IB-5 DIY Electric 5-String Bass Guitar Kit
IB-5 DIY Electric 5-String Bass Guitar Kit
SKU:IB-5
This is the screamer you need in your bass register.
Whether you add a high B for some funky, slapping madness or a low B for some deep, dark, death metal growls, this 5 string bass will meet your demanding needs.
The bass is powered by two Humbucker pick ups and is complete with hardware. The light, highly figured Ash body is nicely featured and will certainly benefit from your choice of Guitar Finish. FREE Shipping Anywhere in Australia! Yes! We also ship to the US, Canada, UK, European Union, SE Asia and other destinations.Low stock: 10 left
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- Shipping worldwide since 2012
- Highly figured Ash body
- Maple Neck (bolt-on, C profile) and Blackwood Fretboard
- MOP dot fretboard inlays
- 34" Scale with 24 medium jumbo frets
- Complete with Black or Chrome hardware
- 2 humbucker pick ups
- 2 volume and 2 tone knobs
- Die cast machine heads
- Lead
- Strap buttons
- All electronics (pots, caps, wires and solder)
- Set of Bass Strings (5 Strings)
- FREE Shipping - Anywhere in Australia
- Level of Soldering Difficulty: Advanced - there are a number of solders that can be challenging for new builders.
Before you buy
Before you buy
These are raw, unfinished kits from a production factory, not flat-pack furniture. Expect to sand, fill and finish your instrument yourself, and expect the occasional scratch, dent or glue spot to deal with along the way. That is the craft, and it is why the result is worth playing.
Do a mock build before you sand or paint anything. We cannot accept returns on kits that have been part-assembled, painted or stained.
New to building? Start with an ST or TL kit, where much of the wiring is already done at the factory. We would not recommend a hollow body for a first build.
Build support
Build support
You are not on your own once the box arrives. Every kit is backed by our complete instruction manual, a quick start guide, wiring diagrams for more than fifty different kits, and step-by-step videos covering finishing, soldering, hardware, assembly and setup.
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ok i made one and I'm not quite satisfied. the pickups are poorly placed and makes it more difficult to slap cos no space. also the nut was way too big and we had to make it smaller cos you couldn't play on the first fret. the adjustable pickup height is kinda handy tho cos i like playing with a lower action. besides that the guitar plays alright, minor fret buzz on mine cos action is too too low lol i put a deep blue stain on it and the grain is realllllllllllllllllly deep which was a pain. theres a spot where the stain just wouldn't go properly.
I am 3/4 way in the process of making one, one of the major problems was the wood, particularly the grain, since my cut of wood had really REALLY deep pores and stuff which made it difficult to do the stain I wanted. I just did the best I could and will use some markers to fill in gaps. Also the glue wasn't the best, parts of the wood did seem to chip off where it had been glued; that was a pain in the ass hahaha. I ended up doing a satin finish on my deep blue stain to try bring out the wood without all the shine as well. I'm going to install the electronics soon and then string it up :) BUT in regards to the design of the guitar, I'd prefer that the back cover would be sunk in so that it would be flush with the guitar, rather than it be stuck on the back, sticking out. Also, how the neck and the headstock are two different pieces of wood, I'd rather it be joined higher up the neck, perhaps at the nut instead of around fret 5? And also a straight cut rather than diagonal because I didn't really want the line between the bits of wood to show so much. It's less obvious when it's straighter. Thanks :)
Love it! Can I ask what stain it is that is used in the model please :)
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ok i made one and I'm not quite satisfied. the pickups are poorly placed and makes it more difficult to slap cos no space. also the nut was way too big and we had to make it smaller cos you couldn't play on the first fret. the adjustable pickup height is kinda handy tho cos i like playing with a lower action. besides that the guitar plays alright, minor fret buzz on mine cos action is too too low lol i put a deep blue stain on it and the grain is realllllllllllllllllly deep which was a pain. theres a spot where the stain just wouldn't go properly.
I am 3/4 way in the process of making one, one of the major problems was the wood, particularly the grain, since my cut of wood had really REALLY deep pores and stuff which made it difficult to do the stain I wanted. I just did the best I could and will use some markers to fill in gaps. Also the glue wasn't the best, parts of the wood did seem to chip off where it had been glued; that was a pain in the ass hahaha. I ended up doing a satin finish on my deep blue stain to try bring out the wood without all the shine as well. I'm going to install the electronics soon and then string it up :) BUT in regards to the design of the guitar, I'd prefer that the back cover would be sunk in so that it would be flush with the guitar, rather than it be stuck on the back, sticking out. Also, how the neck and the headstock are two different pieces of wood, I'd rather it be joined higher up the neck, perhaps at the nut instead of around fret 5? And also a straight cut rather than diagonal because I didn't really want the line between the bits of wood to show so much. It's less obvious when it's straighter. Thanks :)
Love it! Can I ask what stain it is that is used in the model please :)