Acoustic Bass Guitar

[Clancy]

Hi guys.
I'm still alive & still building.
Took forever to get this big bertha out of the workshop.

I used my 17" Archtop mold for the body shape.
34" scale.
WRC top recycled after 50 years as part of someone's house deck.
Indian Rosewood fingerboard, binding & rosette.
Falcate Bracing.
Owner is a professional muso and was very involved in the build.
After a several test runs I got the feel he was after right & he says he loves the sound.

[Bruce McC]

Hi Craig

It's great to learn that you are still alive and building, nice blackwood on the back.

[Mark McLean]

It is great to see one of your instruments here Craig. That is a monster. Looks great. Your own design, or off a plan? What things do you need to alter making a bass, compared to a six string? Obviously the scale length - but do you brace it differently, or anything else different in the construction?
Cheers
Mark

[Jonny]

Nice decking! Love to see cedar getting reclaimed
It looks great!Thanks for posting