| Author | Message | ||
| Steve Wood (s_wood)
Junior Username: s_wood Post Number: 28 Registered: 5-2002 |
Here are a couple of shots of my new Series II (#12837) with a Europa body and a Quilted Cocobolo top. The wood is much more beautiful in real life -- and she sounds better than she looks!   A closer look...  Careful -- don't fall in!  And check out the headstock...  (Message edited by s_wood on January 05, 2003) (Message edited by s_wood on January 06, 2003) | ||
| Russ Carreiro (zappahead)
New Username: zappahead Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2002 |
The quilted Coco Bolo is about as nice as it gets. Ive only seen it on one other guitar that was featured as a custom of the month I think. Both of those tops look great online, I wonder how much better it looks in real life? | ||
| Valentino Villevieille (valvil)
Junior Username: valvil Post Number: 50 Registered: 7-2002 |
I saw some quilted coco bolo up at Alembic a couple of weeks ago...it does look unbelievable up close, even unfinished...I think they have enough for one or two more instruments and that's it...if I win the lottery (7000$ for top & back, I believe) before they run out I'll have a bass made with it...  Valentino | ||
| Michael Ichiyama (ichinumba9)
Junior Username: ichinumba9 Post Number: 22 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi Steve, Just curious what the thickness of your body laminates are and what the total thickness is? | ||
| Mica Wickersham (mica)
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 654 Registered: 6-2000 |
1/4 top 1/8 accent laminate overall 1.65 inches. | ||
| Jarek Michalski (basstard)
New Username: basstard Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2003 |
What can I say... *Droooool* | ||
| Brian Ceasar (bbe1020)
Member Username: bbe1020 Post Number: 65 Registered: 5-2002 |
Nice series bass! That quilted coco bolo is definitely looking GOOD. I bet it sounds Great too... What's the layout for your controls? | ||
| Steve Wood (s_wood)
Junior Username: s_wood Post Number: 49 Registered: 5-2002 |
Yes, the bass sounds HUGE! Sometimes, when no one is looking, I just hit the open "A" string and let it ring, over and over again... The electronics are sort of the standard Series II controls...with a tweak. Each pickup has its own filter control and variable Q control, and there's a master volume (all standard on a Series II). The tweak is that I replace the standard volume control for each pickup and pickup selector switch with a master volume and pan control, which to me is simpler arrangement. | ||
| fretted4
Junior Username: fretted4 Post Number: 45 Registered: 11-2002 |
Excellent bass!!!!!!!! Did you do the electronics modifications yourself? | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3942 Registered: 6-2002 |
That quilted Cocobolo is incredible. Is it still that reddish colour? jazzyvee | ||
| s_wood
Advanced Member Username: s_wood Post Number: 380 Registered: 5-2002 |
Truthfully, I was never happy with the way the color of the cocobolo was depicted in those photos. You've motivated me to try to take some better pics this weekend! | ||
| oddmetersam
Advanced Member Username: oddmetersam Post Number: 343 Registered: 7-2008 |
That's funny about the reddish cocobolo. My MK Sig Dlx photographs much more reddish in bright light and more brownish otherwise, like it has a dual personality. I just learned to go with the flow and appreciate both. Your bass is gorgeous, either way! | ||
| jon_jackson
Intermediate Member Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 198 Registered: 12-2008 |
This wood is incredibly difficult to photograph and get the right color. In talking with Mica about Scarlet, which also is quilted Cocobolo, she mentioned the difficulty in getting the color to come out accurately as well, and she certainly photographs A LOT of basses and guitars. What is the weight of this bass? In addition being hard to photograph, quilted Cocobolo is also heavier than regular Cocobolo, which is not a light wood. But, it is exceptionally pretty. Jon | ||
| dead_head
Junior Username: dead_head Post Number: 44 Registered: 12-2013 |
Steve, that quilted cocobolo looks gorgeous. Despite your dissatisfaction with the pictures, you can appreciate its beautiful grain. Jon, your quilted cocobolo on that Tribute 5 is gorgeous as well. I've always loved the way Scarlet came out. Let me know if you ever want to sell......... Rob | ||
| s_wood
Advanced Member Username: s_wood Post Number: 381 Registered: 5-2002 |
Finally.. a sunny day and it's warm enough to be outside! After some experimenting, I think these pics capture the color of the quilted cocobolo pretty well, although the striking figure of the wood really has to be seen to be believed!    | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4529 Registered: 6-2002 |
Bump.... just healthy lusting... | ||
| poor_nigel
Senior Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 422 Registered: 11-2009 |
Hey Steve. From reading the thread on your SII for sale, I assume this bass, one of my all-time favorites, has no back lams? Just curious. | ||
| mtjam
Advanced Member Username: mtjam Post Number: 368 Registered: 11-2011 |
Sweet bass! |
