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No longer available ‘63 Precision Bass build

Up for sale is a killer bass that I built last year to scratch my vintage fender itch. MJT nitro teal body / 2013 American Vintage 63 neck and...

Thread by: bassistjoe93, May 16, 2023, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
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Body to match my trash picked 70's P Bass neck?

Hello all! I've been incredibly lucky living in Brooklyn. Today I found a vintage P bass neck out to the GARBAGE. So I picked it up and am...

Thread by: gucdude, May 10, 2023, 67 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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Custom Bass Tube Amp (by myself)

Hello everybody, Second topic for me :) I wanted to share you, even if this project is not finished, the first steps of the design of an tube amp...

Thread by: MajorSebizarre, Feb 18, 2023, 65 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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Brass insert string holder

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Unfinished back with electronics cavity material

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Bridge section

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Finished front

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Cavity for bridge cut

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Start of the staining process

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Rough cutting neck profile

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Fret board glued

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Glue up of the fretboard

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Trussrod and reinforcement rods

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Pile of materials (Partial build)

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Jan 6, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Anyone used a Fame Alder Bass Body?

I’ve been in the market for a black, alder, precision bass body for a project bass. I came across these Fame bodies whilst looking for a fender...

Thread by: TD3691, Jan 3, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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My lucky 13th Cliff Bordwell build thread.

Hello Talkbass, I created this post to discuss and track the progress of my 13th bass build from builder Cliff Bordwell. That’s right, lucky...

Thread by: scottm, Dec 12, 2022, 74 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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NBD- Mother Always Said Use Protection

Ok, so the title will make sense in a bit. Anyhow… have you ever wanted to own a Pre-CBS 1960 Jazz Bass, but just could never in a million years...

Thread by: captainofsmooth, Oct 19, 2022, 64 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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Prototype brass nut

Back in Germany, and I built a prototype brass nut for Lycia bass.

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Oct 8, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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The fretboard blank is looking pretty good

I'm thinking of staining the grain to look like an Eagle. The shape is there. Some colored epoxy for the eye, maybe

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 24, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Hand rest comfort carve is done

Tools used: Chisel, scraper and sanding paper.

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 24, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Gluing a plug on the bottom of the chosen fretboard blank

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 23, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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All but one fretboard blanks

One had a tear out on the interior side.

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 23, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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The body glued and planed.

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 23, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Some accent at the upper wing

Did this using a chisel a Rasp. To be filled with some grain enhancing filler

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 21, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Belly carve for comfort

Using a chisel, scraper and sandpaper

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 21, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Material to begin with gathered

Calcite (L) and quartz with iron oxide impurity(R) for the inlays

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 20, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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WBO23 Teoka Lycia

This is the full build thread of this bass. It will be a partial build entry for the build off.I am not only posting the partial build, but the...

Thread by: AeonKen, Sep 20, 2022, 22 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
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Pickup wire channel dug out

And another straw added to keep glue squeezout under control

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 20, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Straws to keep glue out of the holes.

This will be removed later.

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 20, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Holes for wiring drilled

Better now than later, I guess? No worries about the finish chipping

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 20, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Headless Headstock design

Got this idea from Beej's double entantres

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 20, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Gluing the neck

Hornbeam on the outside, walnut on the inside

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 20, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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Cut wings

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First sketch of final design

Lumber arrived, and I got sketching. This is the final design

Uploaded by: AeonKen, Sep 20, 2022, 0 comments, in album: Teoka Lycia
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SOLD Nut slotting Files for Bass, baritone, Bass IV

200 CAD or equiv in USD I’ll ship for free at that price. open to offers or trades in package never used. Professional luthier tools. Large...

Thread by: Not Phil Lesh, Sep 8, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
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Downward Cab Build

Hey guys. So I am currently playing with the little mark 800 head, and it is paired with the markbass 102p (2x10 400watt) cab. It's a great pair,...

Thread by: CentaurBassman, Aug 31, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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SOLD 70s Parts Precision Bass

This bass was built by me out of varying vintage Fender Precision parts. -'75 body and neck plate w/ screws. Body is alder and is quite...

Thread by: OnTheDownLow, Jun 13, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
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Is the vintera mustang body worth the extra $250 over the squire classic vibe?

considering both of these bodies for a build, opinions? 2019 Fender Vintera 60s Mustang Bass BODY + HARDWARE Guitar Alder Fiesta Red OR Fender...

Thread by: tideguide12, Jun 1, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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Does anyone have dimensions for a squire bronco bass neck/neck pocket?

Looking at a franken-bronco build and researching dimensions. Ive seen threads put the neck heel width at 2.289 in, and i just wanted to confirm...

Thread by: tideguide12, May 24, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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What bodies are warmoth SS necks compatible with?

Trying to fancy up a used fender bronco and I was wondering if I could swap the neck for either of the Warmoth SS models. If not this body, what...

Thread by: tideguide12, May 24, 2022, 13 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]

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