Osorio Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 A gift for a friend Body Cedar Neck Grapia Fretboard Ipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Osorio Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 that´s ok for a 4 string bass? i guess that be very confortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 bass necks dont really need to be any chunkier than guitar necks nearly 27mm at the body end would be too much for me, and i like a fat neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osorio Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I think that need to pulloff some milimeters yet and I´m not very happy with the final shape. This wood is very stable, but its dam hard, will loose my arm again !!! kekeke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osorio Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osorio Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 I made some strypes but don't liked all black will come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFly Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Oh, I like the black with white bevels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osorio Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Assembly begins! With new look finish! Still looking for red or black strings Someone try to paint bass strings with a thing coat of paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 DR Strings. Red Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiscabob Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I've always strongly disliked the whole Bc Rich designs, but I absolutely love this build. My favorite thing about it has to be the paint job. Reminds me of something that'd been in the background of a twilight zone episode. Awesome build, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I like how snug you've got that pickup! Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFly Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 that looks like I.C.S. Vortex's signature bass, only with a different take on the spiral. I like this one more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osorio Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Now it's finished! I alredy knew Dr Strings Red Devil, but here in Brasil are dificult to find an very expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFly Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Yeah, that looks so much better than the B.C. Rich version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osorio Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Tks Fire!! In fact it's a MM dressed of warbeast and it sounds great! Brasilian Cedar gets darker sounds good to a bass body, Grapia/Guajuvira (maple/rosewod respct. substitutes) gets a brigther contour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Not a big fan of the spiral, but I do like several of the "very metal" BC Rich shapes. Got to say that I preferred the bevels also, but of course this is not my bass. I'd love to make a nice Mockingbird one day, for example. Is the new owner really into it yet? Always a good time. Here's a quick tip for your tuner fitting....go one size up (16mm > 17mm) and put a run of masking tape on the inside and outer bearing faces. It's saved me from marring tuner bushings plenty a time. Or is that a trick of the light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osorio Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Prostheta - in fact the marks are both, excelent tip yours, I'll use. Tks!! The spiral its a sticker easily removeable to change or keep nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 NP. I really enjoy your build threads Alessander. I noted that you use the Bosch GKF-600 laminate trimmer. Is that your main router? I am trying to build my toolset back up again and a new router is top of the list. Any complaints about it? I presume it is big enough to manage 12.7mm/0.5" roundovers. Thinking about it, that spiral reminds me a lot of Rob Zombie's artwork back in his old White Zombie days. The big ol' spinning hypnotic go-go spiral-o-rama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thanks Prostheta! I noted that you use the Bosch GKF-600 laminate trimmer. Is that your main router? Any complaints about it? I would like to know as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterblastor Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) I noted that you use the Bosch GKF-600 laminate trimmer. Is that your main router? Any complaints about it? I would like to know as well. I love mine. It's been reliable. Can't beat'em for the price. It doesn't replace a good heavy plunge router with a big base for serious removal but can handle moderate removal and is nimble enough to one hand. For guitars, it can get you thru complete builds. Edited November 3, 2011 by masterblastor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thanks! Sounds like the ticket. I never think of routers as stock removal tools. A router is a shaper after all. The most arduous task I can think of for my current routing requirements is that 12.7mm roundover since there is a reasonable diameter and mass on that bit. If I can afford it I'll go for that for definite. Its been on the cards for many a year since I had my last workshop. I think it is possible to source 6mm and 8mm Metric collets for it is also, meaning it is the best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osorio Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 It's a good tool in general. I love mine too but There some things that could be better, the axis lock system to change the bit router, have a plastic cover that breaks faster, and the table lock system that if you are using a big router bit you'll have to adjust the lock pressure manualy. Router Bit vibration makes you lose the depth adjusts. Today I din't bougth it, bougth an column router. Someting like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I noted that you use the Bosch GKF-600 laminate trimmer. Is that your main router? Any complaints about it? I have that same router..it is strong and light,but you can't see what you are routing,so you have to be careful not to push too hard into your templates,it wanders around too easily,and it is really easy for it to chatter and throw itself into a bind,which can get real scary real quick.It works best for small routs in light woods and it can really save a lot of trouble in tight spots,but the larger double handle models are much more comfortable..I like the big ryobi..I have one similar to this http://www.amazon.com/Ryobi-ZRR163K-Peak-Horsepower-Router/dp/B0015GBIPO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1320356089&sr=8-3 But depth changes are much easier and faster with the small Bosch.If I could find a router as comfy as the ryobi with a better depth change I would like it very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterblastor Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I noted that you use the Bosch GKF-600 laminate trimmer. Is that your main router? Any complaints about it? I have that same router..it is strong and light,but you can't see what you are routing,so you have to be careful not to push too hard into your templates,it wanders around too easily,and it is really easy for it to chatter and throw itself into a bind,which can get real scary real quick.It works best for small routs in light woods and it can really save a lot of trouble in tight spots,but the larger double handle models are much more comfortable..I like the big ryobi..I have one similar to this http://www.amazon.com/Ryobi-ZRR163K-Peak-Horsepower-Router/dp/B0015GBIPO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1320356089&sr=8-3 But depth changes are much easier and faster with the small Bosch.If I could find a router as comfy as the ryobi with a better depth change I would like it very much. For sure, you have to make sure you are routing in the proper direction or it can get very scarey! If you get a chance try making a slightly larger "round" base out of some acrylic. It will calm down the wandering a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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