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5String EUB

Discussion in 'Electric Upright Basses (EUB's) [DB]' started by bassksun, Jun 21, 2008.

  1. Jun 21, 2008 #1
    bassksun

    bassksun

    Mar 5, 2004
    Las Vegas,NV
    This is my first try at an EUB. It's still in progress. I had been looking at Eminence and NS instruments. My teacher really liked the idea of me making a transition instrument from BG to DB. So I tried to make an unholy union of both. I REALLY DIDN'T want to make a stick. I wanted something more resonant. The next one will be more DB than BG. I want to arco!

    Specs:
    Top: Sitka Spruce
    Back: Mahogany/Maple
    Neck: Mahogany/Maple/Mahogany
    FBoard:pau Ferro w/Maple 16" radius
    Bridge: Adjustable Ebony
    Nut: Ebony
    Electronics: Bridge KK Big Twin
    Neck Fender
    Bartolini Piezo/Magnetic PreAmp
    Tuners: Gotoh

    Constructive comments always welcome:)

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  2. Jun 21, 2008 #2
    BassBus

    BassBus

    Dec 29, 2003
    Reiver Country, Scotland
    I always admire anyone who builds their own instrument and yours is certainly original. I like the smiley face too.
     
  3. Jun 21, 2008 #3
    Eli_Upright12

    Eli_Upright12

    Mar 19, 2007
    Indianapolis, IN
    Are you going with an arched bridge? or a flat one like a bass guitar?
     
  4. Jun 21, 2008 #4
    nathanmcnathan

    nathanmcnathan Inactive

    Jan 25, 2008
    Barrie, Ontario
    ...***
     
  5. Jun 21, 2008 #5
    bassksun

    bassksun

    Mar 5, 2004
    Las Vegas,NV
    Thanks!
     
  6. Jun 21, 2008 #6
    bassksun

    bassksun

    Mar 5, 2004
    Las Vegas,NV
    The bridge is arced to match the radius of the FB.