Bastogne Fretless in Progress

[Luke Sheridan]

I've come up with a new design for this one. Will be a fretless five with Bastogne Walnut top from Todd. I'm going all out on this one with Nordy DC5s, a U-retro preamp and a stabilized ebony fretboard from Larry. If you think the lines aren't quite right yet, you are correct. The heel area in particular, but all will come together fine.
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[JSPguitars]

That's some purdy lookin' hardware, and I wouldn't mind having a set of those pickups either!

 

[superbassman2000]

thats a really cool body shape...i can't wait to see it finished!

 

[Ray Holt]

The bridge and tailpiece look awesome!!! Where'd you get them from? Can't wait to see it all together!

 

[Phil Mastro]

ETS bridges and tailpiece... very nice. I have a 5-string in lacquer black for my fretless in construction. That top is killer by the way.

 

[g00eY]

how'd you get your name printed on that bridge? it looks pretty friggin sweet, dude.

 

[Luke Sheridan]

ETS bridges and tailpiece... very nice. I have a 5-string in lacquer black for my fretless in construction. That top is killer by the way.

I've been very happy with ETS's stuff. Can you post a pic of the black bridge? Would be the first Ive seen. Almost went that color.

 

[Phil Mastro]

I usually use my dad's camera, which I don't have right now. I'll post one eventually though. I finally got some new band saw blades, so I things finally started rolling again. I figure the bridge (hence the whole bass) will be in operation within a few weeks, and I'll post it in a new thread. I have a square tailpiece though, not the "butterfly" design.

Oh, and I just noticed your back looks as sweet as your top! Continuous grain on the electronics plate? What tool did you use to cut it out?

 

[Luke Sheridan]

Oh, and I just noticed your back looks as sweet as your top! Continuous grain on the electronics plate? What tool did you use to cut it out?

If I told you I'd have to .... you. Actually, I just used a utility knife.

 

[Luke Sheridan]

Been some time since I've had a camera. Here's a few more shots. Still just hitting with files and rasps. I'll be completing the neck this weekend, then its on to the pups and control cavity. Also need to add a trussrod cover.

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[THIRSTYGUMS]

Looks great, gorgeous woods there! itll oil up like a beautiful big wet oily fish! or something! serously though looks fantastic

 

[Thonk]

Looking really sweet cant wait to see her dressed up,keep up the great work

 

[Yvon]

I can't wait to see that bass finished!
It will look great!

 

[Frank Martin]

Coming along very nicely
Those accent lines are now well visible, adding a lot visually to the bass.

What's the neck?
It looks like maple, bubinga and wenge to me

 

[Luke Sheridan]

Close. Maple, Bubinga and Walnut.

 

[Frank Martin]

Well, black walnut would've had been my second guess. However, at the head it seemed so straight it looked like wenge. Anyway, nice

 

[pilotjones]

Looking nice, Luke.

 

[Luke Sheridan]

Here's a couple of shots from last night. Its starting to come together nicely. The stabalized ebony is very nice stuff. This shot has the board sanded with 400 and its mirror-smooth. I went up to 1000 today, it looks even better. Polishing the brass nut is just as much fun as the rest.
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[Luke Sheridan]

Got a bunch of work done today. Almost ready for final sanding.

A few new shots.

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[Greenman]

ETS and Nordstrand. Killer combo.
Cheers