Chopthebass Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 The build is over! Took ages getting the Walbuckers, but well worth it. The range of tones available from the Lusithand preamp is staggering. I really didn’t know what to expect, as I’ve never owned a Wal or experienced multi-coils. It weighs in at 9.0 pounds, which is just about right, and no sign of neck dive. I’m looking forward to gigging this! 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowB_FTW Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Oohh, it has an XLR out. That's interesting as I was considering one of those for my build to match my Washburn AB-35. Can I ask what the thinking in that was for you? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Absolutely stunning work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Amazing 😍😍😍😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 12 hours ago, LowB_FTW said: Oohh, it has an XLR out. That's interesting as I was considering one of those for my build to match my Washburn AB-35. Can I ask what the thinking in that was for you? Mark I wanted an XLR to match a Wal. It will be functional eventually. I have a Hammond audio transformer to make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Phenomenal. Thanks for an inspirational build diary! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Just wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Amazing! So awesome The only thing missimg is the little ball bearings sunk in for knob position indication! I suppose with numbered knobs you dont need that thougj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 2 hours ago, lidl e said: Amazing! So awesome The only thing missimg is the little ball bearings sunk in for knob position indication! I suppose with numbered knobs you dont need that thougj I bought some brass to make the little knob markers, and totally forgot!! Thanks, I’ll get them done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Chopthebass said: I bought some brass to make the little knob markers, and totally forgot!! Thanks, I’ll get them done I had a wal back in the day and always thought it was a sharp feature! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Now, that is very nice….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 What a beautiful thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 That fretboard is fantastic. Really intense 'grain' on the abalone - one of the best I've seen in some time. If that was a 6 string there'd have been a strong possibility you'd have woken up in the morning with it 'missing'! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassybert Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 This is a thing of absolute beauty! Well done @Chopthebass for producing such a stunning looking bass, it looks incredible. Really looking forward to hearing some sounds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted May 20, 2023 Author Share Posted May 20, 2023 5 hours ago, binky_bass said: That fretboard is fantastic. Really intense 'grain' on the abalone - one of the best I've seen in some time. If that was a 6 string there'd have been a strong possibility you'd have woken up in the morning with it 'missing'! Haha! Funny you say that. After hearing this bass it got me thinking how cool a 6 would be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonC Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 very cool, looks great! where did you get the knobs? they look original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 11 hours ago, RonC said: very cool, looks great! where did you get the knobs? they look original. They are pressure molded from urethane, from original knobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Beautiful job. Top drawer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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