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Old 05-30-2009, 03:08 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Melbourne, Australia
6 String Fretless Complete!

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Hi guys
After way too long, my first build is finished! Here's the original build thread:
6 String Fretless has begun!

The specs:
-34" scale
-ebony fb
-queensland maple/jarrah neck
-mahogany body wings with blackwood top
-ebony pickup covers, control knobs, truss rod cover
-Bartolini pickups and preamp
-Gotoh tuning machines
-Finished with Danish oil, then wax

I'll post some soundfiles soon
Cheers!
Will









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Old 05-30-2009, 03:13 AM
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Looks great!
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Old 05-30-2009, 06:28 AM
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i dont know why more of these people dont make these for a living, i mean that is just as good as any of scottys or ledbellis basses.
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Old 05-30-2009, 06:40 AM
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gorgeous looking bass! O would love to have one myself. When are you making another one?
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Old 05-30-2009, 04:04 PM
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i love how you did the fret lines,thats a good idea
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Old 05-30-2009, 04:48 PM
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Very clean work mate, I see you have an eye for detail. Top notch, cant wait to see your next one !
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