Rockabilly work of art

[Midnight Rocker]

I was glad to see that rockabilly was here on this site, most traditional bassists see rockabilly slapping as a dirty word, anyway, Ii just wanted to share with you what I am currently making for myself, an aluminium double bass, i will write and feature it as I go on www.midnightrockers.co.uk I have just finished a skeleton sculpture of a double bass in steel and stainless steel, which reluctantly i was asked to sell, so did..ok must Rock on.. Dave

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Welcome to TalkBass Dave.

An aluminium bass has been one of my dream projects for quite a bit now, but lack of free time and the "unhealthy need" to DIY everything (and I mean everythng) has slowed things considerably.

I'll be watching this space closely .

Regards
Sam

[Midnight Rocker]

Hi Sam, yes not to mention the welding flash from hell that I have just got... I have done a page on my website www.midnightrockers.co.uk with a progress report, thanks

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Looking great.

Here's a direct link for us with a slower connection: http://www.midnightrockers.co.uk/alibass.html

Are You planning to arch the top by stressing with the post(s) or with an english-wheel?

Regards
Sam

[kcandme]

[kcandme]

Aluminum upright

[Midnight Rocker]

Hey I loove that Ali bass, well done, funny you should mention the arching of the shape, I was on that today, Un fortunately I dont have an English wheel, wait and see if my theory works with wood and the heat of welding and I will let you know.. everything is done using basic tooling, no laser cutting, just a set of Rolls, an EWM 220 ac/dc welder, and some good old traditional sheet metal tools and dollys. how thick a material is the bass in the picture?

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Looks really great.

If You don't mind me asking, what was the exact arching method?

The "breast" area shape may take some getting used to, but still, a great looking project.

Regards
Sam