Ep 5 - Finishing and demo - How to Build a P-style Bass Guitar

Welcome to Crimson Guitars and welcome to Ben's workshop where he is finally building a P-style Bass Guitar. Episode 5 of 5. This is it! It is finished! Here Ben installs the hardware, electronics, strings, and set-up. Now how does she sound? Thanks to Jim Reece for helping us with the demo.
This will be a straightforward Bass guitar build, but let's see how Ben puts his spin on things...
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Preparing the body for hardware and neck
1:04 Coffee break
1:13 Back to body
1:30 If at first, you don't succeed - get another bottle!
1:54 Preparation for neck and scratch plate
2:56 Neck attachment
3:46 Tuners
4:24 Nut
5:00 Placement of bridge
6:34 Pickguard. Pick up wiring and set up
12:48 On go the strings
14:39 Basic set-up for demo
19:22 Strap buttons
19:35 Conclusion and Demo
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Stay tuned and stay awesome!
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[@natsterjam]

WOW! That is one delicious bass! Love it, favourite build video so far. I think the pic guard looks right and in fact sexy with that unique scoring. Can not wait for the next bass build or indeed any build. Thanks for sharing Ben.

[@wolfstars20]

I’m about to get a Fender Affinity Precision Bass, It’s White and Black

[@tyronehewitt4986]

I like it its a strong bass

[@MrAZed209]

I liked the spalting too, and the carving of grooves was interesting. The pickguard treatment was something that I never would have thought of either. But the weirdest thing is the name Ben gave it. Must be Gaelic or something. He said “I’m calling it Dunphornow.”

[@typerexc]

A legend is born...

[@jameslewis2635]

One of these days Ben's going to spill his coffee and then use that as a stain for the wood.

[@Metalbass10000]

Yes. I've thought the same thing for a couple years. Hopefully soon, and hopefully a very, very rich, dark roast, plenty of tannins, and maybe just seconds after a thick bit of dark chocolate, black cherry creme has been added, but NOT YET stirred in... I suddenly know what to prepare for dessert tonight for my wife and I... And I also have a fireworks display of ideas for finishes I need to begin experimenting with for very near future guitar and bass builds... I've some pieces of figured Claro Walnut, Ziricote, Cocobolo, intensely figured Wisconsin (Rock) Sugar Maple, a few reclaimed pieces of figured, spalted Rock Maple that I've already cut into book matched pairs, and even a figured Mahogany, that may need to experiment with. Thank you for the spark of imagination! I haven't used coffee as even a component of a wood coloring since I did some living room tables and shelves, and that was probably 16 or 17 years ago.

[@greenmile9496]

I used to work in a prison back in the 1980’s where the inmates made hobbycraft projects out of wooden match & popsicle sticks. Being that chemicals were not allowed, they used instant coffee to stain the wood & controlled the shade by varying the concentration.

[@jameslewis2635]

@@greenmile9496 Okay, I think we have Ben's next series planned out. A high quality guitar made out of match and popsicle sticks with the wood being stained by coffee.

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

James Lewis Match sticks??? Can I burn it??? 😁

[@greenmile9496]

Crimson Custom Guitars 🤣 I think Hendrix beat you to that one!! 🎸🔥

[@cfreeman5631]

Like the pickguard, has a brushed stainless look. Nice build. That's almost exactly the bass I have thought of building , except the fretboard, that was unexpected. Thanks. Ben.

[@poppy3215]

The smile on the bass player's face says how great the instrument is. Beautiful.

[@monrominee]

As much as I simply can't bring myself to be excited about another p bass clone, I gotta say this is a very clean build.

[@echoes675]

Just re-watched this series again. We need more BASS!!

[@CrimsonCustomGuitars]

good point, we really do!

[@patrickfinney2623]

Excellent!!

[@patrickschilcher9386]

Thanks for posting these. They're very entertaining and motivating!!

[@brianterrill9587]

A+! Bravo build!

