2011 double bass build

[kiwigeo]

Getting back to THIS build, I have just received a nice Auriou hand-cut rasp for a birthday present, which will make the scroll carving a lot easier. I never thought I'd get excited over a rasp, but this is very nice.

I got two of those Aurious a while back and they're the bees knees as far as rasps go...

[matthew]

My new Auriou. Nice.

[matthew]

You are building a cello next? I'd love to see it.

Chet

Nup ... I was hoping (and hinting) you'd start a cello build thread on YOURS!!!!!

[Nick]

Anyone want to see a cello build?

Ohhh, ohhh me please! I'm enjoying the bass build, wanna see it's little brother!
Oh & welcome to the forum Chet

[matthew]

there you go Chet you got friends already. Now get that camera out.

[1st Bass]

Guess you're right; I have one. I need to learn to use it...I'll see what I can do.
Thanks for the welcome, Nick.

[Allen]

Welcome from me also Chet. And heck yes we want to see a cello build.

[1st Bass]

Okeedoke. I'll get on it. My eldest pointed out that my camera already has a delayed shutter release (or whatever it is called) and a remote infrared receptor, of some sort, with the requisite control (tiny enough to lose in a shirt-pocket, let alone a messy shop), so I guess I simply have to learn to use them, and get on with it.

Right now the mold is complete, the c-bout ribs are installed, and the upper ribs are installed. The neck/scroll assembly is cut out, and shaping has begun, but that is as far as the carnage has progressed. I will figure out the camera, and start a new thread when I have something to show.

Thanks again for the welcome. This seems to be a pretty friendly forum compared to some. I do appreciate it.

[Nick]

Thanks again for the welcome. This seems to be a pretty friendly forum compared to some. I do appreciate it.

Glad to have another "Non Guitar" person on the forum Chet, all goes toward an all 'rounded' view of instruments & I'm sure there's some cross-instrument learning to be done And as far as friendly goes we have our moments

[Kim]

Gday Chet, welcome to the ANZLF

I too am looking forward to seeing your cello take shape, should be a really interesting build that will be enjoyed by all.

Cheers

Kim

[kiwigeo]

Sorry I haven't been very well, so things have slowed a bit.

And, I don't think I have any chance now of making my end-of-May completion target

Matthew, what's the status report on your health issues? Any update on resumption of the bass build?

Martin

[matthew]

The bass build continues. The scroll is taking shape nicely and the back bracing is complete, nearly ready to glue to the ribs.

I am disappointed that due to things out of my control I missed the deadline for the 2011 ISB makers competition.

[Allen]

Is the convention held every year?

[Nick]

Competition's loss is our gain Sad that you missed this years comp Matthew but as Allen questioned, hopefully there's another next year & you take the honours.

[matthew]

The pity was not being able to exhibit one of my instruments in front of a LARGE potential client base. There is very little scope for sale in Oz.

It is held every two years. next one in Rochester NY. There will be other opportunities.