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  1. 22nd May 2010, 12:56 AM #1
    rmc
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    Default 1st Bass build

    This our first go.
    We made lots of mistakes along the way.
    Lots of fix up's too.
    It has an oiled and waxed finish
    Body: Fijian Maple,RockMaple,PurpleHeart,Bloodwood.
    Neck: Rock Maple,Purple Heart, Bloodwood
    Fretboard: Gigee
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  3. 22nd May 2010, 01:05 AM #2
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    Absolutely amazing - incredible effort for a first build! Was this made from a plan, or did you just go nuts on some timber
    I like the shape of it - reminds me of a Warwick bass, and that's far from a bad thing!

    Have to make a 5string bass of my own somewhere down the track... urgh, so many ideas in mind, so little workspace and time!
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  4. 22nd May 2010, 01:20 AM #3
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    Thanks for your comment.
    The shape is a mixture of various designs, but still pretty much our own.
    I suppose it is a bit like a Warwick, but without the dunny roll holder top horn.
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  5. 22nd May 2010, 12:59 PM #4
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    Do Australian`s bleed sawdust when you get cut, woodworking seems to come naturally to you all. Nice piece of work,especially for your first build, I don`t see any mistakes so you must be something of a David Copperfield because they disappeared.Mike
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  6. 22nd May 2010, 05:05 PM #5
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    Top work!! Love the timber combinations. All round top build..

    Heartstrings, us aussies are naturally great at everything mate
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    Sweet looking bass!
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    Quote Originally Posted by floody_85 View Post

    Heartstrings, us aussies are naturally great at everything mate
    Whatever note you blow youre never more than a semitone away from the correct one....(Miles Davis)
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    Quote Originally Posted by floody_85 View Post
    Top work!! Love the timber combinations. All round top build..

    Heartstrings, us aussies are naturally great at everything mate
    From what I`ve seen on this forum, I`ll take that as the Gospel truth! Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by floody_85 View Post
    Heartstrings, us aussies are naturally great at everything mate

    so.... what are you floody?


    nice bass
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  11. 23rd May 2010, 09:02 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew_B View Post
    so.... what are you floody?


    nice bass
    BITE ME!!!!

    Sorry kiwi..We'll make an exception for you alrite..kiwis are good at umm....umm...rugby?? lol sorry mate couldnt resist..
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    Quote Originally Posted by floody_85 View Post
    BITE ME!!!!

    Sorry kiwi..We'll make an exception for you alrite..kiwis are good at umm....umm...rugby?? lol sorry mate couldnt resist..
    Us Aussies aren't too shabby when it comes to under-arm bowling too.

    2nd best at 20/20 cricket unfortunately. Frickin' Poms.

    Nice work with the Bass, mate. Good work.
    Cheers, Stu

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