Bass Guitar

[GrandpaGrizzly]

I would really like to build a Bass Guitar. Could someone point me in the right direction for attempting thios project?
GG

[Gregory Of Sherwood Forest]

You DO know that your namesake (PapaGrizzly, as in the owner of Grizzly tools) is a talented guitar maker, don't you? Grizzly sells LOTS of guitar making/lutherie instruction manuals, blanks, hardware, etc.

There are a couple of talented luthiers who hang out here, though. They should be along shortly...
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[knotscott]

Hi GG - I sure dont' consider myself a luthier, but I've built two guitars. There are lots of good online videos on You Tube, and there are plenty of guitar building websites. Projectguitar.com, Harmonycentral.com, and MIMF.com are good sites. Stewmac.com is a reputable supplier, and as Gregory mentioned, Grizzly sells some guitar supplies. Ebay is another good source for parts.

[GrandpaGrizzly]

Thanks Greg and Scott. I will check out both of those options.
GG

[salvage]

Do you have a particular shape in mind? Remember, if it’s bigger than a standard size bass you may have a hard time finding a case to fit it. Things need to be hefty and strong on a bass, including the neck joint and bridge area, and the bridge sits way back toward the butt end so make measurements before you cut. You should have a long straight-edge for lining things up. Also, I personally don’t like wide necks… especially on 5 or 6 string basses. It’s just too difficult to get my thumb around an excessively wide neck. Making a neck is a big job…it’s far easier to purchase a neck than to make one from scratch (especially when it come to the truss rod). Here are some common venders for necks: Warmoth, AllParts, Guitar Nucleus, Mighty Mite, WDMusic, and Carvin.

The wood for the body should be fairly hard, but avoid oak! Oak is not a good choice for any guitar! Oddly enough, I've read that Teak is good for necks but lousy for bodies.

[GrandpaGrizzly]

Salvage, Thanks for the vendors. I have looked at them all and will keep them in my favorites for future use.