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  1. Scoops

    Winter 2017 Bass Build off - Voting Final

    Back on December 23rd, 2016, a build off challenge was issued here in Luthiers Corner. The theme was “Challenge Yourself”. The entrants were asked to build a bass in a way they haven't done in the past. Some of the possible challenges they could give themselves would be as follows: 1)...
  2. JIO

    Winter 2017 Build Off - TeiscoT45bird

    Teiscobird project (starting post #227) This is continued from a thread started last year overlapping into this year - my TeiscoT45bird began after J1. FTR it's a revisiting of a successful hybrid of a (vintage) mid-sixties Teisco Del Rey body and an Epi Goth neck I made called the Teiscobird...
  3. Hopkins

    Winter Build Off Fanned Fret, Light Wave

    I am way late to the game but I will try my hardest to finish this by March 20th. I already have all the material other than the neck blank so that should help. This is a rough design, I will make some changes when I print it out full scale so I can get a better idea of how it will look. I will...
  4. Swimming Bird

    NOPD Fighting the winter NAMM GAS

    So it's kind of crappy outside and once again winter NAMM has me obsessing over gear I won't be able to try for months. So.. Went to Atomic and traded a VTBD for a Barge Concepts feedback/bypass looper and an EHX Holy Grail (the lil one). Pretty happy so far - making waves of screeching death...
  5. damonsmith

    Double Bass Kolstein limited edition winter rosin

    In the Boston area it is really dry, my Pops dried out so what I have been using is an old cake of Kolstein soft, which is great. I just ordered this and I can't wait. $12 for UPS is steep, you can call and do $5 through UPS, it still comes in at cheaper than Oak either way...
  6. wintremute

    Winter NAMM 2017 (ultra Pic-heavy)

    I'm starting this thread now, so that if I want to add a quick picture from my phone the thread is up and ready. I don't remember if they offer free wi-fi at NAMM, or if I'll even have a signal, so that may not really be an option. Tomorrow night (it's still Wed night for me right now) I will...
  7. S

    Winter 2017 Build Off - The Flame

    Guess ordering some wood today makes it official. I'm in. *First 4 string bass *First Fender Jazz Bass style build *First time chambering a body. So here is what I'm planning. A jazz bass style build with a flamed maple top, bottom, and fret board. I've seen a couple of totally flamed out...
  8. Jon Clegg

    Winter 2017 Build Off -- The Dan-0-Backer

    Oh such heresy! Inspired by Mapleglo's wonderful Fenderbacker, I wanted to build something even more heretical -- A 4001 shape with lipstick humbuckers, short scale, neck-through. The challlenges- my first multi-piece neck and a neck through. The neck will be 2 pieces of maple...
  9. Scoops

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Flamed Claro

    I'm feeling a bit ambitious Specs Flamed Claro Walnut Neck with Paduk and Northern Ash stringers Flamed Claro Walnut Body Ebony fingerboard (May change) Pups to be hand wound 4 string style A hipshot Bridge Tuners: TBD Challenges: 1st neck through design 1st time for me to wind my own pups...
  10. shai-ga

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Thin Slicer

    Hey! Started this one today. Let's see what we have here: 32", Rock maple, quarter sawn one piece instrument, with an ebony board - fretless. 4 string (through body) , flats equipped. Ebony saddle block, hand made of course, 21 "frets" No controls, no circuit. Just a single split coil...
  11. yoshi

    Winter 2017 build off - 6 string fretless headless fibre optic Yoshibass #3

    Some of you may recall this thread from about 9 months ago, but seeing as I just started the build this week it's going to be bundled into the winter 2-17 build off! Specs: 6 string fretless spalted sycamore body (1 piece) ovangkol neck with a wenge spine ebony fretboard fibre optic fret...
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    • 2017 6-string build fretless headless strings winter
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    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  12. PDX Rich

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Rose 4

    So I have 2 builds on my bench (still) and I needed some motivation... I have this beautiful 5/4 Indian Rosewood board that I have been meaning to convert into something playable. The idea is to cut this into a flawsawn neck through blank in order to preserve the gorgeous grain orientation. To...
  13. SLivinghouse

    Winter 2017 Build Off - First Build -"25.5 or 6 to 34" Fretless

    Here goes.... The idea behind this is to be a 5 string that essentially starts at the 5th fret of a normal 34" scale. Something like a Wing bass but not as drastic. I'm going to do a small body single cut shaped similar to the Habanero 5 built a few years ago by Adam Beauchene. It will be...
  14. lbridenstine

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Padauk Single Cut

    I'm starting this thread as a commitment to do the challenge, but I won't be able to start building for a little bit. I will try to meet the deadline though. I've been playing my first build in the new band I'm in and it's been bugging me because I know that I can make something much better...
  15. Rôckhewer

    Homage to Devastator: "Arachnophilia"

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Challenge yourself With the "challenging" theme of this build off... this one should fit in fairly well I'm thinking. My wonderful repeat client from NY submitted this challenge to me a couple months ago, for his third commission. He wanted me to put my style of...
  16. moonshinegtrs

    Winter 2017 Build Off- Moonshine EURB

    It's been a few years but I think I'm ready to do this again... Winter 2017 Build Off - Challenge yourself You got to love a good build off challenge, already some really cool builds being started. I've been thinking about this one for several years and the fact that I am planning to get back...
  17. MPU

    Winter 2017 build off- carbon headless bass

    I'm stretching the time limit a bit but here's my take. A full carbon fiber Steinberger-style headless paddle bass. Things I haven't done before: - using aluminium tape as mold surface - post curing the parts in elevated heat - using DB Steinberger licenced bridge from HohnerEU - using Rocklite...
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    • 2017 build carbon headless winter
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    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  18. Beej

