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New guy, new build

Hi all, this is my first post. Glad to join you.

So I have a kind of a big box I’m starting with (about 18.5” x 11” x 4”), so I am going to try to build a full sized bass. I have a spare neck already, so I don’t have to build one. I’m hoping it will be pretty straightforward, but you know how that goes.

Anyway, my question is mostly about aesthetics. The box is really a blank slate, so I’m trying to find some inspiration on tarting it up a little. So far, I’ve considered waterslide decals, or some kind of decoupage using old family memorabilia. I guess I’m just looking for ideas, advice, and/or feedback. Thanks for reading,

dave

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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on August 28, 2020 at 6:46am

Have you tried searching the Pictures for ideas?

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Permalink Reply by Dave on August 28, 2020 at 7:13am

Yeah, some great stuff there, but I don’t want to copy someone else ...

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Permalink Reply by Keith Rearick on August 28, 2020 at 7:33am

Very nice box. What was it used for? Just bear in mind, that it will probably need some bracing, for a bass. 2 or 4 string?

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Permalink Reply by Dave on August 28, 2020 at 7:37am

It was a box for a set of silverware. It’s pretty beefy, but yeah, the neck through to the bridge will be extra strong. I’m using a J-bass neck on it, 4-strings.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Turner on August 28, 2020 at 7:45am

Through to the bridge or through to the tail?

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Permalink Reply by Dave on August 28, 2020 at 7:50am

I’m hoping the bridge will be the tail, if that makes sense. I still have to lay it out and see if the measurements work. (Making it up as I go along!)

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Permalink Reply by Keith Rearick on August 29, 2020 at 7:51am

When posting, use the html editor, after making the post, click it, then click the add reply. Then your posts will be seen. It is the only way that your posts will take.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Turner on August 29, 2020 at 9:48am

Yes,bridge near the tail makes sense.

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Permalink Reply by Dave on August 29, 2020 at 11:12am

Anyway, thanks y’all. I’m still wondering how to approach the “artistic” side of it :-)

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Permalink Reply by A.D.EKER on August 30, 2020 at 4:52am

not copying anybody is allmost inposseble to do , sins there are so many years and builds that predecide you but im not the on to discourage you. your work bench shows the traces of many a creative proces ,so we will be exspecting a Mindblower ! Dave !

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on August 30, 2020 at 3:23pm

If you can stand listening to her (lol), this approach works well for artwork.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qli-2VNODN8

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Permalink Reply by JP Lace Master on August 31, 2020 at 8:25pm

I have made basses like what you have in mind a few times, as long as you got something strong to mount the neck and bridge onto, that box will work beautifully for a full size bass