build is done....for about a week and a half; finally got time to take some pics and my camera died.....maybe tomorow or the next day; but at the very least on time 
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5 string fretless comp.
- Thread starter Grant Bass
- Start date
This is great! that epoxy cleans up quite nicely.
the only thing I've got mixed feelings on is the neck heel - but that might be just because I haven't seen it as a whole yet.
the only thing I've got mixed feelings on is the neck heel - but that might be just because I haven't seen it as a whole yet.
So; here are some shots of the finished bass; not the pro ones i would like to get soon; my new girlfriend is amazing with the cam (its her career! score!) but i finally had a moment with a charged camera battery so here ya go.
DAVE-CHAULK- the heel is suprisingly comfy, my hand fits right in the pocket for an undisturbed hand postion landing on the 24th 'fret' keep in mind this was technically my first neck-thru, and i had some issues with the sculpting; not an excuse only an explanation, and im sure not everyones cup o' tea; the original intent was like a straight line from the bodies 2 contact points with a slight carve about the size as what you see
just outside thinking from my comfort zone, but im glad i seen the light on a 'fun' build and not one that was commisioned, cuz i would most likely be making it again!
but thanks for checkin it out and commenting all the same
i gotta buff up the pickups and steelwool the cavity cover to make them match, but thats it!
DAVE-CHAULK- the heel is suprisingly comfy, my hand fits right in the pocket for an undisturbed hand postion landing on the 24th 'fret' keep in mind this was technically my first neck-thru, and i had some issues with the sculpting; not an excuse only an explanation, and im sure not everyones cup o' tea; the original intent was like a straight line from the bodies 2 contact points with a slight carve about the size as what you see
just outside thinking from my comfort zone, but im glad i seen the light on a 'fun' build and not one that was commisioned, cuz i would most likely be making it again!
but thanks for checkin it out and commenting all the same
i gotta buff up the pickups and steelwool the cavity cover to make them match, but thats it!
Beautiful bass. I especially like the way the lower horn is carved to show the burl and the mahogany. Very nice lines.
- Dec 21, 2007
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this was actually taken as a 'prop' for a music video my gf just filmed that i got casted in; pure coincidence im sure
this was actually taken as a 'prop' for a music video my gf just filmed that i got casted in; pure coincidence im sure
adam.beauchene
Commercial User
My god, that is easily one of the nicest looking fretless 5's I've ever seen.
I am jealous beyond belief.
I am jealous beyond belief.
k, havent seen a master post or anything for the final shots, so heres a couple for my final submission
thanks again for all the kind words and all that made this a very enjoyable project!!
Grant
thanks again for all the kind words and all that made this a very enjoyable project!!
Grant
Hey Grant, this bass is really beautiful in every detail. BE Burl and Mahogany are a perfect match and the gutsy black FB truly brings them to life. The matching HS/p-ups and knobs are so classy. Beautiful!
On stage that thing will be a crowd magnet - much to the front man's disappointment
er.... any sound clip?
On stage that thing will be a crowd magnet - much to the front man's disappointment
er.... any sound clip?
Musiclogic
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Grant, it's a great looking bass, if someone doesn't get a Poll/voting post up, I'll get one going soon. I have been wall to wall in the shop, never get to my computer, just crackberry. I'll try to get on it.
