Low-End Luthiers

Episode 8: Body Contouring, Painting and Pickguards is available now!Download HereToday we discuss contouring the body. There are a few tools needed to complete this job successfully. The first is a surform shaver. You can see an examp

Episode 7: Fret Installation and Neck Contouring

Dec 4th, 2017

Hey guys! Episode 7 is here:Download HereToday we discuss fret installation and neck contouring. For fret installation, you will need several luthier-oriented tools. You will need a fret scale template, which you can purchase here. Yo

Episode 6- Routing the Body/Pickup Installation

Nov 27th, 2017

Episode 6 is now available for streaming!Download Here!Today we discuss the ins and outs of routing the body. We cover routing for the pickup cavity, the control cavity, and the battery pack cavity (IF you are using active bass pickups.

Episode 5- Neck and Pocket Design

Nov 19th, 2017

Hey guys!Episode 5: Neck and Pocket Design is available now!!!!Download Here!!!Today we discuss finishing the design of the bass neck and putting the neck all together. We also go over how to design the pocket for the neck, and fitting

Episode 4: Pickups and Pots

Nov 13th, 2017

Hey guys!Today's show is all about pickups and pots! You can listen below:Download HereWe discuss the differences in pickups, and how to choose which one is right for you! We also delve into potentiometers: What are they? Why do I need

Episode 3- All About Accessories (And Body Templates)!!

Nov 6th, 2017

Hey guys!The new episode drops today!Download HereEpisode 3 goes over the needed accessories prior to creating your body template. This to me is the most enjoyable part of the design process. You really get to visualize what your fini

Low-End Luthiers- Episode 2: All About Necks

Oct 29th, 2017

Hey guys!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

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

Oct 23rd, 2017

Download Episode 1Hey 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 choos