Fretless Lacewood / Redwood Burl bass

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:03 pm

I've just started this project it is coming along nicely so far.

The neck is mahogany/ebony 12" radius. The back of the body is 1" lacewood , there is a center layer of claro walnut ( left over from my last project and to knotty for a top) the top is birdseye Redwood Burl.

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:05 pm

Made progress on the sections, next up is routing the control cavity

Hans Bezemer · Post by **Hans Bezemer** » Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:22 am

Starts to look nice!

Art Davila · Post by **Art Davila** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 12:56 am

Oh man I think that design is really cool. I also love thru necks, so I have guitar envy

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Sun Aug 11, 2013 11:42 am

Got the walnut center glued on and shaped , and the top rough fitted and shaped . Slowly coming together...

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:41 am

A "nut to nut" comparison with my Jazz fretless. As you can see the new one has a petite body and superior access ( plus a 2 "fret" longer neck) .

It almost feels like a guitar , despite the full 34" scale.

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:41 pm

control cavity cut and routed for cover plate , using Stew mac template

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 1:06 pm

routed the pickup cavities/ wiring channels and a weight balancing relief on the top side , a good mornings work.

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:29 pm

Cut out the pickup routs for the top .

Eric Baack · Post by **Eric Baack** » Sun Sep 01, 2013 8:39 pm

that's gonna look wild

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:49 pm

Body all glued up , rough sanded and contoured the surfaces

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 6:00 pm

I decided to get creative as I gave it 24 "fret" access to extend the fingerboard a bit with a section that mimics the tail , I'll stain it darker to match the ebony later .

Hans Bezemer · Post by **Hans Bezemer** » Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:51 pm

Nice!

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:34 pm

5 coats of deep vintage amber stain with just a touch of cherry , each coat back sanded back down clean with 220 grit.
Scalloped and stained the extension .. I'm pleased .. the pic is with an alcohol wipe to give an idea of what the finish will look like

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:55 pm

Started shooting the lacquer , hope to finish this up within the week .

James Tonguet · Post by **James Tonguet** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:44 am

finally finished

Gordon Bellerose · Post by **Gordon Bellerose** » Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:04 pm

Very nice! That redwood top is gorgeous.

TyDonald · Post by **TyDonald** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:52 am

Beautiful! I love your design.

Bob Francis · Post by **Bob Francis** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:12 pm

Looks great!
Nice work on matching that busy grain and not letting it take over too.

MIMF

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