| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7326 Registered: 6-2000 |
I'm sorry I couldn't get you some earlier images of your bass. When I'm sick, work still moves on!     The next time you see it, it should look much different with the changes you ordered: AXY pickups and a black finish like Brian got on his Essence. | ||
| cousinvinnie
New Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2011 |
Thanks again Mica ! This looks too cool already. BrianT, I hope it was cool to grab your trans black idea. Looked amazing on your essence !! Mica feel better soon... | ||
| briant
Senior Member Username: briant Post Number: 571 Registered: 12-2004 |
Nice.  I stole the trans black idea from the Stormy COTM. Obviously went with paint instead of dye but that's where I got the idea. I believe you will be very pleased with the finished product. | ||
| cousinvinnie
New Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2011 |
Thanks very much Brian ! Your Essence looks amazing. One of the coolest Alembics I have ever seen. Hope it is serving you well. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10193 Registered: 5-2002 |
This looks very cool! What is the scale length? | ||
| cousinvinnie
New Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2011 |
Thanks ! 32" medium. | ||
| cousinvinnie
New Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2011 |
Mica, just to let you know gold hardware has been changed to chrome. It will work so much better with the tran black I think. Hope everyone is feeling better ! | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1367 Registered: 11-2004 |
Vinnie, Great looking bass!! Can't wait to see it when the color hits. In terms of the hardware change- make sure you drop a phone call into the fine folks at the factory (or have the dealer you placed your order with do so). Mica is a busy lady and it's better to be safe than sorry with changes to the order- especially when the bass is already in process. | ||
| cousinvinnie
New Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2011 |
Thanks T. It had been ordered with Susan and my dealer both. | ||
| doug_k
Junior Username: doug_k Post Number: 26 Registered: 3-2011 |
Can't wait to see the trans black on this... some nice flame on there... | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7345 Registered: 6-2000 |
It's going to get the blackening soon. First we had to enlarge the pickup routs:  With the sealer coats, that flame figure really perks up! We're also going to drill the controls next week, and we came up with this a couple of weeks ago:  (obviously before the pickups were enlarged!) | ||
| doug_k
Junior Username: doug_k Post Number: 27 Registered: 3-2011 |
Holy moly! I bet Vin might be having second thoughts on the trans black after seeing these pics, sick flame on this one, gorgeous!! | ||
| cousinvinnie
New Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 8 Registered: 4-2011 |
Nice ! Thanks for the amazing pics Mica ! As for second thoughts on the black, we'll just have to discuss another one in clear gloss in the future, right Mica ?? :-) I can only imagine the trans black over this will still show this outragious flame. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1376 Registered: 11-2004 |
It's gonna look killer when the black hits it. What kind of hardware are you putting on it? Blackened chrome would be nice. | ||
| cousinvinnie
New Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 9 Registered: 4-2011 |
Went with chrome on this one T. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7370 Registered: 6-2000 |
The black tinted paint is starting...  The lighting isn't great, but don't worry, you can still see that strong flame figure through the tint. | ||
| doug_k
Junior Username: doug_k Post Number: 28 Registered: 3-2011 |
All hail the dark lord! | ||
| cousinvinnie
New Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2011 |
Right on Doug ! That is just pure deliciousness. Thank you thank you Mica for posting !! So appreciate the pics and statuses. | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 11 Registered: 4-2011 |
Mica, do you know what the general ETA is on an instrument that has moved onto the paint department ? Just curious. Thanks again !! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7373 Registered: 6-2000 |
It's too early in finish to tell - the black finish is really unpredictable. If things go well, it could be 6-8 weeks. If the finish doesn't cooperate, it could be another 12-16 weeks. Actually, it could be even longer, but I don't want to think about that at this point. | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2011 |
LOL Mica !!!! "cooperate ya g'dang paint !!" Whatever it takes, no worries, no rush. Thanks again to all of yas !!!! | ||
| briant
Senior Member Username: briant Post Number: 576 Registered: 12-2004 |
Black is one of the hardest colors/colours to get right. That's already looking hot sexy sexy. | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 13 Registered: 4-2011 |
Hi Mica, gawd I can't believe I'm getting antsy and being a pest. I'm so sorry. I gotta admit, I'm *very* excited about this one. Any thoughts from the paint shop about how this one is taking the trans black ? Also they are doing the headstock as well I hope, correct ? Thanks again for everything you all are doing !! | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 14 Registered: 4-2011 |
