Build #2 & #3 - A modern single cut with a twist

[turindev]

Also in my "Bonehead move of the week"™, I knicked one of the tuner holes with the forstner bit after cutting it. I can't make another matching headstock so I probably said some choice words.

I made some filler from glue and sawdust

It ended up drying a good bit darker. The finish will darken the wood a bit so that will help slightly.

My only saving grace is that I think the tuner nut will cover most if not all of it. I'm going to quit thinking about it for a while now so I don't get emotional lol. Deep breaths.

 

[dwizum]

Worst case if you decide you hate it - veneer will cover many sins!

 

[TerribleTim68]

All I know is, that finish looks awesome!

 

[turindev]

Worst case if you decide you hate it - veneer will cover many sins!

I measured the nut on the tuners and it covers the whole thing! I can breathe again now lol.

 

[turindev]

All I know is, that finish looks awesome!

Thanks! I'm pretty happy to have found this product, since Ive got a walnut top that will be matte coming next.

 

[dwizum]

Any idea how it wears? I've had matte finishes in the past that quickly got glossy where they saw wear.

 

[turindev]

Any idea how it wears? I've had matte finishes in the past that quickly got glossy where they saw wear.

Chris at Highline guitars mentioned that this one doesn't get glossy because it isn't a glossy product that is just not polished (matte wasn't achieved with scotch Brite, etc). Since the product itself is matte, wear won't make it glossy. Maybe I can do some wear testing on a scrap, it would be interesting. Not sure how to simulate a year of forearm rubbing though haha

 

[Beej]

Chris at Highline guitars mentioned that this one doesn't get glossy because it isn't a glossy product that is just not polished (matte wasn't achieved with scotch Brite, etc). Since the product itself is matte, wear won't make it glossy. Maybe I can do some wear testing on a scrap, it would be interesting. Not sure how to simulate a year of forearm rubbing though haha

I've heard that so many times, but everything matte I've seen will eventually polish up with wear. Even bare wood, or concrete for that matter...

 

[turindev]

This bass is getting close, I have to say I'm excited to hear it!

First, the messed up tuner hole that was filled is invisible

Made some knobs from the same Indian Rosewood. They came out a little darker which I like (nice contrast)

My daughter helped make them, she even initialed the bottom of hers

Here is a mock up of the knobs, looking good!

Next up is stringing it up and filing the nut. I don't have the preamp in yet though :/. I might wire it up passive with some pots I have laying around just to hear it

 

[eddododo]

How are you making the knobs?

I love seeing little ones helping in the shop!

 

[kesslari]

This is your 2nd and 3rd build? DANG!

 

[turindev]

How are you making the knobs?

I love seeing little ones helping in the shop!

For the knobs I cut 0.75" squares and rounded the corners on my sander. Then I drilled the center hole and left the knob blank on the drill bit, which lets me use the drill press as a lathe (kinda). From there I sand with a squared block on the drill press table from 80 up to whatever. I actually went up to 1000 on those knobs. I use normal side dot inlay for the dots, easy peazy.

 

[TerribleTim68]

For the knobs I cut 0.75" squares and rounded the corners on my sander. Then I drilled the center hole and left the knob blank on the drill bit, which lets me use the drill press as a lathe (kinda). From there I sand with a squared block on the drill press table from 80 up to whatever. I actually went up to 1000 on those knobs. I use normal side dot inlay for the dots, easy peazy.

I would LOVE to see a video of that breakdown, if for nothing else than ho understand exactly how "round" you get them before going to the fake lathe.

 

[turindev]

I would LOVE to see a video of that breakdown, if for nothing else than ho understand exactly how "round" you get them before going to the fake lathe.

I should make a video, or at least take pictures. I'll see what I can do.

 

[turindev]

I would LOVE to see a video of that breakdown, if for nothing else than ho understand exactly how "round" you get them before going to the fake lathe.

For anyone subbed to this thread, I created a separate thread with the knob tutorial:
Wood Knob tutorial (using a drill press)

 

[eddododo]

For anyone subbed to this thread, I created a separate thread with the knob tutorial:
Wood Knob tutorial (using a drill press)

Thanks so much! This thread was already a gift so thanks for the generosity across the board

 

[TerribleTim68]

For anyone subbed to this thread, I created a separate thread with the knob tutorial:
Wood Knob tutorial (using a drill press)

Really appreciate it! Thank you!

 

[turindev]

Time to button this one up! Finished wiring it up, setup and intonation. Can't wait to play it this weekend. I think I'm going to change the tuners out with some Y-style tuners, but I only had the clovers at the moment.

Took some pictures on the roof at my work today, seemed like a cool location. Here is a look!

I'll try to get some action shots maybe this weekend, if I can bribe someone to take them.

 

[dmarino]

This turned out great!

 

[kesslari]

Beautiful. Dang, I'm impressed.