Who are you?

#221
JIO said:
I hear you - I too have been skeptical of digital vs analog and your insights have reinforced that skepticism. The reaching for "better" based on "newer" always needs to be entered cautiously. As with tube vs SS in amps - after all these years they are just starting to create a hybrid blend that is dependable with character.

You could get an affordable neck to replace the crappy Rogue neck and still end up with a playable instrument. What scale are you after?
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I well remember when anything that was digital absolutely had to be better. That was the late '80's / '90's and early 2000's. People were touting "digital speakers". I guess they outputted ones and zeroes. It's all cyclical. I found an old Dynaco preamp and power amp with a Thorens turntable on the curb decades ago. It was worthless at the time. I can get at least $2,000 for the set now on "the bay" that is if I wanted to sell it, which I don't.

Yeah, I might get an affordable neck if the "dewarping" technique doesn't work. When I took it off the bench today it was convex. Unfortunately (fortunately) I'm bogged down with organ work so that's all the "basswork" did today. But I make money with organwork - so I can buy bass parts, amp parts, basses, picks, strings, etc.

About a decade or so ago I made a nice body out of Holly, which I lumbered myself - it's a long story, 120 year old holly trees being cut down for McMansions. I had intended to build a 5 string but never finished it. It's raw, no neck cutout or cutouts for pickups or electronics. I didn't have a milling machine at the time and the project fell by the wayside along with many other projects. Stewmack and Carvin were my sources for necks and other parts. I'd intended to get a "paddle" neck and cut the machine head on the bandsaw to a unique design. But that was then. Stewmack seems overpriced and I'm wondering what the other builders use for a source of necks. I could make one from scratch, and really want to someday, but time is the problem. Setup is the biggie. I more or less know how to make a neck cutting jig and can get just about any type of timber but it's just so time consuming and I have four different professional projects going and can't justify taking time away from them. Who sells decent, inexpensive necks and other parts?
 
#222
Terpodion said:
I well remember when anything that was digital absolutely had to be better. That was the late '80's / '90's and early 2000's. People were touting "digital speakers". I guess they outputted ones and zeroes. It's all cyclical. I found an old Dynaco preamp and power amp with a Thorens turntable on the curb decades ago. It was worthless at the time. I can get at least $2,000 for the set now on "the bay" that is if I wanted to sell it, which I don't.

Yeah, I might get an affordable neck if the "dewarping" technique doesn't work. When I took it off the bench today it was convex. Unfortunately (fortunately) I'm bogged down with organ work so that's all the "basswork" did today. But I make money with organwork - so I can buy bass parts, amp parts, basses, picks, strings, etc.

About a decade or so ago I made a nice body out of Holly, which I lumbered myself - it's a long story, 120 year old holly trees being cut down for McMansions. I had intended to build a 5 string but never finished it. It's raw, no neck cutout or cutouts for pickups or electronics. I didn't have a milling machine at the time and the project fell by the wayside along with many other projects. Stewmack and Carvin were my sources for necks and other parts. I'd intended to get a "paddle" neck and cut the machine head on the bandsaw to a unique design. But that was then. Stewmack seems overpriced and I'm wondering what the other builders use for a source of necks. I could make one from scratch, and really want to someday, but time is the problem. Setup is the biggie. I more or less know how to make a neck cutting jig and can get just about any type of timber but it's just so time consuming and I have four different professional projects going and can't justify taking time away from them. Who sells decent, inexpensive necks and other parts?
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Allan Eden for paddle hs necks in common configurations. (34", 32" maple/maple, maple/rosewood and I think # of frets. Pretty affordable - I've used 2 so far (34" & 32" maple/maple) and they are decent. Parts through various on-line sellers - I avoid MIC like the plague but you can find most anything (US/UK based) you need on eBay. Scanning "(vintage) bass parts" (on eBay) leads to some good finds also. I'm good at bass set-up and if you need assistance there just pm me.
 
#223
JIO said:
Allan Eden for paddle hs necks in common configurations. (34", 32" maple/maple, maple/rosewood and I think # of frets. Pretty affordable - I've used 2 so far (34" & 32" maple/maple) and they are decent. Parts through various on-line sellers - I avoid MIC like the plague but you can find most anything (US/UK based) you need on eBay. Scanning "(vintage) bass parts" (on eBay) leads to some good finds also. I'm good at bass set-up and if you need assistance there just pm me.
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I couldn't find parts on the Allan Eden site. Maybe I'm just not clicking the right buttons. But I have to say that they are very nice looking instruments at reasonable prices. I'll look harder when I have the time.

I'd love to do an organ with facade pipes done in Gildaxe. Wouldn't that be something?

What's MIC? Remember, I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to lutheiery.

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#225
Terpodion said:
I couldn't find parts on the Allan Eden site. Maybe I'm just not clicking the right buttons. But I have to say that they are very nice looking instruments at reasonable prices. I'll look harder when I have the time.

