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This is the bass instrument that revolutionized the playing field for bass players. Released in late 1951, the original bass channeled all the power and sound of the upright bass into a much more compact, plugged-in package. It took modern music by storm with its solid, two-horned body, fretted neck and unmistakable loud sound.
Today, this Bass is known worldwide for its reliability, playability and tonal quality. If you want to experience the classic style that has made this bass so popular, build one today.
Note: As ALL of our plans are sold as digital downloads, when you complete your plan purchase with us, you will automatically be given a download link to access the plans.
The following tabs detail what you will receive with our Solid Body Electric Bass Guitar Plan #1
**GenOne Luthier Supply is not affiliated with any guitar manufacturer, nor are our plans exact replicas of any guitar**
Scale: 34" (863.6mm)
Double Cutaway Body
Body Maximum Length = 20.04" (508.9mm)
Body Maximum Width = 12.21" (310.2mm)
Body Thickness = (41.7mm) 1-3/4"
Number of Frets = 20
Number of Strings = 4
Nut Width = 1.64" (41.7mm)
Fretboard Width at 21st Fret = 2.5" (63.5mm)
Fretboard Maximum Thickness = 3/16" (4.75mm)
Fretboard Radius = 9.5" to 14” (241.3mm to 318.3mm)
Neck Reinforcement = 24" Dual Action Adjustable Truss Rod with Spoke Nut. Adjustable at Body
Neck Attachment: (4) Neck Bolts w/ Neck Attachment Plate. Alternate Attachment w/ (4) Neck Bolts and Furrels
Peghead Type: Standard Flat Type.
Alternate Peghead Type 14 Degree Peghead w/ Several Alternative Headpiece Configurations
Tuning Machines - Straight Type Headpiece: Schaller Original F-Series BMF (4) Left; Thrust Bearing =.689” (17.5mm) 1:20 Gear Ratio
Tuning Machines - 14 Degree Headpiece: Grover Titan Electric Bass Machines (145 Series) (2) Left; (2) Right; Thrust Bearing = .657” (16.7mm); 20:1 Gear Ratio
Bridge: Schaller 4-String Roller Bass Bridge w/Variable String Spreads From 20-3/32” to 2-1/2” (53.39mm to 63.50mm)
Number of Pickups: 2
Pickups: Based on Seymour Duncan Steve Harris Signature #SPB-4 w/ Alnico 5 Rod Magnets and Vintage Hot Coil Wind w/ 13K DC Resistance.
Tone Controls: (1) Pot Both Pickups
Volume Controls: (1) Pot for Both Pickup
Jack: Standard Top Mounted 1/4" Mono Phone Plug w/ Jack Plate
Guitar Plan Showing Top of Entire Guitar, Inc. Fretboard & Headpiece
Guitar Back View
Guitar Left Side View
Lateral Section Through Body
Longitudinal Section Through Body, Neck & Peghead
Neck Sections @ 1st, 6th and 12th Frets
Alternate Neck Attachment Detail w/ Furrels & Neck Bolts
Body Cavity Layout Showing all Routed Cavities for Pickups, Wiring, Controls Etc.
Alternate Headpiece Layouts & Detail
Detailed Wiring Diagram
Fret Spacing Table
Body + Cavity Routing Template for Body Shape, Pickup and Control Cavities, Wiring Channels
Neck Profile & Plan Incl. Headpiece & Tuner Layouts
Alternate Headpiece Layouts w/ Tuner Layouts
Pickguard Routing Template
Fretboard Routing Template, Incl. Fret Positions and Fretboard Radius Guides