| Author | Message | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 1480 Registered: 7-2004 |
Flax: tsk ... tsk ... tsk Hijacking your own FTC thread? Shame on you! Bill, tgo P.S. We're not downtown anymore. Moved back to the hotel in Yonkers this a.m. I'll call you. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 1611 Registered: 7-2004 |
Jeff: I stopped by the factory on my way back from court in Ukiah today. Your Tribute was on James' bench. Every time I see it, it looks even more spectacular. The Dire Wolf is going to get a run for its money! Maybe you can learn to wear and play them both at the same time! Otherwise you may be in for some serious sibling rivalry. LOL Bill, tgo | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1235 Registered: 4-2004 |
wish i could maybe i should sell one? oh the horror thanks for the update what was james doing with it? | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 946 Registered: 7-2002 |
Unspeakable things Jeff...just unspeakable..I almost called the police..  All kidding aside, he started in on the inlaid logo. Valentino | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 811 Registered: 10-2002 |
Won't be long now Jeff. Bet you can't wait. Graeme | ||
| 57basstra
Advanced Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 344 Registered: 4-2005 |
I'm sure that's right! | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1241 Registered: 4-2004 |
well i spoke to mica today and we went over my electronics requests.she went over them with ron and we should start getting some layouts shortly still lots of spray- oh oh lol to go so i am guessing about 4-6 weeks crossed fingers | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1242 Registered: 4-2004 |
mica any word on the electronics? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3633 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's what Chip was doing late this afternoon:  Burl Maple encrusted pickups, anyone? No, I've got to talk to my dad still about your electronics requests. This I will do very soon and get back with you, along with a proposed layout. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 854 Registered: 10-2002 |
Wow. I hadn't realised you were going for wood pickup covers Jeff. Presumably you're having a wood truss rod cover too. This is going to finish up being one very special bass. You'll need to get Burl Maple knobs made up too. graeme | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1246 Registered: 4-2004 |
of course graeme :-) thanks mica just got back from phoenix looks sweet | ||
| crgaston
Advanced Member Username: crgaston Post Number: 311 Registered: 11-2005 |
Hey Jeff! This is looking totally sweet! I just noticed that the tribute is 14150 and my dragonfly is 14148- I wonder what 14149 is??? I am lovin' the Starfire, by the way...thanks yet again! Charles | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1247 Registered: 4-2004 |
i am always glad when a former bass of mine finds a good home | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1248 Registered: 4-2004 |
i think for right now we are looking at brass knobs graeme | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3701 Registered: 6-2000 |
Your pickups are catching up nicely in spray:  Look really sweet! Last time we spoke on the phone about your electronics was a while ago. That night is when I took my mom to the emergency room over he broken elbow/hand, and so I must admit I'm foggy on the details. As it's quickly approaching the time to get the electronics layout done, built and drilled, we need to speak again about the functions you wanted (or if you've come up with anything new!). Let me know what's a good time to chat. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3714 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hi Jeff, Nice to speak with you today. I got your email too, and here's the first two rough drafts for control layouts:   and also here with labels:   I only tried with the side-mounted jack so far (and I know you want brass knobs on the bass). These plans are not refined, but should give a general idea of which direction is worth developing more. The bass boost control (switch or pot) can be either to control the neck pickup only or for the combined output of both pickups. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1251 Registered: 4-2004 |
missing the master volume mica we could go with a front jack if that helps | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3717 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hi Jeff, Yeah, I heard from Valentino on Friday about the master volume control and also about seeing it with gold knobs. Here's what I came up with to cram all that in the body shape:  and with labels:  | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 870 Registered: 10-2002 |
Heck Jeff. I think you'll need to go back to college to take a degree in advanced knob twiddling!! Graeme | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1252 Registered: 4-2004 |
think we are very close mica is there room to move the neck controls down twds the outside and follow the flow of the edge? we could move the led switch if that helps with the symetry and put the q's at 8 oclock? thanks | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3724 Registered: 6-2000 |
Follow the contour more like this?  It sort of wipes out the side mounted jack to follow the curve with so many controls. And again with labels:  If possible, just like with the DW, I prefer if we can keep the regular relationship with the filter/Q switch distances so that if you need servicing in the future, you won't need a custom module. Let me know if we are closing in on this. Your bass is stuck in my office until the control layout is done. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1253 Registered: 4-2004 |
wow mica thats not what i had in mind- but.... thats starting to grow on me.... last request- can i see this with the bass boost near the input jack and the other controls moved up so it would be from right to left mv,nv,nf,bv,bf,bb if you think the pu selector would look nicer somewehre else? thanks so whats so bad haviing a gorgeous hunk of bass in your teeny weeny office? lol | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3731 Registered: 6-2000 |
Well, it would look the same, just the names would be changed. However, it seems that having the neck pickup controls split like that would be more confusing. I'd like to drop the pickup selector all together since you're asking. Where I put it was what felt logical - sort of between the two sets of controls for the pickups. I actually like the pickup selector and the whole layout best from the October 30th mock-up. But this is your bass, you'll need to decide what will be most practical for you. It's not bad company, your bass. Just no work is progressing until the layout is done. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1255 Registered: 4-2004 |
"having the neck pickup controls split like that would be more confusing." am a bit confused on this comment the q's would move up also.... they are both nice layouts the one from the 30th might appear to be easier/faster to make changes in flight so to speak the 31st leaves more wood showing can we move the pu selector out to where the bq is now? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3735 Registered: 6-2000 |
I know we discussed it with a couple of different configurations, but my understanding was the the bass cut/boost control was only for the neck pickup, that's why I kept trying to keep it with the neck pickup control group. I didn't get that the switches would move from your reaction to the last mock-up I posted. If I move the pickup selector to where the bridge Q switch is, where should the bridge Q switch go? I'm sorry that I'm having such a hard time visualizing what you want. Maybe you can draw a doodle for me? Thanks! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3737 Registered: 6-2000 |
Thanks for calling. After our discussion, here's what I came up with:  Because the Q switches and the pickup selector are different sizes, it looks a little funny to put them the sasme distance apart. Here's the layout above without labels:  and here's what I mean about putting the Qs centered at each set of controls:  It makes the Q switches look really far apart and not following that curve. Let me know if we've got the go-ahead for a real-life drilling template. Are you taking suggestions for your woorden knobs yet? | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1256 Registered: 4-2004 |
i like the first layout form 11/1 my only concern is the neck q right above the filter- maybe move it just a hair after 12 oclock? or if you dont feel it will get in the way of filter changes am ok with this suggestions for wooden knobs? absolutely thanks | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1257 Registered: 4-2004 |
mica spoke to roger- we came up with this mahoghany shaft burl domed top ebony dot might go for a verm lam 2 set screws :-) | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 872 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sounds like the icing on the cake Jeff. Can't wait to see those knobs. Graeme. | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 877 Registered: 10-2003 |
Jeff, It was only a matter of time before somebody asked to *see them* I suppose. Hang in there, so to speak... ;) To pretend to get back on topic, this is one nice nice bass.. John |
