Finished! Through-neck headless

PeteC

Absolutely gorgeous Bass Andy - someone is getting a remarkable instrument. 

WezV

Looks great

Andyjr1515

Thanks, folks   I'm pleased with it and I think he will be too

SteveRobinson

That looks fantastic, it's got the look of an Alembic about it.

Roland

Very nice Andy. Those Nova tuners look very interesting. Are you using screws or magnets for the control cavity cover?

Jalapeno

Abosultely awesome !

Andyjr1515

Roland said:

Very nice Andy. Those Nova tuners look very interesting. Are you using screws or magnets for the control cavity cover?

Thanks, Roland

Screws - there are just too many wires (47) to trust magnets.  The hatch stays closed without even the screws today, but it would only need those looms to shift a touch after, say, changing the battery, and it would be a problem.  So screws, in this particular instance, is more prudent.

Andyjr1515

SteveRobinson said:

That looks fantastic, it's got the look of an Alembic about it.

Thanks - and that's good to hear.

 I outlined at the beginning of the thread that A, the prospective owner, wanted an 'old school' vibe and I showed him some shots of @impmann 's Alembicesque build, which he liked.  So yes - intentional

prowla

That's darned fine work there!

Jazzthat

Smashing work !

blobb

That's fantastic.

impmann

Wonderful!!! 

Andyjr1515

You're all very kind
Thnx

PeteC

I may have missed it .. but what finishing technique did you use if this one Andy - there is a quite a gloss on that top? 

Andyjr1515

PeteC said:

I may have missed it .. but what finishing technique did you use if this one Andy - there is a quite a gloss on that top? 

Just tru-oil slurry and buff to act as a sealer, grain filler and leveller and then 2 or 3 thin coats of tru-oil wiped on.  A, the prospective owner, wanted a medium gloss.  Being tru- oil, the gloss level will drop a little over the next few months.

paulnb57

Another outstanding success Andy!....

LastMantra

Wow that looks quality! Interesting build.

Andyjr1515

Thanks, folks.  Much appreciated

Sarge

Astonishing attention to detail again, it really is a pleasure following your build threads, thanks for giving us the chance to see this.
What's next? 

Andyjr1515

Sarge said:

Astonishing attention to detail again, it really is a pleasure following your build threads, thanks for giving us the chance to see this.
What's next? 

Thanks @Sarge ;;  I still make numerous whoopsies, but I'm getting better at sorting them out along the way.

I have another shortscale bass on the board - 5 string single cut this time - but am also in discussion with a TheFretboard member for a really interesting guitar build that is going to stretch all of my abilities!