Talk Bass inspired 5 String Build Semi Accoustic

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This shot shows the issue I have with bleed through. I will have to sand this back and start again I think.

 

[HaMMerHeD]

To stop the padauk bleeding color, seal the maple first. You should be able to sand the color off the maple and wipe some dewaxed shellac sanding sealer onto it, sand it smooth, then continue with the oil finish over the padauk and maple.

 

[Snort]

:***: I have had a major setback to this bass build. I came back from vacation to discover that the Fretboard has parted company with the neck. I believe this was caused by oil from the Cocobolo fretboard interacting with the titebond Glue and an increase in Humidity.
I have removed all of the glue residue and will need to re-level the neck portion. I have wiped the Cocobolo repeatedly with acetone to try to remove as much oil as possible. Then I will need to Pin and Glue the fretted fretboard back on. My question is what glue should I use for this attempt, would an epoxy work better for this wood type?

I was a few weeks from completing this build now I feel that this project has hit rock bottom Please someone give me some options!

 

[josiah goldfish]

I was given this Japanese wood working knife for my Birthday, I am not quite sure what to use it for, however, I do know it is the sharpest blade I have ever felt. At first glance it looks like a cut throat razor, but it is designed as a woodworking tool.

It is scary sharp and you may well be able to shave with it, not sure how I would go about sharpening it though if it gets dull.


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Ahhh a Musashi Higonokami! I have a similar knife (from the same maker) in black, with the hammered finish on the blade.

To sharpen, you'll want to use water stones. That steel is blue steel, so it will take a while.

1200 grit then 4000 (optional) then polishing stone (6000-20000). Look at the guys sharpening japanese kitchen knives for an idea of how it's done.

Best,
Joe

 

[GreatScott91]

OP, unfortunatley I don't have any suggestions; I'm not a luthier nor woodworker - no experience to draw from. However, don't give up just yet!! If needed, take a break for a few days and forget about what is wrong and concentrate on what has turned out great so far!! The problem is fixable, no worries (from what I've gathered here on LC). You'll get there soon!

 

[MrLenny1]

I had a chambered bass built by a well known luthier.
Mahogany body, 3 chambers. 1 mag and 1 Piezo PU.
It is not loud acoustically at all, well slightly more than solid .
It does have a nice tone especially with full piezo.

 

[Snort]

Thanks Great Scott I agree sometimes you need to step away, would still like the advice on the Glue to use with Coco Bolo fretboard though.

 

[Snort]

Mr Lenny I have put strings on this one and the tone sounds great, not huge sound but enough to play at home with without shaking all the shelves off the wall. I need to get the fretboard sorted and the finish applied before I wire it up though.

 

[Snort]

Just re read this post, and realized I have not put up the finished bass, So I releveled the neck and used brass rod to align the fretboard back to the neck. then this time I used epoxy to the fretboard, it has worked a treat, its now 3 years on and the board hasn't moved. The Paduak top and back have gone a deep red/brown I decided on a full glossy finish and glad that I did. I couldn't get the zero fret to work well so I replaced it with a brass nut and the sustain is amazing The bass sounds awesome and the sliding pups do make some fun sounds in all of the positions, although the pickups slide a little too freely. This was my prototype build and I've certainly learnt a lot from it.

People have seen this locally and I have just received my first commission build, I will be applying lessons learnt from this build into the build for my first client.

 

[ctmullins]

Finally, closure! Thank you! I can cancel my remaining therapy sessions!

Seriously, that looks great. And congratulations on your commission - would love to see that build documented here as well!