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Could I ask the community for some help please? 

When I see other peoples’ Bandsman builds, they always look bigger than mine. 🤣

Have I got my measurements wrong or am I being stupid? Have I got it right or not? 

The width of mine is about 315mm and the length about 325mm.

How is this compared to yours? 

 

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When I see other peoples’, they always look bigger than mine.

It’s what you do with it, not how big it is

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It’s what you do with it, not how big it is

@tv101 My wife says that too. 😳

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It’s what you do with it, not how big it is

Strangely enough my wife was just asking yesterday if bass players have a bigger one.


   
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Strangely enough my wife was just asking yesterday if bass players have a bigger one.

@robin Bigger how? Length, thickness or girth? 🤣

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Am I ever going to get a sensible, straight answer to my question? 🙄

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Sorry Boo,

Am I ever going to get a sensible, straight answer to my question?

I forgot that there was a sensible question. The bandsman template that I printed out measures the same as yours.


   
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@Boo I have the same exact measurements 315 x 325


   
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I forgot that there was a sensible question. The bandsman template that I printed out measures the same as yours.

@robin It’s always good to have a laugh Robin. 🤣 Thanks for your answer.

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Bigger how? Length, thickness or girth? 🤣

Well she's wondering if bass's go deeper. 😉


   
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I have the same exact measurements 315 x 325

@clinton Oh that’s good to know, thanks for the confirmation mate. 👍

How does this compare to a LP Junior double cutaway then? I was thinking they were a very similar size but I think the Junior may be a little bigger. 

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Well she's wondering if bass's go deeper.

@robin I would say they go lower and fatter at least and on certain notes, rumble and vibration can be felt. 

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@Boo the LP Junior is 13inch x 14inch. Slightly bigger


   
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My finished Bandsman body is 325mm x 310mm - lost 5mm somewhere......

It is quite a small guitar - especially compared to my Firebird that has a slightly shorter scale.....

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A 25 inch and a 32 inch scale lenght Bandsmen.


   
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A 25 inch and a 32 inch scale lenght Bandsmen.

@clinton So the body dimensions are exactly the same? 

They are both stunning by the way. 

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  1. Yes, body dimensions are the same.

   
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When I see other peoples’ Bandsman builds, they always look bigger than mine.

Perhaps yours are just further away?

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Perhaps yours are just further away?

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