 19, 2019 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britsie Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 If the pick ups would have been without the ears I would have said: 'with veneer'. Now, I am not really sure. 🤔 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 I decided to not veneer the pickups in the end......... I think it looks better without!!....... 😀 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jimothey said: I decided to not veneer the pickups in the end......... I think it looks better without!!....... 😀 Definitely better. They make that black edge look amazing. Edited February 19, 2019 by SpondonBassed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Yup - best without 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 I've now done 3 coats on the front and 3 on the back and cavity cover which I've veneered just to give the back a bit of colour, Next job is to solder up the pickups, drill for the ground to the bridge, fit the jack socket plate and strap buttons then I think I'm ready to string it up 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Just got to do the final set up and fit the block inlays when they arrive but other than that it's now finished!!............. I'm really pleased with the way it's turned out!! 😁 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, Jimothey said: Just got to do the final set up and fit the block inlays when they arrive but other than that it's now finished!!............. I'm really pleased with the way it's turned out!! 😁 That looks splendid! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown_User Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Cor! That looks brilliant. Inspiring thread. I don't suppose someone with very rudimentary woodworking skills, a drill, a handsaw and a chisel could aspire to something like that? I presume you'd need some serious carpentry tools? Whenever I've seen YouTube videos of people making bass bodies they've always been in a huge workshop passing the thing through industrial sanders and cutting machines. Would that be necessary or am I making excuses for myself? 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 The bass front and back are like B&W or positive/negative. For sure that was naturally intentional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Unknown_User said: Cor! That looks brilliant. Inspiring thread. I don't suppose someone with very rudimentary woodworking skills, a drill, a handsaw and a chisel could aspire to something like that? I presume you'd need some serious carpentry tools? Whenever I've seen YouTube videos of people making bass bodies they've always been in a huge workshop passing the thing through industrial sanders and cutting machines. Would that be necessary or am I making excuses for myself? 😀 Thanks I only use a router, jigsaw, hand tools, orbital sander and a bobbin sander on all my builds, if I had a bandsaw, thicknesser etc it would make life easier I'm sure that if you have basic woodworking tools/skills and took your time you could make your own custom bass body. If you get stuck doing something there will be a number of people on here that would be more than happy to advise/help you? If you are thinking of doing it I would advise using cheap wood for your first attempt so that if things do go awry then it won't be a costly mistake........... 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 4 hours ago, itu said: The bass front and back are like B&W or positive/negative. For sure that was naturally intentional. Yes that was the look I was going for! It's not to everyone's taste but I really like having contrasting colours on my builds............. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown_User Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 3 hours ago, Jimothey said: Thanks I only use a router, jigsaw, hand tools, orbital sander and a bobbin sander on all my builds, if I had a bandsaw, thicknesser etc it would make life easier I'm sure that if you have basic woodworking tools/skills and took your time you could make your own custom bass body. If you get stuck doing something there will be a number of people on here that would be more than happy to advise/help you? If you are thinking of doing it I would advise using cheap wood for your first attempt so that if things do go awry then it won't be a costly mistake........... 😀 Thanks for this. My Dad has a jigsaw I could borrow. I've used it before for laminate flooring and kitchen units so I'm not totally wet behind the ears with it! Although I've heard them mentioned I had to look up what a router was. I can imagine that's pretty hard to use? I find it hard enough getting a perfectly straight line with a jigsaw. Yeah I'd definitely use plywood or something first off! I suppose the problem with that would be sanding the edges smooth without it flaking everywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Unknown_User said: Thanks for this. My Dad has a jigsaw I could borrow. I've used it before for laminate flooring and kitchen units so I'm not totally wet behind the ears with it! Although I've heard them mentioned I had to look up what a router was. I can imagine that's pretty hard to use? I find it hard enough getting a perfectly straight line with a jigsaw. Yeah I'd definitely use plywood or something first off! I suppose the problem with that would be sanding the edges smooth without it flaking everywhere? Quite a few people don't like using routers as you can easily make a catastrophic mistake with them but I mostly use them with a jig and a bearinged cutter so that does eliminate a bit of the degree for mistakes but even though I've been using them for the last 20 years accidents still happen just look at what happened earlier in this thread!! You can shape the body, round over the edges, rout out pickup cavities, etc easier and quicker with a router but they are not essential If you buy cheap shuttering ply then you will struggle with tear out but if you go for a WBP ply then generally it won't tear out as much, if it does you shouldn't worry too much as this will only be a test run piece. Good luck if you decide to go ahead with a build! There's no better feeling than playing your homebuilt bass for the first time and thinking 'I made that!!' but be warned it is very addictive I only did my first one last year and this is my 6th build and I'm already planning the next one!! 😁 Edited February 27, 2019 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Bit of an update on this project the body is too heavy and a bit uncomfortable for me to play so I’ve decided to refinish the original body in satin black and add a pickguard to make a look a bit different i still need to strip off the veneer and either colour match the headstock or leave it Maple I’ll decided once the veneer is off.........😀 Edited October 8, 2019 by Jimothey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Limahl was singing certain movie soundtrack in 1984. Might suit this build? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 I got my kids to watch ‘The Never-ending Story’ the other week they didn’t appreciate that it was a classic!! Kids of today!!.............🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) Here’s the original body back on I’m thinking of removing the block as I don’t think they go too well with the body or I might change them to white instead............😀 i weighed the bass before I changed the body and it weighed 5.4kg and now with the original body back on it weighs 3.6kg...............👍 Edited October 9, 2019 by Jimothey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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