| Author | Message | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 943 Registered: 4-2004 |
i think we have a winner if you think the balance will be ok (easy access to the 19th fret is fine if that helps the neck placement = 21st is as far as i need to get to) then i am good to go- lets hollow out the core please guess we have time on control placing since i have no point of reference= is this the same size as the guitar or bigger? dim across lower bout? | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 847 Registered: 7-2002 |
The balance should be good, upper straplock at about the 14th-15th fret. Access is good up to 21st fret. The body will be hollow like all Tributes, and this is the same size as the guitar. Control placement will be bit tricky with the Anniversary set-up but James does not think there will be a problem. He did say that we'll probably have to do a custom layout for the controls. Glad you like it...we're movin'forward.. Valentino | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 944 Registered: 4-2004 |
electronics as i have it side jack series w/master volume bass boost/mid boost/p,u selector i lost my tribute guitar,,,haha how wide is it? seriously... i like this set up- w/a master volume q-v ...m q-v switches q-q b/m/pu here is a fine example  yes moving fwd is a beautiful thing.. we'll work on the wood placement etc when we get there. btw- am i bkmtch to center on back? thanks val and chip | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 945 Registered: 4-2004 |
and of course we might do something like this again  (Message edited by flaxattack on January 30, 2006) | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 848 Registered: 7-2002 |
Ok, never mind, I had forgotten that you decided to go to Series. I'll have to get together with Chip & James and figure out if the body's big enough. We may have to enlarge it a bit. Valentino | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 946 Registered: 4-2004 |
was thinkin along the same lines... not much though? | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 949 Registered: 4-2004 |
boy do i feel stupid!!!!!!111 its anniversary electronics.... poor val - i feel bad for messin with yer head | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 952 Registered: 4-2004 |
so we;re kinda set.... anniversary w/master volume and bass boost switch and remove the mid boost switch, bkmtch to center on the back for now. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1044 Registered: 4-2004 |
can jeff get an update please? are we going set neck again? or neck through? something? thanks | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1063 Registered: 4-2004 |
woohoo chip is a cutting da woods........ | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1067 Registered: 4-2004 |
as some may care to know apparently they have decided that this can be done as a set neck - so that old neck of mine is back in play.Which means bookmatch to center is automatic. so since my order was the 4 options 25% off i have asked val about getting gold plated hardware in its place. after seeing justins further,i changed to a burl peghead front and back.there will be a cat reposing on the top of the peghead and the logo will be placed belwo it. still awaiting on ron for electronics as i would like to have anniversary with master volume and either EMW or just a bass control knob. i dont even remember if i am getting a p/u selector... havent even thought about placement and i think i am wanting gold knobs.  | ||
| byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung Post Number: 267 Registered: 12-2004 |
Jeff, This bass seems to change configuration often.  Brad | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1068 Registered: 4-2004 |
well it is a first for alembic and i know they wanted to be sure the set neck would work which usually requires some test models be made to ensure the joint is strong enough- this is why they opted for a switch to neck through but after consultaions with chip and james they now felt it would be fine.... :-) sometimes having to wait is not a bad thing.... you see things others have come up with but at this point i think we are pretty much set... | ||
| byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung Post Number: 270 Registered: 12-2004 |
Yeah, I was just messing with you. I'm glad you had so many changes, since it makes me feel not so bad for changing everything 27 times. At least I'm not the worst one. Hey, I've even refrained from asking for pictures! As I'm sure you are already painfully aware, this is a difficult task. I'm bringing a digital SLR to the mothership, and I'm going to shoot my limit. Brad | ||
| byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung Post Number: 271 Registered: 12-2004 |
So, Jeff, What scale length are you going to go with? 32"? How do you think it'll balance? It looks like the upper horn will be further back than the Dire Wolf. All in all, I have to say that looking at this thread is bad for me. My gear budget is somewhat expended for the next 30 years or so, but I'll admit to, like Jimmy Carter, having lust in my heart. I'll try and get some pictures for you of whatever basses you have at the mothership when I'm there. Brad | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1071 Registered: 4-2004 |
