Short Scale Bass Builds **updated**

Painting? Routing? Set-up tips? Or just straight-up making a guitar from scratch? Post here, and post pics!

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These things are turning out gorgeous!
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Actually, that would be fucking killer.
That would be exceptional.
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Progress is being made. Tinted lacquer on 2 and clear on the other (not pictured).
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holyCATS1415 wrote:Image

This. Want. So hard.

Any ideas on colors for it?
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Thanks! I'll probably just clear coat it, or slightly tint it with amber.
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been a while since I updated this.

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Damn that's hot. Though personally I'd prefer the body to be orange rather than natural.
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you just gave me a bonar. i love you....
it may just be the picture but it looks like the strings are right on the edge of the neck.
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wow. that looks pretty great. will this be coming with you on your travels?
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Post by holyCATS1415 »

Thanks!

Pens: the other bass is tinted pretty dark, but I like this one more natural.

Robog: with the strings its a mix of "its the picture" and "I need to cut new slots in the bridge"

hotrod: probably not, with any luck I can sell it before we leave