USA Epi hollowbody

[eb2]

It is big north to south, but it isn't something you notice with playing.  It is actually the 5/6 string base, as that will span the Gibson stock stud holes, and it is about as wide as an Evertilt.  I have had bad luck with Hofner-esque bridges in that the tend to be delicate.  But lots of people love them.

[drbassman]

OK, I had to have my luthier help me with the neck joint and it came out great.  I also learned how to do it too, so it was worth it!  Here's how this one is shaping up.

[Dave W]

That's a nice view of the neck joint area. And the bass looks great with those pickups on.

[drbassman]

That's a nice view of the neck joint area. And the bass looks great with those pickups on.

thanks Dave. I wasn't sure at first, but I think the Melody Makers look really at home one this bass.   I'll load them up with Jag pups.

[Chris P.]

Very promising!

[Barklessdog]

Nice work as always. I agree the pups really look good.

[drbassman]

Nice work as always. I agree the pups really look good.

It's funny because I didn't think the pups would look good on this bass, but when I set them down on it, they really did look right.  So, I'm gonna run with it!  I'll glue the neck in after I do some final shaping and sanding this weekend.

[drbassman]

OK, I haven't post on this in ages, but I did just finish the head stock inlay and next we'll do the fret board.  I am seriously thinking about binding the edges (something else I've never tried before!!!)

[drbassman]

Well, I finally got back to the Sheraton project.  I installed the fret board and frets and finished the Gibson inlay on the headstock.  Truned out quit nice if I do say so myself.  The neck's attached now and the next issue will be final finishing in the spring when it's warmer outside.  This is the bass that will get the mini-humbuckers.

[shadowcastaz]

Very nic!! What happened to the jag/MM pup scenario?

[drbassman]

Very nic!! What happened to the jag/MM pup scenario?

After working with the Jag pups, I decided on the mini-buckers.  Less routing and damage incurred and I like the chrome!!!!  Also, they look more original to this body.  Just a change of heart mid-stream.

[shadowcastaz]

I certainly can relate.

[Chris P.]

Nice!

[ramone57]

lookin' good, doc!   btw, if you want or need more experience reworking necks, my rivoli reissue is available! 

[drbassman]

Sure wish I had the time to work on toher people's stuff.  I hope to do so once I retire in a couple years.  BTW, I love those natural Rivolis, RI or otherwise.

lookin' good, doc!   btw, if you want or need more experience reworking necks, my rivoli reissue is available!