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mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3727
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 5:21 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Olie,

I saw your peghead veneers getting glued up today:
assembly

assembly

More pictures to follow as interesting things happen.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 836
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 5:27 pm:   Edit Post

Very cool. Thanks Mica.
The ebony and purple heart should not only sound great but really give cool look to the bass.

(Message edited by olieoliver on October 31, 2006)
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 837
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 7:35 pm:   Edit Post

By the way Mica I've never given any of my instruments a name before but I do plan on calling this my "Holy Trinity" bass. The inlay work on the fret board should reveal why.
crgaston
Advanced Member
Username: crgaston

Post Number: 319
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 10:55 pm:   Edit Post

Dang, Olie! Do it!

Give us details!

I can see it's a 32 incher, is it a 5 string???

Congratulations!
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 838
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 6:29 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Charles.

It will be a 4 string Series II. I already have a 5 strings Series II and I am more comfortable on a 4. (Us old guys go-figure)

Wait till you see the custom inlay we have in mind for the fret board.
groovelines
Senior Member
Username: groovelines

Post Number: 401
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 1:52 pm:   Edit Post

Olie,

Great to talk to you today. Wow, you've got neck!

Colossians 1:10-12, Rom 15:4
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 3748
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 4:06 pm:   Edit Post

I heard you wanted a preview of the wood selections. Here's what Chip found based on your preferences. First, the top:
top
The body shape is penned in to give you an idea of placement.

And for the back:
back

These boards are freshly cut and sanded, so the color will darken a good bit. Hope you like them!
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 863
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 8:17 pm:   Edit Post

These woods look great. Will you guys show me placement ideas before you actually cut these?
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3762
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 3:46 pm:   Edit Post

There is a placement idea is on the top picture, though both halves are represented at once. This is the only placement that gets the look you're after on the top board. Chip said if you like the bottom board, he'll make it catch the most interesting areas.

Let me know if you're happy with the top placement and we'll get onto getting the body made.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 868
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 4:17 pm:   Edit Post

I love the front and back boards. The placement on the front is fine too.
I would like to see what Chip had in mind for the back placement. I'd like to capture as much of the circular grain as possible. Kind of looks like two eyes glaring at you. Pretty cool.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3763
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 4:34 pm:   Edit Post

Yeah, he said that's the area he had his eye on. I think you guys are on the same page as far as placement is concerned. I'll tell him to go ahead, I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 869
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 4:37 pm:   Edit Post

Very Cool, Thanks.

On another note, will this come with a rack mount power supply? I
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3764
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 4:39 pm:   Edit Post

All Series I and II instruments come with a rackmounted power supply, 5-pin cable and 2 jumper cords unless you specifically say you don't need 'em.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 870
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 4:43 pm:   Edit Post

I need them and rack mount is perfect.
lg71
Advanced Member
Username: lg71

Post Number: 243
Registered: 3-2006
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 5:01 pm:   Edit Post

Great pieces! The back looks like a Butterfly.
bigideas
Member
Username: bigideas

Post Number: 98
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2006 - 10:52 pm:   Edit Post

or an owl with big eyes
pace
Advanced Member
Username: pace

Post Number: 275
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - 4:52 am:   Edit Post

I just have to ask....

Was this neck originally built for my bass?!?

http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/14252.html?1131486044
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 1125
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - 5:26 am:   Edit Post

Mike (Pace) - this one has two ebony laminates, yours had three.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 871
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - 6:20 am:   Edit Post

Adriaan is right Mike, my neck is just the opposite of yours. I ordered the neck this way, I assume they cut it fresh.
pace
Advanced Member
Username: pace

Post Number: 277
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - 9:18 am:   Edit Post

DOH! :-)

Im curious what became of that neck....
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 977
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, December 11, 2006 - 2:55 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Mica. I don't remember if we discussed the LED's or not but are they going to have a switch?
Thanks, Olie

P.S.
How where the cookies?
georgie_boy
Intermediate Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 158
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 3:45 am:   Edit Post

Lookin' good Olie!!
Love that neck combination
G
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 982
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 6:43 am:   Edit Post

Thanks George. The main reason for the ebony lams was to add a little growl and sustain to sound, not to mention it looks cool.
the_8_string_king
Advanced Member
Username: the_8_string_king

Post Number: 243
Registered: 9-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 5:03 pm:   Edit Post

Yessuh, it is indeed both really cool-looking AND awesome sounding... and with that killer coco bolo top and Series electronics, it should be a pretty formidable and impressive combo!

The sustain is freaky! You'll love it.
inthelows
Intermediate Member
Username: inthelows

Post Number: 192
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 10:29 am:   Edit Post

So Olie..does this make it # 5 ?
Are you going to have the pistol grip added?
Cool Idea!
NLP
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 994
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 10:37 am:   Edit Post

Yes Sir numero cinco indeed.

After I spoke with Susan I decided against the pistol grip. I have a 3/4 Mk now and it really fits my body well and hangs good via the strap.
Of course this S-2 will have a thicker body so it'll probably be a little heavier.
inthelows
Intermediate Member
Username: inthelows

Post Number: 193
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 11:12 am:   Edit Post

Very nice indeed! You are amassing quite an arsenal.
NLP
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 995
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post

My only regret is that I only have two hands.
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952

Post Number: 932
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 1:04 pm:   Edit Post

This is going to be quite a nice bass..
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 3855
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 1:43 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Olie,

Series I and II instruments usually don't have switches for the LEDs since they don't depend on betteries for power. The exception is Laser LEDs, which may need to be quieted during certain performances.

Here's some goodies from last week for your construction:

assembly

assembly

assembly

assembly

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