[@dissidente_0173]

Great job!

[@carmanvw]

Looks and sounds great!

[@irishchuck2145]

Bloody brilliant

[@bobbyfikesmusicfun]

Beautiful

[@TonyBursey]

Absolutely STUNNING!

[@pumbar]

That is extraordinary!

[@francescogenduso2636]

This is Insane! Amazing job, hope to see more instrument with that finish.

[@jrchanning]

Really enjoyed this series of vids on building a bass, thoroughly entertaining and interesting, great job :)

[@NelsonGago]

Well done Ben!!!!

[@williamcummings6562]

That was a great series. Nice to see you make a bass this time. Great work!

[@StoRMiEFailure]

Awesome, perfect thing to watch at 7am.

[@tonsofwater8246]

Beautiful work

[@bobby9727]

Incredible bass,i look forward to watching these vids and they always make my day.You are an amazing luthier Ben and a true artist thank you for these vids.

[@Bowhunterwt]

Love the build. just perfect

[@keeperotln1]

Great work!!

[@herbsman05]

Love your builds! This one simply is stunning! Simplicity at its best! :)

[@lnkd70]

Just beautiful! 😍

[@marcwalters7541]

Fantastic Ben

[@stevegaris]

Brilliant, Ben!

[@eliotmccann2589]

This was certainly worth the wait. Beautiful bass.

[@jeffreykettler5923]

Beautiful bass!!

[@proteus2103]

I like it. And it sounds fantastic!

[@garyhardman8369]

It is a thing of beauty Ben. Thank you for sharing.

[@LivingtheHumanExperience]

Fantastic, beautiful instrument!

[@demantoid418]

I have very much in joyed this thanks Ben & Crew

[@kosaponglusang4595]

Amazingly beautiful sounding Bass just as expected from the beginning of the 1st episode video 😍😍😍

[@solidsneakie]

That spalted body with the contouring is really lovely.

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

Yes, build more basses! Well done🔥

[@Wladi1966]

Perfect! I just loved it... Congratulations!!!

[@fredfunf3456]

One of the best I've seen you build. Fantastic.

[@therealwonkydog]

Inspired thought to carve with the spalting. Sweet looking guitar.

[@andreadeluca1568]

Great work! Big sound❤️

[@pdstokes8]

That is superb Ben. Love it.

[@jakeallama22]

You my friend are living my dream! Beautiful build!

[@nzsteve]

Beautiful look, beautiful sound. Great to see a bass being built at last :-)

[@SpencerWestwood]

Beautiful.

[@SLTTVBR]

Beautiful your work... Great!

[@HalbeEllgr]

What a great looking bass. Love that spalted wood. Just gorgeous

[@KiRiMa64]

It sounds as good as it looks! 🎸👍🙀

[@cruzedude1]

this bass is beautiful,its awesome

[@dimitrivanlieshout1615]

What a Beautiful bass !

[@mikeivey8471]

Another smashingly beautiful instrument !! Well done , Sir !! Well Done !!

[@bntaft5133]

Thank you, Ben.

[@8899marius]

Nice work and it came out great visually

[@ksgtrpkr]

Superb!!!

[@pwhite102]

It looks awesome! I love the classic fender shapes as a template to work around and have fun with

[@zachcerasani3043]

This bass is soooo rad! Great build Ben!

[@Minks_Music]

My new fav video, I’m trying to build basses and this helped a lot, I love the scratch plate

[@DaxterZA]

Ive never wanted a P style bass as much as this one! Amazing work man!

[@JustPlayingBass]

Just stunning. Great choice with the scratchplate. I can't wait to hear it when it has settled in. Stay safe.

[@magnumardent]

Well done. It sounds P-bass-amazing....great uoload, thanks!

[@billsutherland2128]

Well done Ben!

[@scottbehl216]

Simple but elegant ! Been and I would get along great !