I'd love to do an organ with facade pipes done in Gildaxe. Wouldn't that be something?

What's MIC? Remember, I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to lutheiery.

:woot:
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Sorry - it's Allen Eden (not Alan-my bad) hope that gets you to the right place. I can do pipes! :thumbsup:
 
#226
I'm Jack, 17 from Texas. I've been playing bass for a little over two years, and bought my first bass about 10 months ago. It's a used Epiphone Thunderbird IV. I started on piano when I was 6, but got tired of that eventually and switched to cello when I was 10. I started on guitar when I was 13 and added drums to the mix about the same time I started bass. Drums is my main now, but I love playing bass. My first build was a Harley Benton Telecaster kit that I modified a little bit, but I guess that one doesn't really count. My current project is a Gibson RD bass copy with a fretless Jazz Bass neck. I bought the neck, but I cut and glued the body up myself (with some help of course). It's a mahogany body with a curly maple top, I'll probably post a pic of it when I finish.

My other hobbies are tinkering with my truck and playing soccer. Some of my favorite bands/artists are Queens of the Stone Age, Elliot Smith, Blur, Kyuss, early Weather Report, the Hives, Iggy Pop, and Primus. I have three dogs, all smaller. Aaand that's about it.
 
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#227
jackn1202 said:
I'm Jack, 17 from Texas. I've been playing bass for a little over two years, and bought my first bass about 10 months ago. It's a used Epiphone Thunderbird IV. I started on piano when I was 6, but got tired of that eventually and switched to cello when I was 10. I started on guitar when I was 13 and added drums to the mix about the same time I started bass. Drums is my main now, but I love playing bass. My first build was a Harley Benton Telecaster kit that I modified a little bit, but I guess that one doesn't really count. My current project is a Gibson RD bass copy with a fretless Jazz Bass neck. I bought the neck, but I cut and glued the body up myself (with some help of course). It's a mahogany body with a curly maple top, I'll probably post a pic of it when I finish.

My other hobbies are tinkering with my truck and playing soccer. Some of my favorite bands/artists are Queens of the Stone Age, Elliot Smith, Blur, Kyuss, early Weather Report, the Hives, Iggy Pop, and Primus. I have three dogs, all smaller. Aaand that's about it.
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:) Welcome Jack! Post some pics here when your RD/J is finished - I'll add you to the list once you do. I also am a big Weather Report fan and saw them twice back in the 70's.
 
#228
JIO said:
:) Welcome Jack! Post some pics here when your RD/J is finished - I'll add you to the list once you do. I also am a big Weather Report fan and saw them twice back in the 70's.
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Will do. Did you really! With Jaco or earlier? I can't imagine how fantastic they must have been live.

Also, I said early Weather Report, I just realized Heavy Weather (my favorite album) was '77, not '72. Must have misread the bio. I only discovered them, and really jazz in general, about three months ago and have been too busy to really dive in enough. So I guess I just like Weather Report.
 
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#229
jackn1202 said:
Will do. Did you really! With Jaco or earlier? I can't imagine how fantastic they must have been live.

Also, I said early Weather Report, I just realized Heavy Weather (my favorite album) was '77, not '72. Must have misread the bio. I only discovered them, and really jazz in general, about three months ago and have been too busy to really dive in enough. So I guess I just like Weather Report.
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Heavy Weather was the album that put Weather Report in the spotlight for a broader audience. They had already done 5 albums before that one. The 1st time I saw them was with a fresh young baddass named Alphonso Johnson and then with Jaco on his 1st tour with WR. I was already hooked by their first few albums with Miroslav Vitos. Miles, Weather Report and The Mahavishnu Orchestra brought me into jazz from my rock background. Once I entered there - I then spent years going back listening to the rich history of jazz from King Oliver through Coltrane. So cool that WR still has the power to draw interest from a young player like you! :thumbsup:
 
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#230
I'm Kevin Hensels.

A 35 year old bass player from Belgium.

I currently play in the band HEMELBESTORMER.
Hemelbestormer

Our second full length just came out and we just went on a small tour through Europe.

I currently run 2 musicman stingrays through an ampeg svt and ampeg 810.

Glad to be back...
 
#231
Hello everyone. I've been a member here since sometime in 2013, so I figured it was high time that I stopped lurking and finally introduce myself. :D

My name is Gary and I took up woodworking around 10 years ago. I've worked in IT for nearly 20 years and now work as a system administrator. Prior to that, I played bass professionally for around 10 years.

I've been interested in guitar and bass building for several years and I finally took the plunge last year completing 2 Les Paul replicas. I think they came out pretty well, so I'd like to continue with more builds.

Here are a few pics of those builds:
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I built guitars first because I have a fair amount of decent basses, but had no good guitars... I'm not sure that my terrible guitar playing does any justice to these. :laugh:

Anyway, I've been toying around with a few ideas for bass builds and I'm in the early stages of a 5 string build/design now. I'll start a thread later today or tomorrow.

