Building a Custom Electric Bass from SCRATCH

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The Neck:
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1x Router Bit for Hot Rod Truss Rods stewmac.sjv.io/WDLo3n
1x Gauged Nut Files for Bass stewmac.sjv.io/6bKZ53
2x Fender Nut Blank stewmac.sjv.io/vnrdrN
2x Pre Cut Fret Wire (Medium/Medium) stewmac.sjv.io/MX1e1N
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1x Refret Saw and Fret Slot Cleaning Tool Set stewmac.sjv.io/DVrxrG
1x Fret Leveler 6" stewmac.sjv.io/rnxdxd
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1x String Spacing Rule stewmac.sjv.io/4eYV70
1x Feeler Gauges stewmac.sjv.io/NKVaxq
4x Gotoh Compact Bass Tuners - Left - Chrome stewmac.sjv.io/MX1eqM
1x Roller String Retainer for Bass stewmac.sjv.io/KeA567
The Body:
1x Golden Age Pickups for Jazz Bass, Set of 2 stewmac.sjv.io/LPGkLV
1x Premium Wiring Kit for J-bass stewmac.sjv.io/QOg19a
1x Hipshot 4-string KickAss Bass Bridge stewmac.sjv.io/9W3o64
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1x Neck Routing Pocket Template for Fender stewmac.sjv.io/jWgd7M
1x Electro Socket Jack Mount (Chrome) stewmac.sjv.io/kjXdq0
1x Flush Trim Bit 1" stewmac.sjv.io/0J3aNO
1x 7/16" Roundover Bit stewmac.sjv.io/EajDNW
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@xylafoxlin Жыл бұрын

ICYMI: I have a second channel called Xyla Foxlin Offcuts now! Here's the link to the video on the steambox: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5uVfM6Xt5a5iY0.html Also, the forms and templates are on ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/265803027479

@bubbaluvv Жыл бұрын

so youtube did a thing and sent me here. im glad i watched...no matter what haters say, good on you for trying something so crazy...you get a sub from me

@mobiousenigma Жыл бұрын

quick note on shellac it isnt the insect excrement its there exoskeletons. if memory serves its the lac betel bodies and solvent base . you should look into french polishing if you think sanding takes time lol. thanks for the video

@gallaxyquest Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video absolutely inspiring!!!🤗 Are you selling the bass you made?

@j121212100 Жыл бұрын

badass bass!

@berndeckenfels Жыл бұрын

Offcuts… is genious

@douglasboyle6544 Жыл бұрын

Make sure you protect the Purple heartwood with a UV blocking finish, UV light will cause it to lose its purple hue and fade to dark brown over time

@dmeemd7787 Жыл бұрын

Man, good call!

@gaveintothedarkness Жыл бұрын

Otherwise in wont be Deep Purple anymore heh heh heh

@jozsefizsak Жыл бұрын

I wasn't aware that UV is the culprit but the brown that mine turned is not in any way special so avoiding it is definitely worth trying.

@toine512fr Жыл бұрын

That wood is cursed.. But beautiful.

@dentakuweb Жыл бұрын

It's starts off as Deep Purple but later in life it's better for playing Brown notes.

@bradkuntzelman5343 Жыл бұрын

The sneaky cut at 33:40 switching from Xyla to Nick was pretty well done... I had to rewatch that section to see how I missed it.

@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Жыл бұрын

That cut was smoother than the bass playing.

@peetiegonzalez1845 Жыл бұрын

That was awesome. I was like “What? SHe gOt Gud!”. That she built a bass, having never even held one before, is incredible. It’s not perfect, but it looks like it wouldn’t take much tuning to make much better.

@lunamatic9775 Жыл бұрын

I came to this channel because I'm learning how to build guitars, and you ended up inspiring my 7 year old daughter to want to be an engineer! Thank you and keep on creating! "She's really cool when she's wearing her safety glasses" - quote from my kid. 😀

@deeliciousplum Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! 🌺

@larscw74 Жыл бұрын

Engineering is an amazing trade as you can make anything you can dream up.

