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Old 05-08-2009, 08:38 AM
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Here is a link, to hear (and see), the bass playing a G major scale.

It may not be the optimal sound clip. The strings are an old set, of thin Corellis, and the recording device, is a $99 digital camera.

Just the same, Its good to hear it making some real musical notes.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35577594@N02/3510711677/
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Old 05-08-2009, 09:49 AM
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You're endpin reamer is better than my one. Sheesh they're expensive if you want a real one!

I don't quite understand the box contraption you have clamped to the neck. What's that?
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Old 05-08-2009, 10:11 AM
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I don't quite understand the box contraption you have clamped to the neck. What's that?
Basically, its a press clamp (see picture), installed in a customized frame. It was designed to give me finger tip control of the clamping pressure, without struggling with clamp alinement.

I do not know how others clamp their necks in place, this was my solution. It took 10 hrs to design and build the fixture and only 5 minute to glue the neck in place. A good example of why this project has taken so darn long.
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Old 05-08-2009, 05:30 PM
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Ah I see - FINGERBOARD clamp? In the pics I didn't see a fingerboard ... so I thought you were using some contraption to press in the carbon rod.
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Old 05-08-2009, 06:44 PM
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Ah I see - FINGERBOARD clamp? In the pics I didn't see a fingerboard ... so I thought you were using some contraption to press in the carbon rod.
I got mixed up, on post #78, the box like contraption is clamped to the neck to keep the neck straight and flat. At the same time 1/4" bolts, mounted inside the box on T-nuts, can be tightened down, to clamp the carbon fiber and wood filler, into the routed groove.

So basically, its a contraption to glue in the carbon fiber rod, maple filler, and, keep the neck straight all at the same time.

Photo of finished carbon fiber w/ maple insert:
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Old 05-27-2009, 10:58 AM
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Here is the bass with some finnish work done. I tried to match the spruce top, to the natural color of the cherry ribs. Cherry wood darkens with age, so I may refinish the spruce part for a better look, later on.

This is a "learn to build bass", so I may go back in at some time and thin out the top a little. tweak the bass bar, etc., etc.

Later this summer I will do the "calender photo shoot".

For now, I am happy it is finally making some music.
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Old 05-27-2009, 12:11 PM
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Cool Wow....

Wow, you built this? If so, nice job.
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Old 05-27-2009, 12:37 PM
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Very impressive! Please move closer to me...
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Old 05-27-2009, 12:40 PM
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Yeah, between you and Craig, you could corner the U.S. Market on DB builds and restores . I think it would be worth considering.
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Old 05-28-2009, 12:46 AM
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Cherry wood darkens with age, so I may refinish the spruce part for a better look, later on.
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Cherry is also really photo sensitive causing it to darken more in direct and indirect sunlight. So you may be toning the color of the spruce after that calendar shoot. The bass looks nice, great job!
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Old 05-31-2009, 12:43 PM
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Stunning looks! I wish I could be there to hear it.
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