This project started as a no compromise 34" scale headless travel bass sonically equivalent to a Fender Jazz bass, but quickly became more about bass guitar ergonomics. I want to share the ideas and would love some feedback - does this resonate with some other bass players? I tried to keep it short but failed! Even so I left things out. So visit me at and you can also contact me from there.

https://voelkel.us/bass-building

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Ergonomics (standing)
4:52 - Ergonomics (sitting)
7:39 - The Neck
8:48 - The Body
9:46 - Tuning Assembly
11:08 - Travel