It reminds me of when I was on one of the courses I did at the Bailey workshop. There was a young man there who was making a fretless bass with a trem on it. Now, if there is one thing you don't need ...

I really can't see any any benefit of a 5-string short scale bass myself. It's different yes, but other than that?

@tv101 I’m thinking what you guys are thinking, maybe?

I have a pretty good idea on what you are going to do @tv101. It will be the most epic bandsman. The BM101 series. Haha.

HBs or P90s? P90s!

Thanks. I've been keeping it out, across from the chair I sit in, just to I can stare and strum the occasional chord. It is a two piece back. Following Marks jointing method worked like a charm. Every...

Now.... what to do with the 150....ish pictures I took along the way. 🙂 Get posting @bpower. 😁 🙏🎶🙂🎸

Looking real sweet.

@robin It can be done either way but if it were me, I’d glue the neck on first and then deal with the finish. Are you going to use different colors on the body and neck?

My little rest piece polished up quite well so I've gone ahead and stained the body. There was a little flaw in the body that I had to fill and it didn't take the stain very well. So I mixed some dye ...

@robin Hey, that looks very nice indeed. Great colours and a nice shine. 👍

Excellent @robin, looks great!

Looking Good @robin. Great work. 🙏🎶🙂🎸

Looking good @robin 🤘🏻

Stunning

Stunning Yeah, Stunning Stains @clinton 😉

@clinton @mattbeels Very observant of you both 🙂 Attachment : 20210224_163643.jpg

Thanks Mark. I'm still fine tuning action and relief as it settles down. I'll drop in to let you see it soon.

- A touch of Amber on the back and sides? Vintage-tastic! Well done John - well impressive indeed! It was a pleasure to help but I think you didn't need a lot from me - top job - massive chunk of HERO...

Thanks bill. You mean that I have to learn to play it? Watch this space. I have an idea.