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I've been in need of a hard case for a while now and haven't ever found a store bought case that I was happy with. So inspired by a thread a while back I decided to have a go at making one myself. I was going to build a couple but thought I would start with one (especially seeing as the...

So I was busy cutting the bodies for my other builds (both ash bodies) and this hunk of african mahogany that's been sitting in the corner of my workshop for probably a year was looking at me. So I kind of accidentally started a new build. Based on my new M-shape. It's going to be a 4 string...

Okay, so officially I havn't started my 4th build yet but I always intended to build my 4th and 5th at the same time. New things for me for this build: - new shape - Multi-scale - might try adding a build in wah-wah controlled by a whammy like bar Woods: - Neck: padauk - maple - imbuia - maple...

Hi, Quick question: Is there anything to watch out for when selecting alnico magnets for pickup building? I've wound a couple of pickups using alnico v magnets from stewmac, but I've found a cheaper/local supplier for alnico magnets: Invalid Link Removed I will have to buy at least 100...

My 3rd build is busy gettings it's final coats of finish. Time to start looking ahead to the next build :) The plan is to build 2 or 3 basses side by side. With the hope of selling these when they are finished. Here's the design so far: Link Removed It's the same shape as my 2nd build (I'm...

spending an afternoon at the lumber yard brings a smile to my face. I managed to get some nice pieces! Normally I head down there with a specific bass design in mind, but this time I just had some cash to spend and spending it on wood somehow seems more productive than buying your normal...

Hey, So I've finally got the second magnet I need in order to magnetize the pole pieces on the pickups I'm making. I placed a magnet either side of a clamp and passed the pickup through the gap a few times. I don't have a Magnetometer so I can't check the strength of the magnets. The info on...

Hey everyone. Can anyone tell me how much height adjustment a Hipshot A-style bridge has. Specifically a 6 string 0.75 string spacing model, if I need to specify. Additionally what radius do you use for a 6 string? I usually like a tight radius, but the 7.25" block I used for my 4 string...

Time for another build! Havn't quite buttoned down the design yet. But I have a few ideas for some of the details. It's going to be a 6 string fretless, semi-hollow, neck through. I'm going to have a go at winding my own pups. Not sure what yet, but leaning towards jazzs. The woods: Link...

Hey everyone, I'm at the beginning of a bass build and had a question to ask so I thought I would start a thread to log my progress. I've got a design although it still needs some ironing out, but I'm gonna go buy some woods tomorrow. I've decided on either a 3 or 5 piece...

Anyone heard of the afore mentioned band? They seem to be a jazz/rock/funk fusion band with a very cool sound. 3 piece and all 3 members really shine in their recordings (Some really cool bass solo's). They also have a number of weather report covers that have been done very well! Invalid...

I was looking for a realitively inexpensive and uncomplicated introduction into the world of guitar building. I had already designed a 5-string fretless but thought it wouldn't hurt to design and build an ashbory bass first before having a go with the proper bass. Here are the results: -...