I've wanted an electric bass since high school, but unfortunately, I'm too cheap to go out an buy one. Now that I have some woodworking tools, I know I can make one.

The big problem is I have no idea where to search for plans, tutorials, and resources for things like what woods give what type of tone, what pick-ups work best, all that stuff.

I'd like to make a couple of basses. I want a bass that could be used to play rock/heavy metal, and then a bass that can do funk/soul (or slap bass).

Does anyone have suggestions for web resources, books, stuff like that?

Thanks!