Just finished a bass build

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Pickguard?

Switch to black
2
25%
Keep it cream
6
75%
 
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_ej_
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Just finished a bass build

Post by _ej_ »

I had a bunch of parts, a pickup and a preamp laying around so I bought a used Warmoth neck and cut a body out of some insane poplar a buddy gave me. The bass came out pretty great. Sounds excellent and is very balanced across the strings and the neck. I'll post a clip later.

I probably won't hang onto this one long, I don't need another bass. I was just sick of having a ton of bass parts kicking around :lol:

My original plan was for a 3 ply black guard but I had this cream plastic laying around. What are the thoughts? Should I switch it around?

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nightflameauto
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Re: Just finished a bass build

Post by nightflameauto »

Damn, that's a gorgeous hunk of wood. What type of tone that producing? Growly, thumpy, smooth?

_ej_
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Re: Just finished a bass build

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It sounds like a Stingray bass. Probably because of the Stingray pickup and preamp

:cop:

(It sounds very good)

Yarbicus
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Re: Just finished a bass build

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That is beautiful! I like the cream pickguard just fine.

Mike Oxhuge
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Re: Just finished a bass build

Post by Mike Oxhuge »

Cream looks great with the grain and neck. It's perfect as is! Amazing build!

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broslinger
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Re: Just finished a bass build

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Perfect as is. I have a soft spot for poplar, and that’s the prettiest ive ever seen.
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RaceU4her
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Re: Just finished a bass build

Post by RaceU4her »

sweet! ill go against the grain and say i think black might highlight the grain

eyeball987
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Re: Just finished a bass build

Post by eyeball987 »

Skills. I don't have those. Much respect! I would like to see the black guard to make an opinion, but black is my vote so far.

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Re: Just finished a bass build

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Beautfiul. Cream guard is perfect. I wouldn't change a thing.
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linthat22
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Re: Just finished a bass build

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Looks pretty cool clean :thu:

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