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Gospel Instruments => Bass Guitar => Topic started by: ddwilkins on March 31, 2010, 08:05:09 AM
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After tung oil applied.
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee308/alembicplyr/Neck%20for%20Dwayne/th_DwaynesNeck225.jpg) (http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee308/alembicplyr/Neck%20for%20Dwayne/DwaynesNeck225.jpg)
Before tung oil applied.
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee308/alembicplyr/Neck%20for%20Dwayne/th_DwaynesNeck211.jpg) (http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee308/alembicplyr/Neck%20for%20Dwayne/DwaynesNeck211.jpg)
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee308/alembicplyr/Neck%20for%20Dwayne/th_DwaynesNeck180.jpg) (http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee308/alembicplyr/Neck%20for%20Dwayne/DwaynesNeck180.jpg)
Here's the direct link to all the photos and the process thus far on completeing my neck.
http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee308/alembicplyr/Neck%20for%20Dwayne/ (http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee308/alembicplyr/Neck%20for%20Dwayne/)
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I was really confused. I thought you were going to say you decided you are going to start using a Pick to play your bass and you had various picks you wanted to discuss LOL.
I was like NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! DD how could you!!!! LOL but yeah pics got it now :D
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I was really confused. I thought you were going to say you decided you are going to start using a Pick to play your bass and you had various picks you wanted to discuss LOL.
I was like NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! DD how could you!!!! LOL but yeah pics got it now :D
Yeah, I saw that and corrected it. I don't want to confuse people and make them think that I'm going to the other side. ;D No "picks" for me.
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The neck should be finished within a week. Since I received my ash body on Friday, I went ahead and started gluing and cutting the body wings.
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/ddwilkins/DSC_0478.jpg)
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/ddwilkins/DSC_0477.jpg)
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Any plans for left-handed models? If so, I'm willing to be a local guenni pig :)
You're progress looks great DD, can't wait to see the finished product!
-J
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Any plans for left-handed models? If so, I'm willing to be a local guenni pig :)
You're progress looks great DD, can't wait to see the finished product!
-J
We might can work something out!!! Thanks!!!
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lookin Good Man of God... lookin good... where did you get ur ash from????
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I got the ash from gallerywoods. I've also cut out the top portion as well. I've got everything ready to mate with the neck. It may get shipped tomorrow. ;D :o (crosses fingers) I need to take more pictures.
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As I slept last night, I was actually thinking about my next build. For some odd reason all I could see was a 5 string J bass with an amboyna burl top with gold hardware. Guess I need to start looking for the top.
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I got the ash from gallerywoods. I've also cut out the top portion as well. I've got everything ready to mate with the neck. It may get shipped tomorrow. ;D :o (crosses fingers) I need to take more pictures.
..ok cool.... I have one more that I have to build b4 the new semester starts.... I'm thinkin ash or poplar core quilted maple top.. curly hard maple neck..or walnut / maple neck .....birds eye maple FB.. (fingerboard should B here next week) purple dye stain top.. gold or chrome hardware.. you know Kingdom colors..!!!!.... ;D :o
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..ok cool.... I have one more that I have to build b4 the new semester starts.... I'm thinkin ash or poplar core quilted maple top.. curly hard maple neck..or walnut / maple neck .....birds eye maple FB.. (fingerboard should B here next week) purple dye stain top.. gold or chrome hardware.. you know Kingdom colors..!!!!.... ;D :o
LOL, I see that you are pumping out a lot of builds, are you selling them or are they for your personal stash?
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LOL, I see that you are pumping out a lot of builds, are you selling them or are they for your personal stash?
..well I sold three.. two poplar bodies basses and one mahogany body... but the walnut/burl maple, spanish cedar/ spalted maple (5 string).. and the one Im talking about building... Im keepin... :o
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Neck ships tomorrow, I'll have it next week, then I'll be on my way to finishing this beauty!!!!!
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Guess what will be here next week???? :o :o :o
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We might can work something out!!! Thanks!!!
Sorry for the late response, haven't had time to check the forums much lately but I was serious tho doc! It looks like you're taking your time and trying to build a quality instrument. If you can do the same thing backwards (well, mirrored) I'd be more than happy to field test the brand. :)
-J
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Guess what came in today????? :o :o :o :o :o
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/ddwilkins/DSC_0516.jpg)
Now with some hardware!!!
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/ddwilkins/DSC_0517.jpg)
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:o :o :o
Doc!! This is looking so sweet!
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Thanks
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what strings u gone use with this magnificent bass?
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what strings u gone use with this magnificent bass?
