Thanks for asking. Things seem to be going in the right direction (important numbers going down, etc.) Next CT scan is early April and hopefully things will be even better!
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Fretless 5 comp/showcase - the "*@#$ Cancer" Bass
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Thanks for asking. Things seem to be going in the right direction (important numbers going down, etc.) Next CT scan is early April and hopefully things will be even better!
Looking good Kev. I was thinking about you and this build the other day. I am praying that your treatment continues to go well and I would love to see this build in person some day.
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Musiclogic
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Kev, this is looking very cool, I love the electronics drawer, really creative, may have to use that idea at some point...LOL After almost 30 years, I am not too proud to steal nifty ideas...LOL
Other builds?This is my first build...
Oops. My bad. From seeing your work, I assumed you'd done several already.
The Winterpeg thing sounds pretty cool. I hope you have a good time.
I can tell you're a cabinet maker, a drawer in your bass! haha, crazy awesome. amazing build, makes me appreciate how easy the one I'm making is going to be to finish by comparison. @_@ good luck in everything!
Big push on to get this done in time, but I'm starting to doubt I can. Too many days lost in the coming week. Anyway, I glued the top on today, eased all the edges, cut the nut (can I say that?? 
), and recessed the tailpiece into the top. I'm zeroing in on the truss rod cover, too. That, and lots and lots of sanding...
For those interested, I attached the top with hide glue (from granules) in case I need to take the top off in the future. It's pretty easy stuff to work with, and you can just keep the double boiler/warmer chugging all day so it's there when you need it. If anyone is intrigued, I'd be happy to show pics and explain my double boiler hide glue setup.
I'm pretty pleased with the design and the outcome so far. I'm learning sooo much with this build. Next step is fitting the bridge to the top, then final sanding, then on to the finishing!
Thanks for watching,
Kev
), and recessed the tailpiece into the top. I'm zeroing in on the truss rod cover, too. That, and lots and lots of sanding...For those interested, I attached the top with hide glue (from granules) in case I need to take the top off in the future. It's pretty easy stuff to work with, and you can just keep the double boiler/warmer chugging all day so it's there when you need it. If anyone is intrigued, I'd be happy to show pics and explain my double boiler hide glue setup.
I'm pretty pleased with the design and the outcome so far. I'm learning sooo much with this build. Next step is fitting the bridge to the top, then final sanding, then on to the finishing!
Thanks for watching,
Kev
Kev2007 said:
Hey kev, great looking bass! I love the hollowbody tone. I'd be interested in seeing some pics and a little detail on the hide glue process! Thanks man
Kev,
You are doing a knock-out job with that bass. Keep it up brother.
I hope you are feeling well. Keep strong.
Ed.
You are doing a knock-out job with that bass. Keep it up brother.
I hope you are feeling well. Keep strong.
Ed.
Thanks, Ben and everyone. I think for this one I'm going to go with a straight hand rubbed tung oil finish: something medium lustre in keeping with the "let the design and wood speak for themselves" concept. I'm still infatuated with the grain of he cedar top, and I'm hoping to bring that out.
Kev
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Sorry if I'm telling you something you know, but just in case-
You might want to seal the cedar top before oiling, as it will soak up a lot of finish
and sound dull otherwise.
Cherry wood with oil is one of my favourite things ever!
Laurence
You might want to seal the cedar top before oiling, as it will soak up a lot of finish
and sound dull otherwise.
Cherry wood with oil is one of my favourite things ever!
Laurence
Thanks for the advice, Laurence, always great to have input. I was thinking I'd seal the cedar with some shellac, then knock it back with some .000 steel wool before the oil goes on. Do you (or anybody) think that'll be enough?
I'm hoping the cherry wiill do the 'cherry thing' and turn nice and rich (and a little darker) over the next couple of years.
Kev
Man, this is looking sweet!
BTW, guys I really think an extension is in order. Too many great builds are not going to be finished by tomorrow. Shall we? Or, where is the right thread to post this motion?
BTW, guys I really think an extension is in order. Too many great builds are not going to be finished by tomorrow. Shall we? Or, where is the right thread to post this motion?
Musiclogic
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Mizio...see fretless 5 extension thread and cast a vote buddy....LOL Looks like we are going to May 1st
And yes Kev that means you too...LOL
And yes Kev that means you too...LOL
Thanks! I just voted. And I'm not going to disclose my vote. That's a secret guys, so don't insist. OK?
