Ep 5 - Finishing and demo - How to Build a P-style Bass Guitar
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Welcome to Crimson Guitars and welcome to Ben's workshop where he is finally building a P-style Bass Guitar. Episode 5 of 5. This is it! It is finished! Here Ben installs the hardware, electronics, strings, and set-up. Now how does she sound? Thanks to Jim Reece for helping us with the demo.
This will be a straightforward Bass guitar build, but let's see how Ben puts his spin on things...
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Preparing the body for hardware and neck
1:04 Coffee break
1:13 Back to body
1:30 If at first, you don't succeed - get another bottle!
1:54 Preparation for neck and scratch plate
2:56 Neck attachment
3:46 Tuners
4:24 Nut
5:00 Placement of bridge
6:34 Pickguard. Pick up wiring and set up
12:48 On go the strings
14:39 Basic set-up for demo
19:22 Strap buttons
19:35 Conclusion and Demo
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WOW! That is one delicious bass! Love it, favourite build video so far. I think the pic guard looks right and in fact sexy with that unique scoring. Can not wait for the next bass build or indeed any build. Thanks for sharing Ben.
@wolfstars20
4 жыл бұрын
I’m about to get a Fender Affinity Precision Bass, It’s White and Black
@tyronehewitt4986
3 жыл бұрын
I like it its a strong bass
I liked the spalting too, and the carving of grooves was interesting. The pickguard treatment was something that I never would have thought of either. But the weirdest thing is the name Ben gave it. Must be Gaelic or something. He said “I’m calling it Dunphornow.”
@typerexc
4 жыл бұрын
A legend is born...
Like the pickguard, has a brushed stainless look. Nice build. That's almost exactly the bass I have thought of building , except the fretboard, that was unexpected. Thanks. Ben.
One of these days Ben's going to spill his coffee and then use that as a stain for the wood.
@Metalbass10000
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. I've thought the same thing for a couple years. Hopefully soon, and hopefully a very, very rich, dark roast, plenty of tannins, and maybe just seconds after a thick bit of dark chocolate, black cherry creme has been added, but NOT YET stirred in... I suddenly know what to prepare for dessert tonight for my wife and I... And I also have a fireworks display of ideas for finishes I need to begin experimenting with for very near future guitar and bass builds... I've some pieces of figured Claro Walnut, Ziricote, Cocobolo, intensely figured Wisconsin (Rock) Sugar Maple, a few reclaimed pieces of figured, spalted Rock Maple that I've already cut into book matched pairs, and even a figured Mahogany, that may need to experiment with. Thank you for the spark of imagination! I haven't used coffee as even a component of a wood coloring since I did some living room tables and shelves, and that was probably 16 or 17 years ago.
@greenmile9496
4 жыл бұрын
I used to work in a prison back in the 1980’s where the inmates made hobbycraft projects out of wooden match & popsicle sticks. Being that chemicals were not allowed, they used instant coffee to stain the wood & controlled the shade by varying the concentration.
@jameslewis2635
4 жыл бұрын
@@greenmile9496 Okay, I think we have Ben's next series planned out. A high quality guitar made out of match and popsicle sticks with the wood being stained by coffee.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars
4 жыл бұрын
James Lewis Match sticks??? Can I burn it??? 😁
@greenmile9496
4 жыл бұрын
Crimson Custom Guitars 🤣 I think Hendrix beat you to that one!! 🎸🔥
Just re-watched this series again. We need more BASS!!
@CrimsonCustomGuitars
2 жыл бұрын
good point, we really do!
The smile on the bass player's face says how great the instrument is. Beautiful.
As much as I simply can't bring myself to be excited about another p bass clone, I gotta say this is a very clean build.
A+! Bravo build!
Looks and sounds great!
Ive never wanted a P style bass as much as this one! Amazing work man!
I'll admit... I was prepared to bemoan the scratchplate. I changed my mind; It looks fantastic!
Absolutely STUNNING!
Love the build. just perfect
Brilliant, Ben!
Fantastic, beautiful instrument!
I like it. And it sounds fantastic!
Great work! Big sound❤️
Awesome, perfect thing to watch at 7am.
I expected not to like the sanded pickguard, but the way you did it, it almost looks like wood. I love it.
Beautiful work
More spalted wood please Mr Crowe!! Also, love the scratch plate......caffeinated genius ☕️
I have very much in joyed this thanks Ben & Crew
Just beautiful! 😍
this bass is beautiful,its awesome
Perfect! I just loved it... Congratulations!!!
Very nice indeed. Will admit I like the scratchplate. Next, we need a production Crimson bass. The closeups of the body really showed the beauty of the spalting.
It sounds as good as it looks! 🎸👍🙀
Thanks for posting these. They're very entertaining and motivating!!
Yes, build more basses! Well done🔥
That is superb Ben. Love it.
This is Insane! Amazing job, hope to see more instrument with that finish.
Nice work and it came out great visually
Thank you, Ben.
Beautiful! Yes, more basses please.
That is extraordinary!
Great bass. And a great watch collection!
It is a thing of beauty Ben. Thank you for sharing.
Nice work - you never let us down! I bought a second hand Fender Jazz Bass (from about 1976) many years ago with the intention of selling it here in Paris to pay for my flight to the states where I bought it. But it's still here and as they say, … to tear it from my cold dying hands ...
