Journal entry week 9

1. What are you doing?

For my 15% time project I am building a bass from a bass kit. We are also putting the bass together to make it function. When we receive the kit, we will put the parts together and assemble the wooden pieces. We will also assemble the electronics and make them function properly. Before the bass is assembled, we will paint the bass with an affect called "swirling" to make it stand out 

2. Why are you doing it?

I chose this 15 percent time project because it interested me. I play the guitar, and the bass and guitar have very similar body make ups and designs. Even though they have very different sound, the bass and guitar are very similar. I'm also doing it to help my knowledge with guitars. I hope that in the end of this 15 percent time project I will be able to Have more experience with building instruments and knowing how they work. 

3. What does this help you to do that's important?

This helps me know how to connect electronics to circuit boards and gives me experience in this aspect. It also helps me learn how to paint a string instrument so if ever in the future I want to build a guitar I will have previous knowledge. This also helps my knowledge about working with wood and taking care of it.