@orrenlane Жыл бұрын

As someone who sands guitar and bass necks everyday for one of the biggest guitar companies... I am beyond impressed with the skill and attention to detail you put into making this beautiful instrument, especially the neck. Shaping the neck is definitely no easy feat, yet you made it look like a cakewalk. Well done

@glenw-xm5zf Жыл бұрын

She is kind of 'gifted' imo. I love her humour

@mwmtoolworks8042 Жыл бұрын

just FYI, purpleheart is oily, it gets everywhere, it turns your snot purple, dulls your blades, breaks your bits, tears out worse than a gross crusty scab, and smells like farts... But also, a spiral template bit (the larger the diameter the better) will help a lot with that tearout

@nilsniemeier5345 Жыл бұрын

It will also cause you to break out in hives if you're susceptible.

@richardl6751 Жыл бұрын

Tzlam isn't fun either.

@BluesHarry Жыл бұрын

Purpleheart smells less like farts than rosewood, IMO

@theelectronwrangler6416 Жыл бұрын

@@nilsniemeier5345 YUP. Learned that one the hard way.

@checkedoutchris Жыл бұрын

Yes. All that above. And I've heard the dust can be hazardous (poisonous). So. If it turns your snot purple, you're doing it wrong. Don't permanently injure yourself for your craft. (nice work, by the way)

@jasonbonifacio2473 Жыл бұрын

Jesus, as someone with lifelong adhd / follow-through problems, I can’t even imagine the commitment and stamina it takes to not just do the actual physical project, but then to storyboard, film, edit, and voiceover. Me quito el sombrero-awesome content!

@piccalillipit9211 Жыл бұрын

Im with you on that - for me it would be half varnished and played once and in the corner of the room and a guy off the internet would be paid to edit the video whilst I designed a thing for giving tablets to cats...

@craigreed3761 Жыл бұрын

Coming from someone with 40 plus yrs working with all things wood AND 45 yrs playing guitar, I've seen it all but Xyla you are simply amazing! This is only my 2nd video from you and you've already not only built but designed a teardrop camper and a really cool unique bass guitar! So, wow what an introduction into your world! I've noticed you say many of these tasks are your 1st time doing which makes it even more amazing! To say I'm impressed is a massive understatement! I was initially concerned about the resonance of the bass but I see you've attached the ash to the purple heart in enough places to alleviate my concerns and I've never seen the type truss rod you have as mine are adjusted on the headstock and you adjust at a 90° angle. Interesting! Anyway, you are so proficient at so many things I am blown away. Also you present your videos with such an engaging manner! Especially the humor you inject so seamlessly! And like you, i spent most of my 20's sanding. Lol. Thank you for making these videos because I was having trouble finding anything to keep my interest and I can't begin to describe how inspiring you are! You most definitely have a new subscriber here and I am definitely spreading the word!

@DominusFeles Жыл бұрын

Can’t believe you had Nick test playing your homemade bass! Legend! And this build should have been entered into the Great Guitar Build Off that Crimson Guitars are hosting right now 😄

@michaellukaniuk5074 Жыл бұрын

You should be very proud of this build Xyla. You got a big thumbs up from a bass legend playing your first guitar design/build with a neck you shaped by hand. I am blown away.

@imccrae Жыл бұрын

I've had a piece of brazilian wallnut sitting in my workshop for many years, waiting for me to build a bass. I think it's time, you've inspired me. Yours is so amazing ! Love it.

@acousticshadow4032 Жыл бұрын

A Brazilian walnut, eh? What is her name? 🙃

@deeliciousplum Жыл бұрын

I think that this is the first time that I've not fastforwarded through a musical instrument luthier's video. A wonderful balance of patience, skill, and quirky humour made this a joy to watch and to listen to. 🌺

@TysoniusRex Жыл бұрын

I checked out this video because I really enjoy bass guitar, and the end product is just so eye-catching. 36 minutes later and...I am so blown away by all the thought, time and talent you put into this project! Just an incredibly beautiful work of art, but I can see how maybe you don't want to dwell on the challenges posed by the purple heartwood. Anyway, I'm totally going to back you on Patreon just so I can see more of your work. Thanks!

@Lolloolollool Жыл бұрын

I can't believe you got Nick to play your bass! What an honor to have a legend use something you created!

