jordan

okay so i've taken on the idea of building my own custom bass to my own specifications. now the question i have, is if im building a neck through body how essential is a truss rod? and what exactly does the truss rod do? thanks in advance guys. jordan

yeah i suppose that makes sense, maybe i'll copy it and make a clone? im sure the ladyfriend wouldnt appreciate the carving up of the bass she bought me.... thanks for the help guys, i'll keep reading into this more and more, i may do just the wings, but i'll think about it more.

well... its a neck through. i was thinking cocobolo for tone, and overall appearence. i just like natural wood grain, as opposed to color. and quilted maple looks nice, but i dont think i would want it on any of my basses. maybe flamed.... yum. why would it be unwise? just wondering. im quite curious now. thanks for the help guys!

hey guys my lady bought me a new grind 6 bass, and i dont like the factory natural look simply because i dont like the look that someone can go to sam ash and buy one. so im gonna retop it myself, my questions now are: 1.) im gonna buy some cocobolo to retop it with, anyone know best quality and prices? 2.) does anyone know how to go abouts doing this, the whole retopping is new to me. anyone wanna help me please? emails would be nice, but a reply here would rock. thanks guys! jordan

i know that im resurrecting an old thread, but im an avid misfits fan and i was wondering what the length of the body is from where the neck bolts on to the space between the spider fangs are and if it would be possible if you could help me in my own construction of such a bass. if you'd be fine with that it is. please drop me an email: trowa285@hotmail.com thanks much, Jordan