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Thanks Dieter! I feel that a drill press is actually pretty safe, they are usually pretty solid machines. It was scarier when I was cutting the blocks on my miter saw than when using the drill press. By the way, I got inspired by these videos on Youtube, some are using lathes and some drill...

Just a quick update on the progress. I am using a Neutrik NJ3FP6C-B Jack connector which has a locking mechanism. I have seen this type on jack on some high-end basses and I thought the concept was pretty cool. I am not sure how practical this will be in reality, but I thought I would give it a...

I appreciate the words thank you!

Thank you I appreciate it!

Thank you! I think that in my effort of trying to be detailed I might have made it sound more complicated than what it actually is. In essence, it is just a few blocks of wood and being able to make precise holes with a drill press. The trick part is the turning, but it's really not too hard.

Nice work! I love the detail you put into it!

This next post will be about the custom wooden knobs. I have to disclose in advance that I am not a luthier or a carpenter, just a DIY’er with years of experience in tinkering. This is my very first time attempting to make custom knobs so if anything I am doing seems wrong or if you have any...

Moving on, for the neck mounting screws I wanted to use thread inserts and screws with flat hex heads. This is the first time I started encountering problems, and some mistakes were done. But it's part of the learning process! I ordered the following parts from McMasterCarr: Brass Tapping...

Here are a couple of pictures of the Ziricote veneer I got from veneersupplies.com. Like I mentioned I will be using this for the pickguard, back cover and truss rod cover: I am very excited about this! .

Thank you! I agree, Ziricote is an awesome wood. I actually wanted the top wood to be Ziricote but it was not possible.

Totally, already accounted for :icon_thumright: I will actually be using 1/8 diameter magnets. They are small enough that shouldn't interfere with the pickups. I just do not like seeing screws. The knob at the bottom right will also help to keep the pickguard in place. I might still modify the...

I am so sorry guys, it has been a while since I posted on a forum and forgot to change the permissions on Google Drive. Is it working now?

Hi guys, First timer here and first Warmoth build. I wanted a 5 string bass tuned in High C that was light so it wouldn't hurt my back. I always have enjoyed building things but building a bass from scratch seemed way too challenging for me. So ordering from Warmoth seemed like a great choice...