| Author | Message | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1212 Registered: 4-2004 |
gotta tell ya i am so--------------- its back in spray for the umpteenth time i am disheartened beyond belief.... 6 months of repsraying and its still suckin up the finish.... (Message edited by flaxattack on August 10, 2006) | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 884 Registered: 12-2002 |
'DAMN'..........!!! | ||
| crgaston
Advanced Member Username: crgaston Post Number: 248 Registered: 11-2005 |
Jeff.. I can't imagine how frustrating that must be. For what it's worth, I'm really sory to hear it. As I've said before, the DW was really what pushed me over the edge (who am I kidding; it lured me from a mile off!) into ordering my own custom. I hope you get your baby back soon. P.S. What if they just let it sit in a vat of the liquid finish for a week? ..."Soak up THIS, cocobolo!" :-) | ||
| spliffy
Member Username: spliffy Post Number: 99 Registered: 3-2003 |
Dude, that absolutely sucks (no pun intended). If the bass keeps absorbing this spray, will it not end up weighing a ton? I am still hoping this issue ends for you soon. Al | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 1546 Registered: 7-2004 |
Flax: Bummer. I just checked the Vegas odds, and the Scooter Tribute is now a 5-2 favorite to visit the East Coast first! Maybe they should start poking around inside the Wolf looking for the world's smallest black hole ... where can all this finish be going? In the great scheme of things, may this problem be your worst problem. One possible silver lining: If it's ready in October and the A's make the play-offs, you can fly out to pick her up and I'll get you to a play-off game. Bill, tgo | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1213 Registered: 4-2004 |
spoke to val today its not so much that its sucking the finish its not allowing the finish to adhere to the wood due to the oilyness of this coocoobolo - he said they have never had a piece of coco behave like this and they may opt to go with an oil finish instead if it continues to behave so rudely- now if someone knows a oil finished bass in here..... show me the way please | ||
| crgaston
Advanced Member Username: crgaston Post Number: 251 Registered: 11-2005 |
Bob's has an oil finish... http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/16123.html?1107342100 | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 1549 Registered: 7-2004 |
I love oil finishes! Bill, tgo | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1214 Registered: 4-2004 |
im impressed | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 795 Registered: 10-2003 |
I love oil finishes too! John | ||
| byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung Post Number: 342 Registered: 12-2004 |
Just postulating here, but since the rest of the bass isn't afflicted (just the area around the inlay), I wonder if it isn't the edge of the cutout for the inlay leaking oil. I wonder is there would be a good way to seal that, e.g. superglue it. Maybe they already did. Bradley | ||
| applejuice
Member Username: applejuice Post Number: 64 Registered: 1-2006 |
That's terrible, I hope the wood starts letting the finish hold. If not, I bet the wolf would look just as mean with an oil finish. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1215 Registered: 4-2004 |
its in the grains not a result of the inlay placement im starting to think so to apple | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 929 Registered: 7-2003 |
Have you discussed a nitro finish? I had great luck drying nitro on cocobolo when nothing else would work. It's less durable, to be sure, but maybe on par with oil. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1216 Registered: 4-2004 |
no nitro for me spoke to val one more try on the spray and he has my ok to go to oil. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 1552 Registered: 7-2004 |
Flax: I visited DW and Scooter today. The Tribute looks just awesome, absolutely LOVE the wood. Wolf, as always, is quite the looker too. Susan told me they would like to avoid the oil finish on cocobolo as it isn't nearly as protective with the dark oily woods. Bill, tgo | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1002 Registered: 6-2002 |
Probably a stupid idea, but if nitro seals the cocobolo, then can't they start with layers of nitro and cover that with the regular finish? Another hare-brained idea - the problem area is the outer border of the inlay, right? As it seems to be related to the varying levels of absorption between neighbouring materials, perhaps they could add an outline with a contrast wood, or perhaps a ring in silver or brass or something - just to change the transition. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1217 Registered: 4-2004 |
lets can the nitro idea ok thought i said that above! thanks for the heads up bill- susan knows best... how bout replacing the top wood? | ||
| byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung Post Number: 344 Registered: 12-2004 |
Jeff, If you go with nitro, don't ever tell the TSA, or you won't be able to get on the plane. It just sounds dangerous! Of course oil is a fluid... Bradley | ||
| spliffy
Member Username: spliffy Post Number: 100 Registered: 3-2003 |
At this point in time it seems strange that Alembic did not just replace the top laminate that is giving you the trouble? You spend thousands on a custom bass and you have to endure this crap! Yes I know it is the wood and Alembic are doing what they can but if the wood is not taking in the finish the first 50 times, why would anyone think it will do it after the next 50 times. Enough is enough! | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1218 Registered: 4-2004 |
spliffy lets calm down dude..... | ||
| ajdover
Advanced Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 390 Registered: 11-2003 |
