HazBeen Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 I also am going to make a saw guide for the multi-scale frets as my normal jig only does straight. Saw a design online that looks good and that I will copy. Uses magnets to keep the saw blade stable against a maple block that can pivot to make the correct angled cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 ABM stuff is very nice. You should check out ETS stuff on the next build. That are super customizable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Double ball strings and hook the head end over a peg inserted into the headstock shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Si600 said: Double ball strings and hook the head end over a peg inserted into the headstock shape? Nice idea. I'd like to see a cam operated clamping system for quick string change. I'm sure it's feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) It is already decided and sorted , ABM single string clamps. Anyway... Neck blank and body core glued up. I still need to thickness the ash a little, so when I slap on 8mm walnut on both sides we get to 4 cm or just under. It was getting a bit late for my thicknesser’s volume and I prefer using a hand plane for the last few mm anyway, so glued the 2 halves and will sort the planing out when dry. I decided to go for the 3 ply, maple/wenge/maple. I liked it best. What I don’t like is how the ovangkol looks against the walnut top. Too similar in colour.... I need to do something about that. Probably just order new fretboard material, darker. Edited March 21, 2021 by HazBeen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Having slept on it, Ebony fingerboard ordered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Widest neck blank I ever made 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) Better with Ebony fretboard....fretboard and body core thicknessed.... body core is 2.6cm. So we will end up just over 4cm. Will be chambering the core, so weight will not be any issue. Next step, trussrod/graphite rods, fretboard and a million other things 😂 Edited March 23, 2021 by HazBeen 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 Little bit of progress to report. Fronts and backs glued up. Also cleaned up body core (no pics, took down thickness some more (3.8 cm will be final thickness) and chambered. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Look what showed up Thanks @Andre_Passini! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Glue ups look neat too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre_Passini Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, HazBeen said: Look what showed up Thanks @Andre_Passini! You're most welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Did quite a lot over the weekend. - Both top and bottom now glued on (1 at a time). Bottom in first, got a really good glue up. Hope 2nd is as good. - Weight reduction cavities routed - Neck rough outline cut, trussrod and graphite rod slots routed - Devised a way to keep body shape as it and still be able to access the tuners - and a few more bits here and there.... Apologies for the upside down pics, my iPad sometimes decides to flip pics when posting to BC. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HazBeen Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) Note the trussrod access Edited March 28, 2021 by HazBeen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Weight wise, it is looking like we will end up just under 4 kg. Not bad! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 That Makita box standing freely on the ceiling is simply amazing. Are you defying Newton's laws ? 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Hellzero said: That Makita box standing freely on the ceiling is simply amazing. Are you defying Newton's laws ? 🤣 Too much glue squeeze out between the halves. It's there forever now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, HazBeen said: Note the trussrod access Clever, I like it! If only one could get away with that on a full headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Body rounded, as it is is 2.45kg. And the wood I will take out for the control cavity, belly and arm cut, tuners and neck should be roughly the same as the weigh of the hardware, so that is where I am thinking we will end up. With the headless neck absolutely on track to stay below 4 kg, Quick mockup attached as well, just for fun 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Very nice indeed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: Very nice indeed Thanks, soon I will address the biggest challenge... getting the neck right, incl. the flared part where it bolts to the body. But I think I have the right approach in mind for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 Fanned fret slots..... check. I have checked them several times, appears to be within acceptable limits so RESULT! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) Sometimes I tire myself.... I have decided that I now ideally want a 35.5 - 33.5” fan, not 35-33”. I bought a spare Ebony blank... hmmm, am I really going to do another? Decisions, decisions... Edited April 8, 2021 by HazBeen 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 I am indeed doing the 35.5-33.5” one.... I hate slotting at the best of times, but now I cannot use my normal jig I am REALLY hating it. 5 slots in and all is well, but man it is an ordeal.... am going to take as long as I need. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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