woodfixer Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 before-lacquer on Carvin B4 alder bass kit.Wanted a change. after- Brazilion rosewood top added also on head stock.This is 2pcs seamed to form a figure that looks like a flame.The edges are from light.This time around I used a water based acrylic poly,very durable.I can't tell you how much better this made in the sound and resonance of this bass.The only thing I can atribute this to is added mass.Truely came alive.Check out the grain points around neck. 2 1/2 days to do complete job.Why the rush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowser Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 good work man, that looks real nice! It was very plain before, and that dark rosewood really gives it some character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 That is a nice B4. As a Carvin BBS member I have seen many, but wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 Doesn't look like the same Bass at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jseverin Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 Looks great, Good Work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodfixer Posted August 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 Thanks guys.I was going to do flame maple but got this veneer cheap off ebay.also for some cabinet doors. I learned not to try and overlap veneer on the sides of the guitar because you're going to trim back to make contoured edges anyway.Also plan your design layout completely before you start,I did one half then decided I didn't like the way I had the grain pattern and had to remove.Not fun. I also was going to do a burst to hide edge but decided I like this way.The bass is tonaly amazing now.Evan if for sound alone it was well worth it.I love it! Anyone considering doing-check the tutorial by Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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