build advice

Alright so, I got a bunch of free pine from work and I have access to some Formica and WilsonArt laminate sheets through work as well. I have always wanted to do a build using a formica top just because of the options for patterns and no need to top finish. Anyways I want some input from the...

Been lurking on TB for years but decided to start posting here as I'm really diving into building. Basically, I'm designing a combo rn and need power Amp suggestions. The load is 4ohms (two 8s parallel) and the linear Xmax is simulated at ~300W RMS with the mechanical max occuring around 800W...

So I'm going to start a build of the Greenboy Fearful 12/6. Looking for insight and advice from those that have gone down this road. What adhesive did you use? How many biscuits did you use per 3-4 inches? Size? Did you use an specialized joinery? Since it will not be painted, I'm...

Hi Guys, This is my first post so I'm not quite sure how this works but... I'm making a jazz bass with a J/P pickup configuration (J in the bridge position and P in the neck position) and I was wondering if anyone has done this and how well it works (tone versatility etc.) and how I would go...

Been lurking on TB for a number of years and decided to jump in. Big thanks to many folks for the opinions, guidance and sarcasm I've read on here. Almost always my first stop when looking for bass related info. Hope I can give something back at some point. So as I'm cooped up here at home...

Considering a set neck on an original bass build with a thin body. Wanted to switch it up from my other neck thru builds, but couldn't find neck bolts short enough for my needs. My question is why are set necks so uncommon in basses compared to guitars, whereas bolt-on basses are all over the...

Hi there So I've been seeing alot of beautiful builds on here and have decided to build my own bass Now I'm no handy man (I struggle to put up shelves) but if I have a guide to go from I'm not too bad (plus side I have alot if friends who are handy with power tools etc.) I came across a hand...

I can’t find what I want off the shelf for under £1,000 ($1,250). So I’m going to make a parts P bass. What I’m after is: Lightweight < 8.5lbs (back and shoulder issues) Jazz neck Single pickup Passive Obviously I’m going Hipshot ultra light tuners but what else are your suggestions to reach...

Hey guys. So... trying to revive an old project bass buildt with left over Fender parts. Worked pretty good ’til we installed the old Fender pickups from my CS Fender Jazz 64 NOS - 00. So first - It sounds great but the copper shielding doesn’t work and there is a severe ground problem that...

So last night on Reverb I found a WD music P bass body in Fiesta Red for $175 new. I’ve always wanted a Fiesta Red P bass but I don’t want Road Worn and I also have been wanting to build a bass for a long time now. I know finding a pickup and bridge and tuners will be relatively inexpensive and...