1/2 hour video showing 300 hours of pounded-out technical steps and hand artistry. Ive been building one-offs for 33 years and I learned some things. I’ve always operated under the adage; expertise should be on tap not on top. Good to see that spirit is alive and well on RUclips.
My goodness. If I had a shop like that, I could make my basses approximately 1/2 as good as that one. Absolutely beautiful. That truss rod cover alone is amazing. Inspiring stuff, Sir.
its nice to see the full process, it really make the cost of a bass more justifiable. 300 hour of labor + cost of electronic/hardware/wood/machinery etc. i don't know the cost of this instrument but even if its in the 8-12k range, it is still perfectly reasonable from the luthier perspective now from a customer perspective its sure is freaking expensive but the cost is more than fair.
Your work is masterful! What incredible craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing your build process with us. I hope we can see more builds from you in the future.
Amazing work. As a professional fabricator from a different field, I am beyond impressed. However, as a bassist I can't help but question the logic behind having this much work put into a 5s bass. I mean if you're going to spring for all that labor, why not just go with a 6s or even a 7s for that matter? It may not be part of your style now, but why not leave "headroom" for personal evolution? Thanks for the video!
What a beautiful instrument 😁 Your precision and care for details is amazing! Just wanted to ask if there's a reason to choose hide glue for fretboard?
Thanks. The reason for hide glue is it makes it easier to remove the fretboard cleanly if at some point in the future that needs to happen for a repair.
Awesome. I’m beginner level, but why did you use shielding paint in the pickup cavity and copper tape in the control cavity? Aesthetics? More importantly, how’s that hipshot set? $600 USD for that alone! Really inspiring work overall. I bet your client loves that thing!
It’s for aesthetics, the copper tape conducts better, but the paint works well enough and I prefer the look behind the pickups. The bridge has been getting heavy use on the road, and solid so far.
Amazing build. One question: what do you think of the harmonic content of the sound? I did a headless 6 string many moons ago and it was rather too "pure" to my taste. Thanks a lot.
Whenever someone asks me why a custom bass is 5-10k, I am going to show them this. Amazing work, looks great and is a completely unique instrument.
At 10k it’s a mere 30 per hour (excluding material cost)!
1/2 hour video showing 300 hours of pounded-out technical steps and hand artistry. Ive been building one-offs for 33 years and I learned some things. I’ve always operated under the adage; expertise should be on tap not on top. Good to see that spirit is alive and well on RUclips.
You are now officially the level I aspire to. That is absolutely clean.
Your exasperated precision in building this wonderful bass is to be appreciated.
My goodness. If I had a shop like that, I could make my basses approximately 1/2 as good as that one. Absolutely beautiful. That truss rod cover alone is amazing. Inspiring stuff, Sir.
its nice to see the full process, it really make the cost of a bass more justifiable. 300 hour of labor + cost of electronic/hardware/wood/machinery etc. i don't know the cost of this instrument but even if its in the 8-12k range, it is still perfectly reasonable from the luthier perspective now from a customer perspective its sure is freaking expensive but the cost is more than fair.
Does he say it was 300 hours to build it?
@@chriss2452 yeah just at the beginning at 0:25 .
Churrrr Bro! Looks amazing! LAB is one of my favorite bands. Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🤙
Felicitaciones excelente trabajo
Beautiful design and you look concern and carefully to make that. well done and i salute u.
Nice work 😮
Amazing building process. I would love to see some more playing demo... but still great video!
What an amazing video and the finish and workmanship on this bass is off the scale!!!
Your work is masterful! What incredible craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing your build process with us. I hope we can see more builds from you in the future.
Thank you!
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Beautiful bass! I also noticed that he started to play some Level 42 (Love Games) at the beginning. ☮️💜😊
It‘s a beauty man! Great video too!
Absolutely beautiful and superbly crafted.
Great work man! Stunning instrument
THAT is craftsmanship. Wow.
