Starting a DB Project

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Ruben E garcia

Yes they did a good job on that join, fact its hard to tell other that the grain doesnt match 100%

On that pic you can see 100% the bas is NOT the Top but a separate Bar.

[Ruben E garcia]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

On that pic you can see 100% the bas is NOT the Top but a separate Bar.

Correct.
So Ken To answer your previous question the bar is 1" thick

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Ruben E garcia

Correct.
So Ken To answer your previous question the bar is 1" thick

Yes, you mentioned that earlier indirectly. Ask a few Luthiers that have done a lot of Bars, maybe Arnold or Jeff and see for that size bass what might be best. Most Bars blanks I have seen are thicker in the rough form. I just don't know what to advise here other than the thickness might matter.

[Ruben E garcia]

Springing or not springing the bass bar, at least a little?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Ruben E garcia

Springing or not springing the bass bar, at least a little?

NONE, Ever, unless you want the top to sink at the ends sooner or later. Flush fit only. Sprung Bars break basses, period.

[Ruben E garcia]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

NONE, Ever, unless you want the top to sink at the ends sooner or later. Flush fit only. Sprung Bars break basses, period.

Yes I remember you mentioning something similar before, thumb pressure on the bar, very little or no pressure

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Ruben E garcia

Yes I remember you mentioning something similar before, thumb pressure on the bar, very little or no pressure

The Bar should be fit Flush to the Top, no pressure at all. Even clamping without forcing the ends down at all.