My latest bass

[NavyBass]

Had a little time while I was waiting for my paint booth motor to come in, so I decided to finish this project I started a while ago.

The body is Red Oak and Poplar. The neck is the same as the Scarab, suprisingly enough, it looks like the Scarab neck becaus I made it at the same time as I made the neck for the Scarab, as is the bridge (since I had a couple of these bridges lying around). The pickups are EMG's and the EQ is a Winters 3 band (bass/mid/treble). All the electronics are running at 18 volts. The finish is wax.

Don't worry Tryxx, as soon as the motor comes in, the last few coats of paint will be on your bass and it will be coming your way.:thumb:


http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/navybass/Gear/Scroll2fullfront.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/navybass/Gear/Scroll2fullback.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/navybass/Gear/Scroll2topshot.jpg

[NavyBass]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/navybass/Gear/Scroll2bodyfront.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/navybass/Gear/Scroll2bodyback.jpg

[Tryxx]

That is gorgeous. In the way of scrolls that has won my heart. If there's anything I would change, it would probably be a lighter fretwood board or finish, whatever works. But I like the simplicity of the lighter wood, and probably would have stuck with that as a theme.

EDIT: I'm not too worried. I just want it because I got offered a blues gig, and really need a bass to bring. :lol: Also, are those recessed strap locks?

[MisurCanavi]

Thats really cool.

(First time I have ventured out of the Drum and Percussion section)

/rep

[Thonk]

looks good, although a little bland.

[NavyBass]

Also, are those recessed strap locks?

Yep, I can do that to your bass if you want.

[Tryxx]

That would be pretty awesome, as long as it doesn't cost me anymore. Not trying to be a tightwad, just have lots of things to buy. See?

Woodcraft



JET 14" Bandsaw with Open Stand, Model JWBS-14OS #831985 - $399.99
KUNZ Spokeshave, Half Round #16B02 w/Sharpening Service - $19.99/$4.99
4" Digital Caliper #144552 - $39.99
1/4" SH, 3/8" D x 1/2" CL, 2-1/8" OL - Flush-Trim Two Flute Bit, Whiteside# 2401 #818241 - $12.86
1/4" SH, 1/2" D x 1/2" CL, 2-1/8" OL - Flush-Trim Two Flute Bit, Whiteside# 2403 #814467 - $12.86


StewMac


4” Wooden Radius Sanding Blocks – 20” Radius #0402 - $10.15
8” Wooden Radius Sanding Blocks – 20” Radius #0403 - $15.35
Dragon Double-radius Hand-cut Rasp – Both double-radius rasps #4159 -$59.92


Pete Skjold


Swamp Ash body blank - $55.00
Maple/Purpleheart neck blank - $65.00
Morado fingerboard - $35.00


Future Tools


Delta® ShopMaster 1" Belt / 8" Disc Sander Item #: 210345 Model: SA180 - $99.00 (Possibly able to buy reconditioned for $79.99)
Shopmaster 10" Bench-Top Drill Press Item #: 232997 Model: SM300 - $99.00
Bit for Truss Rod Routing
Soldering Gun
Clamps, lots and lots of clamps
Better quality drill bits
Tool storage space


Hardware for the Instrument


5 String Hipshot A Style Bridge - $107.00
Hipshot Ultralight Tuners - $100.00
Nordstrand FS 5 Set - $249.00
Bartolini 4.6 A/P Preamp - $150
Truss Rod, Stiffening Rod, and Adjusting Nut - $23.50
Q-Parts Knobs - $32.00 (Changeable, too expensive)
Q-Parts Straplocks -$26.00 (Changeable, too expensive)
Lower Concentric Pot Knob - $7.50
Graphite Nut -$4.00
String Ferrules - $5.00
Shielding Tape - $12.25
Inlay Material - $21.50



And then some. >.<

[BassVirtuoso]

That bass looks very...French....

[NavyBass]

It won't cost any more, besides, for being so patient I'm including a few things at no charge. I'll send you an email soon.

[SlincoJ]

I really don't like the look of those inlays but other then that it looks great.

[Polyamarous]

Those inlays are awesome!

The whole bass is really awesome!

[Tryxx]

That bass looks very...French....

:amaze: For two reasons this bothers me.

