Chopthebass Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 31 minutes ago, Slappindabass said: Do you always paint before fretting? I have bern fretting then lacqeur. Git getting it off the frets!😥 I never lacquer after fretting. You can’t go super thick with the finish else you will make it hard getting frets in their slots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Recessed the individual bridges and spaced perfectly using veneer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Shiny shiny frets! That’s a neat looking job there. I would have been happy with the walnut, but that rosewood also looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Pea Turgh said: Shiny shiny frets! That’s a neat looking job there. I would have been happy with the walnut, but that rosewood also looks good. I love shiny frets on maple! My missus said it’s a shame you can’t get gold frets. Ah but you can and I didn’t give it a thought! EVO frets next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Stuck some strings on. I still have to level and dress the frets, but amazingly there’s only a few buzzes and a very low action! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Truly wonderful work. So very good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 5 hours ago, stewblack said: Truly wonderful work. So very good. Thanks Stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Splendid on all counts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Very lovely indeed! Question, why did you decide to place the pickup as you did? Or is it false perspective? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 6 hours ago, HazBeen said: Very lovely indeed! Question, why did you decide to place the pickup as you did? Or is it false perspective? Well spotted! And there is a reason. Bad planning on my part. The pickup was shifted 2mm off center because it would have clashed with the batteries! So the next one I’ll move the battery boxes slightly, or make 9v. I may even try headless too for number 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 14 hours ago, Chopthebass said: Well spotted! And there is a reason. Bad planning on my part. The pickup was shifted 2mm off center because it would have clashed with the batteries! So the next one I’ll move the battery boxes slightly, or make 9v. I may even try headless too for number 2. It happens Regardless it looks amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 99% finished. I just have to wire in the headphone amp and make the covers. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Love it! Nicely proportioned, and look at all dem lines!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Wow! Looks like you know what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 This is the first time I have ventured onto the dusty vaults of the build diaries forum. I am simply blown away at the level of woodworking skill and accuracy involved with this. Well done Sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 1 hour ago, ubit said: This is the first time I have ventured onto the dusty vaults of the build diaries forum. I am simply blown away at the level of woodworking skill and accuracy involved with this. Well done Sir! Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Hubba hubba! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 3 hours ago, ubit said: This is the first time I have ventured onto the dusty vaults of the build diaries forum. I am simply blown away at the level of woodworking skill and accuracy involved with this. Well done Sir! I must admit, it is where I get most pleasure in BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Magnificent, @Chopthebass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Don’t know how I missed this! What a fantastic little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, ped said: Don’t know how I missed this! What a fantastic little thing. Thanks Ped. Next time I will better plan where the battery box is so the pickup isn't slightly offset! Being 19.75" scale makes it a little easier to play than say a Cali. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Ah just realised you’ve posted some pics on the super mini basses thread. I thought I recognised the shape. Seeing the build process is really interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 minute ago, ped said: Ah just realised you’ve posted some pics on the super mini basses thread. I thought I recognised the shape. Seeing the build process is really interesting. I am planning a headless version, because unless you wear a strap, neck dive is an issue! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taa Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 This looks amazing , great job 👏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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