@xylafoxlin Жыл бұрын

He KILLED IT

@TimeShrike Жыл бұрын

Oh NO! ...are you making a new one then? On a serious note, it would be very interesting to see a pro luthier comment and do a light review on your build. Congrats, beautiful instrument! BTW, drop D tuning + distortion pedal = zen powers (All hail BONG (UK), especially "Mana-Yood Sushai" and "Thought and Existence". But also Sunn o)))'s low end bliss).

@pvic6959 Жыл бұрын

@@xylafoxlin but YOU also killed it by creating such a master piece!

@SeanBlader Жыл бұрын

Like you don't realize what a real renaissance woman Xyla is until she's shredding that thing. Canoe builder, Musician, Pilot, Woodworker, Maker, Rocket Scientist. Holy crap.

@stevescuba1978 Жыл бұрын

It's really cool seeing someone take on all manner of challenges. Sweet bass!

@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Жыл бұрын

She has mastered the element of wood. She can do anything with her woodbending powers.

@DrRusty5 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the very same.

@dosgos Жыл бұрын

Given your background in maker woodworking, you are just the right person for StewMac tools demonstration. Excellent video and I hope the rest of 2022 gets better.

@Jonathan_Doe_ Жыл бұрын

Nick was definitely genuinely enjoying the neck on that thing, the tones lovely too!

@ScottWalshWoodworking Жыл бұрын

gorgeous design Xyla! One of the most interesting, yet visually pleasing guitar/bass bodies I've seen. There are so many wacky looking instruments out there but yours just look correct, while looking like nothing i've seen before. Also glad your new shop space seems to be working out.

@mal2ksc Жыл бұрын

It's also nice she doesn't have to hog out material for weight reasons. As for durability, I imagine it will be somewhat more easily damaged than a normal solid-body, but probably not in a way that would make it any less reliable.

@AstroCharlie Жыл бұрын

The jeans leg soft-jaw on the neck is one of my favorite tricks I've seen, and the final result is incredible!

@xylafoxlin Жыл бұрын

Is that.... a Joft Jaw?

@adrianlikins1314 Жыл бұрын

@@xylafoxlin Le-vice?

@thelegendwarior Жыл бұрын

Didn't think I would see Nick from Scary Pockets in a Xyla Foxlin video. This is the collab i didn't know i wanted. KZfaq is awesome!

@thesidsss 10 ай бұрын

I’m very impressed! Building a Bass, Guitar or even an Ukulele is dozens of big and small difficult jobs. it’s funny how much wok goes into it then one day the strings are on and up to pitch and you have yourself an instrument! Playing it is so satisfying and all the little mistakes disappear. I’ve used Purpleheart in an all three instruments and every time you commented on it, I had to chuckle. It is a stunning wood and spectacularly challenging to work with. Congratulations on your build, well done!

@jerrycapizzi2081 Жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever been so impressed by a woodworking video. You have some real pro-level skills there, Xyla.

@matthewf1979 Жыл бұрын

I just started playing bass after ~30 years in guitar. It’s just too much fun and really gets you out of a musical rut.

@zepo82 Жыл бұрын

my dad is sending me his bass.. old 60's job :) I was a guitarist on and off till this point and he was always a classical/spanish guitar man ...should have asked earlier!

@gregsmith9179 Жыл бұрын

YEARS AGO I WAS TOLD BY AN OLD WISE MASTER CRAFTSMAN IN ENGLAND, "A MASTER CRAFTSMEN (THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN WOODWORKING) IS NOT SOMEONE WHO NEVER MAKES MISTAKES BUT ONE CAN RECONIZE A BOO BOO AND FIX IT, SO NO ONE SEE'S IT. YOU DID GREAT. I LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDS. A NEW SUB. SHOOTING THE GUNS WAS GREAT

@halhortonsworld5870 10 ай бұрын

I am a bass player. When I was starting out when I was like 15 or so, I built a bass guitar from leftover parts of broken guitars. I had a starburst body of a Stratocaster copy and a 4-string bass neck. I worked those two pieces until they fit together, then started applying the hardware that I harvested from many other old guitars. The BEST part of this bass was the DiMarzio Super Distortion guitar pickups. Playing those thru a Peavey amp with the saturation turned all the way up gave it a super nasty fuzzy metal sound (think Neil Young 'Hey Hey, My My' sound). I could still turn it back down for 'normal' bass sound, but it was nice to have that fuzzy option in my tool box.

