Search results

so it'll work just fine with the ebony?

Seriously, anyone know anything about stopping the shrinkage of ebony? I read lemon oil somewhere. Does that work? Will it work for the neck, too?

Bill Ward and Keith Moon

Yeah, I have been playing for 6 months and I still can't play with a pick. If you can play with a pick, you are a better man than I :P

I want the look and the sound it'll (fingers crossed) lend. EDIT: What is the actual length of the 40" scale strings you sell?

I can't tell if you are trolling or not, and frankly I don't care. You're frickin' smart. Music is about experimentation. If everyone stuck to the standard, not only would we not even have 7 string guitars (and thus this guitar), we wouldn't even have guitars period.

I din't think you people understand that I want to do this myself. Even if I had the money to get a good bass, I would still want to do it myself.

Any idea how to stop the shrinkage?

First of all, I doubt a bass like this even exists. when looking through everything, I have found the hardware (cheap stuff) to equal about 100 dollars. The fretboard will be about 60 from the places I have looked. The wood I doubt will be more than 200. So liberally, I am placing it at 500 or...

I know this is sorta off topic, but I am turning my current bass fretless, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what strings Les is using on this song? If I recall, that bass has a crapload of ebony in it, so that could contribute

I wonder, will these work? $11.41 Free Ship Set of 4 Single String Bass Bridges Gold-plated - Wholesale US$10.47 I also have a question. I have had my bass for 6 months and never once adjusted the truss rod. it is with that said that I ask: do I even need one? Wouldn't steel or graphite...

I am going to be doing it myself. I am 17 and don't have a job. Can't afford to pay anyone else. Although, my grandfather is a retired carpenter, and my dad used to be a contractor (specializing in roofing, but he has emphysema, so can't do it anymore). My dad is definitely going to help with...

Alright guys, here's the plan for the bass: -40" Scale, 24 Frets -Ebony Fretboard -5 piece neck, layered as "Maple, Rosewood, Ebony, Rosewood, Maple" (i.e. maple is the two outer pieces, rosewood are the two inner stripes, and ebony is the center stripe). -Koa Body, shaped like Les Claypool's...

Well I was hoping not to build a long scale, because my current bass is 34" scale, and I want to base it off of that. I don't know the various fret positions and such on a longer scale bass. Though as a bass maker, I was wondering if you would be willing to help me with that. EDIT: Can I put it...

I'm left handed... but I would play the **** out of that thing... god... damn...

So I am making a 5 string bass. The intention is to be able to play a both F#BEAD and BEADG tuning (don't worry about nuts and the bridge, I have that figured out). Problem, I am told I need a 38" scale to keep the F# from flopping. Couple of problems: 1. Longer scale = more tension, right? I...

So I am overhauling my bass. Most of the stuff I am doing, I can handle. But the pickups are giving me particular trouble. I really want soapbar style pickups (I feel they match the wood tone I am giving the bass), but none of the ones in my price range say if they are active or passive...

God doesn't like metal. Hell, god doesn't even want us to make stuff out if metal. It must be made out of wood (for Jesus was a carpenter). Anyways, the only good music comes with a flute and an organ, and screaming in church is a sin anyway. Christian Metal is sinful, and you are all going to hell

haven't tried