32 again we changed the peghead to g-d-a and e-b. the b will go in the second slot to give it some more length and increase the tension a bit. balance is a best guess at this point- val thinks it should be ok- the horn will line up at the 17th fret i think. the fretboard is extended onto the body please feel free to visit the boys... i dont expect photos from mica for a couple of weeks | ||
| byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung Post Number: 272 Registered: 12-2004 |
We could start a pool, but I'm guessing it's going to hang at 2 o'clock or so. Looking at some of the photos you (Bill?) posted earlier (when you were playing with Bill TGO), I don't think it'll be an issue for you. It'll probably be better than a small standard or large standard without an extended upper horn. Why the switch to a longer pull (2+3 Tribute vs. 3+2 on DW) for the B string? I know others have done this, but I thought you were happy with the DW setup. Variety is the spice of life, maybe? Brad | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 1197 Registered: 7-2004 |
Brad: I ain't no bass player, but I believe the idea is that you want to make the lowest string longer so that there is more tension on the string to bring it to pitch. That helps keep it from flopping around. Shorter strings have less tension to reach the same pitch. That's why it is easier to bend notes on a Gibson (24.75" scale) than on a Fender (25.5" scale) guitar. It is also why Hendrix played a right-handed strat turned upside down long after he could have afforded a lefty. When you string a right-handed strat backwards, the high strings are now on the closer machines and thus shorter, have less tension, and as a result are easier to bend. Bill, tgo | ||
| bob
Senior Member Username: bob Post Number: 620 Registered: 11-2002 |
(I started a hijack here, with discussion of why nut-to-tuner distance does not affect string tension. The original post has been moved in its entirety here, where we can continue that discussion.) (Message edited by bob on April 09, 2006) | ||
| byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung Post Number: 273 Registered: 12-2004 |
Bob, There you go again, sullying up a good argument with facts. Brad | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1072 Registered: 4-2004 |
oye vey...surrounded by rocket scientists again...... the only reason for the extended length of the b string is not tension related per se. the tension on Dw is fine as bill has seen it and heard it... however tuning is so precise that a hair turn on the tuner is more pronounced...thats the only difference i found from a 32 to a 34 length... the tension on the dw b string is more than say my michael kelly acoustic b which is a 34...and the guages are .136 vs .105 please dont jam up my thread long discussions on stuff not pertaining to the production... | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1130 Registered: 3-2004 |
Bob, start a thread up with your thoughts from above and let's discuss it, just not here. I have some thoughts that arise from your comments above. -bob | ||
| bob
Senior Member Username: bob Post Number: 622 Registered: 11-2002 |
Done, see fourth post prior. My sincere apologies, Jeff. It was late, I was tired, and wanted to get some things written down - but that's a lousy excuse for just being too lazy to figure out the formatting again and link to a new thread. I leave you to jam up your own thread :-) -Bob (Message edited by bob on April 09, 2006) | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3269 Registered: 6-2000 |
Chip's been very busy with your bass, starting with the neck:  This:  will get glued on this:  with the other side lookin' like this:  and the other end is pretty too:  | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1077 Registered: 4-2004 |
oh my.................oh my.......... mica im stunned...... chip- i love you man... you got it perfect on the back....its scooter!!! and the peghead is gorgeous.. glad i changed my mind loved the presentation too.... :-) this made my day | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 609 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sweet! Love the neck laminates Jeff! You're going to be one very happy guy pretty soon. Graeme | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1857 Registered: 9-2003 |
Nice Flax! | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1081 Registered: 4-2004 |
its nice to be able to peek in once and awhile and stare and stare and stare,,,,,,,,, | ||
| hollis
Senior Member Username: hollis Post Number: 654 Registered: 11-2003 |
Hi Jeff, My oh my! | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1086 Registered: 4-2004 |
thanks hollis can a guy get a photo update on his birthday? :-) its saturday..... i am such a slut,,,,,,, lmao |
