Watch as we build Michael's custom bass.
Last updated 22 OCT 2002.
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We've already named this bass Hot Fudge in honor of the delicious Macassar Ebony top laminate.
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Template in place for deciding what part of the wood to include as the top laminate. These
acrylic viewing templates make the job a little easier.
19 SEP 2002
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The neck is glued together and roughly shaped. Next stop, peghead veneer gluing! Mahogany
body is also rough shaped, and isn't yet glued to the body.
24 SEP 2002
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Peghead veneers in glue-up.
26 SEP 2002
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Peghead veneer pack marked with peghead template. We use Hello Kitty gel pens for this job.
26 SEP 2002
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Kris cuts close to template marking with the little bandsaw.
26 SEP 2002
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Peghead shaping and drilling fixture affixed to rough shaped peghead.
26 SEP 2002
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Shaping peghead.
26 SEP 2002
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Shaping neck.
26 SEP 2002
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Heel after shaping neck.
26 SEP 2002
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Squaring the front of the neck in preparation for bookmatch to center recess.
27 SEP 2002
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Cutting to guide line for the bookmatch to center recess.
27 SEP 2002
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Using a fence as a guide for the long bookmatch the center recess.
27 SEP 2002
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Fingerboard glue-side fitted with side LEDs in red.
27 SEP 2002
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Applying glue to fingerboard.
27 SEP 2002
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Applying glue to neck.
27 SEP 2002
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Fitting fingerboard to neck.
27 SEP 2002
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Clamping the fingerboard.
27 SEP 2002
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Kris sites down the assembly to make sure no shifting occured while tightening the clamps.
27 SEP 2002
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Bandsawing the rough shape of the Mahogany for the back.
27 SEP 2002
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Using a shaper to give the body its final form.
27 SEP 2002
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Kris uses a chisel to fit the bookmatched to center top on the neck side.
02 OCT 2002
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Fitting the bookmatched to center top on the top laminate.
02 OCT 2002
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Starting to spread the glue for the top laminate.
02 OCT 2002
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This anchor screw is temporary - it will be cut off after the glue dries.
02 OCT 2002
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Gluing press loaded and ready to clamp.
02 OCT 2002
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Tony shapes the body.
O7 OCT 2002
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Detailing neck to body joint.
O7 OCT 2002
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Using a scraper on the front.
O7 OCT 2002
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Scraping right up to the neck.
O7 OCT 2002
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Rough carving the heel.
10 OCT 2002
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Rough carving the peghead.
10 OCT 2002
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Rough carved heel.
10 OCT 2002
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Sanding the top.
10 OCT 2002
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Body sanding complete and ready for routing.
10 OCT 2002
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Bob sets up Hot Fudge for front routing.
15 OCT 2002
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The bass is held in place with vacuum clamps.
15 OCT 2002
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Starting the back routing.
15 OCT 2002
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