Members XylemBassGuitar Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hey gang, I haven't shared a bass build here for awhile and I thought you guys might like this one's design: It's going to be all mahogany and Bois de Rose (a purple-ish fretboard wood). I'll post neck images next week. Happy weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tommorichards Posted January 28, 2012 Members Share Posted January 28, 2012 how do you mark out the designs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassius Posted January 28, 2012 Members Share Posted January 28, 2012 Pretty cool! My only concern with the design is the angle of the pickups. The higher strings will sound significantly brighter that the lower ones with that angle. What were your thoughts on implementing this concept? Wouldn't an angle that is [that way] have a more balanced tone across the strings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted January 29, 2012 Members Share Posted January 29, 2012 have a more balanced tone across the strings? I agree. While that angle is aesthetically pleasing, I find that I usually would like more bottom in my top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted January 29, 2012 Members Share Posted January 29, 2012 I like it alot...except for the pickups. I think some soapbars would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzneck Posted January 29, 2012 Members Share Posted January 29, 2012 Very nice. I like J style pups but on something like this they'd look a bit pedestrian on something that nice. Soapbars would look much classier. I agree with the angle comments too. Just my 2 cents for what that's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MahaloVision Posted January 29, 2012 Members Share Posted January 29, 2012 Hmm..... thinking Fanned Frets would look nice on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted January 30, 2012 Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted January 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2012 Thanks for checking out the bass everyone! have a more balanced tone across the strings? I've angled pickups on basses that way before and, to my ear, it sounds excellent. That configuration might not be best for every player, some will love it and others might prefer something different...but what bass designs do appeal to every single bass player? Oh, I forgot to mention, this bass will be going to Premier Bass Guitars in Superior Colorado when it's finished. If you're in the neighborhood in a month or so, stop by and give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted February 2, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 The neck is mostly done now, I just finished carving the profile on the back a couple days ago. Here are some images of the neck before the profile carve: Enjoy the rest of your week gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted February 2, 2012 Members Share Posted February 2, 2012 Didn't you bring one of yours to a Chicago GTG a few years back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted February 3, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2012 Didn't you bring one of yours to a Chicago GTG a few years back? I sure did! I remember that you brought your new Jerzy Drozd bass to show off at the same GTG. I've long since sold the two basses I brought to the GTG (a 6 string fretless and a long-scale 4 string), I miss them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted February 3, 2012 Members Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thought so.I remember the fretless.Have a pic to post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted February 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2012 Thought so. I remember the fretless. Have a pic to post? Of the fretless? I sure do I'm gluing tops onto a couple other basses this week, but I should have more images of the single-cut bass body some time next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted February 7, 2012 Members Share Posted February 7, 2012 have a more balanced tone across the strings? My Gibby Victory has a neck pup angled out like that and sounds great solo'd. I don't ever recall anyone complaining about the tone of a P bass either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted February 23, 2012 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2012 My Gibby Victory has a neck pup angled out like that and sounds great solo'd. I don't ever recall anyone complaining about the tone of a P bass either... Yep, personally I really like the angle pickup sound Alright, finished dealing with a deluge of repair work, time to get back to building! I've got the body shape all cut out: Did I mention I'm working on these two basses also? Have a great weekend ladies and gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzneck Posted February 24, 2012 Members Share Posted February 24, 2012 My Gibby Victory has a neck pup angled out like that and sounds great solo'd. I don't ever recall anyone complaining about the tone of a P bass either... A P Bass is a different animal, as the pups are staggered, not angled. I think the angle issue was focused more on the original post subject rather than all basses with slanted pups. Nope, I never heard anyone complain about the P-Bass tone either. Thanks again, Fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted April 4, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 4, 2012 Whew, I've been extremely busy! It's been hard getting around to some forum posting. Here's some more progress on the bass! I'll try to post some pics of the bass with its neck installed in a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Lurker Posted April 4, 2012 Members Share Posted April 4, 2012 Is there a difference between bois de rose and rosewood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted April 4, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 4, 2012 Is there a difference between bois de rose and rosewood? Yep, they are different species. There are actually several different species called "rosewood" and also several others called "bois de rose" (which just means "woods that's red"). Pretty much all of the bois de rose I've worked with is dark purple, and I've never seen a piece of dark purple rosewood...although it wouldn't surprise me if they were related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted April 16, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 16, 2012 Almost done with the bass! Fretting, sanding and finishing are next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted July 20, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 Pretty much all of the bois de rose I've worked with is dark purple, and I've never seen a piece of dark purple rosewood...although it wouldn't surprise me if they were related. Actually, I just received a piece of really dark purple rosewood a few weeks ago for a new bass. The bois de rose and rosewood still have pretty different grain patterns though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted July 20, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 Working on sound samples and final pics of this bass today! Here are a few images of the instrument after a coat or two of finish -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 Looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XylemBassGuitar Posted July 23, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2012 Done! ...you can listen to sound samples here - http://www.xylembassguitar.com/bass-sound-samples-haruko.html Have a great week everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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