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backsidetailslide
03-13-2006, 04:44 PM
alright everybody, its progress time!

so ive got my neck bolted on, lights wired, bridge mounted!
its starting to look like a bass guitar!
http://usera.imagecave.com/backsidetailslide/DevastatorProject/2006_0313_170406AA-copy.jpg
http://usera.imagecave.com/backsidetailslide/DevastatorProject/2006_0313_170424AA-copy.jpg

a picture of the back shows that i needed to use ferrules instead of a plate to bolt the neck on, i also need to trim and finish the mortise there so ignore the extra wood/uglyness. you can also see the knobs and electronics compartment.
http://usera.imagecave.com/backsidetailslide/DevastatorProject/2006_0313_170438AA-copy.jpg

lights on (thank you soo much JP)

http://usera.imagecave.com/backsidetailslide/DevastatorProject/2006_0313_170547AA-copy.jpg
http://usera.imagecave.com/backsidetailslide/DevastatorProject/2006_0313_170612AA-copy.jpg

hmm the string action is really high, im gonna have to fix this..
http://usera.imagecave.com/backsidetailslide/DevastatorProject/2006_0313_170627AA-copy.jpg

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alright so today i actually had my wisdom teeth removed and currently cant feel my tongue or lips. my mouth is full of bloody gauze and im on tylenol 3's
but, im feeling better than i expected and have an excuse not to go to work.
soo i have lots more time to work on this beast!

what i have left is:

Fix action by shimming mortise
Clean up mortise
Route pickup cavities
Drill channels for wires
Sheild all electronic compartmets with special paint
Final sand
Mask off fretboard, mortise and cavities
Get this beast prepped and painted
Wire pickups, ground, ect..
Put on strings and set antonation action etc.
Play it at the battle of the bands


The list may seem long but it isnt, i can get most of it done in one good day.
ill keep you all posted

now lets hear some feedback!
:chug:
bass&cookies
03-13-2006, 04:49 PM
o0o0o lookin good. cant wait to see how it looks when done. i like the way you put the knobs on the back
Tryxx
03-13-2006, 04:50 PM
That upper fret access is going to be orgasmic! I think you should fix the neck on the body a bit, keep it heel-less.

Looks like a cool project. :thumb:
kilian
03-13-2006, 04:56 PM
It looks super cool!

DON'T paint it black.. Really.. You're going to regret that :p Which kind of neck did you use?
backsidetailslide
03-13-2006, 04:58 PM
im pretty sure im gonna paint it black.. or a really dark color.
i ordered the neck from warmoth
DaromahBassPlayer
03-13-2006, 04:59 PM
Whoah thats gonna be a beast of a bass. What pick up config are you gonna have?

I have all materials and tools to make a bass, but I need to get some plans drew up and make them to scale 1:1. Would it be okay for you to up load and plans you used to make this bass? I have some books on it Including the book by Melvyn Hiscock and it was really help full. Neck looks tricky to make but Ill use my first basses neck for that I think. Also, when you have finished. could you do a step by step guide in how you route and wiring up the pickups cavities?

Its looking really impressive!
Jahmez
03-13-2006, 05:00 PM
Maybe a dark crimson color, rather than black. Don't listen to us though, do what you like with your super nice bass.
backsidetailslide
03-13-2006, 05:03 PM
Whoah thats gonna be a beast of a bass. What pick up config are you gonna have?

I have all materials and tools to make a bass, but I need to get some plans drew up and make them to scale 1:1. Would it be okay for you to up load and plans you used to make this bass? I have some books on it Including the book by Melvyn Hiscock and it was really help full. Neck looks tricky to make but Ill use my first basses neck for that I think. Also, when you have finished. could you do a step by step guide in how you route and wiring up the pickups cavities?

Its looking really impressive!
yeah im gonna do some step by step stuff. umm for the pickup cavities i made myself a nice router jig. but you can buy them fromm www.stewmac.com


Jahmez: yeah, im thinking a realllllly dark blue
kilian
03-13-2006, 05:04 PM
Realllllllllllly dark blue is a nice choice! But no black :thumb: That looks way too cheap for such a cool bass.
Killer Fridge
03-13-2006, 05:07 PM
That looks so much cooler than i expected it to look

When i first saw it i though "it looks cool, but too weird"

Now, it just looks plain awesome :thumb:
backsidetailslide
03-13-2006, 05:13 PM
thanks a lot! yeah it also weighs so much less than my fender.. it feels soo light
lbanks
03-13-2006, 05:14 PM
This finish would be wicked, IMO.
http://www.sleekelite.com/stock/instock/fbass/BN5-PC/BN5-PC01.jpg
Thonk
03-13-2006, 05:20 PM
Very nice.

