I've built my first bass, what do you think?

[zuton]

It started out like this:

And here's the bass a few weeks later:

After I stained the body I worked in some roadworn/aging spots before finishing with Tru Oil. Overall I'm very happy with the result. Certainly made a few mistakes here and there, but nothing I couldn't fix.

Any opinions on the pickguard colour? I may swap the ivory one for a different pickguard. Maybe tortoise red? Mint green?

 

[4StringDave]

I love it. Maybe mint, Def not tort.

 

[Qlanq]

Nice.
I like the finish. Reminds me of a similar finish on a line of 80's Arias.
Good job.

 

[alack]

Love it! Great looking finish. I would keep the white guard. The only thing I would have done differently (not that I could do a build like that at all) would be to go with the traditional black J control knobs.

 

[Baa]

Love the color.
So much, i would go with a see-through pick guard.

 

[Eli_Kyiv]

Any opinions on the pickguard colour?

Yellow of course.

 

[zuton]

Thanks y'all!

Def not tort.

Don't know, roasted maple neck + tortoise pg has that Sire P5 vibe (which I think is a beautiful looking bass). My gf says I should stick with the white one, so maybe that's just what I'll do.

The only thing I would have done differently (not that I could do a build like that at all) would be to go with the traditional black J control knobs.

Yes! I actually have the standard j knobs on order, the chrome dome knobs are just a placeholder.

Love the color.
So much, i would go with a see-through pick guard.

I had to work in a battery compartment for the active EMGs under the pickguard, so clear or no pickguard is no option.

 

[hypercarrots]

Black

 

[JRA]

nice job on the assembly --- and your color/finishing work is the bomb! it looks like it's ready for some playing action. congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[Malak the Mad]

It started out like this:

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And here's the bass a few weeks later:

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Fantastic work, my "blue bass bias" be damned!

Any opinions on the pickguard colour? I may swap the ivory one for a different pickguard. Maybe tortoise red? Mint green?

Normally, I'd say "BLACK", too, but to my eyes, the combination of the pale, cool blue and that particular neck scream "MINT". It would give it a subtle bit of accent without taking observer's eyes off the stain and the grain. Case in point...

 

[4StringDave]

Thanks y'all!



Don't know, roasted maple neck + tortoise pg has that Sire P5 vibe (which I think is a beautiful looking bass). My gf says I should stick with the white one, so maybe that's just what I'll do.



Yes! I actually have the standard j knobs on order, the chrome dome knobs are just a placeholder.



I had to work in a battery compartment for the active EMGs under the pickguard, so clear or no pickguard is no option.

I normally like tort, but I think it will detract from the body finish in this case.

 

[LanEvo]

Looks great. Personally I would go with “parchment” for the pickguard.

 

[Basslice]

Weight????

Just kidding. Beautiful. Great job.

 

[CoughSyrup]

Wow, I love the finish. I like that you relic'ed it then finished over it to protect it. Looks like a well-loved pair of jeans. How did you get the grain pattern to pop?

Also, parchment.

 

[tb-player]

That’s so awesome. I’d love to give it a try someday. That’s the exact color I’d use. The guard looks great as-is. The only
Other one I’d try is white pearl. Musiclilly has them for $9.99 on Amazon.

 

[Dalewyatt]

Nice colour and finish!

 

[6-3-2]

Looks awesome! Why not try a clear acrylic guard? I think it'd look great with that finish.

 

[steveinohio]

Very nice! What color and brand of stain did you use?

 

[Bassmike62]

Very nice built !!
I'd go for a black or a dark blue PG.

 

[2saddleslab]

Ya' done good! May I suggest a single ply cream mother of toilet seat pg?