Jazz bass neck - Updated with pics pg. 2!!!

[Cagey]

Seems like I've read that somewhere, too. Cross-pollination or something. Years ago I grew a batch of Jalpeno peppers in with a bunch of Sweet Bell and Banana peppers, and the Jalapenos never got hot. I always thought it had something to do with their living together. That, and the soil/climate in Michigan probably isn't really conducive to proper development.

Unfortunately, try as they might, they still haven't found a way to grow figured maple on demand. My understanding is they still don't even know why some trees get figure in the grain and others don't. It just shows up about 10% of the time and you don't know it's there until you start sawing on the things.

 

[anorakDan]

The fretboard is pau ferro.

Thanks for the clarification. The way it was written I read it as Bubinga over Pau Ferro, which would mean a Bubinga fretboard. Nevertheless, that is going to be one sweet bass and probably another GOM for you!

 

[hannaugh]

I dunno about GOM, but I'll definitely put it out there.  I think it is lovely so far, I'm very happy with it.

 

[Disco Scottie]

I approve of this build.  :headbang:

 

[line6man]

So I suppose Warmoth has very similar looking Bubinga and Pau Ferro then?
There can be quite a difference between the two woods, depending on the piece. Bubinga is usually brown, but some of the figured Pomelle and Waterfall varieties are orange/red. Pau Ferro can be light, but it can also be dark, almost like a Rosewood.

At least in those batches. But, it is as you say - they can vary quite a bit. I'm sure that like the Jazz Bass neck we're talking about, my two necks were a coincidence. But, I've seen a number of Bubinga fingerboards on Rickenbackers that didn't look anything like what I have here. Maybe it has to do with where it comes from.

Wow, I just compared some pens I made with standard grades of Pau Ferro and Bubinga, and they are remarkably similar. The Bubinga is a little oranger/redder (First and third.), while the Pau Ferro is browner. (Second and fourth.)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6285366408_0128885005_b.jpg
I don't have any raw Pau Ferro right now, or I'd compare raw boards of wood, too.

 

[Cagey]

Nice pens.

 

[Updown]

Looking good hannaugh  :headbang:
:toothy10: Is it finished  ?

Don't tell me you forgot to buy the bass strings  :icon_jokercolor:

 

[SkuttleFunk]

It just shows up about 10% of the time and you don't know it's there until you start sawing on the things.

  In many cases you know that there is figure internally simply by looking at the bark. Burl and quilting are the most obvious figuring to see in a Western Maple (once you know what you're looking for) Another tree that readily exhibits figure thru the bark is an American Sycamore - look how some are reasonably smooth on the outer bark, and how others look like they're the victim of repeated baseball bat abuse sessions

Once you know what to look for in a species, there's a lot that can be 'seen' about the figuring when simply looking at the bark

all the best,

R

 

[hannaugh]

Looking good hannaugh  :headbang:
:toothy10: Is it finished  ?

Don't tell me you forgot to buy the bass strings  :icon_jokercolor:

Not done.  I'm waiting on tuners and strings.  Should have the strings in the next 2 days, but can't order the tuners until next week when I've got a big paycheck coming. 

 

[Cagey]

I sure don't envy a bass player's string costs. On the bright side, you don't have to replace them as often.

 

[hannaugh]

The ones I ordered were $18.  Not as bad as it could have been. 

 

[SustainerPlayer]

Wow, I just compared some pens I made

Nice work!

A keen eye spots the 7.25" radius.  :icon_jokercolor:

 

[Updown]

Cough ...... Cough .....  :icon_jokercolor:  Is is finished YET    :dontknow:

 

[hannaugh]

I'm waiting for a payment from my graphic design client before I order the tuners.  It will be done after that.  Shouldn't be too much longer. 

 

[tubby.twins]

Any updates on the bass? 

 

[hannaugh]

I've been super busy and somewhat broke, but I will finish it before or around New Year's, I swear. 

 

[hannaugh]

Finally done, check it out here: http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=18311.0

 

[bendeg]

Don't use lemon oil, use linseed oil instead (raw or not, doesn't matter).
Rub it in, don't linger and rub it out. Do this each time you clean your fretboard.