Low-End Luthiers- Episode 2: All About Necks

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Episode 2: All About Necks is now available for download!  Click Here!

Today we talk all about Necks- Whether it's fret size, scale length, or fret placement, we've got you covered!  Now to give a small overview, I personally chose the scale length of 34" (I prefer the tone sound, and feel like the short scale is too short for my taste).  I also chose Jumbo Stainless Steel fretwire, and maple wood for the neck with an ebony fretboard (Which we'll get into later). 

During the podcast, I mention an online fret calculator.  You can access that here: Fret Calculator

I've also attached pictures of the wood I've chosen to work with for my bass project:

Bass Body (Swamp Ash)

Bass Neck (Maple)

Jumbo Fretwire

Fretboard (Ebony)

Low-End Luthiers- Episode 1 (All About Wood)

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Hey guys,

Today is the release date for Episode 1 of my podcast, Low-End Luthiers!  In this episode, I discuss all different types of wood used for bass guitars.  I go over the things you need to determine in order to choose what type of wood your instrument will be made from.  I personally chose Swamp Ash for the body I am working on.  Swamp Ash is a softer wood, so the sound isn't as bright as other woods.  Swamp Ash will also let me either stain it or paint it outright (I'm actually planning a blue sparkle finish for the bass).  Also, I have a bad back, so Ash is a lighter wood.  I'm hopeful this will make a difference!  If you want to check out the various woods I discuss on the podcast, feel free to follow the partner link to Stew Mac's website.  They have great descriptions of the various woods they sell.  Bass Body Woods.

Well, here it goes!  The premiere episode of Low-End Luthiers!  Enjoy!!

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