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Advice needed for first time bass build
I've been asked to build a five string type one bass cigar box guitar. I've built/played CBGs and Lap steels, but never a bass. In fact, I'm totally in the dark when it comes to these puppies, so I need a little guidance.
The guy I'm making this for plays in a reggae band.
Any and all suggestions are welcome, particularly regarding these items:
-what is a type one bass?
-what would be the suggested string height and spacing?
-suggestions for electronics, and best places to buy them
-differences in fretting a standard guitar and a bass
-other stuff that someone with my lack of knowledge about basses should be aware of
thanks in advance.
nick
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Permalink Reply by OldNick on
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no reason to apologize for trying to help. FYI, I use Stewmac's "Traditional Truss Rod Kit". It's cheap and I can cut it to size to fit whatever I'm building. Only one way adjustable though.
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Truss_rods/Adjustable_truss_rods/Tradit...
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finished the bass. came out pretty well. pictures here:
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/albums/5-string-bass-11-12-2012
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Permalink Reply by Yellowbelly Flatt on
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From the photos it looks like a real good build.
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Permalink Reply by eK on
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+1 w/Yellowbelly Flatt. That does look like one very nice bass machine.
Any chance of hearing some sound clips?
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