Chrimbo projects 2018 - The Result

Kalimna

Greetings folks,
Ok, a very short post this time as i dont have many photos to share. Yet. But i managed to complete the doubleneck uke, and bass guitar in time for Christmas. Admittedly i was still bolting things on on Christmas eve.... Overall, im happy with the end result. I dont play bass normally, so have no reference for whether it is 'good' or not. But it sounds OK (something not quite right with the electrics though - to be sorted later), and up to the 12th fret the neck carve is perfect. The uke? Well, the baritone side is Ok, and whilst the guitarlele side seems a little dead, sustain wise, it is loud.

Afraid the only photos taken of finished items arent fantastic, but give an idea of the colours (really pleased with the PRS-foil-a-like on the bass) in the flesh.

https://i.imgur.com/YXX2C83.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/kKGDEmk.jpg

The bass headstock has a weird perspective thing going on in the photo's - it looks more in proportion in reality.

Many, many thanks to all those who have assisted with advice in the build threads. And to Alex from Alegree pickups and Steve R for the nitro rattlecans

For next year? Either an archtop or a harp I think!

Cheers for looking, and please comment/criticise freely

Adam

Winny_Pooh

That is one funky bass, very vibey!

Kalimna

Cheers So far, all i can tell you is that it does the intro to 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and the Formula 1 tune quite nicely

BigMonka

They’re both a little bit crazy and a big bit awesome!
Does your son like the uke?

Kalimna

Crazy and awesome is good But nobody knows terror and fear like stringing an acoustic bridge for the first time when you're not certain it's glued properly. It gets tight about 4-5 semitones beneath pitch. And theres 10 darned strings on that thing! 
I think he likes it though
Just need to find a case for it somewhere....
Ada

prowla

The twin neck looks like it has one eye and two mouths.

Andyjr1515

Great job!  The uke is crazy and the bass is beautiful! 

Rocker

Well done my friend.  I like the bass......

Kalimna

Thanks for the kind words chaps  
Once i sort the too-quiet-humbucking pickup out, I'll try and post a video of the sounds. But i warn you now,  Christmas day was the first time id picked up a bass and played it!

Cheers,
Adam