@MichaelAlm Жыл бұрын

That bass came out awesome!! Nicely done Xyla 🙌

@tracyalan7201 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I can't believe I'm this late with a new Xyla project. I was thinking that something was overdue but after watching this video, I'm totally blown away. Is there nothing that this woman can't do? I can't do a fraction of the stuff she's ever achieved or done, but this one is one of the best, which is hard. All her stuff is fantastic. Her imagination is fertile and rich in not just imagining but also implementing. Watching the intricacies of building this electric bass from scratch, the tiny details, and the amount of work, as she mentions on the sanding, taping and fine points, I'm impressed. True craftswoman in every bit of work and she's so calm and patient. I'd be pulling my hair getting frustrated at little setbacks. Then she completes it, and it sounds as great as she models and plays it. Truly, impressive work. I hope the receiver appreciates a Xyla design as its always one of a kind and piece of art & function.

@craigr13666 Жыл бұрын

I... I just, love, your content. You're incredible. From an idea in your mind to an actual working final piece. Blows me away. It turned out, amazing! This is the kind of thing that I grew up watching on the weekends on public television. I have so much appreciation for this format and the people who share their ideas, knowledge and abilities! Keep up the wonderful work!

@ligh7foo7 Жыл бұрын

💕 The ambient bass playing softly in the background

@johnkemas7344 Жыл бұрын

Great job Xyla, as usual!! I love your channel, always great enthusiasm!! I'm almost 70 now, still making and building, teaching, and my whole career has been building prototypes and 1 off projects as a T&D maker, model maker, electronics technician a personal maker and an Amateur radio operator and I long ago lost track of the hours I've spent sanding, polishing, fitting building, testing etc!!! I started in shop class in 7th grade and never looked back. It's been a hell of great ride too!!!

@Its_Just_Max_ Жыл бұрын

Luthier here! I've made the same mistake with cutting into templates like you did on the neck pocket. I highly recommend using a fixed base for your router rather than a plunge base. when going to a new depth it's a little stressful as you have to walk it in, however it takes away a great amount of risk of cutting where you don't want because the bearing is always below the base. (or somehow set an upper stopper on the plunge base so the bearing doesn't retract higher than the baseplate) also having built a good handful of guitars now.... it's all sanding. it's 99% sanding. and then when you think you're done sanding, you sand more.

@matthewridgeway9250 Жыл бұрын

I l9ve how the neck grain popped as soon as you sprayed it. Beautiful!

@MurrayWayper Жыл бұрын

"that was very intentional" perfect. Brilliant job.

@carlsage8198 Жыл бұрын

Thought I would share: a method we would use when I was in Native Arts Studio (University of Alaska Fairbanks) that *sometimes* helped avoid the cracking for bent wood was to pre-boil the wood. Basically using a huge stock pot (or equivalent). In our studio the pot was kept running on a hot plate for a couple of days at a stretch, rotating pieces in and out as needed. Also adding a "dash" (or two) of fabric softener to the water - both in the boil and steam - can ease the work process while steaming.

@KeritechElectronics Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning job and lovely design. I'm damn impressed and envious! So that's a Xylaphone, right? :) You've got a Fran-tastic woodworking bench there. Loving it.

@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Жыл бұрын

Technically, the word "xylophone" means "wood instrument," so yes, it is a xylaphone.

@lear1980 Жыл бұрын

Beginning to post shorts is a wonderful idea. I might not have sought out this video without it and I'm so glad I did. What a beautiful and amazing instrument you created. You have the imagination of a dreamer, the vision of an engineer and the skill set of an artist. You are an amazingly gifted, and entertaining, young women.

@royhi1809 Жыл бұрын

Got it right on the first time build. Won't have doubted you for a second. Keep reaching for the stars!

@bensmart2829 Жыл бұрын

always a good day when xyla uploads

@xylafoxlin Жыл бұрын

🥰

@LucumLuftra Жыл бұрын

Next up, the Xyla-phone. In the series of making instruments for the rockin' Foxlin music band 😆

@rumplefourskin6775 Жыл бұрын

lmao that panning into your hands while you were playing and then switching to another person playing was real sneaky xD I was thinking, "oh wow she's actually amazing at bass!"