Flax, I was at the Mothership today, and took these photos of the Dire Wolf. It looks to me like the finish is holding at this point, but I am not the expert. It looks beautiful, smooth, and like new. I didn't take it off the wall, but looked at it closely. Hopefully the problem is solved, and the Wolf will be back on it's way to you soon. Just wanted to share the pics. Alan    (Message edited by davehouck on August 17, 2006) | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 749 Registered: 10-2002 |
Fingers crossed Jeff. This has indeed been a long strange trip. Graeme | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1219 Registered: 4-2004 |
thanks!!!!!!! | ||
| byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung Post Number: 349 Registered: 12-2004 |
Dude, Every time I see that wolf, it always seems cooler than I remembered it. Brad | ||
| spliffy
Intermediate Member Username: spliffy Post Number: 101 Registered: 3-2003 |
Jeff, I am calm! Mellow in fact, I just have different expectations than you do I guess. Al | ||
| bassfingers
Intermediate Member Username: bassfingers Post Number: 108 Registered: 11-2005 |
Well Jeff,here's hoping your patience and good faith are rewarded very soon. Simon. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 2448 Registered: 9-2002 |
There will be "the fight of the titans" when Dire wolf comes back home. Jeff has this gorgeous Tribute bass on order so ...let's see, which bass will be the favourite? Obviously ...he will not be able to play two basses the same time ...though ....I've seen Michael Manring do that. Time to practise new chops Jeff! Paul TBO | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1222 Registered: 4-2004 |
YEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA THE WOLF WILL BE BACK HOME FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) :-) :-) | ||
| tbrannon
Intermediate Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 133 Registered: 11-2004 |
Congratulations~ Did they end up going with the oil finish or did the Wolf stop sucking? =) | ||
| crgaston
Advanced Member Username: crgaston Post Number: 263 Registered: 11-2005 |
WOOT!!! | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 668 Registered: 6-2002 |
...crossing my fingers and knocking on plywood furniture, Best of Luck! I hope you're able to enjoy the Wolf this time. Mike | ||
| applejuice
Member Username: applejuice Post Number: 69 Registered: 1-2006 |
sweet. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1223 Registered: 4-2004 |
no oil...... | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 641 Registered: 2-2006 |
That's great man. Gonna' be a LOOOOONG Thursday though. | ||
| alemberic
Junior Username: alemberic Post Number: 11 Registered: 6-2006 |
Flax--here's hoping Dire Wolf is home to stay! I actually saw DW in the Alembic shop during one of my visits there back in June. It is one cool-looking bass. Best of luck! Eric | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 790 Registered: 10-2002 |
That's fantastic news Jeff. Let's hope that's the problem solved. I'm expecting to see a whole bunch of basses hit Ebay next week when you decide you don't ever want to play anything but Alembic. Dibs on the NS ;-) Graeme | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4354 Registered: 5-2002 |
As Graeme said, great news!! | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1224 Registered: 4-2004 |
ya know graeme absoluteley correct i will probably put up the steinberger, washburn solid body 5 and maybe the washburn hollow 5- if anyone is interested email me | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 1585 Registered: 7-2004 |
Jeff: Great news on the Wolf. I saw it on Tuesday. Looked real good - no bubbles. You're not going to sell the titty bass, are you? Have you thought about hanging onto the Steinberger for airline travel? Bill, tgo | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1225 Registered: 4-2004 |
(Message edited by flaxattack on August 31, 2006) | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1226 Registered: 4-2004 |
i cant play 4s anymore bill-lol i get lost thinkin the e is the b i dont think i could recover what i paid for the titty bass... the only 4s i plan on keeping is the eko, the 68 gibson eb2d and the hodad | ||
| 57basstra
Advanced Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 286 Registered: 4-2005 |
titty bass? | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 930 Registered: 7-2003 |
Great news about the finish. It's a beautiful bass. Good luck. (Titty bass?) Bill | ||
| hankster
Member Username: hankster Post Number: 55 Registered: 6-2004 |
You will find that bass Here Rick | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1227 Registered: 4-2004 |
THE WOLF HAS LANDED!!!!!!!!!!! "i got you back in my arms again right by my side...." man i forgot how gorgeous he is.... let the snarling begin!!!!!!1 look out ebay here i come anyone interested in a rick turner fretless 4? i forgot that one...... | ||
| byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung Post Number: 362 Registered: 12-2004 |
Pics on the Turner? Bradley | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1228 Registered: 4-2004 |
 soft case | ||
| fc_spoiler
Advanced Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 317 Registered: 5-2006 |
Congrats!   | ||
| ctjim
Member Username: ctjim Post Number: 63 Registered: 4-2005 |
Flax good to hear the finish problem is taken care of and that DW is back... enjoy | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1303 Registered: 3-2004 |
It's great that oil didn't have to happen. I can't believe that oil and an inlay would have worked well long term. Any oiled bass I've had has always darkened over time. The inlay should stay so much more vibrant for years with a proper sealing coat. |
