I built a new twelve-string bass

[Basvarken]

This is my second twelve string build.
It took me quite a while to get this one done. Totally underestimated the lacquer process of the intended Mazda colour Soul Red Chrystal.
But I'm quite happy that this red monster is finally ready to rock.

- Mahogany body
- Nine ply laminated Mahogany set neck. Glued in
- Soul Red Chrystal 46k finish
- Ebony fretboard
- Red position dots
- Jumbo frets
- 34" scale
- Buffalo horn nut
- ETS twelve string brass bridge set
- Two spoke-wheel double action truss-rods
- Carbon reinforcement strip in the neck
- Lace Alumitone Bass Bar in the neck position
- Double Lace Alumitone Bass Bar in the bridge position
- Two separate outputs.
- Series parallel switch on the back
- Gotoh GB 350 lightweight bass tuners
- Gotoh Stealth ST 31 guitar tuners
- d'Addario EXL 170 - 12 strings
- Weight: 5.2 kg
Electronics circuit by Bas Becu.

Pics of the build process can be found here:
https://www.enkoo.nl/brooks-exb-12-3p.html

[AndyTravis]

Wow. Your skills are boundless.

[PaulThePlug]

Tort scratch plate?

 

 

 

😉

Awsome...

[BreadBin]

Wow, hubba hubba!

[HazBeen]

Wow, that is a nice (and heavy) piece of 12 string.

[HazBeen]

I love that bridge design too, such a simple but smart solution.

[Jus Lukin]

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Edited March 10, 2022 by Jus Lukin

[Andyjr1515]

I like that VERY much.  

[Romeo2]

WOW

 

looks like an absolute masterpiece, won't be picking up my jaw any time soon

 

we need a demo, go on, just the intro to Jeremy and we can start a cult in your name

[Basvarken]

16 minutes ago, Romeo2 said:

WOW

 

looks like an absolute masterpiece, won't be picking up my jaw any time soon

 

we need a demo, go on, just the intro to Jeremy and we can start a cult in your name

Haha thanx.
Well, here you go:
 

 

[bartelby]

That's nice...

 

[Simon.]

That is brilliant. I always wanted an 8-string, never quite brave enough to think about a 12 though. 👍

[mhoss32]

Very VERY cool, what a head turner

[itu]

Dat is kool! No need for useless controls.

[Richard R]

Please post some sound clips!

[Basvarken]

38 minutes ago, Richard R said:

Please post some sound clips!

I did. Check the video a few posts above...

[Richard R]

Just now, Basvarken said:

I did. Check the video a few posts above...

Hadn't noticed they were videos, logged in from a secure works PC (on a very, very tedious conference call) and it just shows the static image, not as a link.  Will check out later.

[Basvarken]

5 minutes ago, Richard R said:

Hadn't noticed they were videos, logged in from a secure works PC (on a very, very tedious conference call) and it just shows the static image, not as a link.  Will check out later.

It is one YouTube video 😉

[Pea Turgh]

On 16/11/2020 at 22:56, Basvarken said:

Haha thanx.
Well, here you go:
 

 

I was waiting or the Pearl Jam bass line!!!  That is fantastic.  Love it.

[fleabag]

Damn fine work again Rob.