Dan's custom 6-string

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Author Message mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2269 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 5:41 pm:    I know you've already seen these (since you picked them out personally), but I caught a picture of these a couple of weeks ago, and thought I shoudl start your thread with the beautiful wood: Your bass is already assembled, and I'll get those pictures up as soon as I can. Until then, enjoy! newuser Junior Username: newuser Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Friday, February 25, 2005 - 5:12 am:    Hi Mica! Wow it's good to see those lovely bits of cocobolo goodness again, they're even prettier than I remember! The mahogany looks swell too; thank you for posting these-you've made my weekend! Looking forward to the next set of pics!!! eastcoastepic Intermediate Member Username: eastcoastepic Post Number: 113 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Friday, February 25, 2005 - 7:36 pm:    WOW, incredible grain pattern & swirl....can't wait to see this completed & in high gloss. Fantastic choice of woods...really spectacular. Best of luck with her........ mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2284 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 12:34 am:    Parts you haven't yet seen: newuser Junior Username: newuser Post Number: 15 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:07 am:    That's a stupendous veneer on the headstock, the heel carving looks sweet and the neck lams look fantastic! WooHoo!! As always, thank you!!! -dan davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 1444 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:10 am:    I like that neck. the_mule Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 444 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 7:21 am:    Wow, that's one sexy neck! Wilfred byoung Junior Username: byoung Post Number: 26 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 11:03 am:    Dan, I've been worrying about what the neck on my new bass is going to look like (3x ebony, 2x purpleheart, 6x maple-- switch the ebony and ph on your neck). These pictures, thankfully, settle it for me-- it is going to look awesome, plain and simple. Congratulations on your beautiful new bass; here's wishing you patience to wait for it! Brad mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2338 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, March 11, 2005 - 12:17 am:    The color's off in the drying room, but I spied your bass with the sealer coats: jacko Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 130 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 10:32 am:    Looks like another fantastic Coco Bolo Rogue. Congratulations Dan! Graeme newuser Junior Username: newuser Post Number: 16 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Monday, March 14, 2005 - 6:22 am:    Mica thank you for the photos! What can I say: Curvaceous, inviting, gorgeous! I like how the asymmetrical neck came out, the contrast of the laminations (neck and body), just-wow, simply at a loss for superlatives here! A-and that's a very nice looking Brownie in the background of this latest shot! Graeme another killer Rogue indeed, thanks! Your fretless 5 pics are looking great BTW, happy playing! Bradley I'm looking forward to seeing your MK 3x ebony, 2x purpleheart, 6x maple take shape soon and yes patience is a virtue! Lots of neat stuff in the current FTC: Bruce and Antone's Triple O's, Dale's Lefty, the latest Dire Wolf inlay shots, Gary's Balance K w. DS5 mini-I think we'll all be having a memorable '05! -dan mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2368 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 4:16 pm:    A front view captured before preset (when the hardware is fitted before chrome plating): Woods look excellent! newuser Junior Username: newuser Post Number: 17 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 12:20 pm:    The woods do indeed look excellent! Man I had to scrape my jaw off the floor and my scalp of the ceiling! Then I took the jpg into Photoslop, kicked the brightness and contrast up a bit to examine the detail of the grain. Chilled with a zen gaze for a while. What a beauty, thanks! -dan mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2502 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 6:49 pm:    you know it's in line for upgrade (right after Rami's), but I'm sure you'd like to see it even closer to coming home: newuser Junior Username: newuser Post Number: 20 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 6:54 am:    Thanks Mica! It looks fantastic!! I do have a question about the strings which I've emailed to Val. I assume the switch from a "Bird" to a Straight tailpiece means that the supplied strings worked out (can't really see at this resolution). Thanks again, -dan newuser Junior Username: newuser Post Number: 21 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 1:09 pm:    Email confirmation received: strings worked out fine! I like the straight tailpiece. Hope the calibrations go easily (she should 'play nice' with Ron ;-) Complements and thanks to all involved!!!!! -dan