WezV Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 I am off work for easter so i am hoping to get it assmebled in the next two weeks then send it to Nath for spraying. Working in a school gives great holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 headstock cut out And neck has had initial carve. Obviously still lots to do on the transitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Lots to clean up but the thing is finally all one peice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 a bit more done; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suicidecustom Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 looks nice cant wait to see it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Oh yeah, now I'm reminded of why I was getting excited about this project. JP recently finished a bass using a similar top wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Wow thats pritty insane =0 that pickup is huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 thats a nice peice of walnut!, more flamed than mine but less colour variation . . . i think . . . we will have to wiat till its finished to really know I have seen a few similar bits of walnut recently so i guess thats what larry is pushing at the moment - look at digthemlows most recent thread, i bet that came from the very same plank as mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 my dad just stole his camera back so i am afraid i am on phone pics now! Freboard lines and radiused; the frelines are pearwood ala ACG Also started work on the back of the guitar. I have routed for the cavity and battery box and started working on the neck/body transition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 started carving the bass to its final shape Also fitted the neutrik jack socket: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Quick progress =) Its looking really awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Quick progress =) Its looking really awsome! Cheers, I work at a school so am still off for easter. I am hoping to have this ready for finishing before i have to go back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Well i finally got the bass sent to nath for spraying yesterday so hopefully we will have some nice pictures soon - i cant wait to see what it actually looks like with some lacquer on!! I put it together with the pickup wired straight to the jack so the guy i am building it for could check he was happy with everthing before i got it finished, its not something i normally do but he had requested i aim for a neck shape similar to his custom shop jazz bass so i wanted to make sure he was happy . he was!! After playing for a minute or two he said 'i think this is going to need a fretted twin'. . . i like it when its like that! I havnt got any photo's yet because my dad was inconsiderate and stole back his digital camera but nath will take some as he sprays it. His guitar build is also progressing nicely with neck fitted to the body and ready to be carved and body has been bound ready for bridge and pickups to be routed -hopefully we will get some pics of that soon as well.. Nath's coming on quite well as a builder and is helping me raise my standards and consistency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted May 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Naths started applying the lacquer today and sent me a load of pics - unfortunately its from his camera phone but you get the idea: I may have been nagging him to get this done this morning - he might be trying to tell me something: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjhalsey Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Spalted tops Rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 yeah, i will have to try and get some more pics of the spalted top guitar we have done a bit more but that one is going to be a slow-burner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted May 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 More pictures, better than the last ones!!! lacquer isnt done yet as you can tell by all the pores. It needs flatting off and a few more coats then it will be done . . But i had to show what the wood looked like with a finish!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Pretty sweet, will you be able to get sound clips of this bass when it's finished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted May 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 I dont think i will have time to do it myself once its assembled. The client is waiting very patiently. He was in London recording last month, great for him but it does mean it might be a while before he gets chance to record with this particlular bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 finally finished!! lots of pics http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/WezV/c4.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/WezV/c3.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/WezV/r2.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/WezV/r1.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/WezV/j2.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/WezV/j1.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/WezV/c1.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/WezV/c2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 here is the myspace page for the band this will go to. http://www.myspace.com/estebanuk they are recording in london again at the end of the month so i might be able to get some sound samples from that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 WOW! That looks so perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Its one step closer to perfect but i am still a little way of claims like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Its one step closer to perfect but i am still a little way of claims like that. Well i hope some day i can get any where near that quality =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Beautiful bass. I really like the detail of having your logo inlayed on the pickup cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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