51p radius

[zitherman]

Im building a 51 p bass  from plans that specify a 6mm radius on the body.is that correct as from memory i think its smaller.any answers?

Edited August 28, 2020 by zitherman

[zitherman]

Looks like no one knows the answer to my question.i think illjust try a 4mm roundover first and see what it looks like.cheers

[hooky_lowdown]

As 51's are slab bodies, I doubt they had a 6mm radius, doubt it's much more than 3mm.

I'd make the radius whatever feels most comfortable to you.

[zitherman]

Cheers.i doubted the spec on the plan so that lead to my question.i had a telecaster bass in the late 70s and seem to remember a tight radius.think ill start with a 3mm and take it from there.this is my first attempt at a build so every step raises fresh questions.

[GarethFlatlands]

Here's a pic from Geddy Lee's Bass book. It's a 52 and the picture isn't great, but it looks like a very small radius to me.

[zitherman]

Thanks for your reply.that looks like a similar radius to the tele i had.i think 3mm might be the way to go.

[zitherman]

I decided to go with the 3 mm roundover.it looks a bit bigger than the pic from geddy lees book but im happy with it.this is my first attempt at building so theres plenty of mistakes but its getting there.

[GarethFlatlands]

Looking good!