3 Wood Challenge: natural red and white neck thru - Page 28

HaMMerHeD · #**541** 12-05-2012, 09:41 AM

There are several spots on my first couple of builds that I see every time I glance at it. At some point, I just have to shrug and realize that the whole thing is a learning process, and I can't learn everything at once.

lbridenstine · #**542** 12-05-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HaMMerHeD

There are several spots on my first couple of builds that I see every time I glance at it. At some point, I just have to shrug and realize that the whole thing is a learning process, and I can't learn everything at once.

That's how I'm taking this. Overall I'm happy with it and with the strings on and the bass in playing position, I won't be able to see the fret dust on there and I don't think anyone else will either.

lbridenstine · #**543** 12-07-2012, 08:54 PM

The finish is done! Again. This time will 11 coats.

I brought it inside and I'm going to let it sit overnight before I put the hardware on. I actually didn't put any more coats on yesterday, so it's been sitting for a couple days at least. I have a show tomorrow night, but after the show, I'll probably take it out of the case and leave it on a stand for a couple weeks or so to let it keep curing if needed. I will try to work on videos though.

I'm going to try to make myself work on making the new pickup ring and truss rod cover tomorrow. I'm planning on both being made out of walnut and I'm definitely changing the shape of the truss rod cover and putting magnets in it.

lbridenstine · #**544** 12-28-2012, 04:16 PM

It's been a while, but I finally did something... and by something I mean, basically get this thing officially done.

I made a new truss rod cover, which I like A LOT better than the old one. The back is really rough, but I'm just showing that I went with magnets.

And I made a new pickup ring, which I also like a lot better. It still needs oil, so I'll do that tonight.

Here's a video from practice. We'll have another one up sometime soon, maybe a week or two from now, where you can hear the bass a little better. It's being played through an SVT Classic and an Ampeg 6x10.

http://youtu.be/xR6k1j3IOhE

facebook.com/fossileyesmi

lbridenstine · #**545** 12-28-2012, 07:17 PM

Oiled.

I'm sure I'll take some final photos of the bass tomorrow assuming the screws don't crack the pickup ring again. I drilled bigger screw holes, the pickup is a little wider on all sides than the last one, and I'll make sure not to use a power drill to drive in the screws this time, hopefully that will all help.

I'm already thinking about making a walnut bass. It won't happen anytime too soon though if I do. Guitar first.

lbridenstine · #**546** 12-29-2012, 11:22 PM

Now, it's official. FINISHED.

I took photos of pretty much every angle. Sorry.

Definitely · #**547** 12-29-2012, 11:35 PM

Wow, that is beautiful, extremely well done!

MarkA · #**548** 12-30-2012, 12:09 AM

Just found and skimmed this thread (I was bad and jumped to the end). I have the vid posted earlier on this page playing now. Sounds solid! How cool to play an instrument you made in your own band. Congratulations!

**bassman314** · #**549** 12-30-2012, 03:19 AM

That is beautiful!

miziomix · #**550** 12-30-2012, 06:26 AM

Great!

suddenlysane · #**551** 12-30-2012, 09:47 AM

I have been following this thread since the beginning and it's been a roller coaster ride of Yays! and Oh Nos! Thank you for sharing this experience with us. I, personally, have had a blast. And to see you play your own creation with your band was the icing on the cake. I loved every minute of it! Give yourself a hug and a pat on the back. You deserve it!

lbridenstine · #**552** 12-30-2012, 11:20 PM

Thanks everyone! I appreciate everyone looking in on this and especially all the help I got from everyone here.

slappa_dat_bass · #**553** 12-31-2012, 08:11 AM

Wow! I hope my first build turns out just as good!

lbridenstine · #**554** 01-01-2013, 10:57 AM

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Wow! I hope my first build turns out just as good!

Thank you and good luck with yours! I'm sure it'll turn out better than mine.

Here's the other video of my band at practice if anyone was interested in seeing it.

http://youtu.be/ZASOG416yUc

Beej · #**555** 01-01-2013, 09:33 PM

I've been showing your threads to my 5 year old daughter to prove to her that girls can do woodworking and make guitars too, and she was excited enough to want to come help me do some sanding - for about five minutes.

We also watched your band's videos and she quite liked them but she said it was "angry and loud". She was also quick to point out that your bass amp is bigger than mine!

When we were talking about why she thought it sounded angry, she said it's because they look down and the singer is yelling out the words. I asked her why she thought he was angry, and she said "I think a zombie must have stolen his sandwich". Which of course, goes in my notebook of cute things my kids have said!

Great job...

miziomix · #**556** 01-02-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Beej

I've been showing your threads to my 5 year old daughter to prove to her that girls can do woodworking and make guitars too, and she was excited enough to want to come help me do some sanding - for about five minutes.

We also watched your band's videos and she quite liked them but she said it was "angry and loud". She was also quick to point out that your bass amp is bigger than mine!

When we were talking about why she thought it sounded angry, she said it's because they look down and the singer is yelling out the words. I asked her why she thought he was angry, and she said "I think a zombie must have stolen his sandwich". Which of course, goes in my notebook of cute things my kids have said!

Great job...

Priceless! I just love the zombie-sandwich thing

lbridenstine · #**557** 01-02-2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Beej

I've been showing your threads to my 5 year old daughter to prove to her that girls can do woodworking and make guitars too, and she was excited enough to want to come help me do some sanding - for about five minutes.

We also watched your band's videos and she quite liked them but she said it was "angry and loud". She was also quick to point out that your bass amp is bigger than mine!

When we were talking about why she thought it sounded angry, she said it's because they look down and the singer is yelling out the words. I asked her why she thought he was angry, and she said "I think a zombie must have stolen his sandwich". Which of course, goes in my notebook of cute things my kids have said!

Great job...

I'm glad you had a helper for a few minutes.

That's nice that she liked it even though it was angry and loud, haha. A zombie may have stolen his sandwich, that would explain a lot.

My amp(s) is/are big because our vocalist is obsessed with bass gear and he works at Guitar Center, so he just shows up with more and more gear and tells me to use it. There are 3 big cabs and 2 heads sitting side by side. Overkill for sure, but they all sound nice.

miziomix · #**558** 01-02-2013, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lbridenstine

... My amp(s) is/are big because our vocalist is obsessed with bass gear and he works at Guitar Center, so he just shows up with more and more gear and tells me to use it. There are 3 big cabs and 2 heads sitting side by side. Overkill for sure, but they all sound nice.

Will let my vocalist know