I cut the base out of a pine 2X4, cutting 4 pieces, one for each side of the juke. I cut a 45 degree angle on each end of the four pieces, to allow them to wrap around the bottom of the juke box to form a base. (Kinda like a picture frame).
It turned out pretty good, except I cut one piece about an inch too short. I had to "scab" a piece in it to make it the right length. It turned out pretty good and is not real noticeable, plus I put that piece in the back of the cabinet.
Before putting the four pieces of the base together, I made two cuts in each one with my table saw.
A made about a 1" by 3/4" L shape cut on the inside top edge of each piece.
This allows the juke box to sit down inside the base a little, it hides the bottom panel edge, and I think adds a little flair to the over all look. I thought about using my router and a round-over bit to put a round edge to outside top corner of the base, but decided not to do that.
I attached the base to the juke with six 2" long wood screws, two in each side and two in the back.
Here is a picture of the base right after I finished painting it:
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