Some new builds, 8 string ERB w/Jauqo, Chambered 32"SC, & others - Page 6

preside · #**101** 01-08-2013, 02:02 PM

WOW real nice looking bass. At the beginning of this post you mention that the chambers on the single cut you are building are "balanced" in volume, including the control cavity and battery compartment. Do you find that when chambering an instrument this is an important consideration? Does it affect tone? I'm just curious because you made it a point to say the volumes of the chambers are the same.

Musiclogic · #**102** 01-08-2013, 05:08 PM

Through doing a number of chambering experiments, I am finding less effect with chambered bodies than previously thought.

Balanced volume has been put forth by a number of builders I know as being something that made a distinct difference.

It doesn't. IME

Chambering doesn't really boost any mid response either. IME

BUT, I have found by continuing the chambering under the bridge, you can definitely effect the sound of the instrument. By totally removing the body core support under the bridge and just using a top or top with some thickness of body wood, you can actually tune response, Attack, and tone slightly.

It's NOT a huge amount, but is noticable. INMNSHE

crazygtr · #**103** 01-08-2013, 06:20 PM

I would guess that removing wood from under the bridge will affect sustain to a certain degree, what's your opinion/experience on this?

Musiclogic · #**104** 01-08-2013, 07:52 PM

It does a little, but what I have found is that if there is a 1/2" to 1" void under the bridge the bass develops this overtone like an old Beatle bass. It doesn't dominate the tone, just adds this weird woof to the sound. It's kind of cool

MrArose13 · #**105** 01-09-2013, 12:25 PM

JC, if I ever find myself Michigan way, I'd love to visit. I have a feeling you know a thing or two about a thing or two that I'd like to know.

Musiclogic · #**106** 01-09-2013, 01:46 PM

LMAO Andrew, you are welcome anytime, but try to avoid the next 2 months, shop is expanding and I would have to put you to work....any good at demolition on Birch Benches? LMFAO

Musiclogic · #**107** 03-05-2013, 08:47 AM

Finally some finish update pics. Lacquer came out decent, color looks great. I should have this assembled by this coming weekend and I'll end the chapter on this then.

lbridenstine · #**108** 03-05-2013, 09:02 AM

That color and finish looks really nice!

octaedro7 · #**109** 03-05-2013, 11:45 AM

Dang JC, that's so freaking nice. Love your headstock and the logo. Also share the taste for recessed tuning pegs!

Musiclogic · #**110** 03-05-2013, 01:35 PM

Thanks Ibride, I am very happy with it.

Octodero, sometimes I like to recess the washers, depends on the tuner. With the Grovers/gotoh/Schaller die cast mini's, the short shaft needs it. On Wilkinson open frames there is no need because the shaft is longer. Hipshots can also be done without the recess, but no matter which tuner, the recess's do look cool.