I think a dark blue with silver or grey flake would be so hot.
Teh Glees0rz
03-13-2006, 05:36 PM
It's coming on in leaps and bounds. The fret access is awesome. I just love the fact that you'll be playing pop-punk on it. :lol:
zink182
03-13-2006, 05:38 PM
how did you wire the lights ? and where are you gonna put the strapbuttons (straplocks I hope) ?
backsidetailslide
03-13-2006, 05:39 PM
It's coming on in leaps and bounds. The fret access is awesome. I just love the fact that you'll be playing pop-punk on it. :lol:
am i?
dude i play everything from black sabbath to rancid.
:p

Zink i have a diagram made my JP if youd like it, ill ask him first but im sure he wont mind. i will use straplocks and they will be mounted on the back of one horn and between the two horns on the bottom
Akira
03-13-2006, 05:42 PM
Awesome progress. I would say paint it really dark blue or red. That would be hot.
trumpeter
03-13-2006, 05:44 PM
paint it two different colors...black top and back and the side red.
Linkinbassist
03-13-2006, 05:47 PM
that shizzle is sexy...!
backsidetailslide
03-13-2006, 05:50 PM
paint it two different colors...black top and back and the side red.
alright so these all all good ideas but i must fill you in on the paint situation
my neighbours dad is a mechanic and hes gonna hook me up with a auto paint dude. the deal with this is that the guy will get in say a black camaro to be painted. everytime he does a coat on the car, hell do one on my bass. its so easy this way and itll be cheaper. if i get into a more custom color, the chances of a car wanting the same color is slim. ill find out tho.. i really would like the dark blue.
Bassinator89
03-13-2006, 05:53 PM
Oh so sick! dude that thing is amazing.
JBass
03-13-2006, 07:26 PM
paint like black with crimson red streaks going around it in cool patterns :p


looks really nice :thumb:
muthafunkabass
03-13-2006, 07:48 PM
Looking great man, keep up the great work.
katana_manatee
03-13-2006, 07:51 PM
Nice, looks almost exactly the same as a Bass Jerry Only from the Misfits used in a strings advert.
SüP
03-13-2006, 07:52 PM
That is bloody amazing
thelowsoundofbass
03-13-2006, 08:13 PM
Nice, looks almost exactly the same as a Bass Jerry Only from the Misfits used in a strings advert.

:lol: That is what it is susposed to look like.

lowsound
katana_manatee
03-13-2006, 08:17 PM
:lol: That is what it is susposed to look like.

lowsound

*Feels very silly* :lol:

Didn't know that was the intention. :p
Alma
03-13-2006, 08:23 PM
Lookin sweet dude!
thelowsoundofbass
03-13-2006, 08:25 PM
*Feels very silly* :lol:

Didn't know that was the intention. :p

Its not called the devastator for any other reason.

lowsound
katana_manatee
03-13-2006, 08:28 PM
Well I never knew the name of Jerry's bass. *Shrugs*
StickNaving
03-13-2006, 09:46 PM
Just as a suggestion on the paint job.

I think that would look really nice with a nice dark stain instead of a paint finish.
herrly
03-14-2006, 12:43 AM
Loving that upper fret access. You gotta fix the neck and/or bridge though. It looks a bit off. The E string looks like its close to the edge of the neck and the G string looks likes it too far away from the edge of the fretboard. I hope I made sense.
blizzard
03-14-2006, 01:51 AM
That is awesome dude. Have you had any previous wood work experience or is this your first time do this stuff?
naut
03-14-2006, 01:57 AM
mount this on the back and you'll be ace:

http://www.sexy2use.co.uk/170547.jpg
mister_tee
03-14-2006, 09:47 AM
This finish would be wicked, IMO.
http://www.sleekelite.com/stock/instock/fbass/BN5-PC/BN5-PC01.jpg

O/T (sorry), but what is that? :amaze: I love it.
backsidetailslide
03-14-2006, 10:12 AM
That is awesome dude. Have you had any previous wood work experience or is this your first time do this stuff?

yeah, ive got a bunch of experience. actually the muskoka chair that the bass is resting on was made by me. ive made a bunch of things but this is my first bass, probably not my last.

Loving that upper fret access. You gotta fix the neck and/or bridge though. It looks a bit off. The E string looks like its close to the edge of the neck and the G string looks likes it too far away from the edge of the fretboard. I hope I made sense.

yeah your right, but the good thing about the badass bridge is that its unslotted so i can still shift the strings over and slot it where the strings are straighter


awesome supernaut. i might consider that:naughty:
Tryxx
03-14-2006, 11:07 AM
O/T (sorry), but what is that? :amaze: I love it.

F Bass.
the101er
03-14-2006, 11:14 AM
I say a dark stain with white binding, that'd look soo good

I like the progress, can't wait to see the finished product
ebe9
03-14-2006, 11:24 AM
Go for a metalic burgundy with the flake effect in it so that it shimmers......

Otherwise, it is looking hell of a good, great work man.