Buck Owens inspired bass

[Spud]

Sir, that came out AWESOME!

 

[Spud]

I … think I love you.

 

[Spud]

Short of some minor set-up tweeks and picking out a new strap the bass is complete. The sound is great! I still have to get used to it though. I've been playing (occasionally) a MIM jazz bass with monel flat wound strings for a few years now. I put pressure wounds (almost round wound) on this one. I had a hard time getting a good photo of the flake. It has some great depth to it in the right light. Learned a lot finishing this one. Like always- things I will do again and things I won't do again.

Alder body
roasted maple/wenge neck
Schaller BM Light tuners
EMG MMTW pickup
Gotoh 201 bridge

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[Scott]

I … think I love you.

LOL! Back at you Spud. And in honor of the greatest daredevil of all time (and you for the idea):

Just a quick decal for now. I'll get good at airbrushing and apply a proper star at some point. I'm too busy playing it right now.

 

[Eddie-Applegate]

LOL! Back at you Spud. And in honor of the greatest daredevil of all time (and you for the idea):

Just a quick decal for now. I'll get good at airbrushing and apply a proper star at some point. I'm too busy playing it right now.
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This has gotta be on the short list of coolest builds ever

 

[Rick]

 

[Vid]

Very nice. Looks like the "sweet spot" option for the pup?

 

[Scott]

Very nice. Looks like the "sweet spot" option for the pup?

Thank you! Yes, the pup is in the sweet spot location.