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Making Batch 1 012_015
January 1, 2007
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Making Batch 1 012_015
These photos were shot over the past year and take you through my process when building a bass.
Photos:various. Slideshow Music: Nick Rosenthal and Beau Leopard. All Content © 2005-2007 Beau Leopard Design .:. Custom Bass Guitars
Bookmatching and veneer glueup
Continuous Cavity cover and electronics routes
Back glue up
Neck Blanks
Scarf joint and truss rod
Fretboards and heel block
Tapering and binding
Side Markers and fretboard glue up
Neck Joint and full face top
Cutting and trimming the body
Fretboard inlay and headstock
Fretboard Radius and Fretting
Neck Carving
Glueing Neck and Top to body
Body Carving and Sanding
Chamfer End of Fretboard
"Ramona" Inlay
Pickup Covers
Pickup Routing
Knobs
Finishing
Electronics