@MikeSavageZA 11 ай бұрын

Good lord. I would have run out of talent within the first minute of this build. Amazing job!

@treavormiller9552 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think I can properly express how impressive this project was to me! You very clearly know exactly what you’re doing and so bravo! It really makes me want to take on more difficult projects myself!

@mienaikoe Жыл бұрын

Xyla: "Not that I'm liccing my bass, that would be weird" Adam Neely: And I took that personally

@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Жыл бұрын

doot doot doot doot dooo da doooooooo

@frankdoss6313 7 ай бұрын

You do great work. A pleasure watching a skilled woodworker (who's better looking than Nick Zammeti and that Bourbon Moth guy) at work.

@Hobby_Collector Жыл бұрын

TFW when Joey B. just SHOWS up in a woodworking video you just randomly found! 'O' great video! I want to build a bass from scratch some day it's just scary! Thanks for reminding me how much work goes into it XD

@kcstevens7532 Жыл бұрын

WOW, girl !!! This is an incredible demonstration of your gifts of skill, talent and tenacity.. Thank you very much, ma'am.

@dwk5234 Жыл бұрын

As always, Xyla, so entertaining, fun and informative. Love your enthusiasm and willingness to try new things…you’re inspirational!

@brianegendorf2023 Жыл бұрын

It always amazes me when the most basic build of something is STILL crazily work and detail intensive. I've seen Luthiers make these, and they put so much more work into it..but just seeing what you did is still pretty insane..

@marccloutier3501 Жыл бұрын

with all the beautiful creation you made out of wood, I wonder what kind of super fancy lamp design you could comme up with !

@funkyfender1 Жыл бұрын

Tip on ‘angled plugging’…. Use a straight plug and then trim it with a chisel and sand it back to ‘angled’! Ok, takes a little longer, but is easier and less prone to misalignment… great job Xyla!

@code-fox Жыл бұрын

Nice build. Extra thumbs up for featuring the best bass player on the planet!

@Tom_Emody Жыл бұрын

Very impressive wielding of craft! Wow.

@ShaneSemler Жыл бұрын

This is a very cool bass design. Now I want a short scale version.

@jyvben1520 Жыл бұрын

key hanger size ? it would snag on some things ...

@pwitkop Жыл бұрын

This looks awesome! One thing that you can do for fasteners in very hard woods like purple heart is to tap machine screw threads and use brass machine screw threads. I've only done it in acrylic, which worked well, but I've seen it used a few times hard types of wood

@kevinmackenzie1074 Жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest the same thing. This has worked well for me in several types of hardwood and is way less stressful than hoping a wood screw wont twist off. I use a coarse machine screw thread then drill, tap and countersink the hole. Congratulations Xyla on an excellent build. I loved your teardrop trailer build too. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

@EikiMartinson 3 ай бұрын

I LOLed at the "steam coming out of my ears" line. Hilarious!

@guamflyer1 6 күн бұрын

Really Love your tools..got my 3 year old watching you..Thanks..hope your Plane doing Good..My other Daughter a Pilot too

$@Refract3d$

@Refract3d Жыл бұрын

Also, a tip for the angled plugs... don't angle them on both ends :) Leave the top square so you can hammer it in, then trim it flush with a saw or something, it'll make your life so much easier.

@officialBro-uc1pt Жыл бұрын

this looks so dope and you probably spent age getting it perfect, well done brilliant job

@johncillis3431 9 ай бұрын

My middle bro (RIP) played the twelve string and bass (he nailed 'Jumping Jack Flash', my fav Whoopie Goldberg movie). My fav bass player (RIP) was the basketball player Waymon Tisdale. I also love the guitar player Peter White, who played with Al Stewart in the 70's and is now known for his smooth jazz. I have seen him several times in concert, the first one free in '93. I have also seen Starships' Craig Chaquico for free and also have paid to see him perform. I have enjoyed listening to female smooth jazz performers, sax players Mindy Abair and Candy Dulfer. Your carpentry and rocketry skills are inspiration for men and women, that no matter how old we are or what our gender, we do not think 'old' and our genders are 'one' if we approach life with love and do not judge just by people with beauty like yours since under our skins surface is intelligence, the most important thing you and your friends share.

