First from-scratch build completed

[Eric Frey]

I just finished my first full build! It’s far from perfect, but it works and I played my first gig on it last night.

Honduran Mahogany body and neck
Rosewood fingerboard
30.25” scale
Hipshot tuners
Labella low-tension flats
Dimarzio Model One neck pup
Guild Bisonic bridge pup
Assorted hardware, mostly from Bitterroot or StewMac

 

[LowWay]

Nice!

Love the short scale and the bisonic choices!

 

[Gilmourisgod]

Nicely done! Of course, now you are screwed, this hobby is addictive. I'm on bass #5, and don't really "need" any more basses but.....

 

[Eric Frey]

Nicely done! Of course, now you are screwed, this hobby is addictive. I'm on bass #5, and don't really "need" any more basses but.....

Oh, the addiction has already taken hold! In the pics above you can see my "first" bass as well. I made a body for a Warmoth neck, but that felt like cheating a bit and wanted to make my own neck. I already have bass #2 planned out and parts acquired (Tractor-inspired bass), and I'm planning out bass #3 now, but I need to wait and save a bit for that one. My goal is to have the "Tractor" (Maybe I'll call it the "Lawnmower" ) done in time to play a festival over Labor Day.

 

[Eric_Allard]

I finished my first in April 2023 and I just finished my seventh.

Can confirm it's an addictive hobby!

 

[Eric Frey]

Here's the next one getting in the queue! #tractor