Beardly Customs

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[Beej]

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I really dig the shape on this one.

 

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An EMG 45Hz encased in walnut and purpleheart will provide the voice for this fretless rainbow bass.

 

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[Reedt2000]

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here's pictures of my recent builds.

Really incredible work man

Whats up with the 3rd pic in the original post? Is that a neck with wrap-around fret markers?

 

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Really incredible work man

Whats up with the 3rd pic in the original post? Is that a neck with wrap-around fret markers?

Thanks!! Yeah, those were kind of wrap aroUnd markers. Unfortunately, that neck didn't work out.

 

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Almost done.

 

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I'd like to welcome @Koog to the family!

 

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Gonna try this again.....

This one is done.

 

[Beej]

Very nice! Just don't tell anyone on TB that it's for sale.

 

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Isn't that the truth!!

 

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Progress pics, for future reference....

 

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So honored!!

Bass of the Week: Beardly Customs Fretless Five-String

 

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This one is done.

Final specs:
32" scale
Piccolo tuning
Chambered walnut body
Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Dual Kent Armstrong pickups
Stereo wiring
Hipshot hardware

To see progress pics, and so this doesn't get deleted, please look back through the older posts on this thread. Thank you.

 

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Heel and neck day

 

[TerribleTim68]

Can I ask how you carve your heel transition? I'm gathering ideas and advice before doing mine.

 

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Can I ask how you carve your heel transition? I'm gathering ideas and advice before doing mine.

Hammer, chisel, angle grinder, orbital sander, detail sander, and elbow grease. Sprinkle in a few breaks to cuss at the work and you're golden!!