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flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1437
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2007 - 1:27 pm:   Edit Post

we'll go over the tracing before cutting yes?
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 4495
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, April 27, 2007 - 4:57 pm:   Edit Post

Here's a rough shape outline that catches what I think are the most interesting parts:
layout

Let me know if you like it.
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 614
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, April 27, 2007 - 6:30 pm:   Edit Post

Wow.

If I might intrude-- I wonder what it would look like with the board flipped (i.e. straightish stuff towards the center)?

Bradley
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1460
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2007 - 3:42 pm:   Edit Post

can i see the outline with the bout on the right side?

maybe brad is on to something
can we take a pic with his suggestion?
bassjigga
Intermediate Member
Username: bassjigga

Post Number: 188
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2007 - 7:00 pm:   Edit Post

I like it this way, but either way will be amazing. This board is ridiculous!
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 4514
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 6:17 pm:   Edit Post

Flipped:
flipped
I really think all the cool stuff is over on the left side of post 4495. I'll draw another set of lines on here if you can't visualize the region, just let me know.

Also, please note that this is an oversize rough-cut of the core for your bass used as the guide. The actual size will be a tad smaller.
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1461
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 7:18 pm:   Edit Post

this is not an easy board to imagine mica....
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1462
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 7:22 pm:   Edit Post

i know i am a pain bit may i bother you for a bouts on the right layout
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 623
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:09 pm:   Edit Post

Flax,

I gotta say-- put the straight in the center.

Bradley
the_8_string_king
Senior Member
Username: the_8_string_king

Post Number: 565
Registered: 9-2005
Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:41 pm:   Edit Post

For what it's worth (maybe nothing) I think the way it's laid out in Mica's post 4514 above is much better looking than the way it's laid out in your post 1461 above.

Mark
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1463
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 7:03 am:   Edit Post

appreciate the feedback guys
mica is going to lay out 1461 with the bouts on the right side and we will make a decision from there.

problem is- they can see the boards better than we can. another set of very experienced eyes likes the first also
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1464
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 7:08 am:   Edit Post

flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1465
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 7:12 am:   Edit Post

i think all the really good stuff in this setting is at the edges. my hand will cover one side and the electronics would cover the otehr
i sharpened the photo in adobe
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 2342
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 7:58 am:   Edit Post

Flax:

It's all good - outstanding piece of wood! My favorite is directly above (1464). It almost looks like a natural sunburst and I like the wider dark part in the lower bout.

Bill, tgo
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 624
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 9:40 am:   Edit Post

Flax,

With all the stuff going on in that board, I'd try to get the high resolution versions of the pictures.

I'm sure that if you ask nicely...

Bradley
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 4523
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 2:42 pm:   Edit Post

Here's the photo you requested:
layout
You'll have to dodge the previous lines, but I still need them for reference in case you select one of them, I'll have the same spots.

Here's some levels adjustments and unsharp mask which looks like you were doing in Photoshop:
layout

Even with a hires photo, these snapshots of a sanded surface aren't going to reveal all that's going on in the wood. You won't be able to see what the experienced eyes can see in person and predict about what it will look like when finished. I can email you a high res photo if you like, Jeff, just let me know (I don't send uninvited large attachments).
cozmik_cowboy
Intermediate Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 137
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 3:42 pm:   Edit Post

Wow, there ain't a bad choice in the bunch! Must be terrible having to make such a tough decision, eh Flax? I think I'd probably go with the last one, though. Great googly moogly, what a board!!! Mica, do you think you could set some aside until I win the lottery?

Peter

(Message edited by Cozmik_Cowboy on May 02, 2007)
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1467
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 4:08 pm:   Edit Post

pete
you have know idea
for 250 bucks i should fly out to see it
well we can eliminate post 1464- sorry brad- you'll just have to buy your own
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1468
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 4:11 pm:   Edit Post

mica
you know i usually defer to the eyes on sight
but you can send me a high res and give me some feedback
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 625
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 5:41 pm:   Edit Post

Ha! I did buy my own. Just not quilted cocobolo.

I feel like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz- someday...

Here's to hoping you get exactly what you want.

Bradley
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1469
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 7:57 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks to all for your gracious input. but after seeing the hi res mica sent me, i have made my decision
i am getting the first alembic rectangular shaped bass!.
ok
have chosen the last setup - bouts on the right.
i gotta say it was really really hard. some spots i lost a little and others i gained.but ultimately i liked the way the v shape meets on this layout at the center edge more than the the other way

there is no wrong position on the slab.
and man it is frkn quilted up the gazoo
also switched to qcb for the peghead front and back if there is enough left over
anyone who wants to see the high res- shoot me an email
now for the back woods
thanks mica!
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 1146
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 3:47 am:   Edit Post

I like the grain in what's going to become the upper horn and also the very dark wavy line that follows the curve of the bout. You'r one very lucky guy Jeff.

graeme

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