Recent content by basshack

That screw may be shortened because at original length it’s too long and will push through the fretboard.

Been and done that once too. It’s just part of the journey. In our guitar shop we have a saying. If I can’t be repaired in under 30 minutes it’s a feature.

Couple of years now since my right knee was replaced. Was back umpiring baseball and softball 6 months after, albeit slowly at first. Now I’m back pain free and can stand at work all day, so if I was gigging still that wouldn’t be an issue. Rehab was ok, I have a pool at home and a good...

Looks really good. I was surprised at how fast you got it done.

I don’t believe you guessed 😁

A thumbs up emoji doesn’t cover it well enough. Nice job.

If there was a vote I’d do the brown burst too.

Ah yes sanding, and sealing the holes in burl. I’m glad to get to finishing and assembling.

It was suggested with my tongue firmly in my cheek. From what I’ve read here Bruce is already too busy in the secret underground lab to start a new venture. I’m looking forward to seeing updates as you tackle this one.

And here we see the start of a new business for Bruce. Scroll bass kits for the masses.

I’ve had a Ritter in my hands and didn’t gel with it, probably because of how expensive they are down under but loved the “art” of the instrument, how it was put together and sounded. I’d be too afraid to take it out to a gig and break a bit of impossible carving off it. Love that last one, the...

It went back into the shop this week. Ben decided he wanted side dots after all so did that and tried the backwards wind but it didn’t help. That G post is just in the wrong place by half its diameter. But thanks for the suggestion, I hadn’t thought to try that.

Persistence pays they say and here’s another example. Looks good.

It's been a while since I posted a build here but I am really happy with how this one turned out. It's been a long build with struggles along the way but with David' encouragement and assistance (David Searle Guitars) and the guys at the shop pushing me on it's finally over the line. This one...

Yeah true but I’m a bit bent towards doing everything myself if I can. Happy to fail if I learn something new.