Lovely job!
Impressive workshop as well.
Dude not only is it a very very nice Guitar the standard of Craftsmanship in making it is Bloody Awesome best iv'e seen 😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘
What an intensely skilled, artistically crafted labor of love!
Absolutely fantastic! I would have liked to hear him jam on that.
Amazing work Brother! Epic skillset : )
Thanks!
gorgeous
Wow! What a great job in this headless bass!!! Very nice, congrats!!!!!!!
The work done and the technique applied to this piece of art is just amazing!
Nice wood shop! I really like your building process. Great work.
Man, you are amazing. I love your building techniques.
I love the bass ✌️🕊️❤️❤️
wow. fantastic craftmanship
Incredible work!
Very beautiful basse and beautiful work!!
Many thanks for sharing this!!!!
Sick bass and craftsmanship
Thank you :)
G'day from Palmy Nth. What an awesome build. Really enjoyed watching this.
Thanks for watching :)
Looks great. I'm beginning my first build. Definitely appreciate this inspiration my brother
Awesome build. I wish I had the same patience. Thanks for the share.
I don't normally like headless but wow
Wonderful Bass and very interesting Video!!! Thank You!!!
Excellent work!
wonderful Work. Congrats!!!
you sir are a master
Beautiful job! Love the front and the laminate neck. I'd worry about how easy it is to get into the control cavities with prying fingers though.
just outstanding, man....keepèm coming!!
I'm in love !
That's stunning.
Awesome!! Very good job!!
Absolutely amazing work, wow !!!!!!! Thank you for sharing !!!!!
Thanks :)
Stunning!
Thank you! 😊
Amazing work. As a professional fabricator from a different field, I am beyond impressed. However, as a bassist I can't help but question the logic behind having this much work put into a 5s bass. I mean if you're going to spring for all that labor, why not just go with a 6s or even a 7s for that matter? It may not be part of your style now, but why not leave "headroom" for personal evolution?
Thanks for the video!
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Is it possible to purchase one similar ? How to conrtact you ?
How much does a bass like this cost? You do a very professional job. I congratulate you.
Did you design the template yourself? Amazing work
What kind of milling machine do you use? I've never seen woodwork done quite this way with one. It's wonderful!
The brand is Optimum. I didn't expect to use it in this way when I got it, but kept finding more and more uses!
What a beautiful instrument 😁
Your precision and care for details is amazing!
Just wanted to ask if there's a reason to choose hide glue for fretboard?
Thanks. The reason for hide glue is it makes it easier to remove the fretboard cleanly if at some point in the future that needs to happen for a repair.
Great Video and Bass! Where did you get the levered rod holders to glue the top together at 16:24? Thanks
Those are from Lee Valley, called dog hole clamps or something like that.
Awesome. I’m beginner level, but why did you use shielding paint in the pickup cavity and copper tape in the control cavity? Aesthetics? More importantly, how’s that hipshot set? $600 USD for that alone! Really inspiring work overall. I bet your client loves that thing!
It’s for aesthetics, the copper tape conducts better, but the paint works well enough and I prefer the look behind the pickups. The bridge has been getting heavy use on the road, and solid so far.
@ thanks!
Shared to the Basses I'd Like To Pluck Facebook page.
Truth Road Replacement is basically impossible… basically you need a new bass 😅 killer job but impossible to repare if damage. 😢
How much is this custom-made?
Amazing build. One question: what do you think of the harmonic content of the sound? I did a headless 6 string many moons ago and it was rather too "pure" to my taste. Thanks a lot.
Hard to say how headstock or lack of effects the sound because there are so many variables that are changed.
Is that a rechargeable battery in the back?
It is, it’s the fishman universal.
I know it would cost alot but how much tho ??? Sexy 5 string bass alright
Demnnn ❤️💛💚
Strange! The instrument is of high quality, made of good wood, why spoil it with active pickups?
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Beautiful work!