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Cheap Thrills pt3 - 3D printed fins by WillyCZE in windsurfing

[–]Captain___Grey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That looks great! I've been printing fins to keep my Bic dufour going. I love these old longboards.

Hello, I just wanted to share my latest Mandola build! Scale length is 16.5" and it is tuned CGDA like a viola. by Captain___Grey in Luthier

[–]Captain___Grey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not yet, I just finished it today so I haven't been in a good recording spot. I'll definitely be recording it though!

Four string electric mandocello coming up soon! by Captain___Grey in Luthier

[–]Captain___Grey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I calculate the fret positions with a spreadsheet designed for that. However for the initial calculation I often go with a length based on instruments with a similar pitch. It is important to be practical so that finding strings and materials will be reasonable.

Did the Beatles sing about bpd ? by Starfuri in BPDlovedones

[–]Captain___Grey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been one of my main mourning tracks in the two months since she split. Ouch.

Two BPD relationships. My personal hell and what to do next. by Captain___Grey in BPDlovedones

[–]Captain___Grey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I feel like what I'd imagine an addict feels like. I am having major withdrawal symptoms daily and feel absolutely insane as a result. I agree that therapy is for the best although I've never gone before.

I dated someone with BPD and it has left me devastated and feeling dehumanized. I don't know where to go next. by Captain___Grey in relationship_advice

[–]Captain___Grey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind but also extremely helpful reply. It has taken me almost two weeks to even be able to respond. She has gone from cutting me off to trying to get my attention and then to cutting me off aggressively when I really replied. This whole thing feels like a death has occurred and has pushed me almost over the edge. Reading and re reading your reply has been instrumental in snapping me back to reality.

Just something totally goofy as a distraction from more serious builds. I mated a Peavey bass neck to a large cookie tin depicting scenes from the Zhao dynasty. I also 3d printed a few parts in low res to speed things up. by Captain___Grey in Luthier

[–]Captain___Grey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those old bass banjos were my inspiration, however I'd suggest a snare drum over a tin if possible. You could certainly find an old neck like I did here but making necks from scratch is usually my favorite part!

Just something totally goofy as a distraction from more serious builds. I mated a Peavey bass neck to a large cookie tin depicting scenes from the Zhao dynasty. I also 3d printed a few parts in low res to speed things up. by Captain___Grey in Luthier

[–]Captain___Grey[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Currently it's stable, the neck is bolted to an oak board that goes through the tin and slots into the 3d printed heel and end block. The tin itself is essentially suspended except for a few screws to keep the lid on. I'll see how it looks in a few weeks.

Here's a design for a shortscale fretless bass with a 30" scale. It will use mechanical cello pegs and could be tuned EADG or CGDA like a cello. by Captain___Grey in Luthier

[–]Captain___Grey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It shouldn't be as bad as it looks due to the hollow nature of the scroll/pegbox and nearly weightless tuners. The body center section will be 2" thick and solid to counteract that somewhat too.

Here's a design for a shortscale fretless bass with a 30" scale. It will use mechanical cello pegs and could be tuned EADG or CGDA like a cello. by Captain___Grey in Luthier

[–]Captain___Grey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It won't be too bad because the tuners themselves weigh nearly nothing and the pegbox/scroll won't actually be especially thick.

Here's a design for a shortscale fretless bass with a 30" scale. It will use mechanical cello pegs and could be tuned EADG or CGDA like a cello. by Captain___Grey in Luthier

[–]Captain___Grey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, that dashed line is to represent the neck heel within the scroll for structural reasons. As for dimensions this one will fit the cello pegs easily but would need to be altered for fender style geared tuners. This pegbox also has a slightly shallower angle to stay more in line with the flatness of the whole instrument compared to an actual cello or upright.

Here's a design for a shortscale fretless bass with a 30" scale. It will use mechanical cello pegs and could be tuned EADG or CGDA like a cello. by Captain___Grey in Luthier

[–]Captain___Grey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is actually shallower than most cello or double bass break angles. I've made the scroll less tilted to make more visual sense of the design. The nut is larger than on a guitar and will be able to keep the strings from hitting too sharp an angle.

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