Parkerish cf-skinned fiver in progress - Page 4

JIO · #61 01-08-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MPU

Sure are but just like with laminated multi-wood necks I'd stay away from accurate "info" about what and how mmuch makes the sound. After all there is so much going on in a bass that it's quite difficult to really find out the influence of each variable.

So true - I've read many builders/luthiers priorities and they all vary about this and that related to the final aim/goal. Having said that I guess it doesn't hurt to consider any prior formulas/philosophies and develop your own after that. (few 'hard' rules)

MPU · #62 01-08-2013, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JIO

So true - I've read many builders/luthiers priorities and they all vary about this and that related to the final aim/goal. Having said that I guess it doesn't hurt to consider any prior formulas/philosophies and develop your own after that. (few 'hard' rules)

After all it's about stiffness vs weight that matters IMO. Wood species does not make a lot difference if stiffness and weight are similar.
My formula for cf skin is to add thick enough skin to make the bass stiff enough to hold the string tension. If I made many prototypes I could perhaps find the structure that would be the best in my opinion. Now I think I'm happy with this structure as it's one the stiffest lightweight basses I've made. Goal accomplished. Acoustically this bass has a strong and clear sound so that's also what I was after. And all this with just pure luck (and some experience from my previous cf skinned necks).

MPU · #63 01-08-2013, 12:11 PM

I got the bass finished tonight. Sounds nice and looks and feels good too. I'll post pics and soundclip tomorrow, it's too dark to take any pics today.

MPU · #64 01-09-2013, 05:51 AM

Here's pics.

Splods · #65 01-09-2013, 06:06 AM

Kewl

MPU · #66 01-09-2013, 06:08 AM

And here's sound.

http://maihinnousu.net/s/18651

KCLRbass · #67 01-09-2013, 06:19 AM

So, SO rad

silentmike · #68 01-09-2013, 06:27 AM

Wow. That's awesome! It sounds and looks really cool!

rojo412 · #69 01-09-2013, 07:15 AM

Definitely cool! Sounds beautiful, looks amazing.

millsbass5 · #70 01-09-2013, 07:24 AM

What an interesting process. Nice.

ZuluFunk · #71 01-09-2013, 07:28 AM

Verrrrrry nice!

Blue Blood · #72 01-09-2013, 08:45 AM

Nice!

iamlowsound · #73 01-09-2013, 10:06 AM

Very nice! I love how compact it is, what is the weight?

lowsound

**Joshua** · #74 01-09-2013, 10:30 AM

Top drawer!

astack · #75 01-09-2013, 10:42 AM

Is it just me, or did this build take no time to complete? Most build threads seem to go on for months. If I was on an hours long gig, I'd want something as light and well balanced as this. Very cool.

MPU · #76 01-09-2013, 12:54 PM

This bass has been in my mind for almost a year. I've tried this cf skinning in few necks and have all the gear needed to make cf skinning. An hour here and there and the bass is finished. Thanks to mrs MPU who has been very understanding with me and this hobby. Now I have to stay out of my shop for a while

The weight is about 2,85kg. It sure feels light.

younggun · #77 01-09-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by astack

Is it just me, or did this build take no time to complete? Most build threads seem to go on for months.

Exactly what I was thinking. I'm sure there was a lot of planning and background effort that went into it we didn't see, but still a very efficient build for such a unique and great looking instrument!

elgecko · #78 01-09-2013, 01:10 PM

MPU, you does the coolest builds!

For the metrically challenged, 2.85kg is approximately 6.3lb.

JIO · #79 01-09-2013, 02:22 PM

~ most elegant in its purpose and simplicity! Enjoy playing it!

loopee · #80 01-10-2013, 12:41 AM

how much did it cost altogether?
Would you build me one?