A Birdie Challenge

[birdie]

These are pics of the jig I used to rout the rabbet for the-larger binding. Followed by a couple of the well ventilated result.

[Daniel_J]

Nice jig! It just gave me some ideas to improve my own jig, thanks!

[drbassman]

Don't feel bad, I made a dozen or more errors on my scratch build.  I had to redo the neck pocket, add some pieces to the top, fix the bottom because it wasn't as square as I needed, I messed up the binding joint, and on and on.  But in the end, I learned so much and it turned out just fine.



I can't wait to see yours all finished.

[drbassman]

I gotta build one of those jigs!

[godofthunder]

That guitar is going to be beautiful !

[birdie]

Thanks to all!
Dr. Bassman, that rickie bass is a beaut. The other guys at the shop showed me some pics of D'angelicos and such w/ 9-ply binding everywhere, guess it was there not just for decorative purposes
Still I look at those kerfs on my build grinning out at me and I cringe!

[drbassman]

Thanks to all!
Dr. Bassman, that rickie bass is a beaut. The other guys at the shop showed me some pics of D'angelicos and such w/ 9-ply binding everywhere, guess it was there not just for decorative purposes
Still I look at those kerfs on my build grinning out at me and I cringe!

I would think that once you glue the top to the kerfs, all will be very strong and fine in the end.

[Basshappi]

Very cool project, can't wait to see the finished instrument.

Doc, now that you've hd some time to live with those Thunder'trons, how do you like them?

[drbassman]

Very cool project, can't wait to see the finished instrument.

Doc, now that you've hd some time to live with those Thunder'trons, how do you like them?

I love 'em.  This bass sounds great.  They are strong and well rounded in terms of tone.

[Lightyear]

It's a beauty Birdie!  Even for a 6 banger

So, is there a back story?  We know you have a mentor - is this formal training?  A one off deal?

[birdie]

After looking up luthiery schools all over the US, I narrowed it down to a place in Sebastopol, CA. Called the guy, he said he would call back, and never did! So, I just muddled on, messing up stuff blindly. Then my wife, bless her, saw a tiny little add in the Austin Chronicle, Ed Schaefer Guitars, luthiery course etc. So here I am!! Had to pay, of course. And not regretted a single thing about it, never had to leave home and made a friend. What else could you want?

[Lightyear]

Sweet deal!  Keep us posted on your progress and good luck!

[birdie]

all set.
the REally challenging part..
behold.. The Mummy!!

[birdie]

Took the tape off today. After some CA repairs on some areas of binding-notably in the cutaway- did a couple of hours of sanding/cleanup before setting the neck tomorrow. I'm feeling much better about how it looks now!!

[Lightyear]

That turned out great!  It's a thing of beauty