@gingeoram Жыл бұрын

I've just watched a few of your videos. I'm in awe of your imagination and determination. The bass is awesome, as is your skill and enthusiasm.

@MegaCadr Жыл бұрын

Omg that is inspirational! Makes me want to get back to building instruments.

@tonysansom Жыл бұрын

You and me both 😀

@timetolvlup Жыл бұрын

Holy crap I'm sorry that you got burgled. I'm glad you see you back. Awesome bass! Slappa da bass!

@SeanNorrey Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You showed me some techniques that really helped! Routing the truss rod channel looks so much easier than every other method I have seen, it's what has stopped me making a neck. And I really liked the bending information, it's always looked a bit unachievable as well. I'm looking forward to trying some of these things and made sure I saved this video.

@lakemarine484 Жыл бұрын

This was amazing..I could not stop watching! What a workshop and tools but mostly you implement technology flawlessly into your art!!

@UNVIRUSLETALE Жыл бұрын

Can't imagine the time spent even just sanding this, let alone the rest, amazing work Xyla but it must've been a real pain to complete

@vernonmatthews3445 Жыл бұрын

You really set yourself a new bar. Can't wait to see where it goes from here. And I know you will appreciate the following... I've worked with Purple Heartwood before. So you should have talked to me first. When I saw you opt to use it like you did, I knew you were in for a life changing experience. So I thought I might throw a little more trivia your way... Just so you are more well rounded. 1. Purple Heartwood is so solid it has almost no compression or expansion between wet and dry (Purple Heartwood is almost waterproof too), as well as it takes shocks like a champ. This made It ideal for internal bracing on large sailing cargo ships of old. 2. Breathing the saw dust can cause lung infections, so doing this right after COVID was probably risky. 3. Our oldest son wanted a stripper canoe out of Purple Heartwood. I had already built five of them, but not with Purple Heartwood. We knew this would be an epic build. Stapling alone was a monumental task, much less bending (you really can't steambox Purple Heart unless it's very thin)... AND wait for it... SANDING. Although we got the shell off the form, a violent storm moved through and sent a 500 pound branch off the top of a large tree torpedoing the work and it's shelter, thus ending the build. Years later we rebuilt a large canoe designed for big river boiling whitewater, into a very fast Realtree Camo performance touring canoe for him. It's madin voyage was an overnighter in the Bayou. 4. (This one is directed to your Ash and Maple) when screwing down end pieces, especially those involving end grain, I strongly suggest using some sort of Pan Head or Washer Head and a Pilot Point Bit (think pocket hole jigs). These will squeeze the pieces together like a clamp, without trying to split the ends apart. We'll I'll stop here and look forward to seeing you raise your bar even higher. Till then keep your paddle wet and your seat dry.

@crutecox3364 10 ай бұрын

BEAUTIFULLY designed bass.

@billjamison2877 Жыл бұрын

You inspire me to get off my lazy retired arse and build something. Thanks for the motivation!

@LostButMakingGoodTime Жыл бұрын

Xyla, you are a machine. I’ve watched you turn your hand to a lot of different things, but this is several orders of magnitude beyond. An absolute machine. An adorable, funny, gifted, hyper-smart, incredibly talented, wonderfully self-deprecating, massively skilled craftsperson, with a wild heart and a truly special gift for communication. But… a machine. I don’t think there’s anything you could not accomplish. All the very best.

@Macakiux Жыл бұрын

I love this video. Being a fan of your builds and also a fan of guitar making channels I enjoyed this one soooooo much. You are so good at it. I hope you'll try to make a guitar later. No purple heartwood though.

@XavierBetoN Жыл бұрын

Yes purple heartwood, we love to watch her suffer

@LesterSuggs Жыл бұрын

I watched your tear-drop camper build and fell in love with your work and the collaboration with your friends. I subscribed. Keep up the wonderful work.

@JasperKloek 7 ай бұрын

Just watched this entire video for the third time. Why is this so fascinating?

@Maker_of_Things Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Really, it is gorgeous. I do love the bass guitar. I made my first fretted bass, (oh wow) 40 years ago when I was a young teen, because I wanted to learn to play one! It had active electronics with a +-15V supply. Then I followed with a fretless quadraphonic bass, and had to make my own pick ups, one for each string. That's about the time I realised I couldn't play for toffee and have almost zero musical talent! 🤣 So I followed up with an electric violin for a friend. I couldn't play that either! 😄 I still love hearing bass solos, thank you for this video. 😊👍

@joepie221 Жыл бұрын

Nice job. I built a lot of balsa models as a kid and always used wax paper when gluing. Is blue masking tape the new normal?

