Build II - Paradox MJ5 - New design!

[roberthabraken]

Strange, I see a mail that Serafan replied, but nothing in my thread.. Anyone knows what that was? Did a mod delete it?

 

[Splods]

Yes a mod deleted it. Messed with my post notifications.

 

[roberthabraken]

What kind of reply was it?

 

[Splods]

He was just being cheeky. Posted a link to one of his builds, 51P copy.

 

[roberthabraken]

Finally, after a little over one and a half year, my Paradox J5 is finished! It looks the part and it plays like butter... I'm very pleased with my new dream bass!

Here's part one of three of the final wrap up of this thread (sound clip and video will folow):


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On my things to do list are some little fine tuning tasks like some fret dressing, adjusting nut slot depth and such.. but that's something I'll do over the next few weeks...

I am in no hurry to get it perfect

 

[Darkstrike]

Congrats mate, you've come up with an incredible design, and turned it into an absolute knockout of a bass.

 

[Splods]

That is without a doubt the best jazz like bass I have ever seen. Can I get a 4 string with an ebony FB, and the same finish?

 

[pilotjones]

Excellent pics.

 

[metallutca]

Wow... Wonderful pics!!

 

[MPU]

That looks simply great!

 

[Lonnybass]

Rob,

Stunning. Those pictures look like they are right out of a magazine. That thing is dashing in every way. You gotta be proud of that work!

Lonnybass

 

[roberthabraken]

Thank you guys!!! And thanks again for all your help and support!

That is without a doubt the best jazz like bass I have ever seen. Can I get a 4 string with an ebony FB, and the same finish?

Thanks!! Haha.. the same finish? That'll cost you! Think I spent three months on finishing alone , but I guess it might go a bit quicker next time if the experience gathered will pay off.

Rob,

Stunning. Those pictures look like they are right out of a magazine. That thing is dashing in every way. You gotta be proud of that work!

Lonnybass

Thank you Lonny, great to hear that from you . I am indeed, very proud! But also greatful for the things I've learned during building from you and other TB members.

 

[suraj]

Wow those pictures are fantastic..!! how did you get that white backdrop ?

Edit, I just noticed it could be a bed sheet..

Edit #2 with another question - is it uncomfortable to play the bass lacking a forearm contour ?

 

[roberthabraken]

Thanks!! It is indeed a bed sheet, I took the photos outside on my 'router table' with a bed sheet over it.

The forearm contour isn't really necessary with the small body and deep waist. I think it plays very well and I do not notice a difference regarding that point compared to a regular jazz bass e.g. (although that model does need it IMO).

 

[TonH]

Gefeliciteerd! De bas en de foto's zijn zeer geslaagd!

Congratulations! The bass and the photos are very successful!

 

[Sharknose79]

Just gorgeous, Rob.
Really, really nice job.

I shared this on FB....

- Dave V.

 

[delta7fred]

Beautiful, but it needs your logo on the headstock.

 

[E.J. T.N.T.]

This is excellent!!!

In the long run, would you repeat the whole finishing process, or would you tried a simpler approach? I mean the results look great but do you think they could be achieved more easily on the same or similar level?

 

[JIO]

super job Robert - a labor of love (nice pics too!)

 

[ExaltBass]

It's been great to follow from the beginning... with an awesome "Happy ever after" finish!