I've been hanging around here for so long, I feel like I've gotten to know many of you even though we have not spoken. So, I just wanted to say "thank you" to all of you who have shared your experience through your build threads, etc. I feel like I've learned a lot, but have a long way to go.

Hopefully I'll be posting regularly and trying to make a contribution myself. :thumbsup:

Gary
 
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SlingBlader said:
Hello everyone. I've been a member here since sometime in 2013, so I figured it was high time that I stopped lurking and finally introduce myself. :D

My name is Gary and I took up woodworking around 10 years ago. I've worked in IT for nearly 20 years and now work as a system administrator. Prior to that, I played bass professionally for around 10 years.

I've been interested in guitar and bass building for several years and I finally took the plunge last year completing 2 Les Paul replicas. I think they came out pretty well, so I'd like to continue with more builds.

Here are a few pics of those builds:
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I built guitars first because I have a fair amount of decent basses, but had no good guitars... I'm not sure that my terrible guitar playing does any justice to these. :laugh:

Anyway, I've been toying around with a few ideas for bass builds and I'm in the early stages of a 5 string build/design now. I'll start a thread later today or tomorrow.

I've been hanging around here for so long, I feel like I've gotten to know many of you even though we have not spoken. So, I just wanted to say "thank you" to all of you who have shared your experience through your build threads, etc. I feel like I've learned a lot, but have a long way to go.

Hopefully I'll be posting regularly and trying to make a contribution myself. :thumbsup:

Gary
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:) Welcome Gary - I'll put you on our list. Looking forward to seeing your 5'r build thread!
 
#236
T2W said:
Hi guys,
First off, this is pretty much for guys who have built more than 1 or 2 instruments. I think the title says it all. What is your day job? Do other woodwork apart from bass building? kids? Without feeding your ego with a shovel, Id like to know your background since behind every bass is a builder. Show a pic of yourself if you want. The point is to, maybe, possibly, try and make this place a bit more 'human'.

TalkBass rules (as a reminder for some...)

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/faq.php?faq=forum_rules#faq_new_faq_item

Thanks !!
-Mario-



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Chapter 2

Thanks for replying guys, I appreciate it. Ive always prefered TBers calling me by name instead of my username... come to think about it I should have used my name as my username.. :meh: I dont want TB to be like facebook, we can just go to facebook if we want the chitter chatter stuff. Im sure im not the only one who might want to use this as a reference in the future, maybe it can help certain 'potential customers' to find a builder for their dream bass... so here is a list of everyone who has participated:


Page 1:

mikeyswood - Mike
Rodent - Rod
Ledbelli Bass - Cleve Johnson
T2W - Mario Tremblay
tjclem - Tom Clement
hoytbasses - Karl
phat5 - Steve Thompson
Greenman - Brent
wilser - Wil Ramirez
Lon - ?
scottyd - Scotty
erikbojerik - Erik Hauri
BassBilodeau - Mathieu Bilodeau
jordan_frerichs - Jordan


Page 2: Who are you?

MPU - Marko Ursin
dblbass - Joe
renniw - Martin
vbasscustom - Lee
alembicplyr - Jason
Beej - Brent J
powerbass - John
Son of Magni - Karl Thorkildsen :smug:
Greg Breshears - Gregory Breshears
radii - Jean-Pierre
leswatts - Les


Page 3: Who are you?

guitar ed - Ed
Gone - Jeff
eleonn - Enrique
maybass77 - Shawn
Ray Holt - Ray Holt
moonshinegtrs - Rick Wilson
MadMan118 - ?
XylemBassGuitar - Anthony Olinger
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#237
a clarification

from page 1 ;

"Hi guys,
First off, this is pretty much for guys who have built more than 1 or 2 instruments. I think the title says it all."

First, guys and gals. Maybe the women don't post on this specific thread but there are a number who post their builds in the Luthiers Corner. And I'm not sure the title says it all. Although anyone on tb is welcomed to visit and participate in builders threads, (regardless of personal involvement or not) what's implied by "who are you" is asking those who frequent Luthiers Corner as builders/project initiators to introduce themselves in a succinct manor in order to relate a connection of what brought them to build/create a bass/basses. This is best done by posting a few pics of past builds with a brief overview. No obligation other than that. The point is that once you start regularly posting build threads in the Luthiers corner, there is this overview thread (Who are you?) which can be referenced by anyone on tb to learn more about you. (as well as to discover other builders) Hope this clears things up.
 
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#240
Name: Geoff
Occupation: police sergeant-23 years
Builds: 3 CGB’s, starting my first bass. (A newbie)
Family: Wife, 4 daughters, 3 sons

Just took up woodworking as a hobby. Started noodling on bass last year after a 29 year hiatus. Love to “tinker” and build things, so trying my hand at some basic building. It all takes my mind off my day job which is good.
 
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