Members ThrashmetalErik Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 I put together my project bass today, I didn't make the neck but the next one i build I will, I designed and made the body. It has no finish yet and it isn't finish sanded but it plays great. I wired it up enough so that i can pop most everything out without having to re solder. Im also thinking of putting another PU by the neck to balance out the sound and or putting a switch in instead of a volume knob. Heres some pics sorry im not as good a photographer as some of you. The neck will match these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 Nice. But is surprised you didnt also route for a neck pup. Can give much more variety with one via either seperate vol's or a blend knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xOriginalNinjax Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 neck dive ftw! and Batman called...he wants his batarang back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThrashmetalErik Posted July 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 Nice. But is surprised you didnt also route for a neck pup. Can give much more variety with one via either seperate vol's or a blend knob. I intend to someday, i was kinda strapped for cash and when i got paid i bought the neck from a local luthier who does good work, im not sure which EMG would be good in the neck. Forgive my ignorance but "neck dive"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mattoverb Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 I like the variation of the flying v style, very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 I think it looks incredible! Like it should fly. The Harry Potter bass. Anyways, yeah, I like it... Neck dive: when a bass doesn't balance well on a strap, but instead, the headstock seems too heavy and always seems to be headed for the floor, and you feel like you need a third arm just to support the neck so the left hand can actually play it, that's neck dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groutt Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 That's purdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassred Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 cool bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bass8987 Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 that looks pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guttermouth Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 good job man i've always been terrible with woodworking and it never ceases to amaze me what some people can do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThrashmetalErik Posted July 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 Thanks guys, I think it looks incredible! Like it should fly. The Harry Potter bass. Anyways, yeah, I like it...Neck dive: when a bass doesn't balance well on a strap, but instead, the headstock seems too heavy and always seems to be headed for the floor, and you feel like you need a third arm just to support the neck so the left hand can actually play it, that's neck dive. Its actually pretty well balanced considering what it is, the neck is a slightly longer scale than normal necks but i think its because the body is pretty heavy, im pretty sure if i placed the strap locks right it would balance just fine, like find a center of gravity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 Good job! I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 It wants to be black... ooohhh yesss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 I intend to someday, i was kinda strapped for cash and when i got paid i bought the neck from a local luthier who does good work, im not sure which EMG would be good in the neck. Forgive my ignorance but "neck dive"? well done ...is that an EMG 35HZ? ..if so, how's that sound? I'm planning to replace my mid J p/up with one ....so I like to hear about them. Good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThrashmetalErik Posted July 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 well done ...is that an EMG 35HZ? ..if so, how's that sound? I'm planning to replace my mid J p/up with one ....so I like to hear about them. Good? It is not the HZ, its the 35DC which is active. Personally i wasn't very impressed with the 35HZ (or any other HZ for that matter) But i would suggest trying one out before you buy, check all the stores you have in your area. I'd suggest The DC if you wanted an all active bass but since your might not i'd go with some Seymour Duncan basslines before i got the HZ. Im still getting used to active PUs but i know its for the better, i still hate all actives for guitar but I like them better now for bass then passives Your mid J PU? as in between two other PUs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted July 14, 2007 Members Share Posted July 14, 2007 Nice. I want to be able to do something like that... Well not exactly like that... And I'll second the paint it black suggestion. It screams paint me black. With matching headstock of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members molsen Posted July 15, 2007 Members Share Posted July 15, 2007 thats a cool design! id def. play it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diabolusnmusica Posted July 15, 2007 Members Share Posted July 15, 2007 Not my taste, but looks cool. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J. Posted July 15, 2007 Members Share Posted July 15, 2007 I really dig it, and I respect anyone who has the skill to build an instrument. Do you know what kind of finish you're going to put on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members molsen Posted July 15, 2007 Members Share Posted July 15, 2007 I really dig it, and I respect anyone who has the skill to build an instrument. Do you know what kind of finish you're going to put on it? i say leave as natural as possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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