Recent content by DeanGallberry

Yes, Bruce Bars, that was the other thread, thanks.

I found it, or at least one of them. Guitar and Bass Neck Threaded Inserts

Sometimes I just don't know what to search for. I was looking for information on neck bolt inserts which I remember seeing many months ago, but not been able to locate the thread (or threads). As the neck will be off and on a fair few times, with a practice body or two before possibly a final...

Some more great points and thanks for bringing those threads to my attention. I had seen the MPU Brown Bass thread, which was very intersting. There's so much to go through on here, I really need to find more time to look deeper and not get side-tracked.

The jigsaw I have was £50 around 10 years ago and, although I don't expect it will be all that great, I still need to learn how to use it properly. It was the bottom of the blade wandering that was the issue I had before. So I guess cutting slower will improve things, but I expect attaching it...

Thanks. I already have plenty of MDF to make templates with and plenty of 2x4 to use for a few bodies, so I'll see how that goes before buying the final wood for a body or two. The original body shape is okay, so I'm not planning on straying too far, but appreciate it still needs careful...

Thanks. Some great points in there. It all leads back to option 3 being the sensible choice. Especially as messing up on option 1 or 2 would mean that I'd have to go with option 3 anyway. Leaving the original body as it is, also means I have something to fall back on if I should completely fail.

I'm open to different methods. I'm just looking at what I've already got, rather that buying things I may not use much after making a couple of bass bodies. I definitely need to buy a rasp/file or two, after seeing a few videos on YT.

Next up is about tools. I don't have access to a band saw, but have the option of using a router or a jigsaw to make initial cuts for the body. I have only used the jigsaw 2 times and didn't get a straight cut, which is most likely my lack of knowledge (at the time) and attempting to cut too...

Thanks. Option 3 was my first thoughts. But I started thinking about the other 2 options, mainly because it removes the possibility of messing up the neck pocket. But the more I have thought about it, the more I have gone back to thinking option 3 is probably better.

I have some random thoughts, if anyone has any advice or suggestions please. Bearing in mind I want to change the pickups in a bass to some that are shorter, plus re-arrange the control layout and maybe a little re-shaping of the body. Would it be easier to: 1. Cut an existing bass body...

Well it's make or break time. It will either be another Stone Henge or I'll pull through this with great aplombe....

I have to make a decision on buying a couple of reduce priced basses (for the necks). It feels a bit early, but it could save me £200-£300 if I get them now. No pressure or anything. :nailbiting:

CAD would be nice (and somewhere I do have some professional CAD software from when I was in IT Support) but I think I'll stick to drawings. It'll be interesting to have knob/switch cut-outs, to play about with placement.

Thank you. You have reminded me that I have a bunch of spare 2x4, which I could use to practice on. Not sure what type of wood it is, as it was sold as "timber" and it didn't matter much for the original purpose. Looking back at the order (7 years ago) it was C16 which is kiln-dried softwood...