!WOOD!! Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) This is a bass guitar I just completed.The body was layed up stave style so the grain all runs to the centreand is made of oak.I painted it black and then grain filled with white;4 coats of sanding sealer and then 14 coats of nitro.The shape is loosely based on a Precision bass and all electronics are stock Fender.The neck was not made by me but was bought off ebay.I reshaped the headstock to better suit the bodystyle.This guitar was done on a strict budget of less than $200.Why I built this guitar I am still not sure.I don't play bass.This was more to see how the finish would look and how an oak bodied guitar would sound.Well the finish is wonderful and the sound is good;possibly a little brighter than my mahogany Precision and sustains longer.I plan on making a matching 6 string just to see how an oak body will sound.Just want to add that last months GOTM was incredible.It never amazes me how much talent is there is on this site.Congratulations to the Tang Top;a truly unique and complex guitar.A special nod to Metal Matt.The Impaler was killer.Thanks all and will be posting the next couple of guitars soon. Rich <center> <img src="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/wood49/newbass017.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"><br><br> </center> Edited April 8, 2006 by !WOOD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitefly SA Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) looks good, you have a shot of the headstock? Edited April 8, 2006 by Nitefly SA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!WOOD!! Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) sorry no closeup of headstock<center> <img src="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/wood49/newbass006.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"><br><br> </center> Edited April 8, 2006 by !WOOD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitefly SA Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) looks nice, good job. Edited April 8, 2006 by Nitefly SA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 That. Is. One. Sexy. Bass! The curves seem a little awkward in the way they line up, but it gives it a sort of funky, amorphous, organic thang going on, like the bass might crawl away if I don't keep my eyes on it. The finish is really classy, and well-executed, too. I tried something like that on a scrap piece of wood a while back, and it's a lot harder than it looks, so I appreciate the trouble you went to to get the whole thing looking so good. Congrats! --Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!WOOD!! Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Thanks.The finish was really tough to do without sand throughs.It is really a one shot deal once the grain is filled because you can,t respray.Thanks Nitefly;I always have a tough time posting pictures.I think it was you that saved me last time.Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarchump Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Love that finnish man! The body shape is great as well. I think I may just have to make a bass now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lietuvis Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Love that finnish man! Looks like we have a Finn-lover. Nice bass, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarchump Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Hes canadian of course he has good taste... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitefly SA Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 you're welcome WOOD, its simple once you get it you wont forget it. just take your code in this case : <img src="http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/wood49/newbass017.jpg"'>http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/wood49/newbass017.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"><br><br> </center> then saw it down to before the " 's on either side:http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/wood49/newbass017.jpg then put the image tags on either side, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaponepsilon Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 The reason you built it is because deep within every mans soul is a bassist; stuck behind everything else. Killer bass man, I wish I had one just like it. How does it sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I LIKE IT!! I love the grain of the wood on the upper horn, tho I will say I was hopeing for something a bit more pointy GOOD WORK !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!WOOD!! Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 The reason you built it is because deep within every mans soul is a bassist; stuck behind everything else. Killer bass man, I wish I had one just like it. How does it sound? As six string player I would say this guitar sounds remarkably like a bass.Sounds brighter than my Precision and sustains longer. The pickups are identical in both basses but I like the tone of mine better then again maybe I am a little biased.Gonna try a regular guitar with these same materials and see how that sounds.If I knew how to play it I would send a sound clip but I really don,t want to embaress myself.Thanks Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaponepsilon Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 The reason you built it is because deep within every mans soul is a bassist; stuck behind everything else. Killer bass man, I wish I had one just like it. How does it sound? As six string player I would say this guitar sounds remarkably like a bass.Sounds brighter than my Precision and sustains longer. The pickups are identical in both basses but I like the tone of mine better then again maybe I am a little biased.Gonna try a regular guitar with these same materials and see how that sounds.If I knew how to play it I would send a sound clip but I really don,t want to embaress myself.Thanks Rich I thought you said you didnt play bass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitefly SA Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 i think he meant that the bass sounded like a guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!WOOD!! Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 I kinda meant that I don,t Know what a good bass should sound like.I had to research how to tune it after I had strung it.I am going to drop it off at my bass playing budddy and see what he thinks. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Nice job! Looks like you'd want to wave a red cape in front of it and yell "TORO!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom300 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Did you take it to a park to take a picture of it? Just morbid curiousity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!WOOD!! Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 The picture was taken at the Dundas Driving Park in beautiful Dundas Ontario Canada.This is my favorite place to eat lunch when I get the chance.I had just finished off a chili cheesedog and propted the guitar on the fountain in the kiddie pool and snapped a few pictures.This is where I grew up so I thought it very fitting to show where I am now. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarchump Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 That is a sweet place I was down there this summer again(I go every year or 2). hats off to you man that bass is just sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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