scojack Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' post='963375' date='Sep 21 2010, 02:57 PM']Any progress? I can't wait to see this finished.[/quote] Hiya Gareth, Just been finish sanding / scraping lately so it just looks the same TBH just smoother ...so i havent posted any updates. Will get some time this weekend so i will [i]hopefully[/i] get the first coat of sander sealer on. Waiting on a set of 1/2 scale DB strings before I drill the body holes just to make sure I get them in the correct position. IanM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Loving this. Fantastic work! You can build me a 6 string variant next if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='963756' date='Sep 21 2010, 08:30 PM']Loving this. Fantastic work! You can build me a 6 string variant next if you like [/quote] Thanks Shep Might hold you to that come springtime... IanM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 [quote name='scojack' post='964441' date='Sep 22 2010, 01:24 PM']Thanks Shep Might hold you to that come springtime... IanM[/quote] I'll be waiting :-) Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 First coat of sealer .. IanM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) With hardware .. Edited September 26, 2010 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-funk45 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 That looks absolutely stunning. I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Got some strings on, was dying to try this out....... especially the goncalo alves FB. Must say its absolutely sweet No unwanted buzzes ! The shorter scale length (38") feels much more comfortable for me, the 42" scale is a bit of a fight by comparison. Coming from an electric bass background this is a much easier transition to the upright. Tried the transducer under the bridge too and it sounds fantastic (much better than i thought it might) Pretty happy all round. Just got to lacquer now .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Looks absolutely fantastic, can't wait to see more pics, and maybe some sound clips ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 [quote name='G-funk45' post='973430' date='Oct 1 2010, 12:29 AM']I want one![/quote] I do too. A lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longmayyourun Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Oh my - that looks fantastic! Have you worked from any plans or is it all feel and knowhow? You've got me eyeing up bits of wood in my 'shop now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Thanks folks Long -- I do a full scale drawing first then work from that. Dont just look at them bits of wood ... get whittlin' I'll add some better photos once its lacquered but its a bit cold out in the shed for this at the mo'. Working on a stand now. Im going to try and do something the bass can sit in and be raised up to playing height, i dont fancy the solution of screwing on a backplate arrangement to fix direct to a stand. Dunno though see how this goes first... Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 (edited) Rattled together a stand (In between snow showers!) from some MDF. Works well enough Edited November 30, 2010 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 [quote name='scojack' post='908724' date='Jul 28 2010, 09:52 PM']38" Electric Upright this time ... Im going to use some type of piezo pups on this one. Figured Sycamore Body Goncalo Alves FB Was a real task planing this stuff, think it will go well with the Sycamore. Maple Neck/Scroll This is where im up to now .... [/quote] yea, that goncalo alves is the hardest thing i've come up against. did you get this piece off ebay by any chance? there was a lot on there for a while. alas, it seems to be all gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 beautiful bass and ingenius stand! Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 fantastic job, very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 I did get a couple of GA boards from ebay as it happens.' Didnt get it for anything in particular at the time, but after feeling the weight and sawing it i thought..fingerboard! Its a bit heavy to use as much else, works much like rosewood i felt.. IanM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I know I keep saying but that is a stunning bass. If I had any money I'd be asking about building one for me, I've wanted an EUB for ages now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Thanks for all the kind comments It will look nicer when it's lacquered... have to warm up a bit first though ...could be a while ! IanM Edited December 4, 2010 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 wow absolutely mint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Did this get it's final finish... Or are we still waiting for warm weather? Shep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1140450' date='Feb 24 2011, 09:13 PM']Did this get it's final finish... Or are we still waiting for warm weather? Shep[/quote] Nope, not yet.... Its for my own use so no great rush, i'll miss having it around though. Busy starting a wee BG project which i'll probably end up doing first. I'll post some pics when its done IanM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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