shopclass project AKA first bass build

[nonconformist]

as far as looking for specific sounds...


pickup choice is going to have a WAY greater influence than wood laminations... IMHO of course...

 

[jordan_frerichs]

i am getting ready to make the template. can someone make this image at quarter scale of the final size so i can just double it and print it at the printer shop?
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=402673
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[jordan_frerichs]

how do i make the image in the thread the right size? i don't know what scale it is at, or how to get it to half or quarter scale. i am making the template this weekend and could realy use some about now

 

[Jonsbasses]

Mark where you want the bridge and the scale length of it and I'm sure someone here will scale it to size for you quickly. I may be able to help but I'm not positive.

 

[jordan_frerichs]

Mark where you want the bridge and the scale length of it and I'm sure someone here will scale it to size for you quickly. I may be able to help but I'm not positive.

34" scale. bridge will hopfully be a badass II. standard position

 

[wilser]

No I'm Ash
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no, I'm ASH!

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[Jonsbasses]

Groovy.

 

[jordan_frerichs]

ok, how bout someone post a blacked out 1/4 scale image of a fender jazz and an ibanez atk, and we will start from there

 

[jordan_frerichs]

no, I'm ASH!

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went with black walnut

glued the block haves of the body blank together, and am giving it the weekend to dry. used tight bond and 6-8 clamps. there is as substitue on monday, so i can ony use hand tools. going to shape the block ino something more usable on tuesday, and hopefully cut the rought shape on wed.

 

[allenhumble]

Why dont you just draw this out on some butcher paper ($6.00) by hand?

 

[jordan_frerichs]

Why dont you just draw this out on some butcher paper ($6.00) by hand?

accuracy is a factor

 

[jordan_frerichs]

ok, i have the body blank, just need to work it a bit to get it squar and everything. was digging through the school maple stash, and fond a piece that was flamed to use as a fretboard. still trying to get together a template set. pics tomorrow

 

[MPU]

accuracy is a factor

Are you sure you don't lose any on the template's accuracy while making the body?
Marko

 

[jordan_frerichs]

had to improvise for the template. took my squier p, traced it, and took images from musicians friend, drew a center line, and spent hours editing my p shape with a pencil ontil it was around where i wanted. some areas are a little oversized on porpose and will be taken cae of when i sand it didn't have mdf on hand, so did it on plywood made from cedar chips. will band saw tommorrow. pics as well.

 

[jordan_frerichs]

well i found out some awsome news. my parents told me that since this is an "important school grade" they will take part of their tax return, and cover half the cost of the stuff.. i'm thinking badass II bridge, seymour duncan 1/4 pound precision pickups, seymour duncan music man ceramic (might just bump it up to nordstrand, witchevers punchier), audere preamp. my total comes of to $200 + woods and other stuff. speaking of that, what are some decent tuning keys that won't break the bank (thinging fender style, but could still go the other way. witch is easier?)

 

[jordan_frerichs]

today i started on the neck. glued 3 boars of maple together. went crazy on the clamps. started with steel bar clamps with crank handles. when there was no more room to turn the cranks, i got some bar clamps with annoying wooden twist handles. covered almost every inch. must have used at least 30. official count when i remove them tommorow. lol. i will joint the edges, plane it and all, then put in strips of purple heart.

 

[eleonn]

Jordan did you know that updates without pics are not good for viewers health?

 

[jordan_frerichs]

there is a thread with pictures. none on the neck yet. will get some tomarrow.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=412555

 

[jordan_frerichs]

hey quick question, how do i find and mark perfect center on the body?

 

[allenhumble]

Take a large piece of paper and draw out this bass to scale in detail. Every detail should be drawn out BEFORE you start cutting. Start with a line about 42" and then mark out your scale length. Go from there. Please start taking some of the suggestions that have been givin. Thanks