mkat Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Hi, There are some big raps on Melvyn Hiscock's book. I'm just wondering if this is the one to get for making a bass or are there better books for that? Apparently, the Hiscock book also includes a bass. Regards, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeR Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 Hi man, Well, I would recomend the hiscock book. Between this forum and the book, you shouldnt have too many probs. Obviosly, there are many differences between a guitar and a bass guitar, but fretted bass guitars and elecric guitars are very similar- the construction techniques used (in a general sense) are bassically the same - granted, there are differnt aspects such as neck width, scale legnth and a multitude of others- I guess what I am trying to say is that alot of the skills needed to build a guitar are transferable to a bass guitar. In that sense, as the Hiscock book gives a good survey of differnt contruction techniques, I think it would certainly be worth you while purchasing one. Cheers, Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzI Posted February 8, 2005 Report Share Posted February 8, 2005 I actually had the same problem, im a guitar player and I was trying to build a bass. I struggled quite a bit because I had no clue as to what to do from any stand point. I had a hard time with like wood selection, what hardware to use. I just kinda went for it blindy I guess Heres a picture of mine Bass guitar MzI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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