Complete - 32" Scale Headless 5 String

[benh]

Some lovely basses above by the way - gonna have to delete those before I finish so mine doesn't look so naff 😂

[Geek99]

So that cost around £500…

[benh]

Neck blank glued and planed

[Andyjr1515]

1 hour ago, benh said:

Neck blank glued and planed

Spot on 

 

[tauzero]

On 23/10/2022 at 11:36, Smanth said:

Simply gorgeous!

 

On an earlier point about locking strap thingies.

 

I recently got a Hohner Headless, (as per my profile pic).

 

It would sit wonderfully level on the two strap buttons, with the tuners kept safe from floor contact.

 

I then fitted an S-Lock, whilst the strap button on the bass is not that different from the original, when I've got the strap on the strap mechanics protrude about 12mm an the whole rig leans at a jaunty (even worrying) angle now!

 

Not sure if any of the fully recessed strap lock systems might avois this issue.

 

S'manth x

 

Some day I'll get round to replacing the strap buttons on my Hohner cricket bat with straplocks - I intend to move the neck strap peg to the top leading edge of the body, a mod that I have seen done somewhere. @FlatEric has a bass with a strap button in the corresponding position:

 

[benh]

Some more slow progress.

 

Edited November 20, 2022 by benh
Wrong pic

[benh]

Fret slots cut, started on the brass fret markers

[benh]

Small update. Fretboard glued in place (remembered the truss rod, just in time), fretted, tidied up the body shape (and routed for the pickup). Lots and lots of sanding to go, as well as hardware to fit and electronics to sort, but getting there!

[SamIAm]

That is stunning!

S'manth x

[Andyjr1515]

Lovely job

[Hellzero]

Congratulations! 👏

[benh]

Schoolboy error. Glued the body wings on before carving the neck. Ah well, onwards!

[benh]

Forgot to take pics of the boring bit. Sanding, pore filling with Z Poxy, more sanding, sealing, spraying, wet sanding... Over with now! Buffed with Meguiars ultimate compound, I think it's come out alright!

 

 

Edited January 5, 2023 by benh
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[prowla]

Nice wood, sir!

[benh]

Complete! Very happy with the results. Not perfect, but certainly better than my last build.

[Newfoundfreedom]

Very cool!

[Andre_Passini]

Wow, this is an awesome bass!

[benh]

39 minutes ago, Andre_Passini said:

Wow, this is an awesome bass!

Thanks Andre - the bridge is awesome. So easy to use

[Andre_Passini]

10 minutes ago, benh said:

Thanks Andre - the bridge is awesome. So easy to use

You're welcome Ben, I'm really glad you liked it!

[Ralf1e]

Stunning and it looks so fast! Like sports car or Aero influences. Ready to fly

[Andyjr1515]

Love the look of that

 

[tauzero]

Looks really good. Headless is so much better than headed.

 

On the practical side, can you stand it up without the tuners touching the floor?

[benh]

15 hours ago, tauzero said:

Looks really good. Headless is so much better than headed.

 

On the practical side, can you stand it up without the tuners touching the floor?

This is actually the first headless I've ever owned (and built) but I think I'm a convert to be honest. And yes, it does stand up without touching the tuners, so long as the straplock is clipped on

[Dazed]

Old thread I know but I have a question about the Nova bridge. Is the spacing adjustable at all?

[Andre_Passini]

1 hour ago, Dazed said:

Old thread I know but I have a question about the Nova bridge. Is the spacing adjustable at all?

Hi Dazed,

 

For the 19 mm spacing it is fixed, but the base plate with 17/18 mm it is adjustable, I mean, the same base plate has 17 or 18 mm spacing, take a look.