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Vintagey Bass

    Okay, I'm in: Winter 2017 Build Off - Challenge yourself As pretty much repeated from the original discussion thread here: Anybody up for a Christmas vacation Build off Mine will be a 5 string "vintagey looking bass". I guess I mean something that has a combination of features of some 50's and...
  19. rojo412

    Winter 2017 Build-Off: Project 2

    First off, gotta say, this is my first time entering into this. I just recently finished the one bass and was hooked on this process immediately. I love watching these build off threads, you all inspire and teach me, so it's really exciting for me to actually participate. So yeah, what timing...
  20. mapleglo

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Speak of the Devil

    Since it's within the rules, I'll throw my planned devil bass in the ring. Headless, with a head (huh?), Eye of Sauron, all maple, bolt-on, 5 string, 33.25" scale. No idea what pickup(s). Here's the wood: The smaller piece will be the body - one piece. Here's the bridge and tuners...
  21. Will_White

    Winter 2017 Build-Off: Basso-Cello

    So for the Winter 2017 Build Off - Challenge yourself I'm going to be building an Electric Upright Basso Cello. Specs: - 3 Strings - Oak Neck and "Body" - Bamboo fingerboard - 2" nut width - 22.5 mm bridge spacing - 2-3" effective radius (approximate I'll have to measure tonight) - 36" scale -...
  22. Jisch

    Winter 2017 Build-off - Wing bass

    I'm putting this up here even though my build won't start for another few weeks, maybe a month. The plan is: - Four string "Wing Bass"* (similar to this) - headless* (never FINISHED a headless bass - I've attempted one before) - super short scale* - Fretless - one piece of wood for the whole...
  23. gsnad2000

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Mystery Bass (winter themed)

    So first off, I just love build challenges! They are so much fun! For that reason alone, I am in! First challenge faced - What the heck am i going to build??? At this point i have absolutely no idea. All i know so far is that i want it to have some sort of winter theme. Maybe that just means...
  24. Scoops

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Claro

    I'm in Specs: Neck: Claro Walnut/Paduk Laminate, in either neck through or set neck (Haven't decided) Scale: 33 Strings: 4 Fingerboard: Gaboon Ebony - Fretless Body Design: New Body Composition: Winged Claro Walnut Finish: TBD Electronics: TBD with a lean towards a piezo in the bridge only...
  25. HaMMerHeD

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Khazâd V

    This is for the Winter 2017 Build Off. Into the fray we go! This bass build will be a challenge for me on a number of levels. But first, The Specs: 30" short scale 5 strings, narrow spaced (16.5mm), tuned EADGC Fretted, 24 frets Neck-through construction Headless Hipshot headless hardware...
  26. Scoops

    Winter 2017 Build Off - Challenge yourself

    Here we go Winter build off - Challenge Yourself For this build off you are asked to build a bass in a way you haven't done in the past. Some of the possible challenges you could give yourself are create a new design, use different materials, or use different building practices. You can create...
  27. Felken

    Demo basses and ordering during winter.

    I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone and ask two questions on the same thread. 1. I've read of a lot of basses with the word "DEMO" in the title. For example: "Jazz bass V sunburst DEMO" What does DEMO mean in this context? 2. I live in a pretty cold place. I'm anning on buying a bass...
  28. hifibass

    Winter humidity question...

    Winters here in Upstate New York are extremely dry and the Summers can be quite humid. In the past I've run a room-sized humidifier in my music room to keep the humidity level at a level appropriate to keep the woods on my basses, once up to 20, well humidified to prevent shrinkage. The...
  29. Bass Baron

    Double Bass Winter in Finland and double bass?

    Hello! I live in Finland and going to study music to another city where i´m going have to walk a lot outside with my bass and in winter it gets pretty cold like -20C to -32C (-4F to -27F). Any tips keep my bass safe outside?
  30. Winter Custom Bass

    For sale Winter Custom Bass

    Winter hand-made custom bass. Neck-through design. Active circuitry and three-band eq. Small chip in paint near the input jack. Asking 500.00. Thanks for looking!
    $500.00
    • Strings: 4
  31. H

    For Sale Winter Custom Bass

    Winter hand-made custom bass. Neck-through design. Active circuitry and three-band eq. Small chip in paint near the input jack. Asking 500.00. Thanks for looking!
  32. Summer Pedal Sale
    Sold

    For sale Summer Pedal Sale

    For Sale (prices include shipping CONUS only, payment via PayPal, MO, cash) TC Electronic Corona Chorus: $75 Boss TU-12: $30 EHX Big Muff: $50 Boss MT-2: $50 Mooer Orange Ninety: $50 Earthbound Audio Iron Pig: SOLD ($150) Aguilar Filter Twin: SOLD ($100) Mooer Black Secret: SOLD ($50)...
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  33. Dave W

    SOLD Summer Pedal Sale

    For Sale (prices include shipping CONUS only, payment via PayPal, MO, cash) TC Electronic Corona Chorus: $75 Boss TU-12: $30 EHX Big Muff: $50 Boss MT-2: $50 Mooer Orange Ninety: $50 Earthbound Audio Iron Pig: SOLD ($150) Aguilar Filter Twin: SOLD ($100) Mooer Black Secret: SOLD ($50)...
  34. Bass Baron

    Double Bass Tips for the cold cold winter..

    Any tips for the cold winter here in Finland? Any other nordic double bass players here? I have to walk outside with my bass quite alot and it´s really dry and cold here from -10 to -35 celsius ( 14 to -31 F) and i have quite thin gig bag. First winter with my new bass.
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