First post, pics, and a question

maybass77 · #1 04-25-2006, 08:30 PM

This is my first post and i'd like to start off by saying that there's a lot of talent in here. I've been going through some "in progress" pictures and i'm very impressed. Sccond, i'd like some positive/negative feedback on some of my completed past projects. Third, i had a question about shaping the heel of a singlecut bass. I've seen in progress pictures of certain builders and it looks to me like they're using a router. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!

g00eY · #2 04-25-2006, 08:40 PM

welcome to TB!

i think they are very nice, but the second one, IMO, could use some more contouring around the butt end. it looks a little flat to my tastes. looks like you've got a lot of talent. i'd really like to see more from you

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JSPguitars · #3 04-25-2006, 08:48 PM

First off, welcome! There's all kinds of talent in here.

I'm just trying to learn to keep up!
I'm in the process of making a singlecut bass right now, and I did NOT use a router to carve the heel, although I'm sure that you could. I just used a palm gouge, a chisel, and cabinet scrapers......those cabinet scrapers are really fun to use, too. AND a lot of finger sanding.

Your two basses look fantastic there. You seem to be well on your way. I'm looking forward to doing a double-cut bass after this one.

maybass77 · #4 04-25-2006, 08:51 PM

Looks like i'll be needing a large helping of elbow grease as well. Thanks for the kind words. I have a lot of learning to do and i thanks everyone here for that.

Greenman · #5 04-25-2006, 08:58 PM

Welcome!

JSPguitars · #6 04-26-2006, 01:25 AM

Here's a (bad) pic of what my neck/heel carve turned out like...

Sal_Paradise · #7 04-26-2006, 08:30 AM

Welcome. They both look great. My only criticism is the hardware. The basses are beautiful but the hardware looks a smidge cheap and really doesn't do your work justice.

superbassman2000 · #8 04-26-2006, 08:30 AM

maybass77, i like the second one the best

The first one reminds me of a carl thompson with that upper horn.

Frank Martin · #9 04-26-2006, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbassman2000

The first one reminds me of a carl thompson with that upper horn.

Carl Thompson-meets-Jens Ritter-meets-Thumb waswhat I thought, as well

However, I prefer the first one.
The second one imo needs a rounder cavity-side butt-end, and a longer upper horn for better balance. It looks like it only reaches the 14th fret.
Anyway, they look very well made!

maybass77 · #10 04-26-2006, 09:11 AM

Well, as for the hardware, it's actually gotoh and hipshot stuff that i would consider to be of decent quality but does look cheap in the pictures. And i was waiting for someone to mention Carl Thompson...an obvious influence.

JSPguitars · #11 04-26-2006, 12:40 PM

The bridges/pickups look quality to me, but try out some wooden knobs!

Thonk · #12 04-26-2006, 02:27 PM

Both look like very nice,but didnt i see the bass on the right change hands on the forsale forum here at talkbass about 6 months or so ago?(i remember it because i was thinking about buying it)as i recall the seller hand no idea about who made the bass and didnt have much luck tracking down the builder

do you still have this bass(in this case i must be totally wrong about it) or did you sell it on? i also agree with JSPguitars wooden knobs will improve the over all look it did for my Sei bass and i thought before i got them that could'nt look any nicer!

maybass77 · #13 04-26-2006, 09:34 PM

The last time i spoke with the guy that bought it, he said he had sold it to some guy in Japan. That's all i know

dooft11 · #14 01-08-2007, 01:08 AM

hi man, this is an old thread, but hi, maybass, i think i did own the 2nd bass post from a while, and i converted that into a narrow spacing 6, which is now in state again with a happy new home

dooft11 · #15 01-08-2007, 01:09 AM

forget about that mock up play ramp....i know that sucks

maybass77 · #16 01-14-2007, 01:49 PM

wow, that's where it went!!!