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This nameless BotW that came in to the featureme@bestbassgear.com inbox we called “sunboard” because of the little sun-like inlays on the fingerboard that you’ll see in a few of the photos below.
Phil writes:
I build my basses in my garage at home in Robin Hoods Bay North Yorkshire. I might make about six a year when time allows , the rest of the time playing piano, double bass and of course electric bass.
It is more of a paying hobby that gives me a great sense of satisfaction.
This bass was a commission from a local doctor and the timbers used are, maple , black American walnut and zebrano . The headstock is veneered with birds eye maple.The bass has a through neck and a simple passive tone and volume control. I use a brass nut that I make myself to increase sustain.
I would encourage anyone that is inclined to have a go at making a bass, there is plenty of information on the web to help you, and there is great pleasure in playing an instrument that you have made.
Well done, Phil!
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Beautiful work!
I noticed in photos 5 &6 the bridge is four seperate pieces instead of a plate body with four saddles. can I have more info. btw very cool bass!
They say great minds think alike. My current build is a neck-through 5-string with individual bridges! Only difference being the extra string… oh, and the timbers hehe. I’m using Victorian Ash (whitish colour and very hard) for the neck and Quilted Redgum wings (both native Aussie timbers).
Excellent work and inspirational for me to see a bass which resembles mine.
Jess, Gippsland, Oz.
That is a really nice piece!
My next Bass will be a neck through. Already built a 5 string bolt on neck and LOVE playing it. These pics are inspirational and what an awesome build! GREAT JOB! It’s gorgeous.