Simo Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 For the last year I've been playing a battered frankenstein of a P-Bass that was assembled using parts from a couple of damaged guitars, at the time I only wanted something to use for recording but now I've got into playing a bass a bit more I've decided to build something better After sketching a few ideas I came up with this design (there's still a few areas that need altering) I'll be making my own neck for this one, it will be Maple with a Massacar Ebony fretboard. The body will have a centre piece of maple with Walnut wings, the wings will have Crotch Walnut facings on them. I brought 2 sets of bookmatched Crotch Walnut tops a couple of months ago and my supplier was kind enough to give me a single piece that was left over for free I've been wondering what to do with it for a while, luckily it was just big enough for the job. Here's the Walnut I'm using for the wings, I will take some pics of the Crotch Walnut this weekend. The Maple and Ebony should be delivered early next week http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/The...tboard/waal.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Looks awesome. Love the body shape. Keep us informed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Hey simo man That's A great design, what Are you thinking for hardware !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 hmm dunno... i don't like the lower horn. Looks too tiny and fragile lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Hey simo man That's A great design, what Are you thinking for hardware !!METAL MATT!! ← I'm not sure yet, maybe a Schaller Roller Bridge but I also like the look of the single bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtommyb Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 wow looks cool. cant wait to see this one done. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Here's the Crotch Walnut I'm using.... I really like this pale area on the upper piece..... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/The...oard/walcro.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Man That is Nut's So where Did you get That Walnut Who is this supplier Of your's !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Man That is Nut's So where Did you get That Walnut Who is this supplier Of your's I brought some wood from him off ebay last year and I've used him for most of the tops I've brought since then, they're always superb. I don't think it's his main income, he just sells part time from home....but the bad news is I don't think he sells outside of the UK sorry dude Actually he's just sent me a couple of pics of the Ebony I'm using for the fretboard I'm having 3 of them, they're all 5" wide.... http://img68.echo.cx/img68/6411/fb17mr.jpg http://img150.echo.cx/img150/6640/fb25rc.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 DAM oh well Any way man I love the look of that Ebony, It with that DEADLY Walnut Man That's Going to be one Sexy Bass Good luck Man!! !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egdeltar Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Damn that Crotch Walnut looks super sexy! I really like the body shape as well, its has a nice fluid motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I think those Indi/Monorail bridges would look killer on that bass. What about electronics, etc? Eager minds want to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 My eager mind would like to know too I'm looking into pickups at the moment, being a guitarist I'm not an expert on bass electronics so I'm researching as much as possible before spending my hard earned cash. I did some reshaping work on a Ibanez bass for someone a couple of weeks ago, I really liked the active Bartolini's (mk1's I think?) he had on it....even though it was a nightmare to rewire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egdeltar Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 My eager mind would like to know too I'm looking into pickups at the moment, being a guitarist I'm not an expert on bass electronics so I'm researching as much as possible before spending my hard earned cash. I did some reshaping work on a Ibanez bass for someone a couple of weeks ago, I really liked the active Bartolini's (mk1's I think?) he had on it....even though it was a nightmare to rewire ← I cannot give enough praise about Bartolinis.....you wont be dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 hey simo if you do decide on the Ibanez mono style bridges let me know as i can get them for you very cheaply. Then you can tell me where you get that damm Walnut. lol Wink wink. Seriouly if you do give me a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 I was woken up this morning by some weird noises coming from the front door, I pulled a pair jeans on and staggered downstairs to find a Parcel Force driver attempting to force a parcel which contained my Ebony fretboards through the letter box! luckily I got there in time before he damaged them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Damn Simo, it's a pity he couldn't find any with a bit of figure. Tell you what, send them to me and I'll burn them for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Na send them here i could do with a couple of small shelves in the toilet. I still waiting for an answer for those bridges for ya, ill keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Damn Simo, it's a pity he couldn't find any with a bit of figure. Tell you what, send them to me and I'll burn them for you... ← Sure thing Setch....altough if I send it with Parcel Force it might not survive the journey I still waiting for an answer for those bridges for ya, ill keep you posted. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Hey simo, i got a hold of the spares guy at Ibanez today and the Mono Rail Bridges are Between £22 and £45 Each at trade Prices!!!!!!!!! They are only available in Cosmo Black, Cosmo White and something Gold. if you add VAT to those prices it going to be very expensive. I can get them for ya if you need them. If there is any other bridge you would like me to check out just post it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Think I'll pass on those thanks for asking anyway Quick update on the bass...the body blank is glued up and ready to be cut out, at the last minute I decided to use a piece of the Macassar Ebony as laminates in-between the Maple and Walnut which looks really cool. I'll be cutting and routing it on Sunday so I'll post some more pics then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 Ok here it is cut and routed to shape.... More pics... Back Front 1 Wood, close up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSo_Spencer Posted June 26, 2005 Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 Simo - all i have to say is that is one nice lookin bass so far - keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_A_T_T Posted June 26, 2005 Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 Hey simo, i got a hold of the spares guy at Ibanez today and the Mono Rail Bridges are Between £22 and £45 Each at trade Prices!!!!!!!!! They are only available in Cosmo Black, Cosmo White and something Gold. if you add VAT to those prices it going to be very expensive. I can get them for ya if you need them. If there is any other bridge you would like me to check out just post it here. ← Mono rails are those 'indy' bridges, right? There are some right here for cheap: http://mailboxmusic.zoovy.com/product/BBR_MRGD I've used them on a bass, they were nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted June 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 I'm one step ahead of 'ya I e-mailed them last night to ask how long they were, I want to make sure they don't sit to close to the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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