I’ve really enjoyed this build.
Well done. It sounds P-bass-amazing....great uoload, thanks!
Beautiful bass. Enjoyed the series of videos.
You my friend are living my dream! Beautiful build!
I have no problem with the scratch plate. I made a custom telecaster for a friend and I took the base scratch plate, scuffed it to hell, layered on epoxy and put a leather surface sheet on it. The telecaster itself was also not painted but covered in paisley. That leather scratch plate was a perfect look. Very proud of it for my first custom guitar build because it looks exactly like I wanted it to look while also having an adorable amateur scuffed feel.
It's glorious
That was a great series. Nice to see you make a bass this time. Great work!
That spalted body with the contouring is really lovely.
Love your builds! This one simply is stunning! Simplicity at its best! :)
This was certainly worth the wait. Beautiful bass.
What a Beautiful bass !
Really enjoyed this series of vids on building a bass, thoroughly entertaining and interesting, great job :)
One of the best I've seen you build. Fantastic.
Nice bass Ben! And it was a good tutorial
Fantastic Ben
Simple but elegant ! Been and I would get along great !
This bass is soooo rad! Great build Ben!
Just stunning. Great choice with the scratchplate. I can't wait to hear it when it has settled in. Stay safe.
Very impressive work. Congrats on the final build.
Well done Ben!
Well done Ben!!!!
Beautiful look, beautiful sound. Great to see a bass being built at last :-)
Amazing Bass and amazing craftsmanship 👍🏻🤘🏻😎
I've been watching these videos for 4 or so years now and I must say, this is the first time I actually like the finished instrument. Super sleek!
@wilhelmtheconquerer6214
4 жыл бұрын
First time!? Wow dude, I much admit that Ben's super fancy woodworker-style of building artguitars rather than player's instruments is far from what I would play personally, but given the opportunity I'd absolutely love to own one of them because, again, they're pieces of art more than tools for making music
@GreyManFaustus
4 жыл бұрын
@@wilhelmtheconquerer6214 Fancy and ornamental is just not my thing, I rather love elegant simplicity. But that doesn't lessen the enjoyment of experiencing the building process, so here we are.
@wilhelmtheconquerer6214
4 жыл бұрын
@@GreyManFaustus that's fair I guess. Let's agree to disagree
What a great looking bass. Love that spalted wood. Just gorgeous
Great job!
One of the cutiest p- basses I have seen in my entire life. Looking forward to see more builds like this. And I'm steeling the pickguard sanding trick ;) Thanks so much for being there and sharing all that magic with us.
Another smashingly beautiful instrument !! Well done , Sir !! Well Done !!
Incredible bass,i look forward to watching these vids and they always make my day.You are an amazing luthier Ben and a true artist thank you for these vids.
Amazingly beautiful sounding Bass just as expected from the beginning of the 1st episode video 😍😍😍
Very very nice job Ben!! 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊🙌🏼congrats man!!🤘🏼💪🏼💪🏼
My new fav video, I’m trying to build basses and this helped a lot, I love the scratch plate
I'm thinking the world needs its first five string fretless bass with sustainer, synth pickups and locking trem. Let me check.......yep need that!
Beautiful your work... Great!
Excellent!!
It looks awesome! I love the classic fender shapes as a template to work around and have fun with
Beautiful bass!!
Really outstanding looking instrument!
Beautiful bass and a well-made series, I'm sad this build is over! Amazing work, Ben!
I'm always amazed by your sustained creativity. Your video builds are a cannon of work that is envious at best and jealousy inducing at worse. Even this simple “P” bass is creative and gorgeous. Thank you so much for these videos!
Great work!!
Stunning build, the pic guard it's just phenomenal 👏
Beautiful bass! I liked that you kept its natural colour!
Excelentes videos. Hermoso bajo. Muchas gracias desde Argentina.
thanks.. i really enjoy watching all your videos... more bass pls
What a lovely looking bass guitar. Fine work Ben.
It's been a joy to watch this series on the bass building project. What a beauty.
@CrimsonCustomGuitars
2 жыл бұрын
thank you. I really enjoyed this build too, and really really want to build more basses soon!
As basses go, that it is one fine creation. Bravo.
Bloody brilliant
That is a great looking bass! I personally love what you did with the scratch plate.
Watching this series made me think about my life choices :)
Wow! the fret board and the body are a perfect match. This bass looks amazing!
Great video (again!) Ben. I learn so much every time. The fact that you are willing to share all these little trade secrets/tricks is awesome. We really appreciate it!!
Very helpful series Discovered in the middle of building my own bass
I love the idea of sanding the scratch plate. I may even do it on one of mine. The bass looks fantastic, great work as always 👍
Inspired thought to carve with the spalting. Sweet looking guitar.
Love the scratch plate technique and the spaulding. very nice looking bass!
Wow! Love the acoustics unplugged. Beautiful instrument. Nice to watch an artist at work.
I love the fretboard. I love the pickguard/scratchplate and how it sets off/contrasts the rest.
Such a beautiful piece, hope it goes to a good home! The scratch plate in this 'faux brushed aluminium" look is perfect
It turned out beautiful!!! Simply gorgeous!!! The scratched pickguard was a great idea!!! Not many people would think of doing something like that!! Great job!!!
Kick ass! And the black pickguard goes great with the woodgrain.