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Well personally i like to see a nice (albeit modified & scaled ) scroll on my EUBs. Helps to make it look a bit more like a db and not an upright fretless. Ian

Heres a build diary i did a few years ago now .. http://www.talkbass.com/threads/eub-blondie.675672/

Eberhard Weber used a 5'er..

I dont think they see the grain orientation as a problem, its not fixable nor should it be a problem. Obviously perfect quartersawn wood is not in the spec for these instruments. The dings however are a QC failure so they are putting their hands up for that and offering a new instrument or...

These necks are quite thick and there's a fair chunk of wood in the FB that it's laminated too, ok it's not the best selection of neck wood but i wouldn't worry about it.

I tried a few different on mine, walnut, ebony, maple, rosewood.... just what was lying around...might just be my bridges are solid but i can't say i noticed any obvious differrence at all TBH. Ian

In my experience Mahogany type woods dye very well. This is Sapelle with a rosewood stain ..comes up a treat imho.. That said ....the end grain especially, can seep in more dye and it can look a bit uneven. I tend to knock it back a bit using fine wire wool if this happens to ensure a...

Cheers Bo..ancient.:crying:.bit like me really... Glad it was of some use :) Good luck with the Cello! Ian

Yup that would correct.

I would probably go for the maple if it was me, although mahogany would work just as well. My last EUB was around 2/2.5 inches thick but the carved top made it look much thinner. You can laminate pieces together if you can't find a piece thick enough or ....if you want to make it look good...

Personally i'd say just be aware of the weight. My very first EUB had a thick body and consequently was very heavy. Picking it up was a two handed operation ...not good! Depending on the wood i'd say actually go as thin as you can without compromising body strength. ..theres a fair bit of...

Good start, although my failing eyes are having trouble with the wobbly vids... Here's one i did earlier, so if you need any help.. http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f57/eub-blondie-675672/

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f101/wandre-sweden-bass-591300/ There was this thread a while back although the pics have gone.

Sweet :)