1. Assigning a bass to a geographic region is weird. :lol:
2. I thought you meant Scott French, maybe you do?

It won't cost any more, besides, for being so patient I'm including a few things at no charge. I'll send you an email soon.

I'm excited, giddy even. Seems like things are kind of coming together. Now I just need to find a job to afford everything I need. :lol:

[BassVirtuoso]

:amaze: For two reasons this bothers me.

1. Assigning a bass to a geographic region is weird. :lol:
2. I thought you meant Scott French, maybe you do?



I mean French as in, someone who lives in/is from France. You'll understand one day...

[AlmightyPancake]

I mean French as in, someone who lives in/is from France. You'll understand one day...
I knew what you meant, and thought the same thing.

[pervy_the_clown]

gorgeous. love your work man

[Linkinbassist]

Loving that bass, man...Claypool's CT's much?

[naut]

i don't like the bottom horn, but the top one is ****ing neat.

[Killer Fridge]

on A first glance, I wasnt keen, but its really grown on me! Totally agree with Naut on the top horn, its fricking sweet!

Nice work

[thelowsoundofbass]

I really like it and the inlays are sweet. Now all you need is something other than EMGs in there.

lowsound

[NavyBass]

I really like it and the inlays are sweet. Now all you need is something other than EMGs in there.

lowsound

Actually, coupled with the EQ I made for it the EMGs sound sweet. The EQ really livens up the EMGs and they don't sound as sterile as they normally do.

[thelowsoundofbass]

Actually, coupled with the EQ I made for it the EMGs sound sweet. The EQ really livens up the EMGs and they don't sound as sterile as they normally do.

Weird, I have never played a bass with EMGs that I have been able to get a nice tone out of. Never happened with any other pickup. Although it might be the EMG preamp, I have never played EMG pickups without an EMG pre. Although I really like EMG guitar pickups.

lowsound

[BenJammin]

It needs an exotic top.

[PaulSimonon]

Looks like a Danelectro/CT conjoined twin....


*shrugs*

[Jimbobntnr]

It needs an exotic top.

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=518635

[BenJammin]

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=518635

Oh, thanks.

I didn't see that.

[Pluperfect_Arson]

Regarding that bass, I am not one way or the other. I do not find it ugly nor do I find it attractive.

[blizzard]

Ehh... its ok. I don't think it looks great but it definitely looks less dodgy than the Scarab.

[sixner]

i like it n' all... except 1 thing.
its a bass.




just kidding

but seriously, where the controls are.. it looks like its got a beer belly or something.
everything else looks sweet.
-sixner

[Jimbobntnr]

Oh, thanks.

I didn't see that.

Anytime, i figured you missed it.

[Radiobass81]

It's gorgeous.

[funkyhoney]

i like it a lot, a bit too fancy with the top horn for me, but it's not mine :p

one question, wouldn't recessed strap buttons make the strap horribly difficult to attach and make it fly off really easily?

[Sum41isGod]

wow awesome

[NavyBass]

i like it a lot, a bit too fancy with the top horn for me, but it's not mine :p

one question, wouldn't recessed strap buttons make the strap horribly difficult to attach and make it fly off really easily?

Nope, not at all. I use the straplocks that insert inside the mechanism, so nothing needs to wrap around the outside of the button.

[Afrokid]

me no likey

[Dyslexic Magician]

ugly but intersting

reminds me of steve vais sig guitar with the handle and all

[Tryxx]

What's the wait on that bass?

[NavyBass]

What's the wait on that bass?

Seeing as I used a wax finish, it's much, much shorter. I could probably whip one out in about a month. It would be with an Ebony fretboard and 24 frets though, since I've already got a few of those necks lying around.

[Tryxx]

Excuse that post, I was an idiot. I didn't mean "wait", I meant "weight." :lol:

[herrly]

Tryxx, if you start to think that the wait for your custom is getting crazy, just remember that one guy on TB whose bass took 13 years...:rolleyes:

[NavyBass]

Excuse that post, I was an idiot. I didn't mean "wait", I meant "weight." :lol:

Oh, it's 11 lbs exactly. It doesn't feel heavy at all when you wear it.

[livefastdieyoung]

Pretty nice bass, i really like the color.

[Alma]

Vomits.

[bleeding_fingers]

It looks like a coffee table.