Simo Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hi guys, I've not been around here for a few months, just thought I'd post some pics of one of the builds I've been working on... This will be the first singlecut bass I've built, the shape is basically a singlecut version of the design I used for the 5 string fretless (and the 6 string Redwood bass I built last year). The spec is as follows... 34" scale, fretless Flame Box Elder top African Mahogany body Bolt-On neck, Maple Ebony fretboard (with fretlines) Hipshot hardware (black) Custom made Häussel Bassbar pickup (bridge) & Häussel Jazzbucker (neck) Flame Box Elder top: African Mahogany body blank (2 piece): Body cut and sanded to shape (the top has been wiped over with a damp cloth to raise the grain) Carving the rear contour: Control cavity routed: Pickups marked out, ready for routing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygtr Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 That's one beautiful top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frets Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Never in my life have I seen wood like that. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 HOLY CRAP!!!!!! There's actually some dust in Simo's shop! Surely that's a sign of the apocalypse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 HOLY CRAP!!!!!! There's actually some dust in Simo's shop! Surely that's a sign of the apocalypse. I can take a picture of the inside of my dust extractor if it would make you feel better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGGOTBRAIN Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Love that top.,.,As Always beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have seen those colors in box elder, but don't have a clue as to how well they hold up after finishing. Have you used this before Simo? Will you be able to keep those great colors? ....and one last question for now.... How did that awesome claro walnut topped best come out? SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I have seen those colors in box elder, but don't have a clue as to how well they hold up after finishing. Have you used this before Simo? Will you be able to keep those great colors? I've not used Box Elder before but I understand from what I've read that the colour will fade over time in exposure to sunlight. I've not decided on a finish yet but it will be something that contains uv inhibitors to help preserve the colour. The fretboard blank has arrived this week.. the fretlines will be a pink/red colour to match the top, so I've gone for a plain Ebony board to help those stand out. I've also taken an off-cut from the body, bookmatched it and planed it down to use as a headstock veneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menapia Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 WoooooooooooooW !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 That is the single, most beautiful piece of wood I have ever laid my eyes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Custom pickups, with Ebony covers.. courtesy of German Pickup guru Harry Häussel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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