Recent content by EB3Al

Hi Folks. Twiddling my thumbs during this lockdown we're all on and was wondering about making my own pick ups. Have built a few basses in my time and always thought about making bass pick ups. Seen a few vids on it, but as usual it's mostly people making tele and strat ones. Just wondered if...

Started off on guitar when I was about 14, then I heard "Master of the Universe" by Hawkwind with that amazing,rhythmical bass line. I said to my friend "I love that amazing guitar sound!" He said "That's not a guitar, it's a bass. It's only got four strings and you don't play chords!" I was...

just been asked to stick some pics up of the build. ( The picture quality is not very good as my poor phone is getting a bit old. As my daughter says; "Do you have to wind the film on by hand in your phone!") The first shot was done after the body wings were glued and the sash clamps were...

That's a nice job.

Thanks. Just a bog standered one truss rod. I know what you mean about Rick spare parts. The double truss rods retail at about £100 in the uk where a single is about £10! (And prob does a better job too.)

Thanks Jon. (Don't worry, my main bass will always be my EB! Ha!)

Thanks Axstar.

Thought I'd share some pics of my latest build. A copy of a early 1960's 4001s. After completing and upgrading a Bulldog Rick copy kit, I thought I could do something a little closer to the original. (Through neck, thinner body, and 33.25" scale length for starters.) Being just a 'bloke in a...

Thanks for the tip. Think I'll give it a go.

I've read somewhere it's a real pig to cut into and fret? I've only made a few fretboards in my time and have only used good ol' rosewood. Will I struggle?

Any one had any experience using wenge as a fret board?

Ok Gents, Thank you.

Hi. Just come across some African opepe timber just a nice size for a bass neck. Anyone had any experience with this wood? Many Thanks

Great stuff, thanks Walterw. Think I'll go J rear, ric neck and hope for a nice blend of boomy twang!