@larryschweitzer4904 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! I have a shop where we do commercial bent laminate wood almost daily. On work with reverse curves we use a form similar to the inner form you made. The outer form is made less ridged so any minor variations in the thickness of the lamination stack will still clamp tight. The thickness of the laminations is dependent on the radius. For the ones you had to bend around we would have made the laminations considerably thinner. To cut the laminations we use a straight line rip saw with a blade that is designed to slightly shave the face of the cut so almost no saw marks show on the work and none show after lamination. Strips are kept in order so the grain pattern remains. Put a pencil V on the board first so you can reference them later. PS resaw blades generally don't work well on table saws because they require considerably more power. Our small SLR saw has 15hp.

@astro143_ Жыл бұрын

I followed the process of this project on your social media, none of it did it justice like this video. That is absolutely stunning, and sounds great. I hope to see it hanging behind your head in more videos! Wishing you all the best, I can't imagine how rough the last few months have been. Love watching your content! I look forward to the next installation of Xyla Sands Wood.

@mr_q_02 Жыл бұрын

The thing about sanding is you're never "done"....you just get so sick and tired of sanding that you call it good enough. lol

@nasonguy Жыл бұрын

I mask up, get my blocks out, knife, sheets up to 1000 grit, then get completely frustrated and tired around 400 and just go like “yup, feels smooth enough to me” as I quickly swipe the piece with my nearly numb hand.

@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Жыл бұрын

Sanding is like being Sisyphus, pushing the rock up the hill knowing he is never done.

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

I want to see what Xyla can do with an exo-skeleton… show Allan Pan how it is done 😁😂

@stanhagaman924 Жыл бұрын

Great video Xyla great video and you kept smiling all the way through it, amazing!! Thanks!!

@rakentrail Жыл бұрын

Xyla, I worked for a guy that made bent wood boats. We use to add about 1/2oz of fabric softener (Downy) to every gallon of water in the steamer. 5/4 oak bent like warm butter. Give it a try!

@TimGlaser Жыл бұрын

Oh my god, you're friends with Nick? Also, beautiful instrument and I hope the rest of your year goes better. :)

@R.B.564 Жыл бұрын

Wow! As a bassist, and an amateur carpenter, this building process was really fascinating to follow. But three-hundred dollars for the maple? I know that you need really sturdy wood for the neck of a bass guitar - it's far more important than most musicians realize - but that's quite steep. Also: it's a pity you lost the footage where you saw out the nut, as I'm a lefty and always used to have trouble switching that part around on right-handed basses - but no worries, I've got two left-handed ones now (a five-string and a regular). Anyways: the resulting instrument sounds wonderful, and looks even better - I get why you chose the purple heart, even if it's a mess to work with, as it's an absolutely stunning color. Seriously: this is some incredibly impressive work you've done here!

@wingracer1614 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing about the neck until I saw those tiger stripes pop out on the finishing, that's not cheap. Yeah it's still inflated StewMac pricing but at least makes a little more sense. If you want to learn how to make new nuts, there are some great luthier and/or repair channels out there you can watch. Rosa String Works, twoodfrd, Dave's World of Fun Stuff, StewMac's own channel, etc.

@R.B.564 Жыл бұрын

@@wingracer1614 Yeah, that finishing did a wonder on the maple's gradient pattern and color, I'll give you that. Thanks for the tips regarding repair channels! At the moment, I'm satisfied with my lefty Sire Marcus Miller and Yamaha five-string basses, and my Les Paul guitar, but I'll keep your comment in mind if I ever want to convert another right-handed instrument. As a lefty, it can be quite annoying to find your perfect bass on sale, but once again it's a right-handed one. Sure, there's always some trouble with the location of the switches and strap buttons, but that's something you get used to. No, the biggest obstacle to get it tuned properly and consistently are those tiny incisions in that darn nut.

@Bronwyn031 Жыл бұрын

I saw your tear drop trailer build video and now this video has won me over finally. NEW SUBSCRIBER!

