I’m not sure my vacuum pump would work as resin infusion pump. I know how to wet laminate so I’ll stick with that for these one-off basses.
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Carbon fiber fretless four-stringer
- Thread starter MPU
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When I asked Rob about the possibility of there ever being a 6-string (medium-scale) Streamline when I was placing my order, the response was that 'it's too much hassle to make another mould & it won't happen'... I think you've given me inspiration that one day I might DIY something that approximates it closely-enough.
Will definitely watch thread closely! Thanks so much for sharing the process
Will definitely watch thread closely! Thanks so much for sharing the process
Well, nobody is forcing you to read any further.
I’m excited to see how this turns out! I’ve watched countless videos on Easy Composites YouTube page. They make it seem so easy…but those who who actually worked with composites will tell you it is anything but simple.
it all starts with a high quality mold. If that part isn’t right, there isn’t much you can do to fix it after the fact, aside from just covering your mistakes with paint.
it all starts with a high quality mold. If that part isn’t right, there isn’t much you can do to fix it after the fact, aside from just covering your mistakes with paint.
I'd say the making of the bass itself is quite simple, at least with the background in glass fiber boat building in my youth. I've watched all possible YT videos about vacuum bagging, forged carbon fiber and carbon fiber laminating. My build is just a mix of all the ideas I've gathered from those vids.
I'd say that after 40 or so basses built I have a pretty good experience about what makes a good bass, at least what makes a good bass for me. For sure carbon fiber bass is not the one I recommend for starting hobby builder but it is not as difficult as it may seem.
I'd say that after 40 or so basses built I have a pretty good experience about what makes a good bass, at least what makes a good bass for me. For sure carbon fiber bass is not the one I recommend for starting hobby builder but it is not as difficult as it may seem.
That is some irony right there. I would have thought that Headless Horse would not be opposed other headless things.
I've lusted over those Status basses for forever but couldn't justify the price. Now no one is making commercially compact carbon fiber basses. If you decide to make more I'd be interested in a 5-stringer....
It's good to focus on things you like! There are a lot of build threads here, you might see more things you like by participating in a thread that doesn't involve a headless bass. And it might be a good idea to click the "Unwatch Thread" button at the top of the page because otherwise, since you posted here you will continue to get updates about something you don't like.
Oh do tell, reading what you like and don't like is fascinating compared to this build.
