Parkerish cf-skinned fiver in progress - Page 5

MPU · #81 01-10-2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by loopee

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

Something around 600€ in parts and materials. I'm not planning to make another like this.

bassingeorge · #82 01-10-2013, 10:59 PM

SO RAD!

Sounds amazing! So clear! And the aesthetics are spot on!

loopee · #83 01-11-2013, 04:16 AM

that's a shame....lol.....oh well, can't say I didn't try.....

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Originally Posted by MPU

Something around 600€ in parts and materials. I'm not planning to make another like this.

LM Bass · #84 01-11-2013, 09:05 AM

Congratulations, very impressive!

MPU · #85 01-13-2013, 07:51 AM

I just tried the bass with SVF-preamp. I really liked the sounds I got with it. I think I'm going to mount the preamp.

Rodger Bryan · #86 01-13-2013, 08:03 AM

I really like the tone of that instrument! Was there any eq applied to the recording or was it flat? Either way that tone will sit nicely in a mix.

The design and execution of this bass is inspiring me to get my hobby going again. 2800g? wow. Thanks for sharing!

MPU · #87 01-13-2013, 10:20 AM

Just the pickup, no eq at all.
I just mounted the svf pre and Walish 10-coil pickup. Has thicker lows and still very clear highs.

Mugre · #88 01-13-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by younggun

Is there a specific reason for using the vacuum method over molding? Does it allow you to use less CF layers for strength, or is it a bonding issue with the wood core?

Molded CF structures are v-bagged as well and they're all molded. In this case MPU is using a male mold. A hollow instrument is made in a female mold.

Here's a good video of a CF cello being made on a small scaled production basis:

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/video...n-fiber-cello/

wigglee · #89 01-15-2013, 11:28 AM

MPU, may I ask you a question? I want to pull the top half of the frets off a bass neck and have a semi-fretless. What would the best way of building up the fretless part so it approaches the height of the frets. Laminate a rosewood veneer? Many coats of epoxy?

Your suggestions would be appreciated.

MPU · #90 01-15-2013, 12:00 PM

I'd laminate rosewood or ebony to the fretboard.

MPU · #91 01-15-2013, 12:12 PM

Just came from rehearsal. What a great sound with Wal-style pickup and svf-pre. So fat and articulate. Cuts thru the mix perfectly. Even sound thru the neck and almost eternal sustain. My shoulder likes the light weight.
Did I tell you that I really, really like this bass.