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Brad Way
PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:24 pm 
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Here are the latest pics my first "from scratch" 5 string bass. The top is quilted maple over an ash back. The neck is 5 pieces of maple. The fingerboard and headstock plate are ebony. For hardware I am using Gotoh tuners, a Hipshot bridge, and Bartolini J pickups with vol/blend/bass/treble circuit. I still need to fret and finish but so far I am pleased with the results.

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Looking great Brad. Nice headstock shape. I like the inset tuners, keeps it beefier up there that way. Some really nice curves, very inspiring for those of who want to someday build one of these LOW BOYS. [clap]

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Man, that things is really looking great...

I love the inset truss rod cover...is that original or need I be informed?

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Looking good Brad!
I also love the recessed tuners! The first time I saw that as on a CFox guitar, the next was an Evertt. Great touch!

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Brad, this one is coming along great. Keep em coming.

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Ziegenfuss wrote:
I love the inset truss rod cover...is that original or need I be informed?


I kind of got the idea from my Pedulla bass which has the rear electronics compartment cover constructed from the same wood as the body. I thought it would be an interesting way to do the truss rod cover. I like the way it turned out and would certainly do it again.

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I've played bass for over 10 years, and I must say that's one of the coolest I've seen. She is very sexy and looks like she is well made.
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Nice work Brad. Very sexy Bass.

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Nice job Brad. I bet it'll look great with a finish.

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