Isolation Build - time to experiment!

[Chopthebass]

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. 

[Chopthebass]

Recessed the individual bridges and spaced perfectly using veneer. 

[Pea Turgh]

Shiny shiny frets!  That’s a neat looking job there.  I would have been happy with the walnut, but that rosewood also looks good.

[Chopthebass]

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!

[Chopthebass]

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! 

[stewblack]

Truly wonderful work. So very good. 

[Chopthebass]

5 hours ago, stewblack said:

Truly wonderful work. So very good. 

Thanks Stew

[Andyjr1515]

Splendid on all counts

[HazBeen]

Very lovely indeed! Question, why did you decide to place the pickup as you did? Or is it false perspective?

 

[Chopthebass]

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.

[HazBeen]

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. 

[Chopthebass]

99% finished. I just have to wire in the headphone amp and make the covers. 

[Pea Turgh]

Love it!  Nicely proportioned, and look at all dem lines!!

[songofthewind]

Wow! Looks like you know what you're doing.

[ubit]

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!

[Chopthebass]

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! 

[Owen]

Hubba hubba!

[Owen]

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. 

[Andyjr1515]

Magnificent, @Chopthebass

[ped]

Don’t know how I missed this! What a fantastic little thing. 

[Chopthebass]

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.

[ped]

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. 

[Chopthebass]

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!

[Taa]

This looks amazing , great job 👏