Recent content by Steve Holeman

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    Building first bass

    That's my bible:)
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    Building first bass

    So. I've ordered a roasted maple 'slim taper' 21 fret Precision-style neck from Warmoth. As I wait on this, my plan is to purchase the pick-up set (thinking about the Seymour Duncan - Quarter pound PJ set) and a routing template for the routing the J style bridge pickup. I'm also thinking of...
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    Building first bass

    Bought this on Reverb from a NJ Music store. Made by a luthier in upstate NY. I've posted a question about scale, but supposed to be P Bass specs, but a hair smaller and more offset. Currently getting a feel for how my BIL likes his necks. Thinking I'm going to build a copy of the Fender...
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    Building first bass

    New to the forum and hope to soak up some wisdom. Building a bass for my brother in law. Starting with a P bass style body (slightly smaller w/bigger offset shape). String through body holes and P bass style pickup holes already routed. Looking for best place to order a good maple left...