TB Winter Build Off 2023 Voting Time! Voting Closes March 27

[Beej]

On December 21, 2022 a challenge was issued in the Luthier's Corner. The theme is Let Your Nerd Flag Fly Winter Build Off 2023 - Let Your Nerd Flag Fly

It wrapped up on March 20, 2023 and you are all cordially invited to come vote for your favorites! Voting will remain open until March 27 at 1700h PST. There are four voting threads:

Winter Build Off 2023 Voting - Scratch Build
Winter Build Off 2023 Voting - Partial Build
Winter Build Off 2023 Voting - Assembly Build
Winter Build Off 2023 Voting - Non-Bass Build

Check out the entries! Full build threads are found in the Luthier's Corner.

Scratch Builds:

Partial Builds:

Assembly Builds:

Non-Bass Build:

Thanks for helping bring some attention to some amazing builds!

We'll be doing this again in the June, starting on the first day of Summer in the northern hemisphere. If you've ever wanted to build a bass, stay tuned in the Luthier's Corner for more!

 

[Flamingo21]

If you've ever wanted to build a bass, stay tuned in the Luthier's Corner for more!

...and if you don't think you'll build a bass yourself, but would like to watch them come into being, you're equally welcome in the Luthier's Corner. We love to have a bit of an audience in our build threads!

 

[smart51]

Thanks for running this again @Beej, its a great window on to the world of amateur lutherie.

 

[Jisch]

As usual a great grouping of instruments being born into the world (wait does @Beej plan this so it ends at the start of spring?)!

 

[Jon Clegg]

Another round of hard choices!

 

[TFM94]

Following the builds during the build-off is fun, but seeing them all finished in one thread is still the best part!

 

[Flying B]

Outstanding builds as usual, good effort everyone

 

[2groggy]

It's ironic how the nerdiness challenge resulted in some of the coolest basses ever.

 

[TFM94]

It's ironic how the nerdiness challenge resulted in some of the coolest basses ever.

That's very true. I'd add that this year there's a huge variety in bass designs, possibly also because of the theme. We got some unique shapes, a 3d printed bass, swirls, headless, and of course that big upright banjo.

 

[Flamingo21]

We got some unique shapes, a 3d printed bass, swirls, headless, and of course that big upright banjo.

And let's not forget the classic shapes, they're there too: Stingray, P-bass, Gibson RD, Bronco, Ovation.

 

[Flying B]

Thanks for running this again @Beej, its a great window on to the world of amateur lutherie.

Agreed, kudos to @Beej for devoting your time and effort to making it happen. Hats off to you, sir.

 

[TFM94]

Agreed, kudos to @Beej for devoting your time and effort to making it happen. Hats off to you, sir.

Yes, amazing effort, @Beej !

 

[Jon Clegg]

The scratch-builds are pretty insane this year.

 

[Beej]

I haven't picked faves yet, but when I do, it won't be easy.

 

[AeonKen]

Oh yeah. I love the lineup. Almost impossible to choose any favs. Cudos to all builders!

 

[Reedt2000]

Come on, vote people!

 

[2groggy]

Five days left to vote. And change your vote. Twice. Or more.

 

[Flamingo21]

Five days left to vote. And change your vote. Twice. Or more.

Is it nerdy to keep changing your vote?

 

[Flying B]

Is it nerdy to keep changing your vote?

Depends if you're voting for your own build or not!

 

[Jisch]

Depends if you're voting for your own build or not!

Do family members count?

 

[Jon Clegg]

Do family members count?

Wow, 20 TB users all from the same IP address !!!