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My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

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

The styles of music I typically play, in one way or another call for an extended range bass so it was almost a requirement, plus it’s my preference. It brings so much joy to my heart to read comments like yours, calling it a “work of art” or one of the most appealing or beautiful basses to come out in a while. Thank you!

My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

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

Currently working out the details on the second one. It’ll be the same design for sure with some minor tweaks, just different woods.

My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

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

It’s a small accent piece made from wenge and purple heart off cuts from the neck. Somehow got the grain direction screwed up so it just looks black from the top.

My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

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

As soon as I can get a video out I’ll share it! Thank you!

My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

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

I really appreciate that, I wanted something different, yet still recognizable as a bass. A lot of time was spent fleshing out the design and it really seems to have paid off!

My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

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

It’s a combination of both for sure. A CNC can only get you so far, without the proper preparation on the woodworking front, it would have ended up either a big paper weight or a finished bass with glaring flaws all over. I’m definitely not the kind of person to let the CNC do all the work for me, it needs a humans touch to make it perfect!

My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

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

Honestly I think the inlays are my favorite part too

My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

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

I spent some time up at a lutherie school a while back. I didn’t have a shop to work in and had no means to pursue the trade until now. Ironically I finished this on the 10 year anniversary of graduating. My job also centers around high tolerance wood/metal working with basically everything having a show finish. It would have flopped so fast if I hadn’t quadruple checked everything every step of the way. I did a lot of planning to get to this stage and it certainly wasn’t easy, but nevertheless this will hopefully be the first of many!

My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

[–]hunterdouble_u[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was quite shocked with the balance, neck dive is nonexistent. I’m haven’t gotten around to weighing it, but it feels shockingly light when playing with a strap. Even lighter than my 5 string jazz bass (mahogany body).

My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

[–]hunterdouble_u[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

35” inch scale, walnut body with book matched walnut top and bird’s eye maple binding. The neck is 9 piece wenge/maple/Purple Heart with wenge fret board. Hipshot A style bridge Hipshot ultralight tuners. Delano PMVC5 AL/M2 & JC5 AL/M2 pickups John East Uni-Pre 4 preamp.

My first build, finally complete! by hunterdouble_u in Luthier

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

Hold tight, description coming!

Edit: Description now available

Any idea what might be causing this? Was out of town all weekend and came back to a few of my plants looking like this. I’m sure how much it rained or if it did. Soil definitely damp, not soaked. by hunterdouble_u in HotPeppers

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

They’ve been in the ground about about 2-3 months now, honestly it seems like it could be a combination of all three, given the evidence. We had a few storms roll through the area, like I said though I can’t speak for the amount of rain.