The body is all glued together and rough sanded on all surfaces , starting to take shape
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| Author: | James T [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
This project has been on the back burner for a while , finally got time to get under way . Neck Mahogany / Ebony -lined neck through 12" radius - Spent a few hours contouring the heel so access is easy all the way to the 24th "fret". Body back - Lacewood Center layer - flamed maple ( 2nd grade/ close out not worthy of a top) Top - Birdseye Redwood Burl Pickups - Bartolini Pre-amp 3 band Bartolini The shape was inspired by Alembic |
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| Author: | James T [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Got the lacewood back wings glued on today |
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| Author: | James T [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
While I've worked with lacewood before , I was pleasantly surprised by the side figure , nice tiger stripes |
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| Author: | James T [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Birdseye Redwood burl for the top |
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| Author: | Tony_in_NYC [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Pretty nice looking wood! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Looking really nice, James! Keep posting the build pictures. |
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| Author: | James T [ Sun Aug 04, 2013 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
I had a slight change of plan , as I had a scrap set of Claro walnut from my last project that some large knots in it, I used it for the center layer . Trimmed the walnut an burl for a rough fit , coming along nicely so far. |
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| Author: | Tony_in_NYC [ Sun Aug 04, 2013 3:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
That walnut would've made a nice top. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 |
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| Author: | James T [ Sun Aug 04, 2013 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
The Claro did make a nice top already ,.... this piece was too flawed for it. |
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| Author: | Tony_in_NYC [ Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Yeah, see? I knew it would make a nice top!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 |
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| Author: | James T [ Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Walnut center glued / planed and shaped Top rough fitted .. slowly starting to come together. |
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| Author: | James T [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
A "nut to nut" comparison with my Jazz fretless. As you can see the new one has a petite body and superior access ( plus a 2 "fret" longer neck) . It almost feels like a guitar , despite the full 34" scale. |
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| Author: | James T [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
The smaller "compressed" body was something I started a year ago at the request of several pro's who wanted a more comfortable reach . |
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| Author: | James T [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
control cavity cut out and routed for cover plate. I used the Stew mac template , worked well |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Wicked Cool, James! Looking good! Dan |
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| Author: | James T [ Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
thanks! I'll be routing the pickup cavities and wire channels this week , then putting the top on. |
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| Author: | James T [ Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Routed the pickup / wiring cavities and a small chamber to help lateral balance and feel. |
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| Author: | James T [ Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
and the top cut for pickups , ready to glue up then final shaping |
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| Author: | Kamusur [ Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Burls always look interesting. Steve |
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| Author: | Tony_in_NYC [ Sun Sep 08, 2013 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
What did you use to route those cavities? A potato? I take it they were done free hand? |
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| Author: | James T [ Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Yes free hand , and a rutabaga , they are more durable than potato's |
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| Author: | Tony_in_NYC [ Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
James T wrote: Yes free hand , and a rutabaga , they are more durable than potato's Ahhh... you are very wise. I said potato as a test. You passed! Potatos are used for filming poor quality videos for YouTube, not for routing cavities in solid body guitars. Just messing with you though. I like the wood choices and it is coming along nicely. |
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| Author: | cbrviking [ Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Wow - I have never seen the word rutabaga spelled out! Learn something new every day... |
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| Author: | James T [ Sat Sep 21, 2013 3:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
The body is all glued together and rough sanded on all surfaces , starting to take shape
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Sat Sep 21, 2013 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lacewood / Redwood Burl Fretless bass |
Nice curves! |
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