EUB Build

[nrssab]

Originally Posted by scojack

Cool, im really enjoying playing it but im really rubbish, 20+ years on BG is a hard thing to change for an old git like me !

It has the magnetic pup only, (a seperate coil under each string) a volume & tone knob in a passive circuit. Doesnt need a pre-amp, with plenty of output.

Im calling this one the 'SD' model. (Sittin' Doon).
I had intended to put an extension on it but there doesnt seem much point TBH as im happy with it as it is.
I'll do something for EUB#2 (which is in the planning stage).

Ask away, if i can help you at all just holler.

Let us know what you decide with your EUB.

IanM

Thanks a lot Ian, it's great to be able to get some help from someone who has made his own EUB.
One thing is for sure that you really made a beauty! How long did it take you for the headstock?

I'm also a compleate beginner on the upright, I tried some out and now I really have the desire to learn. But my space is limited so I'm in the need of a EUB.

One question I do have, have you ever thought about making a hollbody EUB? I'm thinking of doing that but don'k know if it would be wise as the body wouldn't be much bigger than the one of yours.

What else are you planning for your EUB#2?

[scojack]

Originally Posted by nrssab

Thanks a lot Ian, it's great to be able to get some help from someone who has made his own EUB.
One thing is for sure that you really made a beauty! How long did it take you for the headstock?

I'm also a compleate beginner on the upright, I tried some out and now I really have the desire to learn. But my space is limited so I'm in the need of a EUB.

One question I do have, have you ever thought about making a hollbody EUB? I'm thinking of doing that but don'k know if it would be wise as the body wouldn't be much bigger than the one of yours.

What else are you planning for your EUB#2?

The Scroll itself only took about a day, the worst job was cleaning up inside the pegbox. I didnt have a scraper that fitted so I did it with sandpaper. Im only now growing back the skin on the tips of my fingers.

This bass is semi-hollow but its really just to take some weight out. I was considering making it completely hollow but it wouldnt be much of a soundbox with those dimensions, im not trying to emulate an acoustic bass sound so i decided against it.

EUB#2
Main difference will be a seperate neck / body. This one has the neck str8 thru. Im also planning on knocking off an inch from the body depth.
Oh ........... and a humbucker pickup this time.

[nrssab]

Originally Posted by scojack

The Scroll itself only took about a day, the worst job was cleaning up inside the pegbox. I didnt have a scraper that fitted so I did it with sandpaper. Im only now growing back the skin on the tips of my fingers.

This bass is semi-hollow but its really just to take some weight out. I was considering making it completely hollow but it wouldnt be much of a soundbox with those dimensions, im not trying to emulate an acoustic bass sound so i decided against it.

EUB#2
Main difference will be a seperate neck / body. This one has the neck str8 thru. Im also planning on knocking off an inch from the body depth.
Oh ........... and a humbucker pickup this time.

I see that must have been quite some work with sandpaper!

Do you think that the semihollow construction changes the sound in a noticable way?

I didn't see that it is a neckthru design, do you think it gives sustain like a bass guitar?

EUB#2 sounds like it will be a compleatly different animal, will be very interesting to compare it to your first one.

Enjoy furtheron.

[scojack]

Originally Posted by nrssab

I see that must have been quite some work with sandpaper!

Do you think that the semihollow construction changes the sound in a noticable way?

I didn't see that it is a neckthru design, do you think it gives sustain like a bass guitar?

EUB#2 sounds like it will be a compleatly different animal, will be very interesting to compare it to your first one.

Enjoy furtheron.

I dont really think the semihollow makes that much difference not on this bass ..... its still pretty solid. The top alone, although carved is still a good inch of walnut with loads of wood underneath.

It has a lot of sustain, thats primarily why i did it this way, i was never going to emulate an acoustic bass so i kinda went in the complete opposite direction sound-wise.

Have you decided on your design yet?

[nrssab]

I see that you did a very special EUB for your self. As usually most of them try to imitate the uprights.

I havn't decided yet what I'm going to do, I went to see a luthier in this area. He had some great ideas to consider, just it would be quite expensive.

My goal is to for the acoustic sound as I actually want a upright but don't have space for one and also need to travel around.

Could you tell me how much the piece of walnut did cost you? I think I'm also going to use walnut as here one has a lot around and I always liked it on electric basses.
Also did you carve de fingerboard your self, I got told that a blank is very expensive and that it's a lot of work to make the fingerboard. I was thinking of buying a finished one.

To get the design right is tuff for me, as I wish to have some curves but want it to be as compact as possible.

Any tips on how to make a hollowbody? I don't find any information on the internet.

[scojack]

Originally Posted by nrssab

I see that you did a very special EUB for your self. As usually most of them try to imitate the uprights.

I havn't decided yet what I'm going to do, I went to see a luthier in this area. He had some great ideas to consider, just it would be quite expensive.

My goal is to for the acoustic sound as I actually want a upright but don't have space for one and also need to travel around.

Could you tell me how much the piece of walnut did cost you? I think I'm also going to use walnut as here one has a lot around and I always liked it on electric basses.
Also did you carve de fingerboard your self, I got told that a blank is very expensive and that it's a lot of work to make the fingerboard. I was thinking of buying a finished one.

To get the design right is tuff for me, as I wish to have some curves but want it to be as compact as possible.

Any tips on how to make a hollowbody? I don't find any information on the internet.

Ta
Yes getting a Luthier to do one is an expensive option. The materials are expensive and its time consuming.

Getting the acoustic sound from a smaller instrument is a big challenge. In my opinion the basses that get closest seem to be the the true hollowbodies whereby all the construction is very close to that of a DB. This requires a high level of skill and specialised tools/jigs/moulds etc...best left to the artistry of Mr Azola.

The other option as i see it, is to go with a design similar to a similar BG. If you have a look in the Talkbass Luthiers Corner you will see loads of examples of hollowbodied Basses, you would just follow the same principles. This combined with piezo pups will get you closer.

Walnut is a good option you should be able to pick some up fairly cheaply especially in europe. Cost is dependant on how much you need maybe 30-40 GBP.

I wouldnt recommend trying to carve a fingerboard. David Dyke sells them in the UK at a good price and you can find them on the internet.


Hope this helps

IanM