Finally getting around to my bass build

[drbassman]

I trimmed the top so the excess is minimal.  My spool clamps work best when they can fit snug against the body.  Also did the initial contour on the neck heel.  This neck (special order from Carvin) will be set, angled headstock with heretofore undesigned docbass pattern.  Won't get much done on it this weekend, lots of socializing going on!

Since this bass is pretty much hollow, it will probably get the 2 f-hole treatment so I don't have to do a control cavity.

[Dave W]

Is this a Carvin through neck that you're modifying to be a set neck? Or do they allow special ordering a shorter neck?

[drbassman]

I'm just adapting their bolt on version.

[drbassman]

Working on a headstock design for my basses.  After I use up the Fender style necks I have laying around, this will be what I use.  I'll post a pic soon.  It's sort of a Rickenguilder design.   

[drbassman]

Here it is.  Front then back.......I'm a fan of the narrow waist and large head, so I thought what the heck!

[Rob]

I like it.

[dadagoboi]

So do I.

[saltymonkey]

Me too. Looks great.

[Psycho Bass Guy]

Count me as another fan.

[Nocturnal]

I like it too.

[ramone57]

looks good, Dr!

[Lightyear]

I like it as well.  Are you going to do any binding on these?

[drbassman]

Thanks everyone! 

As for binding, I am not doing it on the two solid ones.  I might on this semi-hollow one.  It's such a pain in the butt to do.  We'll see.

Today I am cutting f-holes before I glue the top on.

[drbassman]

Here's the f-holes and control holes drilled out and top glued on.  Since this is hollow, I didn't want t do a pick guard for control access.  The f-holes will do.  I'll do the pickup rout tomorrow and won't rout the neck heel until I receive the neck on a week or two.  I always measure new necks.  When manufacturers say they are "Fender" replacements, they rarely are the same and I end up making my own templates!

The pink paper taped to the back of the f-holes is a trick I learned from a Guild I once had.  It keeps the paint out of the inside of the body and comes off very easily when you are finished spraying.

[Pilgrim]

Here's the f-holes and control holes drilled out and top glued on.  Since this is hollow, I didn't want t do a pick guard for control access.  The f-holes will do.  I'll do the pickup rout tomorrow and won't rout the neck heel until I receive the neck on a week or two.  I always measure new necks.  When manufacturers say they are "Fender" replacements, they rarely are the same and I end up making my own templates!

And that is why I awarded him the title of Herr Uberclampenfuhrer.  Best (and most creative) clamping setups ever!  I am in awe.