New Build: Noah SSC

[RLK]

While you're in "what if" mode - - -

 

[LedBelli Bass]

I also prefer the top one overall.

Maybe, like you said, you could offer the bottom one as an option?

I'll eventually do a chop, even if it's just for me. I really like the one Eleonn posted (the walnut one), so sooner or later it will happen!

I've bout got this one where I want it.

RLK -- if you check out Andersen Stringed Instruments DOT com (archtop builder in Seattle) you'll find some sound holes that are pretty cool.

Same thing for Parker Archtops. They got that nouveou-retro vibe thing goin on . . . in fact, I think I'll go take a gander.

 

[Tiny Tim]

I'd say a version of your top body design with the headstock of the lower

still, if it was me, I'd shorten up the lower horn by 15% - 20% from where it is in the top image.
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Or make the horn drop more like the headstock like your double cut design. I wouldn't want those f-holes, maybe ones that you design that flow better with your design. Something with the shapes of the curves in the tip of the headstock. But in the end its your design.

 

[pilotjones]

When you render or draw up the shorter horn version as mentioned, I'd try seeing how it looks with the treble-side f-hole lowered - either fully in the position from the stumpy, or at least halfway between the original position and the stumpy position.

 

[LedBelli Bass]

When you render or draw up the shorter horn version as mentioned, I'd try seeing how it looks with the treble-side f-hole lowered - either fully in the position from the stumpy, or at least halfway between the original position and the stumpy position.

Yes, I agree, that is another thing I've been re-assessing.

The Noah Standard build is on the front burner again so I'll be finishing that up and then pouring everything into this one.

 

[LedBelli Bass]

This is the final design. The lower horn is adapted directly from the original Noah. Start cutting today.

 

[Gone]

Really classy!
I like it

 

[ctmullins]

Ah, very nice. Thank you. As one from the ergonomics camp, I strongly agree about the need for some sort of lower horn, and I'm very happy that you've settled on this design. Love the headstock, too! Might be nice to do the same 3-D sculpting on the upper bout.

 

[pilotjones]

Might be nice to do the same 3-D sculpting on the upper bout.

If you're interested in that and haven't seen it yet, look up [Invalid or Expired Link Removed].

 

[Tiny Tim]

Looking great!

 

[Mcfunkinstein]

Joining the plates:

The back body plate (left) and top body plate:

oh heaven take me now

 

[vbasscustom]

oooh, nice maple. i recently got some spalt off of ebay, but it looks nothin like that

 

[LedBelli Bass]

Laying out the neck-thru template. It is now ready to cut.

 

[LedBelli Bass]

Bumping only because pics are back up, thanks!

 

[MisterMagician]

There is a god.

No one else could have crafted such an instrument.

 

[LedBelli Bass]

Let the building begin: Laying out the billets with the template/drawing cut-out.

The ash billets will be sandwiched between the Spalted Maple.

 

[contakt321]

That's a hot piece of ash!

 

[Wolfehollow]

Wow . . . the bass in this picture is humbling . . . well done and lots of attention to detail.

I love my basses!!! Its not that hard to play that one seated... it does slide a tad. The attention to detail on that bass IS amazing. Jacob Marchlewski is incredible. Its always fun to see how these creations inspire others in the building process.

 

[LedBelli Bass]

Joint planing the Ash billets:

It's good to get going!

 

[mikeyswood]

Cleve - STOP!

It will be a sin to cover the back of that Ash with anything!