4005 facsimile-final shots

drbassman · May 18, 2009, 05:37:59 AM

Quote from: Dave W on May 17, 2009, 06:08:13 PM
Now you're gettin' serious!

Yep, I'll glue the top on and fix a few little things this week. I drilled the control holes and rounded the edge of the top yesterday.

Barklessdog · May 18, 2009, 08:24:41 AM

How were you planning on doing the massive top contours?

drbassman · May 18, 2009, 08:37:53 AM

Quote from: Barklessdog on May 18, 2009, 08:24:41 AM
How were you planning on doing the massive top contours?

By hand (started already) and not so massive. Since the top is only 3/16" thick, It will be subtle and shallow. No big deal. The next time I make one of these, and I will make another, I'll use a 3/8" top and carve it deeper.

nofi · May 18, 2009, 09:04:00 AM

i think you are more than ready to go public. any original designs in the future.

drbassman · May 18, 2009, 10:36:23 AM

Quote from: nofi on May 18, 2009, 09:04:00 AM
i think you are more than ready to go public. any original designs in the future.

Thanks! To be honest, I've given some thought to designing something of my own, but haven't come up with anything just yet. I'm pretty happy reinventing some things like the 4005 that no longer are produced. Maybe I can come up with something.

Chris P. · May 19, 2009, 06:11:59 AM

Quote from: Barklessdog on May 18, 2009, 08:24:41 AM
How were you planning on doing the massive top contours?

I think you're talking about the 'normal' 4005 with only bindings at the back. I gave the measurements of my 4005WB which has bindings on the back and front.

drbassman · May 19, 2009, 08:43:08 AM

Quote from: Chris P. on May 19, 2009, 06:11:59 AM
I think you're talking about the 'normal' 4005 with only bindings at the back. I gave the measurements of my 4005WB which has bindings on the back and front.

Yeah, I decided to do the rounded over top instead of the double bound body.

drbassman · May 20, 2009, 06:19:55 AM

Well, I can't believe it, but I've actually got the neck and body completed except for final trimming and sanding. Man, is it neat to be able to hold the whole thing in your hands. My second scratch build!

Did someone say clamps?

No one will ever mistake this thing for a genuine 4005. TV Jones pickups, Gretsch bridge (although I have a 60's Mosrite I might try, we'll see), non-Ric tailpiece, no pickguard, 2 f-holes, etc.

Daniel_J · May 20, 2009, 09:43:31 AM

Nice! Double cat's eyes are so sweet...

Two volumes, no switch?

drbassman · May 20, 2009, 11:52:56 AM

Yep, 2 volumes, no switch.

godofthunder · May 20, 2009, 06:18:10 PM

Man that looks so cool !

Chris P. · May 21, 2009, 12:27:48 AM

I'm impressed!

drbassman · May 21, 2009, 04:38:48 AM

Thanks guys! I will start grain filling this weekend.

Dark Storm · May 21, 2009, 04:42:29 AM

Beautful...

Freuds_Cat · May 21, 2009, 07:09:47 AM

I didnt want to pipe in with just another pat on the back Doc but I cant help myself. Fantastic watching this come together.