The Last Bass Outpost
Gear Discussion Forums => Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs => Topic started by: drbassman on February 09, 2016, 06:57:10 AM
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OK, everyone is pretty familiar with the ROCit bass design I've been using now. I also had Chucker design a second one for me, thinking it would be my solid body model. I like the design a lot as it has a NR/Jag vibe to it with the lower bottom bout similar to the ROCit design. I would do this one with a pick guard with controls mounted in it rather than a back control plate (I hate those things).
As much as I love the ROCit design, I think it lends itself best to the semi-hollow application. I find it just a little too much in size and weight in a solid body application unless I keep it to basswood or some other light weight wood. It sounds so good as a semi-hollow bass.
Anyway, here's the Galaxy (until Dave tells me some other company has a trademark or something on that name for a bass). I'm sticking with "space" themes if I can.
Number 1
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Misc%20Stuff/DocBass_B.png) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/drbassman/media/Misc%20Stuff/DocBass_B.png.html)
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Want one!!
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Want one!!
That could be arranged! I take it you'd vote as a YES?
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It looks nice. Just make sure it balances well.
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It looks nice. Just make sure it balances well.
Since it has similar overall proportions to a jazz bass, I would think it should, especially in a solid body format. I was also looking at it and wondered if it might look better and have higher register access with the same curve as the ROCit between to two upper bouts. So, I did a mock up to see. I kinda like it.
Number 2
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/DocBass%20solid%20body%20drawing%20JPEG_zpsj8v2u0v5.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/drbassman/media/DocBass%20solid%20body%20drawing%20JPEG_zpsj8v2u0v5.jpg.html)
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It looks nice. Just make sure it balances well.
I could do a mock up from scraps to see.
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Hmmm...seems to remind me of the Hi-Flyer a bit. Maybe a reverse Hi-Flyer?
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/usedimg/UU61027949445.jpg)
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Hmmm...seems to remind me of the Hi-Flyer a bit. Maybe a reverse Hi-Flyer?
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/usedimg/UU61027949445.jpg)
Good call Al. It didn't even occur to me! Well, do you like it?
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Yup, I do...and it may balance well with the upper horn extended vis-a-vis the Univox.
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That could be arranged! I take it you'd vote as a YES?
I really like the shape. Not buying any basses anytime soon though :(
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A mock up is a good idea. I didn't mean to imply that it won't balance, but when you have a sold body bass without an extended upper horn, it's worthwhile to check to make sure it's not a neck diver.
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I like it Doc! :thumbsup:
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I like it Doc! :thumbsup:
The second one?
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The second one. Be a good shape for a Dano-ish hollow body.
Use Masonite, it's cheap.
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A mock up is a good idea. I didn't mean to imply that it won't balance, but when you have a sold body bass without an extended upper horn, it's worthwhile to check to make sure it's not a neck diver.
I only use Hipshot 3/8" Ultralights and they help with dive issues immensely.
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I like both. The first seems more streamlined to my eyes.
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I like both. The first seems more streamlined to my eyes.
I agree. But the second is appealing to me, because that's my bias toward the curved upper body area. The first one would work just as well I suspect.
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I like the first one better myself.
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I like the first one better myself.
Yeah, it is a bit more elegant than the second one. It helps to hear other folks' opinions! ;D As I said, I'm biased and need outside input!
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I like the second one better. Lines are more graceful to me.
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the first one
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Ha, you guys are really helping! Keep them coming.
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I think I prefer the first, but it's a tough call.
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I think I like the look of the first one better, but the second one probably has better upper fret access.
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I like number 2. It reminds me of... something. A wee bit of the Epiphone Olympic in the horns, but it isn't purely that.
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Tough call I like both! Why not build a few of each ?
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It is s tough call. I gotta think about more. I can't decide!!!! Maybe finishing the 4 basses on my bench will give me enough time to figure it out! :P
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I like both but favor #2. I might beef up the upper bout a bit a lighten the lower if I were building to my taste. As for the build why not give Carlo's process a try - he laminates a body blank out of white pine 2x4s and builds a dummy then mounts the neck to test for overall appearance and ergonomics - sometimes seeing it assembled is the best thing.
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Yeah, choosing between the two is going to be much more difficult than I imagined. Then, I also think I could just use my HB design for the solid bodies too. It is still my favorite look among all of them.
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Of the two, I like the first shape better.
That said, I don't think it brings enough distinction to be an improvement over the classic NRTB shape.
I'll don my flak-jacket now... ;)
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Of the two, I like the first shape better.
That said, I don't think it brings enough distinction to be an improvement over the classic NRTB shape.
I'll don my flak-jacket now... ;)
I hear ya. I think that's one of my hesitations. It's different, but not a lot. Then again, there really isn't much new under the sun, is there? As I said, I'm leaning toward a solid version of my HB design, using lighter woods to keep the weight down. I'm working on a pick guard design for that application.
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In the scheme of things, I prefer designs that strive for originality.
However, I'm not sure the market agrees with my thinking on this... :mrgreen:
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In the scheme of things, I prefer designs that strive for originality.
However, I'm not sure the market agrees with my thinking on this... :mrgreen:
There's the rub. If you want to sell, you probably have to at least have a variation of an existing design. Bassists are usually a little more accepting of changes than guitarists, though.
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I agree completely...:mrgreen:
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You both have a good point. I'm going to build one solid body in the original ROCit style and see how it sells.
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Along these lines, the First Act Delgada 12-string bass is one of my all time favorites:
(http://www.12stringbass.net/FirstAct1x.jpg)
(http://12stringbass.net/FirstAct21x.jpg)
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that thing is cool. reminds me of the teisco guitars from the sixties.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/181585036785?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82
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Along these lines, the First Act Delgada 12-string bass is one of my all time favorites:
(http://www.12stringbass.net/FirstAct1x.jpg)
(http://12stringbass.net/FirstAct21x.jpg)
How are the Alumitones?
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I was thinking a reverse RD in places...
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I have decided this will be my next bass model. A knock off of this body shape..............using my build method, headstock and set neck.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/1968%20Custom%20K200%20Bass/DSCN1314_zpsxf7ni74z.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/drbassman/media/1968%20Custom%20K200%20Bass/DSCN1314_zpsxf7ni74z.jpg.html)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/1968%20Custom%20K200%20Bass/DSCN1316_zpsnmc6bkxl.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/drbassman/media/1968%20Custom%20K200%20Bass/DSCN1316_zpsnmc6bkxl.jpg.html)
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:toast:
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YES!!!!!!
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Well, we're off to a good start!
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I like that!
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I like that!
Me too. It has potential!
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Good decision. :thumbsup:
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Glad you approve! At least I've got the real thing in hand to do some templates and measurements. I'm probably going to do 34" scale as the short scales have limited markets these days and the necks are a pain to build. The body is actually small and I'll probably add a 1/2" or more all the way around to beef it up a bit for the longer neck.