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  1. shporsche

    4string wenge/ zebrano/ png rosewood.

    Hey, Here is my latest build, a neck through 4 string active bass. My last 4 string didnt have the best action as I didnt put enough neck angle in, the action was to high, still learning. So I'm taking all the electronics out and putting them into this new one. The shape will be similar to...
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    painting/drawing under nitro

    Hi, Ive searched the net and cannot find a suitable paint to use under nitrocellulose. My brother is incredible at painting/ drawing and I want him to draw/paint a character on one of my builds. Does anyone have any experience with painting/ drawing on a guitar/bass body then sealing with...
  3. shporsche

    plec guitar

    Hey, I recently finished my latest build, and yes its a guitar. I think this is one of my best yet, so I want to see what you all think about the build. I didnt get many progress shots so I have left them out. The top has Qld maple figured, mahogany body, birds eye maple and...
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    Guitar builds

    Hi, I was just going over roberthabraken latest post for the Paradox build and people were talking about guitar builds. Is it ok to post a guitar build on Talk bass in the Luthier section? I personally welcome any instrument build with strings, however I am aware this is a bass forum...
  5. shporsche

    Gtar build, 4 string bass

    Hi, All the new bass builds popping up lately has made me start another build. Also after building 2 1/2 basses and 2 guitars now, from what Ive learnt so far I want to put it into this bass. It will have the following specs: 4 string 34" scale 12" radius 19mm string spacing Mahogany...
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    Gtar build, 5 string bass.

    Hi, Since finishing my last bass, I was approached to build a bass by a guy here in Australia. I wanted to post the progress shots of this bass as the woods have some cool grains, it should look great when finished, plus if anyone has some input that is welcome. The plan is: 5 string, neck...
  7. shporsche

    how to swing a guitar

    Dont know if this has been put up before, but I just came across it. very funny. the most epic guitar swing fail - YouTube
  8. shporsche

    Fingerboard supp

    Hi Guy's, I'm looking for a place that sells pre slotted and radiused fingerboards. I know Stewmac has them, however its not wide enough for my application as it will be for a 5 string. Specifically I require 70mm wide. Does anyone know of a supplier? Otherwise I will have to bight...
  9. shporsche

    New bass build Aus

    Hi guys, My name is Sean this is my first real post here besides showing my instruments. I from Australia and work for an electronics company. When it comes to instruments I’m mainly a guitarist, but I have a similar passion for bass. About 2 months back I got the bug to start building...
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    Cirrus 5 USA Bolt on, sparkle blue.

    Hi guys, After my last post about which bass is better cirrus or warmoth, I went ahead and purchased the cirrus 5 USA. I thought it was a metalic blue, however didnt expect it to be so sparkly. Its a nice bass, overall build quility is good, the wenge fretboard looks great, sounds and...
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    Cirrus 5 USA Bolt on, sparkle blue.

    Hi guys, After my last post about which bass is better cirrus or warmoth, I went ahead and purchased the cirrus 5 USA. I thought it was a metalic blue, however didnt expect it to be so sparkly. Its a nice bass, overall build quility is good, the wenge fretboard looks great, sounds and plays...
  12. shporsche

    What to buy? Cirrus 5 or Gecko 5

    Hello guy's, This my first post up here, well knowledgeable forum and good reading material. I am currently looking to upgrade my bass and looking at 2 models in particular. I was set on buying a Warmoth Gecko 5 or 6 string, using EMG's, Aguilar 3 band Preamp, maple neck, pau ferro...