Bruce Birling's Double neck Bass That has a bit of soul [Picture] - created 04-17-2009

Birling, Bruce - 04/17/2009.08:58:32

Double neck Bass I did for One crazy Bass Player.

Body is Basswood (for weight)

Maple necks

I was given a picture of this guy from Kindergarden. I characterized it on the computer.

Took a picture of myself and put the two together.

The carving was done on a CNC. I dont remember what it weighed but he says he can play it for about an hour before he starts to feel it.

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Senseney, Steve - 04/17/2009.10:34:52

Cool! Self portrait of a luthier!!

Gransee, Paul - 04/17/2009.11:31:12

I would give that a A+ for creativity and execution nice job, very unique!

Daniels, Barry - 04/17/2009.12:27:06
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Some close up photos of that would be nice.

gallardo, jairo eduardo suarez - 04/17/2009.13:20:20
mm basses -only exotic woods from Colombia-

Hhahahaha... This a AAAAA funny bass...!!! Nice..! I like it.!

Unden, Jamie - 04/17/2009.13:26:14
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He looks like Alfred E. Newman! I love it!

Birling, Bruce - 04/17/2009.13:37:12

If I still had the instrument I would get better pics, but the owner is in posession of it.

King, David - 04/18/2009.01:08:53
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Bruce, did you carve those wrinkles in to the sleeves or is that in the paint/ stain job? A very impressive piece of work all around.

Birling, Bruce - 04/18/2009.14:52:08

The entire body was carved on CNC. It is all 3d. The body is simply died and sanded back slightly to enhance the 3d appearance.

Bruce

Barth, Andreas - 04/19/2009.12:36:14
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I'm thinking the title should read Double "leg" instead of double neck!

Any chance you could sweet talk the owner into sharing a few close ups for us would be great.

Very Cool and unusual build, kudos!