| Author | Message | ||
| bassjigga
Intermediate Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 162 Registered: 8-2005 |
Mica, I posted a question about this on Jeff's custom but I figured I should put it in my own thread! http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/34389.html?1174063553 Not a change really... I have my bass spec'd for a vermillion accent laminate framed in maple veneers. I still want that (to coordinate with my neck). From what I understand, with age the vermillion will turn more brown and look similar to the mahogany. Is it possible (assuming production hasn't passed this point) to select the body and accent woods for maximum contrast so to speak, so that as the woods age and the contrast becomes less pronounced, one can still see a difference between the mahogany and vermillion? I hope my question makes sense. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4329 Registered: 6-2000 |
If the sandwich is: Mac Eb top Maple veneer Vermilion accent Maple veneer Mahogany body Then there will be a very distinctive line between the Vermilion and the Mahogany like on the Raging Bass (different woods, but similar concept). So initially, I don't see a problem with contrast as the bass ages, unless I've misunderstood your concern. Let me know. | ||
| bassjigga
Intermediate Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 167 Registered: 8-2005 |
Yes that is the sandwich & concept. Cool. I just wanted to be sure that the accent wouldn't end up looking the same as the mahogany body with age. Thanks for the response. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4374 Registered: 6-2000 |
The Vermilion will wind up looking a bit darker than the Mahogany, even years down the road. The piece we've got for the body is not super dark to begin with. I'll be adding a photo to the build record shortly. |
