Single Cut Fretless 5

[Chopthebass]

I contoured the edges ( by hand!) . I wanted a chamfered look rather than rounding over. Here’s a pic. 
 

[Chopthebass]

6 minutes ago, HazBeen said:

So neat this, I truly am amazed by this Origin thing.

It’ll be great for block or custom inlays

[Chopthebass]

Some rear contouring. Needs refining in a few places

[PlungerModerno]

Coming together beautifully. Those woods look ace!

[Chopthebass]

Fingerboard blank made. Next is a scarf joint

[TheGreek]

Nice bit of ply...😉😉

[Chopthebass]

4 hours ago, TheGreek said:

Nice bit of ply...😉😉

It is exotic plywood 😆

[Andyjr1515]

It's all absolutely beautiful.  Excellent build

[Hellzero]

For those interested in Shaper Origin, here it is : https://store-eu.shapertools.com/products/shaper-origin-workstation?_ga=2.253097807.751694472.1614938791-481565625.1614938791

 

[HazBeen]

7 hours ago, Hellzero said:

For those interested in Shaper Origin, here it is : https://store-eu.shapertools.com/products/shaper-origin-workstation?_ga=2.253097807.751694472.1614938791-481565625.1614938791

 

As an alternative to CNC price isn’t ridiculous, but I will stick with my 2 Tritons and Makita palm router just for now. There is no way I could get my mrs to approve 🤑

[Chopthebass]

1 hour ago, HazBeen said:

As an alternative to CNC price isn’t ridiculous, but I will stick with my 2 Tritons and Makita palm router just for now. There is no way I could get my mrs to approve 🤑

I still use routers for a lot of operations. I just tried doing my logo and infilling with resin. Looks pretty amazing. Its great for stuff like that.

 

[Chopthebass]

I’m experimenting using the Shaper to create a headstock logo. I used a 0.5mm bit and infilled with blue resin. It turned out super crisp! 

[Hellzero]

Excellent work with this "engraving".

[HazBeen]

1 hour ago, Chopthebass said:

I’m experimenting using the Shaper to create a headstock logo. I used a 0.5mm bit and infilled with blue resin. It turned out super crisp! 

Gorgeous!

[Chopthebass]

Neck pocket cut and headstock veneer and cap glued on. 

Edited March 8, 2021 by Chopthebass
Forgot photos

[Andyjr1515]

This is a VERY nice design and build

[Richard R]

5 hours ago, Chopthebass said:

 

This will be the sort of instrument that you look at and immediately want to pick up and play, regardless of what you should actually be doing. Very nice.

[Hellzero]

Your work makes me want to buy a Shaper Origin now... 🤣

[Owen]

26 minutes ago, Hellzero said:

Your work makes me want to buy a Shaper Origin now... 🤣

Same! And then I would sell it on here.

[Chopthebass]

I’m wondering whether I should take the fingerboard to the pickup or not. If I don’t, I’ll put some matching wood on the neck to hide the laminates. What do you guys think?

[binky_bass]

I would. Looks a little odd to the eye but as a fretless I think it'd be genuinely useful and give you the range of a 6 string. 

Edited March 9, 2021 by binky_bass

[Pea Turgh]

I’d also say all the way to the pickup!

[Richard R]

Leave it so we can see the laminates - it looks really good having those stripes that line up with the pale wood beyond the pickups. 

Edited March 9, 2021 by Richard R

[Andyjr1515]

Personally, I'm a fan of seeing laminates on the top

 

[BassBus]

I'd say put the board up to the pickup if you like a ramp under your fingers. If you don't then keep it to the end of the neck and leave the space under the strings.