Bass guitar construction can be approached in a variety of ways. The most common method is to start with a “blank” or “unfinished” bass body and add the neck, pickups, bridge, and other hardware. Alternatively, some companies offer fully assembled basses that just need to be plugged in.
One advantage of buying an unfinished bass is that you can customize the body to your own specifications. For example, you can choose the woods that you want the body and neck to be made from, as well as the shape and size of the body.
Another advantage of buying an unfinished bass is that it is usually less expensive than a fully assembled bass. However, it should be noted that you will need to have some basic carpentry skills in order to complete the bass.
That said, here is a step-by-step guide on how to approach making a bass from scratch:
1. Start by creating a template for the body of the bass. You can do this by tracing around an existing bass or by using a CAD program.
2. Cut out the template from plywood or MDF using a jigsaw.
3. Use the template to trace the shape of the body onto the wood that you have chosen for the body.
4. Cut out the body shape with a jigsaw.
5. Drill holes for the neck, pickups, and bridge.
6. Rout the cavities for the neck and pickups.
7. Assemble the neck, pickups, and bridge.
8. Install the hardware and strings.
9. Play your new bass!
15 Things you should never do to your Bass:
1. Don’t leave your bass in the car. The extreme temperatures can damage the finish and warp the neck.
2. Don’t store your bass in a case that is too small. This can cause the neck to bow or the body to crack.
3. Don’t hang your bass on a wall by the neck. This can cause the neck to warp or the body to crack.
4. Don’t use harsh chemicals to clean your bass. These can damage the finish and cause the wood to dry out and crack.
5. Don’t use steel wool or abrasive cleaners on your bass. These can scratch the finish and cause the wood to dry out and crack.
6. Don’t expose your bass to direct sunlight. The UV rays can damage the finish and cause the wood to dry out and crack.
7. Don’t stand your bass on its end. This can cause the neck to warp or the body to crack.
8. Don’t let anyone step on your bass. This can cause the neck to warp or the body to crack.
9. Don’t drop your bass. This can damage the finish, electronics, and cause the neck to warp or the body to crack.
10. Don’t leave your bass in a place where it can get wet. This can cause the wood to warp, the finish to lift, and the electronics to short out.
11. Don’t put your bass in a case that is too small. This can cause the neck to bow or the body to crack.
12. Don’t stack things on top of your bass. This can cause the finish to lift, the neck to warp, or the body to crack.
13. Don’t stand your bass on an uneven surface. This can cause the neck to warp or the body to crack.
14. Don’t put your bass in a case that is too big. This can cause the finish to lift, the neck to warp, or the body to crack.
15. Don’t leave your bass in an area where it can get extremely cold or hot. This can damage the finish, warp the neck, or crack the body.
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