Llama Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 This looks like a nice forum! In my my full time job I work as a machine builder (millwright), but I enjoy woodworking much more! I started woodworking out of necessity. I also, play bass... Long story short, one of my basses was resting on a stand, and it fell and was badly damaged. I looked for a suitable replacement, but nothing was available that met my needs. I bought a chunk of Walnut that fit the design I came up with,and went at it with a router and some chisels and sandpaper. A few short weeks later I had a solid walnut body for my bass. That was about 6 years ago. I have built a few more replacement bodies for myself and friends. I even built a six-string bass out of zebrawood using a purchased neck. I am working on two more basses right now, one is bubinga and the other is cherry. I recently completed a set of Shaker style end tables made from Ribbon-Mahogany. I am in the process of building an entry table in the same style. I have mostly Ridgid power tools, and a growing selection of Lie-Nielsen hand tools. Thanks for reading all of this, I am sure I left something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Welcome Mel! This is a great forum to be involved in; lots of talent and very helpful people . I know I won't be the first to ask, but when you have some time we'd love to see some of the work you've done on your guitars and anything else you'd be willing to share! I'm from Wisconsin myself (south shore of Lake Superior...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Hello Mel, Welcome to the forum. You are indeed right, this is a nice forum. There are a few members here who work on instruments too, http://www.woodtalkonline.com/user/14181-duncumbfc/ & http://www.woodtalkonline.com/user/3084-terrymck/ both spring to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I will add some better pictures later. Thank you for the interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Another Wisconsinite on the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I will add some better pictures later. Thank you for the interest! Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 nice looking guitar. have you thought to do inlay work? if so let me know been doing quite a bit of research on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 No inlays yet. I prefer my fretboards to be naked. I would like to do some headstock or body inlays. That would be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBaker Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Outstanding job on the bass, Mel. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 That axe is AWSOME! If it plays as good as it looks, you must totally ROCK! As a neophyte guitarist myself, I have been daydreaming about building my own one day. You just provided some amazing inspiration. Mind if I ask what finish you used? By the way, welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I used a poly hand applied with a rag. After a few coats I sanded and added more coats. Thank you for the kind words! And yes, it does play great! I have a video on YouTube of it. The video was really to show a new effect pedal I bought, but it's a decent video. Look me up, fretless_llama... I think it's called llama noodle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren66 Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Mel, wow, that's beautiful. I might have to aspire to making a replacement for my Yamaha Pacifica (6 string not bass). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Hi Mel and welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Cindy Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Welcome! My women's woodworking group recently went to a guy's shop to see how he builds guitars, classical and acoustic, which before then I didn't know there was a difference. Amazing process and made me wish I knew how to play, especially when he had a couple of guys from his musical group play for us while we were served wine and cheese during his demo. This was our best meeting ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Current bass build... The body shown in 1 inch thick Bubinga. I am also building a thicker one in cherry to see which one I like better. Shaker inspired table - Tops glued up! A few more strokes for the chamfer! Three coats of boiled linseed oil. I will finish these with wax over the top. I'm just not sure if I should add schellac to these... suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Llama Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thank you! I wish the video was better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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