NR TB project

[drbassman]

Since I got the BillyBo out the door for finishing, I decided to finish the one other hanging project for myself before I build any more "db" basses.  I picked up an NR body cheap awhile back and had an idea for my own short scale TB.  So, here's the first steps toward that end.  It will be a solid color, not yet decided, and will probably have 1 Thunderbucker in it.  That's all I know thus far!

[Highlander]

Intriguing...

[Dave W]

Looks like a worthwhile project.

[BTL]

Very nice.

[Pilgrim]

We short scale fans salute you!

Nice idea, and to me the proportions look good.

[drbassman]

Thanks guys.  It was drilled for a bolt on 32" neck but I filled those holes yesterday.  Going to do a set neck.  The pup rout is for a 34" scale so the pup will end up a little closer to the bridge than I would have done.  I checked with Scott for another pick guard I could rout myself but he's out of stock and not planning anything soon.  So that's where we are so far!

[godofthunder]

   Looks good Bill!

[drbassman]

   Looks good Bill!

Thanks Scott!

[Pilgrim]

My guess is that the pickup is far enough from the bridge that you'll be OK.  I don't see a problem with it.

[drbassman]

My guess is that the pickup is far enough from the bridge that you'll be OK.  I don't see a problem with it.

Yeah, the single Thunderbucker will be beefy enough from that position.

[Dave W]

Yep, don't worry about the placement. If the rout had been close to the bridge for a 34" scale, moving the bridge closer to it might cause a problem since there's less string travel, but where it sits now in relation to the bridge ought to be fine.

[drbassman]

Thanks for the pup location comments.  I just don't want it to sound too twangy!

[drbassman]

Got the neck finished.  Ebony board with stripes in it, cool looking IMHO.  Got a few bits of sanding to do on the body then will install the neck next.  Waiting for my Thunderbucker to arrive!

[Dave W]

Pretty board.

[drbassman]

Pretty board.

Yeah, I like the streaks of dark brown in it.  Sanding it is a bear, hard as concrete!