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Great work! That is a cool, original design, and it was executed really well. Sound clips are on the way, right?.......right?? hehe I know what you mean about starting another one. I haven't finished my first one yet, and I am already planning my next one!

<off topic> Ooohhh that Myrtle topped bass in the pic looks very cool</off topic> Hey Phil, what are you going to be using for a preamp? Or is it going to be passive? Are you building your own pickups for this one? I'm intrigued! This one will be an improvement from your already impressive first effort!

Sound advice from the good dr! I would also consider your radius if you use this method. Make sure that the slab you glue it to is thinner than the edges of your raduised fingerboard so the base won't show. I look forward to seeing this bass completed, it's a beauty so far!

No kidding! That redwood is awesome! I am drooling over this board from the same seller. OH MY! If I didn't have bills to pay...

Well crud! I JUST got my new SM Hot Rod router bit in the mail today... Oh well, this is a good idea, because had I seen this a week ago, I could've had a couple more beers last weekend!

what? no pics!!??!!

That's a terrific morphing of designs! I like it!! with the dual humbucker carved top, I think a subtle flame job, or even ghost flames would look super tasty!! Good luck, and keep us posted!

wow, there's some 'roid rage goin on! That toolbox AND that website are both sickeningly awesome! If only I even THOUGHT I could keep things that organized, I would try to build one!

That's looking fantastic!! I bet it'll sound great too! FWIW, Ernie Ball MusicMan basses are 34" scale, and I am becoming a fan of that scale length. This is a bit odd since I am pretty huge (6' 6" with monkey hands ) but I just find that it feels a bit more natural to play. I think less about the actual physical part of playing, which theoretically leaves me more mental space for the musical side... Although the 35" on my old Modulus did keep my technique on it's toes... The B string was great on my MM AND on the Modulus, and I tuned a whole step down for a while. I am of the school of thought that the scale length has slightly less to do with the B than the overall fit and finish of the bass. I've never jammed on a 36" or larger, but I can imagine that requires a pretty good stretch in first position! In any case, it's looking great! Keep us updated on your progress!! I am about to get a MM style pickup for a bass I am building (my first) and I was looking at that very one, so I'll be interested to know what you think of it!

This guy on eBay has some amazing walnut and eucalyptus, if you're willing to shell out some $$. I've dealt with him before, and he's really nice. The Woodnut

I say go for it. Study, get your measurements and steps in place (TWICE) before you cut, and DO IT. The worst that will happen is that you will have an expensive learning experience (barring any physical injury... ) and you'll have a better idea of what to do next time. I see the value in going with the basics first, but as you said, you aren't building a basic guitar, and I'm not going to try to convince you to. Good luck with your project! EDIT: then again, I am also working on my first project, and as my user profile aptly suggests, I too am a "Newbie". But what I said above is simply a matter of learning curve. It's up to you how easy or difficult of a lesson you want to start (or should I say Strat ) with.

Looking VERY nice! I read through the webpage about your other bass, and it looks amazing as well!

You read my mind! I've been looking for something like this! Thanks alot, man!

Ditto. This is the best one yet, and I think these changes could make it really classy!

Try Gallery Hardwoods (www.galleryhardwoods.com). They have some really nice pieces, and customer service is good.