Greetings everyone!
For this year’s winter build off, our theme is “Renewal / Rebirth”. So, what is renewal/rebirth and how does it apply to the build off? Well, it means whatever it means to you, but the catch is, we want to know. Tell us how the theme applies to your build. Is it a rebuild? Does it represent a change for you in some way? Does it not fit the theme at all, but you have a good story? There’s no right or wrong but please tell us how your build fits the theme.
To enter the build off, start a new thread using "Winter Build Off 2022 " as part of your title, and start building. In your initial post, provide a picture of your pile of lumber and/or parts with the saying "Renewal All Over Again” somewhere in the pic.
RULES:
1. All entrants must post a build thread with “Winter Build Off 2022” in the title.
2. Entrants can enter anytime before the build off end date (in other words, late entries are permitted).
3. Multiple entries in the same or different categories are permitted and encouraged.
4. Minimum diameter for lowest pitch string is 0.084".
5. Each build thread must have a "pile of wood/parts" pic. The pic must include the written phrase “Renewal All Over Again”.
6. To be eligible for voting, an instrument must be giggity. Meaning you could play it at a gig.
7. Entrants must declare which Build Category they are entering:
Please put a post in this thread declaring your entry. Include a link to your build thread so we have a central reference point for all of those that wish to participate.
The build off starts Tuesday, December 20, 2021 1600h PST (UTC -8) This post right now marks the start of the build off.
The build off ends Sunday, March 20, 2022 1600h PST (UTC -8). Voting will begin immediately after the build off ends.
Happy Building!
List of Builders:
S=scratch build
P=partial build
A=assembly build
E=exhibition build
_______________
As of March 20, 2022 1600h PST (UTC-8) the Winter Build Off 2022 was closed to further submissions.
Thanks to all who participated, viewed, bantered and contributed. This would not have happened without you!
Here are the voting threads:
Winter Build Off 2022 Voting - Scratch Build
Winter Build Off 2022 Voting - Partial Build
Winter Build Off 2022 Voting - Assembly Build
And for your further viewing pleasure:
Winter Build Off 2022 - Exhibition Builds
Winter Build Off 2022 - HONORABLE MENTIONS
For this year’s winter build off, our theme is “Renewal / Rebirth”. So, what is renewal/rebirth and how does it apply to the build off? Well, it means whatever it means to you, but the catch is, we want to know. Tell us how the theme applies to your build. Is it a rebuild? Does it represent a change for you in some way? Does it not fit the theme at all, but you have a good story? There’s no right or wrong but please tell us how your build fits the theme.
To enter the build off, start a new thread using "Winter Build Off 2022 " as part of your title, and start building. In your initial post, provide a picture of your pile of lumber and/or parts with the saying "Renewal All Over Again” somewhere in the pic.
RULES:
1. All entrants must post a build thread with “Winter Build Off 2022” in the title.
2. Entrants can enter anytime before the build off end date (in other words, late entries are permitted).
3. Multiple entries in the same or different categories are permitted and encouraged.
4. Minimum diameter for lowest pitch string is 0.084".
5. Each build thread must have a "pile of wood/parts" pic. The pic must include the written phrase “Renewal All Over Again”.
6. To be eligible for voting, an instrument must be giggity. Meaning you could play it at a gig.
7. Entrants must declare which Build Category they are entering:
Build Categories:
Scratch Builds must be built from scratch using raw or dimensioned lumber.
This is a non-voting entrant category for anyone wishing to participate in the build off, but whose builds would be excluded from the regular Build Off categories or as per the rules. For example: guitar builds, other non-bass instrument builds, bass-related builds that do not have fat strings (as per the 0.084" minimum lowest string thickness rule), etc.
Scratch Builds must be built from scratch using raw or dimensioned lumber.
a) Dimensioned lumber includes: Billets, 1-pce neck blanks, matched tops, stringers, thin laminates, veneers, fingerboards, pre-slotted/radiused fretboards, etc.
b) Scratch builds must not have any components glued up or cut out prior to the start.
c) Built components must have their build process pictorially included in the entry thread.
b) Scratch builds must not have any components glued up or cut out prior to the start.
c) Built components must have their build process pictorially included in the entry thread.
Partial Builds body or neck are newly built from scratch.a) All parts used must be identified. Please explain what is built and what is bought.
b) All built parts must have their build process pictorially included in the entry thread.
b) All built parts must have their build process pictorially included in the entry thread.
