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[Worshiper]

cool budman, how's the burst bass comming by the way. I'd like to see some more pics of that.

 

[budman]

cool budman, how's the burst bass comming by the way. I'd like to see some more pics of that.

Here's the back. Not what you expected, huh? It's going to be a little while before this one's done.

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[Worshiper]

tank you
I relaly like that one. Are you going to leave the paint as it or add another stain or what?

 

[budman]

tank you
I relaly like that one. Are you going to leave the paint as it or add another stain or what?

It'll get sanded and another round of clear shot on it before it gets buffed out, but basically that's it.

 

[budman]

Fret-less Six's ST-4 DONE!

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[PilbaraBass]

Fret-less Six's ST-4 DONE!

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OUTSTANDING!

two thumbs up! (I'd give you three if I had them)...

I just love how you morphed a little of the EB vibe with the PG into your soon-to-be-classic body shape. And that fretboard is extremely tasty.

Great work, Bud. One of these days, I may have you build me a double soapbar 4 banger. But I'll have to do something really special to convince the wife first

 

[Worshiper]

budman...you've done it again. Nice job.

 

[Fret-less Six]

That's my bass!!!! I still can't believe it, one more week or so and I'll have it in my hands!!! Maybe longer, whatever...I can't wait!!

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

That's my bass!!!! I still can't believe it, one more week or so and I'll have it in my hands!!! Maybe longer, whatever...I can't wait!!

Right On!! Congratulations!!Excellent choice!! I am currently awaiting completion of VB5 fretless.I have seen of in progress pics and I am always trying to figure out how to keep my jaw from dropping. Bud is an excellent craftsman/builder.

 

[Fret-less Six]

Yeah the VB5 is a nice design too...What are the specs on yours?

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

Yeah the VB5 is a nice design too...What are the specs on yours?

Thuya burl top,figured maple middle, alder body,burl maple inlay pickgaurd.Macassar ebony fingerboard,matching thuya burl headstock, 3 pc maple neck,35" scale. Lefty strung righty. Chrome hardware.Just got pics of the first clear coat. WOW!!!!!!!

 

[Fret-less Six]

Lefty strung righty...that's like Jimmy Haslip, is it harder to slap like that?

 

[Justice]

Thuya burl top,figured maple middle, alder body,burl maple inlay pickgaurd.Macassar ebony fingerboard,matching thuya burl headstock, 3 pc maple neck,35" scale. Lefty strung righty. Chrome hardware.Just got pics of the first clear coat. WOW!!!!!!!

I saw it hanging in Buds shop Sunday when I went to pick up my bass from him. - it looks fantastic!

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

Lefty strung righty...that's like Jimmy Haslip, is it harder to slap like that?

Yes just like Jimmy! I basically use index and middle finger to " thump" and the thumb to " pop"! It is limiting but I get by rather well so far. Lots I cant do because of it but there are some things I can do that righties cant. I have seen a guy play his butt off with just his thumb. It was inspiring.

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

Justice I envy you ! You get to see works in progress and play them.Hope to meet you someday.

 

[Worshiper]

I officially gots the GAS

 

[BASSBOOST]

Hey bud I was wondering, do you make wood pickup covers and wood pickguards?? If so what's the price range on something like that?? Thanks, Nik.
By the way I still want a bass by you, I just can't decide which body style to get.At least I know I want a 5er .

 

[budman]

Hey bud I was wondering, do you make wood pickup covers and wood pickguards?? If so what's the price range on something like that?? Thanks, Nik.
By the way I still want a bass by you, I just can't decide which body style to get.At least I know I want a 5er .

Sure I do. Pricing depends on the wood used and maybe a couple of other factors. PM sent.

 

[callmeMrThumbs]

Hey, Budman.

It's really inspiring to look at what you've created in this thread, as I've been thinking about becoming a bass guitar luthier myself. Although I'm only a Junior in highschool, I'm really trying to consider what I want to do for the rest of my life. I've been looking at Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in Arizona (it has a 5 month course) but I also think that it's important to get a college degree (probably in music). College is almost required of you in today's society...Anyway, just wanted to say that you've been a great inspiration, and keep up the great work! Also, if you have any tips, just leave a comment on my thread! (bass building 101)

-Josh

 

[budman]

My first Dark Star pickup project. It's my CBSC setneck design. Ash body with a walnut accent and a myrtle wood top.

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