Headless singlecut 6 string (bolt-on) in progress

[JAUQO III-X]

pretty cool, what would you say the sound difference is with a single cut done that way and with one thats neckthrough?

From my experience,a bolt on SC you will give the punchyness of a bolt on but the low end response will be a little more defined and a neck thru SC will give you an overall defined low end response,especially on the lowest strings(F# B E).

 

[budman]

Jauqo's pretty much right about the punch of a bolt-on. I don't build neck-thru basses so I don't know. I've never been a fan of neck-thrus. I build set-neck basses though and find them to be comparable to bolt-on neck basses in terms of punch and response.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

I build set-neck basses though and find them to be comparable to bolt-on neck basses in terms of punch and response.

Yes you are correct Bud,set necks are very comparable to bolt ons with just a little extra focus in the midrange area.

 

[Lo end PUNCH]

The punch is a lot more defined on bolt ons which is why I have Bud build me the bolt on versions. The VBX 6 that Bud built me has tons of punch and clarity and it has mohogany and zebra. This bass I suspect will be even moreso with the ash body crotch walnut top and acrylicized mac fingerboard.

 

[budman]

I'm expecting this bass to ooze tone. Something about the dynamics of the build tells me it's going to sound exceptional.

 

[wilser]

I'm expecting this bass to ooze tone. Something about the dynamics of the build tells me it's going to sound exceptional.

AHA!!!! So THAT's where tone comes from!!!!!

 

[budman]

AHA!!!! So THAT's where tone comes from!!!!!

Yeah, don't believe any of that "the tone is in your hands" malarkey. Dynamics, baby! Dynamics!

 

[ebe9]

Quick question, did you add any reinforcement rods to the neck or is it just the two truss rods?

 

[budman]

Quick question, did you add any reinforcement rods to the neck or is it just the two truss rods?

God's graphite (wenge).

 

[pilotjones]

If you ever made that shape as a headed bass, it would definitely call for Gotoh pegheads.

 

[budman]

If you ever made that shape as a headed bass, it would definitely call for Gotoh pegheads.

The lightweight ones?

I doubt I'll build this one again. I'd have to pay Mr. Punch royalties. This one will go under "Special Projects".

 

[pilotjones]

The standard ones, I think. The peg shape kind of mirrors the body contours.

 

[budman]

Recent pics. Spraying clear soon!

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[Greenman]

Classy wood/metal seam. Nice!

 

[needmoney]

You're a godamn freakin genius!

 

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[eude]

That's an absolute peach Bud!

 

[Lo end PUNCH]

My thoughts exactly.

 

[yellofury]

holy crow!
that looks awesome!!

 

[pilotjones]

Nice, Bud. Almost looks machine made (in a good way!).

Why the stepped wood/brass transition? If anything I would have thought of it in the other direction. Or is it just to show of your skills?