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  1. I've got some beautiful redwood burl I'm going to use as a top for my first fretless bass. Comments on a different forum stated that they thought the redwood would be soft and prone to damage. The solution recommended was "superglue impregnation". I get the concept, but how is this performed, and at what stage of construction would this be done?
  2. I'm aware of the following bass guitar bridges that have built-in piezo saddles: Schaller 3-DP4 ABM 3704-P ABM 3710-P Graph Tech PN-8370-B4 (made with Hipshot) RMC Pow'r Bass I would like to get feedback from people's use and comparison of these bridges, what they liked/disliked, ease of installation and setup, etc. I'd like to know what you think of these as standalone pickups, or in combination with a magnetic pickup. Also, if there are other piezo bass bridges that I should consider that aren't on the list, let me know. Much appreciated!!
  3. Has anyone come up with a good method for copying and reproducing the neck profile of an existing instrument, and using it for a new custom? I like the neck on my Tobias Growler bass, and want to reproduce it for my homemade fretless.
  4. I finally found one of his basses at the local used shop. It was a double cutaway fretless 4-string, with a serial number around 170. The body had been formed out of a conglomerate of leftover wood glued together. This makes for a striking and unique look, but I was dismayed to see some of the blocks coming unglued. Finish is very rough, but you can order an instrument unfinished and do it yourself. From photos I've seen of people who have taken this route, they look spectacular! I was initially skeptical of the bassball batlike neck, but found it surprisingly comfortable. I have no doubts about it not needing a truss rod! Now, about the sound... The woody sound of the bass itself really comes through, and makes you forget all the imperfections. The approach proves that "less is more", meaning that all the tone variation comes from the players hands and not from "stuff" on the bass. Wishbasses aren't for everyone, and they quite often are flawed, but they are original, individual, and they sound like nothing I've ever encountered. So, don't be too critical until you actually try something yourself, and draw informed conclusions.
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