Assembly Builds all parts are off the shelf or customized pieces.a) All parts must be identified.
b) All modified parts used must have their modification process pictorially included in the entry thread.
b) All modified parts used must have their modification process pictorially included in the entry thread.
Special Category: Exhibition BuildThis is a non-voting entrant category for anyone wishing to participate in the build off, but whose builds would be excluded from the regular Build Off categories or as per the rules. For example: guitar builds, other non-bass instrument builds, bass-related builds that do not have fat strings (as per the 0.084" minimum lowest string thickness rule), etc.
Please put a post in this thread declaring your entry. Include a link to your build thread so we have a central reference point for all of those that wish to participate.
The build off starts Tuesday, December 20, 2021 1600h PST (UTC -8) This post right now marks the start of the build off.
The build off ends Sunday, March 20, 2022 1600h PST (UTC -8). Voting will begin immediately after the build off ends.
Happy Building!
List of Builders:
- dwizum S COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022: Silver Hammer
- 2groggy P COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - Toby-or-not-Toby
- Beej A COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - The Crook
- postalflunkie S COMPLETE Winter Build off 2022 - Sardonyx F
- 2groggy S COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - Star-Crossed-Caster
- mapleglo S Winter Build-off 2022 - The Phoenixbacker
- Jon Clegg S COMPLETE Winter Buildoff 2022 - Outlaw Reborn
- thisSNsucks S Winter Build Off 2022 - Keep It Simple Stupid...
- RichterScale S WBO 2022: Löwenbäss
- AudioTaper P COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - The PeavEsh StinGer
- instrumentalist P COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - Explorer Bass
- Bent77 A COMPLETE Winter Build off 2022 - ThunderJag
- Jisch S COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - BassVI/V Doubleneck
- dmarino S COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - Curly Redwood 4 String
- rickwrench S COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - Tubscrod! (the uke-bass sized carved round-over design)
- 5tring S Winter Build Off 2022 - HRP6
- BishopJP S COMPLETE Winter Build-Off 2022 - Leftovers!
- TerribleTim68 P COMPLETE Winter Buildoff 2022: Still A Diva
- Slidlow A COMPLETE Pseudo Supro for Winter Build Off 2022
- Tali33 A Winter Build Off 2022 - Scrapper
- BishopJP E COMPLETE Winter Build-Off 2022 - Scraps! ...also, it's a guitar.
- Max Bogosity S Winter Build-Off 2022: Bamboo EUB
- Panada A Winter Build Off 2022: Mortimer
- rojo412 S COMPLETE Winter Build-Off 2022: Speed Bass
- MynameisMe P Winter Build Off 2022 - The Great Servant
- ctmullins P Winter Build Off 2022: Coronado Re-imagined
- truand85 A COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022: P/J/MM hybrid
- cholyoke P Winter Build Off 2022 - bass V(i)
- cholyoke P Winter Buildoff 2022 - HI-FIver
- MPU E COMPLETE Winter build off 2022 MPUrker
- 41hzthunder P COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - Back to '56
- Big B. S Winter Build-off 2022: So Doc, I've got this thing on my knee...
- BelmontBiker P COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - Chester
- SlingBlader P COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022: 5 String Fretless Neck Through
- brocket A Winter Build Off 2022 - Leo Bass JazzRay
- Lonnybass S New Lonnybass Coming Soon, Now in San Diego
- rojo412 P COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022: Aria Kidding Me
- smart51 S COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - Essence II
- Level5Wizard S Winter Build off 2022 Wally Maple Nut
- Chuck Chill-Out E Winter Build 2022: F-Squared 5
- Hammerhed S WBO22 - Victor
- neddyrow A COMPLETE Winter Build Off 2022 - Joe Dart Bass Rebirth
- Bent77 P COMPLETE WBO 2022 ReReRebuilt little mule
S=scratch build
P=partial build
A=assembly build
E=exhibition build
_______________
As of March 20, 2022 1600h PST (UTC-8) the Winter Build Off 2022 was closed to further submissions.
Thanks to all who participated, viewed, bantered and contributed. This would not have happened without you!
Here are the voting threads:
Winter Build Off 2022 Voting - Scratch Build
Winter Build Off 2022 Voting - Partial Build
Winter Build Off 2022 Voting - Assembly Build
And for your further viewing pleasure:
Winter Build Off 2022 - Exhibition Builds
Winter Build Off 2022 - HONORABLE MENTIONS
Last edited:
