"Yeah, I would love to see them! I’ve made some changes to my plan for this bass. I found that the bottom of the box was far more interesting than the top, which is pretty plain. So I remove the top and flipped a over! It’s going to be…"
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New guy, new build
Started this discussion. Last reply by Grandpa Oct 12, 2020. 22 Replies 6 Likes
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…Continue
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"Well, I’ve gotten started looking for parts. I have a pretty good collection, as I believe in never throwing anything away :-) Here’s a couple pics of my junk pile so far. I don’t know what that iron bar used to be, but to me…"
"Hey Dave,
you are creative and I can’t wait to see your sweet bass. BTW ask as you go through the process if you have a questions, there are many brilliant builders on this site and we like helping the newly addicted. I am…"
" You certainly have some good ideas there. If this is your first build, you really outta keep it. Just something I've always thought someone should do for themselves. Whatever you decide, good luck on this build! "
"Since I am a Pittsburgh boy in the blood, I was thinking of attaching (somehow) some old Pittsburgh map artwork to cover the entire front. Not too original, but might increase the salability around here (if I decide to sell it).
I also have a…"
" Welcome, Dave!
I really like the looks of the wood. I'd smooth it as much as possible and put some kind of oil, true oil, linseed, etc. on it and call it a day. If you want a decoupage, image or something like it on the face, C.B.…"
"If you can stand listening to her (lol), this approach works well for artwork.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qli-2VNODN8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qli-2VNODN8"
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