Well. Decided to try out the Bagpress fret slotting jig tonight. Couldn’t have been happier with it. Shout out to @darrenking. This jig was super easy to set up and rock solid to use. The fret board looks like it…   Read more»

@darrenking Ive never built a bass but I was doing research for a friend who wants to create a replica Fender Music Master bass that was his first one in the 70s. I found that they were built from a…   Read more»

@darrenking I don’t know Darren, I haven’t built one yet either. I would imagine it is all the same materials used as standard in guitar building. My Squire J Bass has a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard, not sure…   Read more»

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Oops you can tell I didn’t do metalwork at school. I should know the difference though and you were correct. Learning the correct way to sharpen the blade was a game changer.

until I took advice from @darrenking who advised it should be a turned edge like a hand held scraper and not sharpened like an ordinary plane blade. I I don’t even know how to sharpen an ordinary plane, so lots…   Read more»

You’ve got all the bagpress toys. I think I need to befriend him. 🙂 @bpower He is a very nice chap, I’m sure he will be glad to help you out. @darrenking  The guitar is looking awesome…. for an electric….   Read more»

I spent a little time on this bass today. I got the Mirka out and then the buffer. It’s come up a treat @darrenking 😁👍

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wow @markbailey @darrenking. That is super cool. I find the vacuum press just mesmerizing. 🙂

@markbailey @darrenking That is seriously cool and very bendy indeed. Superb work as usual from both of you. 🥇🏆💯

First artist endorsement then @darrenking?
Big congrats.
 
Was it a good day?  (I completely forgot, though it would have been a solo trip, and a very sober day too!)

@darrenking Sound great Darren, I’m glad you got a warm feeling from this experience. I have yet to see one of my guitars get played in anger by the customer, but it is coming and I’m sure I will feel…   Read more»

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Sounds great Darren. You must have done a good wiring job to get that sound. 👍⚡ 
🙏🎸🙂🎶

Sounds good @darrenking. I’ve never heard my guitar played by someone that can actually play.

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I found this web site a while ago, it gives plans as digital download loads.
 
4-String Acoustic Bass Guitar Plans

Thanks for the quick reply @darrenking  I thought as much so will need some more bracing pieces then 🙂
Hope all is well with you
Mike
 

@archie Welcome to this awesome community! I see you are already in the good hands of @darrenking Good luck in your endeavors 🙂

@archie
I agree with the others @darrenking is the person to chat with for vacuum machines and veneer sheets. 

Welcome @archie.
 
You might usefully have a chat with @darrenking …

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Its not the clogs you have to watch out for in Scotland it’s the Nats, they really get under your skin.