goat Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I can't wait to see that scarf joint on the underside. As per your request.This is just the rough shaping of the headstock.I did a little rasp work. The other side. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q130/goat552/DCP_3142.jpg Front http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q130/goat552/DCP_3145.jpg ...and Back http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q130/goat552/DCP_3146.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Wow awsome =) Cant wait to see some more progress! Thanks Travis. I know this looks rough right now.It`s my second build .I rough cut the headstock with a coping saw and will shape the rest with rasps,files,scrapers and rifflers.I have three routers,but I really enjoy using the hand tools.I know it takes longer,but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigthemLows Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Looking Great...........that scarf looks great! Looking forward to the progress..........oh, and on those bridges, you can pull the individual saddles off and file the bottom if you need to go lower. I did that to get out of needing to route channels to lower the entire bridge pieces. Although I remember in a post you had already compensated for that. I like the body shape a lot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 I did that to get out of needing to route channels to lower the entire bridge pieces. I`m glad you were able to set that up. Can you put a sound bite of your bass up? I have a barto pre-amp and I am putting in a three-way toggle for a series/Single coil (Bridge end of HB)/parallel set-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Sweet work, looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigthemLows Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 I'll put a clip on my build thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Got the fretboard glued on.I have not shaped the neck yet.Only roughly. The dark grain that runs down the Cocobolo, where it meets the center Walnut laminate,that also has a dark grain line.It looks like a continuation.I thought that looked kind of neat.It just worked out that way. Another shot. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q130/goat552/DCP_3171.jpg and the Fingerboard being glued to the Neck http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q130/goat552/DCP_3166.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Looks freakn awesome! Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Looks freakn awesome! Can't wait to see more. Thanks Jon. Unfortunately I have to take several days off from working on it because I have to go away and do some family stuff.It`s a shame because I was getting into it. By the way,do you know if I have to use a grain filler or sanding sealer with a Tru-oil or Maloofs Poly/Oil, or can I wet sand the beginning coats with the oil so they act like a filler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 I plan on grain filling the Mahogany body 6-string bass I'm working on, then using Tru-Oil as the finish (which looks great on Mahogany). But can you use it as a grain filler? I don't see why not. But I'm sure there are cheaper grain fillers out there than Tru-Oil and Poly. Epoxy, for instance, can go a very long way with a small amount. When in doubt, test on scrap! I say test some of that Poly, Tru-oil, and some epoxy as grain fillers for your desired finish and see how they work together. Epoxy works damn well as a grain filler from personal experience. It may take some practice to get it right, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Meh, I misread, I'm tired. Do you have to use a pore filler with tru-oil? No. The finish is completely up to you. Some people like the pores open. Some like pores sealed with a poly finish. I personally think a finish with no pore filling prior to the finish looks awful, but of course, just opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Meh, I misread, I'm tired. Do you have to use a pore filler with tru-oil? No. The finish is completely up to you. Some people like the pores open. Some like pores sealed with a poly finish. I personally think a finish with no pore filling prior to the finish looks awful, but of course, just opinion. I will definately fill the pores.It`s the Walnut that has the most open grain on this project. I read somewhere once,but not sure if it is this application,that if you sand inbetween coats of Tru-oil with 400 grit and mineral spirits until the pores are filled,then you apply your finishing coats.Then if you want a high gloss use the Zinsser `s Bulls Eye French Polish . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted January 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Tonight I glued and pressed in my frets with my homemade caul/press. Neck Fretted http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q130/goat552/DCP_3190.jpg Back of Neck scarf rough shaping http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q130/goat552/DCP_3193.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted January 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 A little fretting A little body shaping http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q130/goat552/DCP_3209.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwhiteandthemaple Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Wow. I love the design. That's one *handsome guitar. The design flows so well and the color and texture as well! I'm sure it'll play like butter. Having no fret-marker was a good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 (edited) Wow smooth work there! Im starting to really love this bass =) P.S Nice shape you put on the bottom of the fretboard there! Edited January 28, 2007 by travismoore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyManAndy Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Wow, this is going nicely. A lot of good bass builds lately. I can't wait to see more on this one. Great design! CMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campylobacter Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 This is coming along very nicely! What was that fretboard again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigthemLows Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Really looking good! I'm digging the overall design as well. I bet this will sound great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigthemLows Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 (edited) Any idea on weight at this point? My woods were close to the same and it ended up just over 10lbs. Edited January 29, 2007 by DigthemLows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted January 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Thanks for all the kind words everyone. Campy,the fretboard is Cocobolo. Digthemlows,as of right now the bass weighs 8.5 lbs.I have carved alot around the edges and put a belly cut on the back with rasps and files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKO Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 that neck is beautiful. love where it meets the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Almost done. It`s wired up and sounds and plays great. I`ve got a Tun-o-matic bridge and a Tru-oil finish Bartolini with a pre-amp. The other oval piece of cocobola in the next picture is my truss rod cover. End pin jack and truss rod cover Headstock inlay Neck Scarf Side shot Cavity cover Top angle Side back view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIRS Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 that is one pretty instrument, and i see your cat likes it also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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