More than likely, D'Addarios. I've tried plenty of strings, but I always end up playing this brand more than others. All my basses have them. I may give some Smith's a run first though.
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Hopefully I'll be able to start gluing the wings up this weekend. It all depends on the weather.
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so what is the total cost thus far for your bass? not counting any tools you needed to buy just materials and items you had other people prepare.
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so what is the total cost thus far for your bass? not counting any tools you needed to buy just materials and items you had other people prepare.
He's not discussing the cost to make it. From a business perspective it wouldn't make sense for him to.
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He's not discussing the cost to make it. From a business perspective it wouldn't make sense for him to.
thanks, this might be my new gig, lol!!!!! the total cost of this bass is, PRICELESS!!!!
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:) ok
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If the weather permits this week, I'll post some progress pics.
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If the weather permits this week, I'll post some progress pics.
/............../////I was just gonna ask how is it going.... ;D
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/............../////I was just gonna ask how is it going.... ;D
Man, I'm tired of this NC weather. I actually had good weather on Saturday, but my wife has been out of town at a convention all weekend, so I've been keeping the boys. I want to do something this week and will.
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Man, I'm tired of this NC weather. I actually had good weather on Saturday, but my wife has been out of town at a convention all weekend, so I've been keeping the boys. I want to do something this week and will.
....COOL... I'll keep my eyes open.... :o
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Man, I'm tired of this NC weather. I actually had good weather on Saturday, but my wife has been out of town at a convention all weekend, so I've been keeping the boys. I want to do something this week and will.
I know I asked this before...what part of NC?
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I know I asked this before...what part of NC?
Wilson, eastern part of the state.
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Body wings are now glued on. Next I'll start shaping the neck, roundover, and body contours. Then I'll do control and pickup cavities then sanding.
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/ddwilkins/bass.jpg)
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Just two clamps...... :-\.................but it looks good doc..!!!
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Just two clamps...... :-\.................but it looks good doc..!!!
Just for the bottom portion. The top was already glued on. I just hope it works. Plus, with everything planed level, I didn't need so many clamps and these woods are thick enough that they aren't going to bow while applying the pressure.
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Just for the bottom portion. The top was already glued on. I just hope it works. Plus, with everything planed level, I didn't need so many clamps and these woods are thick enough that they aren't going to bow while applying the pressure.
...I heard that man of God...... can't wait to hear her singggggg....
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...I heard that man of God...... can't wait to hear her singggggg....
Man I'm so ready. I'm anticipating her debut sometime next month.
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and..................??? ;D
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and..................??? ;D
So much rain lately, haven't been able to start sanding yet. Hopefully this weekend.
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I shaped the neck this weekend, cut the headstock and did the belly and forearm contours!!!!
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(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/ddwilkins/malachi.jpg)
Working early!!!!
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awesome job on shaping the neck....
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For those who are waiting on the completion of this project, you are not alone. I'm ready myself. Right now, its been to hot to get outside and doing some more sanding. So, I'm waiting for the weather to be on my side right now. I did mark up the places to route for the pickups. I'll probably get those done when I get back from out of town next week. I've decided that I'm going to finish this baby with a couple of coats of tru oil, buff out, then let it shine. I don't think I'm going to stain the red wood.
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Have you considered a clearcoat satin finish? I've come to really dig those.
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more so like this
(http://www.divine-jones.com/arcadia_jr_finish05.jpg)
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..............and how is the build coming .......?
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..............and how is the build coming .......?
Ultralites will be in today or tomorrow. I'm back from vacation, so I'm going to sand this week, and hopefully get prepared to grain fill this weekend. It depends on the weather. If its hot, I'm not doing anything!!! ;D
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Is it done?
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Is it done?
No it isn't done. My funding source for this project was cut down last month. On projects like this, I don't like to touch my regular monthly budget. So, since I'm no longer playing at a ministry, I don't have the extra funds for it. All that's left though is to order electronics and install them.
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.... you know I'm working on a SC neck thur... ;D
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.... you know I'm working on a SC neck thur... ;D
for real??? how's it coming?
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what is an SC neck
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what is an SC neck
He was saying, singlecut neck thru.
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He was saying, singlecut neck thru.
......Thank you.....
Template was done today.(5 string)....body wings glued up..(not to the neck)//(flame maple/mahogany/maple/quilted maple)...on tomorrow I'll B slotting
the FB (bloodwood) ruff cut the neck, glue the fb..and cut out wings...... its going good..!!
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I'm sorry for draggin this build out so long. Just an update. I've sanded the body down to 200 grit now. Hopefully today or tomorrow I will route out the pickup and control cavaties.
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wow ... i almost forgot about this! I am glad your working on it still though!