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New P Bass

From scratch - you started with wood planks and built a bass? Or you assembled parts? Either way is great, just trying to establish if you're a Super Hero or just a Hero :)

Very sharp looking bass! How does it sound? What tuners did you use? How much does it weigh?

started with raw wood. No kit parts. The neck as well.
 
I just finished building this P Bass (yes, from scratch).
Aguilar 60s Pick ups
Babicz FCH bridge
D Tuner

Swamp Ash Body with Myrtle Top
Birdseye Maple neck with carbon fiber rods and Birdseye fingerboard.

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Great job! The Birdseye Maple/Myrtle combination is beautiful, and the contrast of the all black hardware really pops. Such a nice, clean, modern take on a classic design — very elegant! If I saw that bass listed for sale it would definitely grab my attention. :thumbsup:
 
Color me impressed, acoustics are a whole different ball game than solid body electrics. Would love to see pics of it when finished (or any others you've made).
BTW, beautiful bass you've made there!


This is a picture of the last acoustic guitar I built. OM size.

I’m working on a new design for an acoustic bass guitar. Should start that later this year.
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