Recently, we asked those who have bought stuff from BBG to post a photo of what they have installed in their bass, and many of you replied with some great photos. (You can also post your own photos there if you like!) One bass stood out in particular because it has some hardware in it … Read more
The feature bass this week is a cool 7-string! Owner and builder Billy writes: I wanted a seven string fanned fretted bass. This way you can have a whole 5 string and piccolo bass in one. Custom prices were high, so I decided to try to build one. I haven’t built an instrument before, but … Read more
This feature build is Rickenbacker inspired (obviously,) but absolutely has its own character and style. Builder Jon Clegg writes: I started this bass with the intention of entering it into Talk Bass’s Winter Build Off. However I’m a slow builder and ended up missing the deadline by about 4 months. The parameters of the contest … Read more
(Note: See comments below this article for several helpful comments on how to fix tuner rattles, and please feel free to add your own.) A common upgrade many bass players do either for reducing neck weight, tuning stability, tuner smoothness or all of that is changing out the tuners. A popular model is the Hipshot … Read more
The feature bass this week is an Alembic-inspired design with very particular attention to detail. Kevin Butler from @Rockhewercustomguitars writes: This build was a commission. It is my design, and was built to the specifications of a client in MA. He picked the top wood… (bookmatched to neck), and an accent color …and that it … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature bass this week is nice blend of different woods that make for an excellent appearance while at the same time making for a great player’s bass. Builder Dan Petrovic from DJP Guitars writes: My inspiration for this bass comes from the timeless beauty of … Read more
The feature bass this week is from an owner who by his own admission bugged the builder for years until he finally got the J-Bass he wanted (and it’s pretty darned good). Owner Clint Owens writes: My bass was built by Keith Roscoe and the team at Roscoe Guitars. I have known Keith around 15 … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature bass this week started with a mistake by a wood supplier that actually ended up being the best thing to happen. Builder Steve Arnett writes: I met Lelsie (the customer) at a Victor Wooten Jam Camp last year. He expressed interest in a custom … Read more
The feature bass this week has a finish that was originally a color option for a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. Builder William Laing writes: Boom Boom is finally 100% complete! Tele Style Fretless Bass guitar, Sporting an Alder body, maple neck, custom 1968 Camaro metallic blue Steve Rich paint job, a Seymour Duncan SCPB-1 vintage single … Read more
When refurbishing or restoring a vintage bass, sometimes it’s necessary to use new parts because the old parts have simply worn out or have become unusable from sitting too long and not being used enough. This is an instance where new parts were used on an old bass, and it worked out quite nicely. What … Read more