@chrisestill8825 Жыл бұрын

In high school, 3 of us spent our Christmas break building a guitar for the Scholastic Art & Writing competition. I feel your pain in sanding. We ended up winning the national Product Design category and the next year a companion bass was made which also won.

@j.robertsergertson4513 Жыл бұрын

HURRAY ! you're back Cool bass ! Next you should make a bass shaped like a bass🐟

@michiganengineer8621 Жыл бұрын

With the neck of the guitar extending from the mouth of the fish perhaps?

@FrozenKnight21 Жыл бұрын

With every video you make, I become more and more jelious. If aliens were to encounter the human race, I'd nominate Xyla as our representative. She represents every attribute which I personally would want the universe to see.

@itsROMPERS... Жыл бұрын

When i started watching i was wishing I was doing this, but by the end i was glad YOU were doing it.

@DonSantana730 7 ай бұрын

You are actually insane with all of these builds

@panagea2007 Жыл бұрын

This was awesome. The hard work, skill, dedication, and passion tells me that I am absolutely not going to be building my own bass.

@Bob_at_Quibsonguitarworks Жыл бұрын

I'm amazed, great 1st one. Welcome to the electric guitar making addiction! I love how you used some semi-hollow dot 335 techniques with the bending. You had this like you have crafted guitars before, so..very cool. One thing you might try on frets is undercutting them on the ends. It prevents fret sprout later, and you HAVE to do it with fretboard binding. You still blop some superglue/ebony dust on there and bye bye fret slot gap and no sharp tang edges later in the years...nice. Most builders agree about Purpleheart, no doubt. There is a reason the big corps have used certain woods for many decades and leave the exotics to the custom shop divisions. BUT...The best part was how happy you were with it when it was done! Please do another one when you have time. You might even think about entering the next Great Guitar Build Off from Crimson Guitars.

@muslehed Жыл бұрын

Skills across the spectrum!! Great build.

@AlexTapisevic Жыл бұрын

Beautiful design, can't believe you do this from scatch.

@Taylor___ Жыл бұрын

He's such a good bassist. Great job on this project

@pinwizz69 Жыл бұрын

This young Lady has crazy awesome wood working skills. That bass is absolutely beautiful. Just like it's maker. I miss having a shop like hers. I used mine to scratch build arcade game cabinets I'd install custom 60 in 1 multicade game boards in with braigedia harness, led lighted buttons including flipper and shake buttons on the sides to play the digital pinball game that's one of the 60 games. An led lighted mini trackball for centipede and millipede games. A bunch more to many to list. I'm reparing one now I did over 10 years ago the Rocker owner had damaged during a party. I learned wood working helping my Dad build a wood airplane.

@carmiethompson2676 Жыл бұрын

All of the exotic woods are very tough on tools & have their own particulars regarding handling, workability, finish etc. I was a Design Engr. for LeBlanc Clarinets & other products. We used Grenadilla, also called African Blackwood & it's amazing material. Tapping it is similar to a hard Brass, no inserts needed. One thing about exotic woods that you don't have w/ metals. After extensive machining, the wood had to 'relax' in a temperature & humidity controlled room from 2-6 months to recover most of its mechanical properties which included it's tonal qualities. Then additional machining could be performed. There was two(?) 'relaxation' sessions given to the wood during production & the NEW Corporate owners(after 2007) didn't like that. So they 'sped up' the process & in about 6 months there were cracks radiating from the tone holes in a $20K Clarinet were no dealer/customer had any previous concerns. Very disappointing & unnecessary.

@jamesb7651 Жыл бұрын

A tremendous effort, Xyla! As a woodworker and musician myself, that is mad talent.

@MCFishNuggets Жыл бұрын

Ran to my computer when I got the notification

@Torana355 11 ай бұрын

Just watched your tear-drop camper and now this video, instant sub, you are incredible!

@briansimkins9488 Жыл бұрын

I've been building thing"s for over 50 years and i"m impressed with your work . excellent!

@AmitKumar-xw5gp Жыл бұрын

You absolutely won my mind with this video of yours. Such incredible work ethics you have, of getting everything right even to the very last details. Absolutely loved that. That Guitar is an work of art. This video is very joyous.