5-string spalted sycamore, walnut, padauk build

[SamYoung]

So I'm getting ready to start my first from scratch build and wanted to start a thread. I've done one mod project (http://www.talkbass.com/threads/intro-and-pics-of-first-mod-build.1056125/#post-15540397)to learn and get a feel for some of the equipment, but this'll be my first true build. I read about every build thread in Luthier's Corner and you guys have been a huge inspiration to try this project, so I wanted to post and hopefully be a small inspiration to someone else.

Specs:
5-string
34" scale
24 fret
Body: spalted sycamore, walnut, padauk, walnut, spalted sycamore
Neck: p/w/p/w/p
Fretboard: ziricote
Pickups: 2x Delano JMVC-5 FE (or possibly MC-5 FE, haven't fully decided)
Preamp: Glockenklang 2-band
Tuners: Hipshot Ultralites
Bridge: custom bridge, 16.5mm string spacing

And what everyone actually cares about, pictures. Here are some screenshots of the design. It's my own shape, though it definitely takes some cues from some of my inspirations. It's pretty low key, but I like it that way.

Some overalls
http://www.talkbass.com/threads/intro-and-pics-of-first-mod-build.1056125/#post-15540397)to
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Close up of the front
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…and with musicmans if I decide to go that route
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Close up of the back
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The body laminate
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And the headstock with the current working logo (stands for Sam Young Guitars)
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Feel free to throw comment or suggestions my way. I'm definitely still learning and am always open to input, or questions for what little I know.

I'll throw up wood pictures later. I can't seem to find them so I'll take some new ones when I get home.

 

[mapleglo]

Very nice body design. I look forward to seeing this take shape.

 

[wraub]

Agreed. Looks good with either PU choice.

Will be watching this one.

 

[groovastic]

very nice!
did you do that in AutoCAD? I made a few designs in AutoCAD, but not nearly as detailed as yours!

 

[SamYoung]

very nice!
did you do that in AutoCAD? I made a few designs in AutoCAD, but not nearly as detailed as yours!

Thanks. Its Siemens NX8. Its a little over kill for guitar designs, but its what I have access to. Its actually been a good learning experience on some of the free form features of designing that I don't get to do normally.

 

[tylerwylie]

Just make sure the pole piece spacing accommodates your string spacing and this will be killer.

 

[SamYoung]

Just make sure the pole piece spacing accommodates your string spacing and this will be killer.

I've got a set of Delano MM pups in my Corvette $$ with the same standard spacing and they sound awesome, though they do look a little wonky. I've seen BBG have sets of them in proper spacing in the clearance section so I know I can get them, just have to special order them probably.

 

[Splods]

Looks like a cool design, my only complaint is that it looks a little stretched. I wonder how it would look if the upper bout was increased in size.

 

[SamYoung]

Looks like a cool design, my only complaint is that it looks a little stretched. I wonder how it would look if the upper bout was increased in size.

I know what you mean. I originally had a wider upper horn with more angle but had to dial it back a little for the stock. The sycamore top wasn't wide enough. If this goes well, they'll be a headless and that one the design will dictate the stock, not the other way around.

 

[Matteo Marziali]

Killer wood combo!

 

[Buchada Azeda]

Subbed!

 

[Jonny5bass]

That should be a really nice wood combo. I'm in!