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Thank you! i have been looking for those instructions everywhere!

Well the way i see it is, if i were to build an EUB even for a couple hunna, if it works and is sturdy and won't just break into pieces, i have saved money already. i have a fascination with building instruments, this idea really cought my eye, but some of the wood designs I have seen people...

You may have a point there. Would any kind of reinforcement to the PVC help at all or does this idea just have too many holes in the plan to warrant spending money on trying it?

I have been thinking about this the last few days. I have seen a few really old threads and pics of some already built but cannot find any kind of real instructions. i was hoping someone here knew where i could find some or has some knowledge on the subject. Can this even be done? Or would the...

Really considering an Ampeg or Ampeg-like bass. Looking deeply into either an Eastwood EEB/EUB-1, Stambaugh Ampeg AEB-1 or just saving for an Ampeg AEB. Not sure if the higher price tag really means all that much in terms of how I will use it so I figured I'd run the idea through you guys before...

Curious if there are any other basses with big metal pickups or metal pickup covers like the Ovation Magnum and Rick 4003? I love the look of a bass with a big piece of metal on it. Looks very attractive to me. Are there many others besides the two named?

I think you guys are right on that. It looks like you hit the nail right on the head. Jammed with a friend of mine for a bit today with it, really liking it a lot. Very comfortable and easy to play. Just need to get some new strings. Accidentally broke my E string but luckily I had an extra...

Thanks, I'll look into it. I'll add some more pics later. I really do like it so far though. Very happy with my purchase. Anyone else have anything to say? Or any answers to my questions?

So I picked this up yesterday at the pawn shop for what i think was a pretty good price. Restrung it and it plays pretty well. I do have some questions about it, though. I don't know exactly what model it is or anything about it, honestly. I needed a new bass just to use for a transitional...

So, was really hoping to get my hands on an Ovation Magnum I but looks like I won't have the money to get the one I was looking into on the bay. Really looking to save some money right now so any suggestions in the range of sub $1000, closet to probably sub $800 would be great. Some of the body...

Taking a closer look at the BTB675, I really like its look. As for the Bongo, it looks straight sexy in Stealth Black. Gotta add a couple more basses to my list of ones to check out and consider. Thanks for the suggestions. Hoping I can get out again today and go look at a few more basses.

Question, does anyone have any experience with Zon basses? Particularly the Legacy Standard?

So after taking some time to think and work out some stuff I have got it down to two real choices. A Rickenbacker 4003 or an Ovation Magnum I. I honestly love both of these instruments. I had the chance to play a rick at the store a week or so ago and it was amazing. I love the look, sound and...

Are there any other Sub $1500 basses online that come set up or close to it like the Estle Louis from Gollihur? The closest luthier is about an hour away, though I would be mor ethan willing to go I am just looking at all my other options. Or perhaps a decently priced DB to where I can easily...

Thanks for the replies and advice so far. I will look into renting and see what happens there, if I do buy one though, I am really liking the Estle Louis Laminated from Gollihur and the Bass Max. It wouldn't be terribly expensive and it seems like a good choice? Thoughts?