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How I made a Wenge neck into a Maple neck

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by Drake Custom, Apr 19, 2015.

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  1. Apr 25, 2015 #21
    BassHappy

    BassHappy Supporting Member

    Apr 3, 2009
    Kent Lakes, New York via Fort Wayne, Indiana
    Really nice job! Looks great and Wilma says "hello"!
     
  2. Apr 26, 2015 #22
    Drake Custom

    Drake Custom Commercial User

    Aug 24, 2010
    Iowa
    Builder/Owner:Drake Custom Bass Guitars
    MattZ, I would have made another bass and sold the original one but I had no idea how long it would take to sell the original bass so that I could afford to make another. My profit margin is still not very high. It grows every year but if I did not love the work, I would have quit years ago.

    Basshappy, good to hear from you. I making another "Wilma" style bass at this time, but in 31 inch scale. You can see the pictures on the website. "Wilma" was the inspiration for the new bass. I have made some changes to the design with some improvements based on feedback you gave me.
     
  3. Apr 26, 2015 #23
    BassHappy

    BassHappy Supporting Member

    Apr 3, 2009
    Kent Lakes, New York via Fort Wayne, Indiana
    Hey Andrew

    Maybe you are making another "Wilma" style bass, but as we all know there can never be another Wilma! She's a great bass and reeks of inspiration of all types. Thanks for the kind words, but my feedback means little for a guy as talented as you are. I will certainly check it out though.

    For those who may not know - this is Wilma - may god bless that naturally occurring pale area at her center. As you know - after a few tweaks she became a rare dream - in sight, aesthetics and playability.....

    Wilma.png
     
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  4. May 16, 2015 #24
    MarkA

    MarkA In the doghouse. Supporting Member

    Sep 26, 2008
    Good stuff.

    And Wilma? Not my personal style, but, wow, she's a looker.
     
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