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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by skguitarsbasses, Jun 19, 2003.

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  1. Jun 19, 2003 #1
    skguitarsbasses

    skguitarsbasses Guest

    Jun 19, 2003
    northern virginia
    so here are some digital pictures of my lefty 4 string fretless that i made. i still need to adjust the action and put a finish on the nut. i also plan on thinning the neck out more at some point as it is a little too thick for my hand.
    let me know what you think...

    http://www.angelfire.com/indie/skguitarsandbasses/prometheus_full.jpg

    http://www.angelfire.com/indie/skguitarsandbasses/prometheus_top.jpg

    http://www.angelfire.com/indie/skguitarsandbasses/prometheus_back.jpg

    http://www.angelfire.com/indie/skguitarsandbasses/prometheus_headstock.jpg
     
  2. Jun 19, 2003 #2
    barroso

    barroso

    Aug 16, 2000
    Italia
    it looks unique!!!
     
  3. Jun 19, 2003 #3
    DWBass

    DWBass The Funkfather

    Jan 24, 2003
    Newport News, VA via NYC
    Well..........um.......er....hmmmmm.....;)

    It's nice........if that's the look you're going for! Looks like you did a good job. Better than anything I could ever do as I can't build at all! Not the look I would go for but it looks good! Post a recording of it when you're done. I'm interested in what it'll sound like.
     
  4. Jun 19, 2003 #4
    geezer316

    geezer316 Guest

    Jan 26, 2003
    NEW HAVEN ,CT
    you did a fantastic job with the quality of the bass,BUT i do not like the design.which does'nt matter because its YOUR bass:D . ever consider doing it for a living ? i think you got some talent there SO DONT WASTE IT !:mad:
     
  5. Jun 19, 2003 #5
    robb.

    robb.

    Mar 6, 2003
    detroit, MI, united states
    i really like the body shape. do you have any balance issues with that?

    i also like the headstock, but i'd prefer it if it were reversed ("pointing down"). good work!

    robb.
     
  6. Jun 19, 2003 #6
    j-raj

    j-raj Bassist: Educator/Soloist/Performer Supporting Member

    Jan 14, 2003
    St. Johns, FL
    That's (cool)interesting, sure is heck beats Wishy-Washy out of the water IMO.
     
  7. Jun 19, 2003 #7
    Woodchuck

    Woodchuck

    Apr 21, 2000
    Atlanta (Grant Park!)
    Gallien Krueger for the last 12 years!
    Good Lord! It's definately unique!
     
  8. Jun 19, 2003 #8
    skguitarsbasses

    skguitarsbasses Guest

    Jun 19, 2003
    northern virginia
    thanks everyone, i really appreciate your opinions.
    i have considered doing it professionally one day..but as i am only 22 now, i still have a while to go before i could undertake such a business endeavor.

    rcz- it actually balance pretty well. the body is relatively small, because that's just what i prefer, but i still have plans to thin the neck out more and that will only help.

    haha, my other design is a bit more abstract than this one
     
  9. Jun 19, 2003 #9
    Freighttrain451

    Freighttrain451 Guest

    Aug 16, 2002
    East Lansing, Michigan
    More ... abstract:eek:

    While I can't say I really like the body design, the wood and construction look great! If you like the design (and I assume you do, since you designed it yourself) that's all that matters. Rock:bassist:
     
  10. Jun 19, 2003 #10
    Chad Michael

    Chad Michael

    Sep 19, 2001
    Pacific Northwest USA
    Hey, nice job!!

    I admire your talent and your creation. Hope you enjoy your bass and play a gig with it!!!
     
  11. Jun 19, 2003 #11
    ColdYinTiger

    ColdYinTiger

    Jul 15, 2000
    Existentia, Crisisland
    :eek:

    Dude! That thing rocks! I love the woods you picked out for it, you need some clips of how it sounds. Your bringing back my intrest in making basses again.(First must get equipment and learn how...) Very unique body, I personally like it. Good job and very clean construction on it, good luck with them!
     
  12. Jun 19, 2003 #12
    tboyd

    tboyd Guest

    Sep 10, 2002
    The Woodlands, TX
    Hey, cool looking "jigsaw puzzle piece" design! Very unique. Excellent wood too.

    It looks like you have enough room to put three more strings in the existing spaces and make it a seven! :D
     
  13. Jun 19, 2003 #13
    Yvon

    Yvon

    Nov 2, 2000
    Montreal, Canada
    does it have a truss rod?? ;)

    I like the wood and the color. The wood bridge is really cool also.

    Like the others i doN't like the desing
     
  14. Jun 19, 2003 #14
    Uncle Fat

    Uncle Fat Guest

    Mar 14, 2003
    Portland, OR
    WOW! That's a bad machine! VERY cool design. What kind of electronics do you have in it? What's the scale? Give us some details.

    I think that it's a positive thing that some people don't like the design..

    "To defy the laws of tradition.... Is a crusade only of the brave" -Claypool
     
  15. Jun 19, 2003 #15
    skguitarsbasses

    skguitarsbasses Guest

    Jun 19, 2003
    northern virginia
    access to the truss rod is under the ebony plate at the base of the neck

    here are some stats on it:
    -32" scale
    -cocobolo top, bridge, nut, and fretboard
    -spalted maple back and headstock
    -lightly flamed maple neck
    -ebony detailing around the neck pocket, in the center of the top, and around the headstock joint
    -bartolini soap bar pickup wired passive in series
    -the pickup is wired directly to the neutrix output jack, i personally don't care for knobs

    i agree with you Uncle Fat, i also think it's positive that some people aren't too crazy about the body shape
     
  16. Jun 19, 2003 #16
    BoiNtC

    BoiNtC

    Nov 25, 2002
    NYC, USA
    To me it looks like a puzzle piece, your next bass should be one that fits in with this one hehe, VERY unique looking, (not saying its bad or its good, I'm still deciding). Nice wood though :)
     
  17. Jun 19, 2003 #17
    Planet Boulder

    Planet Boulder Hey, this is a private residence...man

    Nov 10, 2001
    6,482 feet above sea level
    I once had impure thoughts. Oh, and I pluck my ear hair.
    I would love to see what you could do with a more traditional design. You obviously have talent, as evidenced by the construction.

    In fact, I would seriously consider buying a more traditional design from you.
     
  18. Jun 19, 2003 #18
    tufnuts

    tufnuts Guest

    Sep 14, 2000
    Wichita Kansas - Smell the Whe
    *^#%@#% cool. Very inspiring [​IMG]
     
  19. Jun 19, 2003 #19
    bassman1185

    bassman1185

    Sep 30, 2000
    Des Moines, IA, USA
    Looks pretty cool, man. Is the string spacing really, really wide? It looks like it must be an inch between strings.
     
  20. Jun 19, 2003 #20
    Thor

    Thor Gold Supporting Member In Memoriam

    Feb 14, 2003
    Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
    How many hours have you invested in this project up to now? Just curious. I build models and they take forever, I have been thinking about doing another project for variety as a friend of mine is from Nicaragua and can get me some very interesting tropical wood. But it is always good to talk to people who have done this to get their input.

    Thor
     
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