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stoney
Intermediate Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 198
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 6:26 am:   Edit Post

Hi All,

Here's the most recent update of the work that Roger of THG Knobs did for my Brown Bass. Dig the little tribute to The Who.
Stoney
THG Knobs
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 545
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 6:36 am:   Edit Post

nice ...nice.... veeee-ery nice indeed.
And ..euh ...Stoney that "pointer" is designed to always be pointed "upwarts".
Lucky you!

Paul the bad one
stoney
Intermediate Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 199
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 7:24 am:   Edit Post

Hee Hee, yea Paul, I adjusted it a bit so it will point to about "1 o'clock" when both pick-ups are on.

cheers,
Stoney
jlpicard
Member
Username: jlpicard

Post Number: 63
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 8:39 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Stoney,nice knobs!!.Love the Brown bass model.A very earthy and warm kinda vibe. What kind of strings are you using? They appear to be very gold in color. Are they Maxima Golds or do I need to adjust my monitor?
Mike
P.S. What does that bass sound like with that wood combination?
rogertvr
Member
Username: rogertvr

Post Number: 96
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 8:56 pm:   Edit Post

Stoney, that looks great! Would it be possible to see a picture of the entire bass please?

Rog
groovelines
Member
Username: groovelines

Post Number: 93
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 4:34 am:   Edit Post

Only in this forum could you share pictures of your knobs with another man and not be obscene.

That's the nicest looking BB I've seen. Beautiful....

Mike
stoney
Intermediate Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 200
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 4:59 am:   Edit Post

Hi all, thanks for the comps.
Mike...Yes those are Maxima Golds. I found 8 sets on ebay for 30.00 each and though I'd better scoop those up. I'm conservative with them. I'll take them off and put my Alembics on for practicing etc. Tone-wise, this bass just thunders when you crank the low end. It can be somewhat "pushed" to get that cool nasal sound or that razor-edge John Entwistle sound as well. It offers a natural "thick" low end.

Future plans are to get side LED's and a treble boost/cut switch. As you can see, I've already altered the electronics. The "solid" teardrop knob is a master volume knob. Switches (left to right) are bridge Q, Neck Q, Bass cut/boost

I'll post a full pic early next week.

Stoney
stoney
Advanced Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 202
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post

BTW...I'm selling 2 ACME cabinets. Check out the Swap Shop.
the_schwartz
Junior
Username: the_schwartz

Post Number: 30
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 6:46 pm:   Edit Post

That's the nicest brown bass I've seen. Roger's been doing great inlay work lately. If you haven't already done so, you might want to send him that photo for his gallery.

joe
stoney
Advanced Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 203
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2003 - 3:21 am:   Edit Post

I sent him a few pics first. He's out of the office for a while. He does do fabulous work, doesn't he?

Stoney
the_schwartz
Junior
Username: the_schwartz

Post Number: 31
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2003 - 8:33 am:   Edit Post

Yeah, he went on a fishing trip for the week. He's really gotten into the two-tone and inlaid knobs since he got his CNC.

I have the distinction of being his first Alembic customer. I showed him an Elan 5 on eBay one day, and he said "You've GOT to get that bass!" The bass was so gorgeous I had to get it. After considering various ideas, I decided to go with cocobolo knobs, to match the top. He was really excited about making knobs for it, so he searched for cocobolo blanks that would make the best match for the top. After going through about 10 blanks, I made my selection. He made 3 sets, refining each one until we had the set that currently adorns my beloved Elan:

http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/3425.html?1045203999
thg_knobs
Junior
Username: thg_knobs

Post Number: 16
Registered: 6-2003
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2003 - 10:05 pm:   Edit Post

Hey, Joe, when are you bringing that beast over here so we can buff the marr marks out of it?

Thanks for all the great compliments. I really appreciate it when others enjoy my work.

Stoney, your bass is on the front page of my new web site. It is not yet live but is looking very cool. Check it out at www.bdsgn.com/thg

Later!

Roger
stoney
Advanced Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 204
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2003 - 4:53 am:   Edit Post

Joe, those cocobolo knobs are stunning. I've admired your bass on the site. It's obvious that Roger, like the folks at Alembic, have extremely high standards for themselvs. It's only natural that it will reflect well in their work.

Roger, I'll check out the page. Someone has requested a full shot of the brown bass. I'll send you one as well.

Stoney
the_schwartz
Junior
Username: the_schwartz

Post Number: 32
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2003 - 8:26 am:   Edit Post

The new site look great, Roger. As with Alembic, THG's business seems to be leaning more toward basses than guitars. Maybe we bassists have a finer eye for detail ;-)

joe
stoney
Advanced Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 205
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 5:30 am:   Edit Post

As Requested:

Stoney's Brown Bass
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 551
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 6:43 am:   Edit Post

***sigh***
stoney
Advanced Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 206
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 7:43 am:   Edit Post

Paul,
I do believe that the above post is your shortest ever!!! Could it be that your "TBO" could now represent "The Brief One?" (uuhhh...I think not)

LOL,
Stoney
rogertvr
Member
Username: rogertvr

Post Number: 98
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 7:49 am:   Edit Post

Thanks for posting the pic Stoney - it looks great and the knobs finish it off nicely - absolutely superb!!

Cheers,

Rog

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