Electric Upright Bass - Episode 1: Design and figuring stuff out as I go.

In a bid to do something completely different without being totally random I'm building an electric upright for reasons that I explain in the video.

[andrewmundenandcadfellmast]

What a cool project 👍🏼. Be very interesting to hear what it sounds like. Whether a fretless bass, or something a bit different...
Had you considered using a couple of CF stiffening rods in the neck?? Or perhaps a regular bass trussrod would work, if you put it in the middle of the area between the neckjoint and the headstock...after all, thats where any stresses are mostly going to be located. Not so much at the extremities..
Oh hang on, just watched you stand on it...maybe not needed lol

[springy-]

This is heaven! I'm learning totally from scratch on this one. I've always wanted an electric upright. I've built a few electric basses but this is uncharted territory.
I'm going to let you do all the hard work. So apologies for that and thank you! peace and love brother ✌️ ❤️🤗

[Hairybassman]

Looking great already :-) I'm excited for the end result now.

[eldereth]

Love the project! I'll be watching closely :)

[Nomortem]

Can't wait to see how this project turns out!

[BassBusMusic]

Fascinating. I'm looking forward to this build just as I'm about to return to upright playing. I'm buying though.

[mariaroncalli]

Enjoy your classes! What a great decision! I am looking forward to seeing how this project progresses.

[Cmack]

So glad I found this!!! You are a master!!!

[ChrisHopkinsBass]

My university was originally called the Polytechnic of Wales, although it became The University of Glamorgan in the early 90s before I went there. My dad went there when it was known as the Glamorganshire School of Mines! It’s now known as The University of South Wales

[glennhynes]

That headstock must have met your expectations. Its elegant and practical. Now I want to make one.
Btw, 6061 or 6063 flat stock aluminum (on it's edge) makes amazing neck stiffeners. You just have to span the flex area in the neck.
Great work. Can t wait for the pickup.

[VoyeurGuitars]

This should be a fun ride! 🤣
Hopefully you get it done before class starts!

[kieranbott]

This video couldn't have come at a better time! I'm considering building one myself, so looking forward to seeing how you get on!

[ianchisholm]

I like the look of the NS WAV4 basses .. and the stand screws into the back of the body ( height adjustment via the stand ( and be prepared to loose lots of skin off your fingers playing it 😳😉🎶🎵😎

[barryminbiole]

Any chance the fundamental starting dimensions could be made available?

[le_fancy_squid]

"I thought it was going to be complicated..." - Famous Last Words

[michaelplaysbass]

@11:48.... what happened to that hammer, did it fall or did you catch it??

Not done with part one yet, but so excited to see this video! ALSO, hope you and everyone are safe, sir. I know things have gotten kinda crazy with the cyclone!!

[peterstephen]

What about the fingerboard/bridge arch foe Arco playing?
How would you make a pickup to match that arc?
Hint. A precision bass domino pair set at angles will work.
Maybe a big sponge under the strings will tame through excess sustain that will occur.

[ulgroktheorc]

Great project! Although I never played an electric upright bass, I do play an acoustic 3/4. I use steel strings, and mostly slap and pull the strings.
The idea of using those small tuning pegs kind of worries me, as the ones on my acoustic one are a lot thicker, and they span across to the other side of the peg box, getting support from that side as well.
I have no idea about the tensions involved in an electric one though, so maybe it'll be fine, but to me it seems like they would be too thin, and cause a kind of lever-effect downwards on the peg when the strings are on.
I hope I make sense :p Anyway great project! Just wanted to share my thoughts :)

[lucaskenzomatsumototani]

first!
great work mann love your vids

[idonaor]

Fantastic as always. Thank you for going through the trouble of filming, editing and posting! What's the scale length for this one?