Mica, any recent action shots of this guy ? I hope it is taking the trans black well. Thanks Mica !! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7443 Registered: 6-2000 |
Yes - the peghead and the neck as well as the front and back of the body are all transblack. Everything that isn't the fingerboard is the transblack. I should actually be at home, but I stopped in for a short time to get some pics taken so I don't hold up shipments and a small parcel together for Pierre-Yves, so I didn't have time to take pictures for you. BUT, I did see your bass, and it's looking great, but the color is just between navy blue and black, so it needs more time in finish to tweak the color. Then we will just cross fingers that it's a happy little bass and just scoots along to setup. (Message edited by mica on August 30, 2011) | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 15 Registered: 4-2011 |
Very good Mica. Thanks for the update !! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7444 Registered: 6-2000 |
Of course, if it gets much darker (and blacker) it will really obscure the wood. It's always a trixy balance - sheer enough to show the grain or black enough to be black. If you had to pick a slightly bluish black with string grain showing or a more black-black that was less transparent, which would you choose? | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 16 Registered: 4-2011 |
Bluish is great. Something a little different. I just like the dark over maple. Bluish, purplish, blackish. All works for me. I say let 'er outta the stable if she passes staff requirements. Thanks again Mica !! | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 18 Registered: 4-2011 |
Hi Mica, any more thoughts on the color ? I'm fine with the in-between to be honest. I'll bet it looks awesome as is. Thanks again !!!! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7452 Registered: 6-2000 |
Yeah, no prob. Last week I told Bob to continue with the clear top coats, but I guess I forget to tell you I got the message. It really does look awesome! | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 19 Registered: 4-2011 |
Wow. Too cool. Hey thanks Mica !! Do you have a general ETA at this point ? Just curious. Thanks again !! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7455 Registered: 6-2000 |
With the black painted instruments, it's really variable and I can't really make even an educated guess yet. Let's see when it gets out into setup, then we can take a guess at it. | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 20 Registered: 4-2011 |
Hi Mica, any photos prior to or during setup ? I'd love to see how it is coming along. Thanks so much !!!!! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7475 Registered: 6-2000 |
I will have some photos before it's completely completed, and there may be something to see in the next week or so. | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 21 Registered: 4-2011 |
Hi Mica, any updates to share ? Thanks a ton ! | ||
| redcloud
Member Username: redcloud Post Number: 58 Registered: 5-2011 |
The inlays really are amazing, but that finish is killer! | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 22 Registered: 4-2011 |
And that would be Eric's Essence. Amazing planet inlays !!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7487 Registered: 6-2000 |
I saw your bass getting some setup love today. It's not done just yet, but it is getting very very close. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7489 Registered: 6-2000 |
And...  Just one little thin left to finish up, please check the changes/additions section for some last minute change I am suggesting. Of course Mary hasn't yet inspected, I haven't played it (lefty? well I'll try!), but it's darn near done. | ||
| doug_k
Junior Username: doug_k Post Number: 30 Registered: 3-2011 |
Wow, amazing! I thought the hardware was going to be chrome? A real beauty regardless! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7504 Registered: 6-2000 |
Wow is right, Doug - you were also right about the chrome. I got a little ahead of myself there. Anyway, I can now officially proclaim it DONE:  Since there wasn't hardly any light where the bass was hanging, I lightened it up in Photoshop so you could see the flame figure is really there. Don't mind all the weird reflections, it's just a snapshot. Looks sweet! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2123 Registered: 5-2009 |
NICE ! Congratulations ________ | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 23 Registered: 4-2011 |
Money. Just Money !! Thanks Mica !!!!!!!!! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10414 Registered: 5-2002 |
Very nice! Those electronics with that body is a great combination; and the black looks great! | ||
| little_erich
New Username: little_erich Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2011 |
That is F#$%ing Gorgeous! Wow man, we gots to track with that sucker soon Vin!!! | ||
| cousinvinnie
Junior Username: cousinvinnie Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2011 |
Got it in today. It's a huge adjustment but what a fantastic build. Thanks to you all again. It seemed to have taken my usual DR Sunbeams much better than I had anticipated. Now to get a hair of relief in to get the open buzzing down. Lots to learn but enjoying it very much. Much appreciated !! | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1621 Registered: 7-2007 |
Congratulations Vinnie! Play it Healthy! Art |
