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first bass build

Started by Patrick. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 8, 2018. 6 Replies

Hey folks.  Thinking of building a CBG bass and I have a question or 2. Does it matter what kind of magnetic pickup I put in it?  I mean is there one specific for basses?  Also, does the 3 or 4…Continue

looking for alternate tunings-

Started by Daniel Walter. Last reply by Ken Hutchinson Oct 14, 2017. 16 Replies

bass strings, either the ead, or adg.......thanksContinue

Building my 1st Cigar Box Bass with Cerrywood box and tiger stripe maple neck

Started by Mark Wood. Last reply by Mark Wood Mar 27, 2017. 2 Replies

Just introducing myself from across the pond. Built a 4-string cigar box guitar now tackling a bass. Having great fun in learning and being able to practise skills required. Didn't realise how much…Continue

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Comment by Brian Lemin on September 14, 2009 at 2:15am
I will be reading and learning which i hope wil bring building action in the future.
Comment by Will Carter on September 14, 2009 at 1:55am
Guys just brilliant efforts all round! Welcome to the group - what a start!
One of the first things I made was a cardboard stick bass with two weed wacker strings. These leave mine for dead. Using the cbgs for basses is a great idea and these examples show this readily, really embracing the nature of home made music and instruments. Lets keep it up and post some vids to show cigar boxes aren't just for guitars anymore!!
Comment by Tres Seaver on September 13, 2009 at 3:23pm
Here's mine:

40" scale, fretless, on a 1x3 red oak neck with a 1/4x3 fingerboard. Uses various WeedWhacker strings from 0.065" to 0.105". Since added a removable foot, made from a table leg, to allow playing upright. More pics at the album
Comment by Outhouse Instruments on September 13, 2009 at 12:09pm
1st bass build.

Comment by Outhouse Instruments on September 13, 2009 at 11:53am
Here's mine ......


Comment by Fergus Morris on September 13, 2009 at 9:31am
Finished my first bass today, woo!! It is a long scale bass, with a bought neck (a 'flasher' whatever that might be!), a p-bass pup, a jazz bass pup, and dual piezos - still gotta tinker with it a bit, but it's looking groovy so far. I have never owned a bass before, which is why i made it.

Comment by Will Carter on September 13, 2009 at 1:48am
Hi Nationites! This is a place for those obsessed with basses of all kinds!
 

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Started by Phil Farabough. Last reply by Phil Farabough Nov 10, 2018. 10 Replies

first bass build

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Bass strings??

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Started by Poppy. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Feb 29, 2016. 7 Replies

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Started by Mike. Last reply by Mike Jan 6, 2016. 8 Replies

UBass strings

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First bass build got a few questions .

Started by Piht Bull (Delta Dawg Guitars). Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Apr 23, 2015. 23 Replies

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