Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

Build YOUR signature bass


Rayman

Recommended Posts

Mine is simple. Sort of a Jino Stingray5, like the Jino Jazz, but starting from a Stingray5, with 2 added J pickups. A 5 string Jino Jazz would be a nice step forward, but I prefer the ergonomics, neck profile and 3-band preamp in my ceramic Stingray5s to anything else.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've built myself a couple of "signature" basses. When I was in a Death Metal band it was this:

image.png.6acef63ed777f69e083b9f74981fdc58.png

35.5 to 33.5 inch scale, Cherry, maple board, BEAD tuning, EMG humbucker (5 string one to accommodate the angling).

Now I'm in a cover band playing long sets of classic rock I'm working on a 32" neck-through with an EMG Geezer Butler P pickup. Jazz nut width, 14" radius. Will post a pic when it's done!

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Binky is the realisation of my absolute dream signature bass... it has my initials inlayed on the truss cover and my name in abalone on the 4th fret. He's an beast, but I love him! 

 

10 string Queen Bee Bass with customised lower horn

17mm spacing

Buckeye burl top

Matching headstock cap

Camphor burl back

Hipshot Ultralite tuners with 'Bunny buttons'

Bird's-eye maple fret board

American rock maple and purpleheart neck

Ash body

Custom bird's-eye maple/buckeye burl/abalone knobs

'Binky' truss rod cover

1ft Binky abalone/MOP inlay

24 frets

Custom Nordstrand pickups

Custom 18v 'Bee-Pre' pre-amp

Hipshot individual bridge pieces

 

20230717_134743.thumb.jpg.24501850a5eafef65fd589fbe50c2981.jpg

 

20230717_134748.thumb.jpg.ece94319a1aaa93dabe5a9b187b6b219.jpg

 

20230717_134757.thumb.jpg.153a21bf9542025655fbf487b75ad971.jpg

 

20230717_134803.thumb.jpg.1373eb1354cd6b735ad8e4a183f9450b.jpg

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

24 minutes ago, binky_bass said:

Binky is the realisation of my absolute dream signature bass... it has my initials inlayed on the truss cover and my name in abalone on the 4th fret. He's an beast, but I love him! 

 

10 string Queen Bee Bass with customised lower horn

17mm spacing

Buckeye burl top

Matching headstock cap

Camphor burl back

Hipshot Ultralite tuners with 'Bunny buttons'

Bird's-eye maple fret board

American rock maple and purpleheart neck

Ash body

Custom bird's-eye maple/buckeye burl/abalone knobs

'Binky' truss rod cover

1ft Binky abalone/MOP inlay

24 frets

Custom Nordstrand pickups

Custom 18v 'Bee-Pre' pre-amp

Hipshot individual bridge pieces

 

20230717_134743.thumb.jpg.24501850a5eafef65fd589fbe50c2981.jpg

 

20230717_134748.thumb.jpg.ece94319a1aaa93dabe5a9b187b6b219.jpg

 

20230717_134757.thumb.jpg.153a21bf9542025655fbf487b75ad971.jpg

 

20230717_134803.thumb.jpg.1373eb1354cd6b735ad8e4a183f9450b.jpg

 

How is it tuned, and how do you even play that, two hand tapping?

 

34" scale length?

 

Edited by Baloney Balderdash
Link to comment
Share on other sites

21 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

How is it tuned, and how do you even play that, two hand tapping?

 

34" scale length?

 

Yup, 34" scale.

 

Tuning is F#, B, E, A, D, G, C, F, A#, D#

 

I do play a good amount of tap style, but he does plays great (if not a bit heavy) with a 'regular' playing style.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

30 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

How is it tuned, and how do you even play that, two hand tapping?

 

34" scale length?

 

 

This was recorded nearly 10 years ago, but it's gives you an idea of how I tend to play him. (Back when I was 110lbs heavier!)

 

 

 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...