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Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by buzzzy, Jun 20, 2020.

  1. Jun 20, 2020 #1
    buzzzy

    buzzzy

    May 28, 2020
    hi guys new to the site,i thought i should share my first time bass building.
    It's a neck through rickenbacker inspired 4 strings.
    IMG_4926.JPG IMG_4924.JPG i have ordered individual bridges and classic tuner.
    woods are ash and walnuts for the body and neck,walnut fingerboard
     
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  2. Jun 20, 2020 #2
    Malcolm35

    Malcolm35 Supporting Member

    Aug 7, 2018
    Baytown, Texas is now home.
    Looks great. Keep us informed.
     
  3. Jun 22, 2020 #3
    buzzzy

    buzzzy

    May 28, 2020
    i made some progress today,as i'm waiting for the bridge and harware to show i made some knobs using my drill press as a lathe. IMG_4931.JPG IMG_4935.JPG the dot on the knobs are cow horn from one of my neighbours cow.
     
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  4. Jun 22, 2020 #4
    dwizum

    dwizum

    Dec 21, 2018
    I have to ask, or else someone else will - are you a lefty or did you mirror that photo by accident?
     
  5. Jun 23, 2020 #5
    buzzzy

    buzzzy

    May 28, 2020
    i play lefty because i can't fully bend my right wrist but i'm right handed