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Cutting fret slots….

by TomM | Jan 25, 2018

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Really happy with how this 5 string bass "inahut"

You'll need to occasionally change the battery on

You'll need to occasionally change the battery on this active bass. The battery is accessed from the back side via a cover secured with two small hex bolts. This holds the hex key. Keeing it from getting lost.

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#39 "In a hut" body all done, wired. birdwire.ne

#39 "In a hut" body all done, wired.

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Happy. First complete, dry fit on this one. #gui

Happy. First complete, dry fit on this one.

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Headstock operation. birdwire.net # #guitarmaki

Headstock operation.

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Back of headstock inlays. #guitarmaking #luther

Back of headstock inlays.

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Adding chamfer to fret slot. #ukulele #uke #guit

Adding chamfer to fret slot.

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5 string bass, cover plates done. #guitarmaking

5 string bass, cover plates done.

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Neck mortise and tenon dry runs 🏃‍♀️... b

Neck mortise and tenon dry runs 🏃‍♀️...
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Testing tool paths.

Testing tool paths.

Milling a baritone fretboard.

Milling a baritone fretboard.

Project finished. Diy Printnc CNC. About a 9 month

Project finished. Diy Printnc CNC. About a 9 months build for me... Can't wait to start working with it.

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”Oats for Kanthaka” Concert Ukulele #37 shippe

”Oats for Kanthaka” Concert Ukulele #37 shipped to its new owner in Italy.

"arrivederci amico"

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6 String Multiscale for Denham Body material: Mah

6 String Multiscale for Denham

Body material: Mahogany
Neck material : Mahogany
Body/neck finish: Velvet Oil
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Radius: 20″
Fingerboard material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Gold Mother of Pearl
Scale Length: 850mm-825nm
Nut Width: 54mm
Nut Material: Bone
Bridge: Babicz FCH-1
Tuners: Schaller M4-90
Pickup: Nordstrand ZEN BLADE 6
Strings: DR_PB6-30 DR Pure Blue Nickel
Tuning: B0-E1-A1-D2-G2-C3

শিল নোরা scarf joint done. birdwir

শিল নোরা scarf joint done.

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Routing cavities on a bass. birdwire.net #bass

Routing cavities on a bass.

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Routing out the plates that affix to the main body

Routing out the plates that affix to the main body. The templates were 3d printed from the original illustrator layout.

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"sil nora" #38 Bass. Starting new build is always

"sil nora" #38 Bass. Starting new build is always a good day! Bespoke six string bass. Fanned frets. Babicz FCH-1 SoloRail bridges.
Nordstrand Zen Blade pickups.⚡

Concert Ukulele #37- ”Oats for Kanthaka” Spruc

Concert Ukulele #37- ”Oats for Kanthaka”
Spruce top, Padauk sides/back, Mahogany neck, Ebony fretboard. Gotoh Tuners. Oil finish.

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