See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature bass this week comes from a builder who specializes in nothing but uprights. Builder Bill Kretzer from Bayou Basses writes: I have been a bass player for over 45 years and have always worked on my own instruments, and those of my friends. When … Read more
We put the call out for bass players to contact us to be featured, and the first feature is Chris McCarvill from Plymouth, Connecticut USA! We asked Chris about his bass playing career and his gear. How long have you been playing bass? About 30 years. Here’s what it started out like… (this is my … Read more
In this step we finish up (yes, really!) the routing of the control cavity – and this is where we see all three bits get into action. Below: Using the second bit (3/4-inch), adjusted for next pass. Below: Pass with 3/4-inch bit completed. Below: Adjustment made using same bit for next pass. Below: Pass completed. … Read more
We received a good number of submissions for being a Best Bass Gear featured bass player. The first feature player will be featured next week, so watch out for it. If you missed the notice on where to go to let us know you want to be a featured player, it’s right here. We really … Read more
The feature bass this week comes from a builder rekindling his hobby for the craft. Builder/owner Greg writes: I haven’t built or modified much on an instrument in over 20 years and recently rekindled my hobby. This project is a re-body of a bolt on budget bass, replacing everything but the neck and machine heads … Read more
In this build step, we continue on with the routing of the control cavity. Above: The photo shows that the first pass is now completed. Below: Setting up the router bit for the second pass. Below: Performing the second pass, using two 1/4-inch passes at this stage. Below: The two passes have been completed. Below: … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature build this week comes from Italy! Builder Giacomo Satta writes: (Please note that Giacomo is from Italy and English is not his native language) This bass build was a “rewind” of my life (sorry for the English!) I had a bass guitar when i … Read more
We’re always trying to improve what we can offer to the bass community, and we need your help. Your participation can help shape the future of BBG. All you have to do is pick one of these 4… 1. Match gigs/venues with bassists 2. Create more wiring diagrams 3. Create a Craigslist-like place for used … Read more
In this build step, we start the routing of the control cavity. Below: Tools to be used. A drill, screw gun, router, 3 router bits, 1 chamfer bit, center punch and 4 pick guard screws. Note that the body is clamped to table. Below: A closer look at the bits to be used. While … Read more
YouTube user Tim Sway posted a video recently of a bass built from a hollow door. Yes, really. That body hole you see in the image above is where the doorknob went. Is this build a monument to good tone? Obviously not. Rather, it’s just something to prove that when you put your mind to … Read more
