Carl Thompson - Snakebass - Finished

[Bass42]

Originally Posted by madrob

What a beauty!

Can I ask a question about the bridge?

I don't understand how you can have good intonation on a fretted instrument with a fixed bridge like this. I've never seen the saddles on an adjustable bridge in a straight line like this bridge which leads me to wonder about the intonation. I can see it working fine for fretless since your fingers handle the intonation.

Love the carving on the scroll!

Rob

Note that the bridge have an Angle.

Thankjs

[michele]

If the bridge is held by the strings you can adjust intonation; if it's fixed you're forced to use the same gauge of strings the bass came with.

[millsbass5]

Originally Posted by Bass42

So,


Here it's, ready to Gig ! I hope you enjoy !
















This is a link and notes from the Low End Bass Shop :

http://www.thelowend.net/thelowend/sold-gallery.html

Finally!!!! Someone has said the right words!!! "Ready to gig it." Most people would put up on a pedestal, and play it with gloves woven from a virgin's pubic hair. I'd gig it 'til the wheels fell off.

[autodidact]

Awesome bass!

Kind of confused how you would adjust the action though since the bride doesnt really have any saddles to move? Is it completely reliant on adjusting the neck?

[Fresh Eddie]

Originally Posted by autodidact

Awesome bass!

Kind of confused how you would adjust the action though since the bride doesnt really have any saddles to move? Is it completely reliant on adjusting the neck?

With something like that, I assume you just bring it back to Carl every time you need a setup!

[Bassmanbob]

That's one cool lookin' bass!

Enjoy!

[Bass42]

Originally Posted by autodidact

Awesome bass!

Kind of confused how you would adjust the action though since the bride doesnt really have any saddles to move? Is it completely reliant on adjusting the neck?

Ok, I have other basses with this kind of wood bridge , this is the way I do :

1) For me once you set up the action (for your way of playing) you 'll never need to change it again. So you'll need Gauged Nut Slotting files . This way you'll produce round-bottom bridge slots that will give you the action you need. With patience you can do this by yourself. You can buy these Nut Slotting through Stu Mac Donald's web site.

2) If you are that kind of player that are always in doubt about strings action, I'll assume that you're really in trouble LOL !

[Bass42]

Originally Posted by Fresh Eddie

With something like that, I assume you just bring it back to Carl every time you need a setup!

Ok, I have other basses with this kind of wood bridge , this is the way I do :

1) For me once you set up the action (for your way of playing) you 'll never need to change it again. So you'll need Gauged Nut Slotting files . This way you'll produce round-bottom bridge slots that will give you the action you need. With patience you can do this by yourself. You can buy these Nut Slotting through Stu Mac Donald's web site.

2) If you are that kind of player that are always in doubt about strings action, I'll assume that you're really in trouble LOL !

[Bass42]

Originally Posted by millsbass5

Finally!!!! Someone has said the right words!!! "Ready to gig it." Most people would put up on a pedestal, and play it with gloves woven from a virgin's pubic hair. I'd gig it 'til the wheels fell off.

Thanks Sir !

[salcott]

My dearly missed CT bass had the same type of bridge, and played better in tune than any bass I've had since. The truss rod was not touched the entire time I owned it.

[Bass42]

Originally Posted by michele

If the bridge is held by the strings you can adjust intonation; if it's fixed you're forced to use the same gauge of strings the bass came with.

Ok, I have other basses with this kind of wood bridge , this is the way I do for set up the strings Action :

1) For me once you set up the action (for your way of playing) you 'll never need to change it again. So you'll need Gauged Nut Slotting files . This way you'll produce round-bottom bridge slots that will give you the action you need. With patience you can do this by yourself. You can buy these Nut Slotting through Stu Mac Donald's web site.

2) If you are that kind of player that are always in doubt about strings action, I'll assume that you're really in trouble LOL !

[Bass42]

Originally Posted by salcott

My dearly missed CT bass had the same type of bridge, and played better in tune than any bass I've had since. The truss rod was not touched the entire time I owned it.

Ok, I have other basses with this kind of wood bridge , this is the way I do :

1) For me once you set up the action (for your way of playing) you 'll never need to change it again. So you'll need Gauged Nut Slotting files . This way you'll produce round-bottom bridge slots that will give you the action you need. With patience you can do this by yourself. You can buy these Nut Slotting through Stu Mac Donald's web site.

2) If you are that kind of player that are always in doubt about strings action, I'll assume that you're really in trouble LOL !

[Luke19Boarder]

WOW. Everything about this bass looks absolutely STUNNING!

[Bass42]

Originally Posted by RedMoses

Incredible! Post some audio clips if you can. COngrats!

Great Music !