[@wrap-itsolutions2387]

Great video (again!) Ben. I learn so much every time. The fact that you are willing to share all these little trade secrets/tricks is awesome. We really appreciate it!!

[@Salmo1960]

Beautiful bass. Enjoyed the series of videos.

[@9thdeltaconcepts652]

nice artistic touch with the pick guard treatment

[@geoffkeeler5106]

Great bass. And a great watch collection!

[@jerzycapala8426]

One of the cutiest p- basses I have seen in my entire life. Looking forward to see more builds like this. And I'm steeling the pickguard sanding trick ;) Thanks so much for being there and sharing all that magic with us.

[@edmorgan960]

Beautiful! Yes, more basses please.

[@ted13]

I love the idea of sanding the scratch plate. I may even do it on one of mine. The bass looks fantastic, great work as always 👍

[@ashwinsuresh2328]

Beautiful bass and a well-made series, I'm sad this build is over! Amazing work, Ben!

[@MuttleyGameTube]

Stunning build, the pic guard it's just phenomenal 👏

[@donaldstaples8791]

Wicked build

[@jakethebard]

That is a great looking bass! I personally love what you did with the scratch plate.

[@BennyJlakid]

I’ve really enjoyed this build.

[@jamesh5460]

Wow! the fret board and the body are a perfect match. This bass looks amazing!

[@oldmanzen6682]

Very impressive work. Congrats on the final build.

[@vince8081]

Great work again ! This looks very nice, woods are beautiful, and i love natural woods on bass. I'm guitarist but also bassist and waited a long time to see a bass building from you, so thanks for that.

[@ErickC]

Wow - that thing looks great! Your wood choices are excellent, and the overall simplicity of the instrument keeps the focus on that, I think.

[@mactipiak]

Such a beautiful piece, hope it goes to a good home! The scratch plate in this 'faux brushed aluminium" look is perfect

[@timothysobecki9649]

looks great bass

[@eldie3d]

It turned out beautiful!!! Simply gorgeous!!! The scratched pickguard was a great idea!!! Not many people would think of doing something like that!! Great job!!!

[@dwharden1]

Amazing Bass and amazing craftsmanship 👍🏻🤘🏻😎

[@jimbecker5675]

Really outstanding looking instrument!

[@carldennis6749]

Love the scratch plate!

[@abujog]

that is beautiful!!!

[@AdrienJCrozet]

Amazing as always! I thought "Nooooo" when you brought out the scratch plate, but it's actually great and ties it all together. Spalting texture is a fantastic touch as well!

[@seanmcgeeney4570]

Absolutely wonderful Ben!! I thoroughly enjoyed the videos of the birth of this beautiful bass. Now I know who I would love to have build my next bass. You're an absolute legend!! Warmest wishes, and blessings from Ireland.

[@JCFNor]

Beautiful bass! I liked that you kept its natural colour!

[@maakatipa4613]

Wow! Love the acoustics unplugged. Beautiful instrument. Nice to watch an artist at work.

[@koenkoopmans3959]

Absolutely LOVE the endresult!

[@paulbodan308]

Love the Nissan

[@chkoumoun7056]

This bass is incredible the wood on the body and on the neck , its a piece of art and i realy like the body guard use by sandpaper make it so unique . Awsome bass ^^

[@UBRLND-X]

Love the scratch plate technique and the spaulding. very nice looking bass!

[@standingbear39]

Very nice.

[@oldguy5381]

You did good, thanks

[@delauve]

Very very nice job Ben!! 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊🙌🏼congrats man!!🤘🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@danandratis]

Scratch plate is very nice, the spaulting and fret board are beautiful - loved the series

[@charlesdavall4474]

As basses go, that it is one fine creation. Bravo.

[@orvarhognas4595]

Nice bass Ben! And it was a good tutorial

[@The1979spike]

Loved this series. Initially wondered wtf with the scratchplate but turned out nice. It's a great looking bass now. Look forward to the through neck bass :)