BMT Build (WARNING)
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I'm really impressed with how nice that piece of ash is.
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Wow. That looks great so far.
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Some more update pics ...
This Camphor top is looking good - the gloss finish really brought out the flames in the grain.
The neck is now radiused and ready for the shaping and some frets and offset block inlays.
This Camphor top is looking good - the gloss finish really brought out the flames in the grain.
The neck is now radiused and ready for the shaping and some frets and offset block inlays.
Last edited by Curto on 15 Dec 2015, 21:22, edited 3 times in total.
Custom 32
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What a fantastic job you've done so far 
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I like the inlays they are definitely different which is good
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This will really be something when you are done.
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It's almost done. Just waiting on the EMG pickups and the Hipshot Solo bridges to arrive. Getting excited to finally getting this finished.
Brad's had a few guys in the workshop checking things out over the last couple months - and in every case they're immediately drawn to this bass, both neck and body individually. The Camphor top is beyond unbelievable in real life, and even the headstock cap is so incredibly unique in its grain. It's jaw dropping.
The neck build is featured in Brad's promo vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... AfYdOPcAyw
Brad's had a few guys in the workshop checking things out over the last couple months - and in every case they're immediately drawn to this bass, both neck and body individually. The Camphor top is beyond unbelievable in real life, and even the headstock cap is so incredibly unique in its grain. It's jaw dropping.
The neck build is featured in Brad's promo vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... AfYdOPcAyw
Custom 32
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Looks great!
I did a little more work on mine, focussing on the necks - routs for truss rod and carbon rods. Got all the hard ware for mine but a fair way to go. Can't wait to see pics of your finished product!!
Regards,
Michael
I did a little more work on mine, focussing on the necks - routs for truss rod and carbon rods. Got all the hard ware for mine but a fair way to go. Can't wait to see pics of your finished product!!
Regards,
Michael
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- Genzler Magellan 800, 2 Genzler BA12-3
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Hey Michael, just saw your updates in your build thread. It's looking fantastic! That spalted maple top with the ziricote layer looks 
How will you measure and cut for your fan frets?
How will you measure and cut for your fan frets?
Custom 32
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Thank youCurto wrote:Hey Michael, just saw your updates in your build thread. It's looking fantastic! That spalted maple top with the ziricote layer looks
How will you measure and cut for your fan frets?
It will be a "measure five times, mark off carefully and cut even more carefully" type of day when that's going to happen.
Good thing is that a straight line (i.e fret) is defined by two points so I measure and mark (very carefully) the distances for the lowest and th highest string, everything else will be correct.
Bad thing is I only have to make one mistake and I can chuck the whole thing out. That's why I'll be measuring five times
.Regards,
Michael
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- Genzler Magellan 800, 2 Genzler BA12-3
- EBS OctaBass, Boss MS-3, Line6 G50
- Genzler Magellan 800, 2 Genzler BA12-3
- EBS OctaBass, Boss MS-3, Line6 G50
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OK THAT, looks killer. Gas building, damn you pretty timberCurto wrote:Some more update pics ...
This Camphor top is looking good - the gloss finish really brought out the flames in the grain.
The neck is now radiused and ready for the shaping and some frets and offset block inlays.
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* Carvin B1500, Epifani PS1000, Ashdown Superfly amps.
* Lots of DIY neo/lightweight cabs including one made from composites http://www.ozbassforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2546
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Love seeing these progess threads. This one got me researching bmt. Love to see more boutique luthiers (not that i actually attached much before 
) in Australia.
I hope to join the list of getting a full complete design of my own creation one day.
Keep the pics coming
) in Australia. I hope to join the list of getting a full complete design of my own creation one day.
Keep the pics coming
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