Redwood/Ash J body

[Stu L.]

Well, this body is embarrasing. It started with good intentions, I was taking my time, then it came to grainfilling. I hate grainfilling now. Flamed redwood top on chambered ash body.

One embarrasing part; I was so excited to start that I didn't map out where I was chambering. In the neck pocket you can see one of the cavities poking it's head through. Because of my lack of planning, you can't throw a forearm contour on it, as you might expose another.

Another; the grainfilling. Have I mentioned that I hate grainfilling? Bartleys dark paste was used. Went well over the back, but the end grain ate my lunch. The cutaways need help, and sandpaper. Deft sanding sealer was used on the top to protect it as I worked on the back, but there is a little ding or two on it. The neck pocket and rear cavity were routed using Stew Mac templates.

Lets see, I think that is all the disclaimers. Should turn out to be a great bass. The top is thick, not some thin veneer, and the ash (two peice) has a great grain. But I don't have the time, and I'm looking at oral surgery very soon. Asking $75 plus half shipping.

No pics of the ash at this time, and I don't know when I can get back to the shop to take some. Sorry.

[Musiclogic]

Would like to see pics of the back and neck pocket.

[ZombieBRAINS!!]

Originally Posted by Musiclogic

Would like to see pics of the back and neck pocket.

yea that neck pocket looks really shallow

[Stu L.]

Originally Posted by ZombieBRAINS!!

yea that neck pocket looks really shallow

Nah, it's just the angle of the shot and the thickness of the redwood. I measured against a jazz body and a neck I had in the shop.

I should get some pics tonight, as I think this bad boy is sold . And I see a surgeon on Tuesday, it's not soon enough

[Stu L.]

The best I could do with my iPhone.

[chris.gotfunk]

This thing looks great! I really want this. Please let me know if your first deal falls through. I will gladly Paypal you the money today.

[Stu L.]

Chris, I'll let you know. I think she's a beaut, but still needs work to be finished. I'm going to miss the finished product, but not the work

[chris.gotfunk]

Originally Posted by Stu L.

Chris, I'll let you know. I think she's a beaut, but still needs work to be finished. I'm going to miss the finished product, but not the work

I don't mind the work. I would be looking forward to it. Is the neck template cut for a typical Fender style neck? That would be my guess.

[Stu L.]

Pending payment

Don't worry Chris, it's going to a very talented luthier who can make it nicer that I could have imagined!

[chris.gotfunk]

Originally Posted by Stu L.

Pending payment

Don't worry Chris, it's going to a very talented luthier who can make it nicer that I could have imagined!

I hope to see the finished product someday soon.

Congrats on the sale! I hope the surgery goes/went well.

[Stu L.]

Thanks Chris, I'm getting a second opinion Tuesday. Now to find more stuff to sell

[Rumblefisher]

Originally Posted by Stu L.

Well, this body is embarrasing. It started with good intentions, I was taking my time, then it came to grainfilling. I hate grainfilling now. Flamed redwood top on chambered ash body.

One embarrasing part; I was so excited to start that I didn't map out where I was chambering. In the neck pocket you can see one of the cavities poking it's head through. Because of my lack of planning, you can't throw a forearm contour on it, as you might expose another.

Another; the grainfilling. Have I mentioned that I hate grainfilling? Bartleys dark paste was used. Went well over the back, but the end grain ate my lunch. The cutaways need help, and sandpaper. Deft sanding sealer was used on the top to protect it as I worked on the back, but there is a little ding or two on it. The neck pocket and rear cavity were routed using Stew Mac templates.

Lets see, I think that is all the disclaimers. Should turn out to be a great bass. The top is thick, not some thin veneer, and the ash (two peice) has a great grain. But I don't have the time, and I'm looking at oral surgery very soon. Asking $75 plus half shipping.

No pics of the ash at this time, and I don't know when I can get back to the shop to take some. Sorry.

Wow, nice looking bass! On a side note, you win unintentionally funny name of the day (jk, I'm easily amused).

[Stu L.]

Stu L? I don't get it. One of those first name last initial things.

[Rumblefisher]

Originally Posted by Stu L.

Stu L? I don't get it. One of those first name last initial things.

I was bein silly... if you say it in one go you get the word "Stool"...

[Stu L.]

Ha! Nice. Gotta remember that one.

And the body is sold. Thanks to all interested parties.