Jim_in_PA
Friend of Leo's
That's going to be a stunning instrument!
Walnut and Maple Bass Project
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Well, it's pretty much all done. Just have to tune it up and set the string height and intonation. The nut looks pretty happy but may take a few more strokes once the other stuff it done.
May still make a thumb dealie to cover that weird spot on the maple...I covered the smaller one with one of my logo badges.
Overall I'm pretty happy given that I started with someone else's work and had some 'handicaps' to overcome. One thing I don't like thought is all on me and that was the choice of tuner layout which gave me some wonky looking string angles across the headstock....Oh well.
May still make a thumb dealie to cover that weird spot on the maple...I covered the smaller one with one of my logo badges.
Overall I'm pretty happy given that I started with someone else's work and had some 'handicaps' to overcome. One thing I don't like thought is all on me and that was the choice of tuner layout which gave me some wonky looking string angles across the headstock....Oh well.
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Nice work, so are you going to get in touch with the one who started the build?
I wonder what their reaction will be.
I wonder what their reaction will be.
Jim_in_PA
Friend of Leo's
That thing is stunning!! Bravo on a great build!
Very nice!
I see what you mean about the tuners, have you tried reversing the direction of wind of the two high strings, so that the string comes off them on the right hand side? I think it would make all the string path parallel.
I see what you mean about the tuners, have you tried reversing the direction of wind of the two high strings, so that the string comes off them on the right hand side? I think it would make all the string path parallel.
Sammy. That would help, but in general it's bad for the tuners and would prolly be confusing. It's a gift for my (almost) son-in-law and he seemed not to mind...or even notice.
Nice work, so are you going to get in touch with the one who started the build?
Not sure of his condition. I was given it after he ODd and was barely above a vegetative state. I'd be surprised if he was still alive. I will send some pics to his mom tho.
Thanks for all the comments, I had a good time building it and plan to do more. My other (almost) son-in-law played it a bit and really liked it....might be where the next one goes. lol
Nice work, so are you going to get in touch with the one who started the build?
Not sure of his condition. I was given it after he ODd and was barely above a vegetative state. I'd be surprised if he was still alive. I will send some pics to his mom tho.
Thanks for all the comments, I had a good time building it and plan to do more. My other (almost) son-in-law played it a bit and really liked it....might be where the next one goes. lol
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That’s really nice looking. Bet it sounds as good as it looks.
Thanks!
Don't play bass and don't have a bass amp. I'll finish the set-up today and do some low-vol testing.
Well the bass is on its way to Texas. Had a chance to plug it into my tweed Princeton clone just to make sure all was well...it was, with the exception of a B string buzz at the 9th fret. Got that fixed and a thumbs up from 2 players as far as general playability. Had hoped to pop down to GC and try it through a bass amp but didn't have time.
Sent pics to my friend who's son started the whole thing and was glad to hear he's living in a care home and is a visual artist. He gave the final version a thumbs up and I bought one of his art pieces in thanks.
Sent pics to my friend who's son started the whole thing and was glad to hear he's living in a care home and is a visual artist. He gave the final version a thumbs up and I bought one of his art pieces in thanks.
