carved out ABG

I would think that an instrument which as simply been carved in one piece would not be thin enough to vibrate properly; or, if thin enough, would collapse into bits with no structural frame inside it.

Have you ever looked at how upright basses are made? They use veneer for sides that are steamed, bent, and glued to ribs in a massive jig. They literally carve out the top and back from thicker pieces of wood to give it an arch. I suppose a flat-top and flat-back bass guitar wouldn't have to be carved, but it would need a framework underneath the thin veneer.

 

Exactly what he said. I havent had the chance to hear many acoustic basses that sounded good when trying to keep up with an acoustic guitar. Unless you wanna go solo Im starting on my first acoustic guitar and its very experimental (555mm scale fannedfret) yet im still keeping the same method. Braces placed carefully and specific thicknesses for the sides and top...

 

ernie ball earthwood. louder than a dreadnaught!

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Thats HUGE!!

 

Feel free to try it, but don't go into it thinking you will end up with a playable instrument - you are wading into deep water, especially if you have never built a bass before.

Then be prepared to drop some cash on a cheap ABG before you head of to camp.