travismoore Posted December 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 thts goin to look real nice travis. cant wait to c it wit sm curvs!! chris Thanks chris im going to try get it nicley shaped out as soon as possible Even pressure is pretty important when you glue a fretboard. I know most guys don't use these methods,but in a pinch they will work well.1- pin or clip the FB in place, and use a bunch of rubber bands wrapped tightly around(a more common method on acoustics due to odd shape of the heal). 2- lock in as in #1, then wind string around the fretboard. After the string is in place take some wood wedges and tap them under the string. You would be amazed at how much even pressure can be generated using either of these methods . Peace,Rich Thanks rich il be sure to remember that for when i do my next build. Here's a little picutre of it out of clamps. But i have a question my fretboard is really thick and i was thinknig maybe im ment to sand it down abit but its pre-cut fret slots so im not sure if that would make them to shellow and i would have to re-cut them. I bought the fretboard here. Any one else bought one from there that might be able to help me out? all the best, travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigthemLows Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 thts goin to look real nice travis. cant wait to c it wit sm curvs!! chris Thanks chris im going to try get it nicley shaped out as soon as possible Even pressure is pretty important when you glue a fretboard. I know most guys don't use these methods,but in a pinch they will work well.1- pin or clip the FB in place, and use a bunch of rubber bands wrapped tightly around(a more common method on acoustics due to odd shape of the heal). 2- lock in as in #1, then wind string around the fretboard. After the string is in place take some wood wedges and tap them under the string. You would be amazed at how much even pressure can be generated using either of these methods . Peace,Rich Thanks rich il be sure to remember that for when i do my next build. Here's a little picutre of it out of clamps. But i have a question my fretboard is really thick and i was thinknig maybe im ment to sand it down abit but its pre-cut fret slots so im not sure if that would make them to shellow and i would have to re-cut them. I bought the fretboard here. Any one else bought one from there that might be able to help me out? all the best, travis 5/16" is standard if you didn't raise the neck (basically if you're doing a neckthrough it is the right height for most bridges. I would check the your bridge height. I also wouldnt sand off the top, sand from the bottom so you don't lose the fret slot depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted December 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 the problem being its already glued down Its roughly 8.5mm thick so i thought it would make the strings very far from the body when it is freted and strung even if the action is perfect. Also i will have to put a small peice of wood under the nut to make it high enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb06 Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 cool cnt wait to see sm pics wen thts done! av gt basically all of the sanding done on mine, the pics arnt up yet bt ther are still pics of the shape after twas carved! check em out chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted December 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Cool will do chris =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielM Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 is the board also pre-radiused? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted December 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 radiused is the curve right ? Well no i spose its flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hey i was hoping you guys could help me with this. I have afew questions about radiusing. 1. what is its purpose? 2. is it nessecery? 3. how do i do it? 4. What tools do i need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 1. A radius makes playing much more comfortable, the curve just seems to fit my hand better as opposed to a non-radiused fingerboard (like some classical guitars). I have never seen a non-radiused bass, though I have contemplated trying it. A non-radius feel just isn't right for basses. Playstyles vary, this does not apply towards everyone. 2. It's not necessary, but like I mentioned, play styles vary. 3. You can use a radius block, or use the search on the forums (or look in the tutorial section) for other methods of radiusing. With a radius block it's best to keep the fingerboard or neck centered between two pieces of something (metal, plastic, wood, your imagination is the limit) so the radius block stays in one positon. You can purchase radius blocks on StewMac. http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Fretting_suppl...ing_Blocks.html GuitarGuy also makes custom radius blocks. 4. What tools? A radius block, adhesive sandpaper or an adhesive spray to stick the sandpaper to the block, and one human hand (preferably two). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Kl thanks looks like il have to do that then =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 There are a fair number of flat non radius basses out there JP basses used to offer flat as standard. I have built a 5 string fretless and a 6 string fretted bass both with flat boards and I find them very nice to play. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Thanks alan iv been wondering if it was a good idea because of it being hard and costing money with tools etc. Also my brother has been helping me with this bass and he dsont seem to think its a good idea. So maybe i will leave it flat il have to think about ti abit first. All the best, Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Also my brother has been helping me with this bass and he dsont seem to think its a good idea. Why on earth would he think it's not a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 he thinks its to hard to do for a first project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 (edited) It is not that it is a bad idea but it is not mandatory that you radius the board. At the end of the day it is personal preference as to wither you like a radius on the board or not. I have tried both and on fretless I like the board flat on fretted I find both work fine for me. Been overtaken here. It is not all that difficult with a radius sanding block just takes time and concentration. You can get a radius sanding block from craft supplies for a tenner. Edited December 9, 2006 by skelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 well thanks for the advice but i think il probley keep it flat just because its easy and i dont have any money at all until christmas =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 (edited) Hey i have another question this time on inlays. Im just wondering what tools i need because my brother ows me some money and hes gonig to buy them for me? Oh and a second question where is the cheapest place to buy fret wire for someone living in the uk? Edited December 9, 2006 by travismoore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) Hey sorry for the long pauses in progress but im hoping to really nuckle down and get loads of work done on my bass soon. Here's and update of the shapping done on the body since last time I have also cleaned up the headstock and fretboard abit. I hope to have some more exiting updates soon =) Edited January 3, 2007 by travismoore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_ado Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 hey this is sweet i love that top horn and the way uve shaped it im thinking of doing a 5 string neck through when ive finished my 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Thanks i look forward to seeing that =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigthemLows Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Looking good, can't wait to see the final product..............of course I'm sure you feel the same way......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Ya i just cant wait i want to try get it finished before febuary 8th because thats when my school holds a battle of the bands so i want to use it then =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) Oh ya guys i got a question you know where i could get a cheap set of actice emg j pickups? Cheapest iv found that will post to the u.k is this There alot cheaper on ebay but on ebay they wont post to the U.K All the best, Travis Edit: wow just found a set of MEC's on here! Wow might go for those if they come with the wiring Edited January 3, 2007 by travismoore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) Hey my pickups arrived and there mint condition for only £107 which i think is really good =) Have a look http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2774/pups2lr.jpg Also i updated the site. Im hoping to get the pickup holes and cavity covers cut out soon probley going to have to use a chizzel as i have a lack of any good tools and machinery. Also i got a thin slice of the zebrano cut to do a venner on the head stock then im going to inlay a T into it using wenge. As well as that iv got some plastic sheet down in my room so i can do work inside where it is warm and dry =) Il try get some work done and post some pictures soon. All the best, Travis Edited January 22, 2007 by travismoore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismoore Posted January 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 hey iv got some progress pics! Got the zebrano zeneer on the headstock all glued and to the right shape. And i cut the access to the truss rod out of the veneer so it lies flat and the grain runs all the way through =) Have a look: All the best, Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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