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The body was routed down
to it's final size using the template as a guide, then the edges were
beveled. Cavities were drilled and routed into the body for wiring and
electronics.
After that, I sanded and
sanded and sanded...
(click on each photo to
enlarge)
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Edge routing and beveling is complete. |
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Notice that the heel of the maple neck is now true with the body. |
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Cavities are routed for the pickups, and holes are drilled for the control knobs and bridge ground wire. |
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The electronics cavity is routed in back at three levels - for the cover, the wiring, and the control knobs. |
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A hole is drilled for the jack at the heel of the bass. |
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Notice the taper of the body - wide at the center for strength and sustain, and thin at the edge to reduce weight and make the bass "belly-friendly." |
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I spent a lot of time on the headstock finding a shape that complimented the body. |
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The headstock is finish cut and drilled. |
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