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mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3268
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 4:15 pm:   Edit Post

Neck looks pretty sweet:
neck


closeup of the front veneer:
front


and also the back veneer:
back


I'll take another photo on my way out tonight, 'cause I saw the body (without the bookmatch to center back yet) in the clamps! The body Mahogany looks slightly lighter in color than the neck, but it isn't a jarring difference. It's zooming along now.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3273
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, April 24, 2006 - 4:14 pm:   Edit Post

Body in clamps:
in pipes


Full front view:
front


Back of body:
back with val


Back laminate:
back lam

The woods look really sweet. I'm really liking the neck combination.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 3701
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, April 24, 2006 - 4:27 pm:   Edit Post

Cool! What an interesting combination of front and back! Very nice bass!
zuperdog
Junior
Username: zuperdog

Post Number: 44
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, April 24, 2006 - 7:02 pm:   Edit Post

Wow!
2400wattman
Intermediate Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 126
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 3:01 pm:   Edit Post

That figuring on the back is so cool, I hope you're going with alll wood back plates. It would be a shame to lose that figuring.
crgaston
Intermediate Member
Username: crgaston

Post Number: 190
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 4:42 pm:   Edit Post

Oh, heck yeah, Adam. Look in the discussion part for the whole piece of wood.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3294
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 1:32 pm:   Edit Post

Saw the backplates sitting on Chip's side table before being converted to plywood. preplyplates
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3326
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 1:14 pm:   Edit Post

The point is shape is carved, pending your approval or request for a smaller point.

point carved

point carved

point carved

There's still plenty of sanding and fine shaping to go, but you can tell if you want to point smaller or not.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3336
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post

The point, transformed:

to the point

point

point

point

point

It's not quite as small as the side point on Valentino's bass, but we wouldn't want to go smaller yet without you seeing it here first.

Also, don't mind the burn marks around the point - there isn't a sudden color shift right at the seam. Peter will be sanding all that away.
crgaston
Advanced Member
Username: crgaston

Post Number: 209
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 1:11 pm:   Edit Post

Perfect!

Thanks, Mica, and special thanks to you, Peter for your hard work and amazing skill!

Also, Peter, if you decide to attack the elbow contour anytime soon, I'm really liking the amount of shaping there is on my 99 Rogue. It is extremely comfortable, but doesn't appear to be as extensive as the ones on some of the Balance K bodies I've seen lately.

Thanks again,

Charles

(Message edited by crgaston on May 24, 2006)
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3342
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 3:28 pm:   Edit Post

Your bass is in the spray booth. Right now, it's ready for its next coat of finish:

in spray

I hope to catch it before Bob preps it.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3390
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 4:28 pm:   Edit Post

Before prepping

preprep

The lighting's not great at this angle. The wood is dark and low contrast, but in person you can see the grain.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3393
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 1:10 pm:   Edit Post

Truss rod cover in spray:
trc in spray

The wood combination looks stunning, and it's certain to have a wonderful robust sound too!
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 507
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 1:19 pm:   Edit Post

I like the the truss rod cover. Are the pickups going to match?
crgaston
Advanced Member
Username: crgaston

Post Number: 227
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 8:44 am:   Edit Post

Looking great, guys!

Olie, no, thet're regular.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 516
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post

Cool. That's probably how I would have done it too. The top on this axe looks incredible. I's love to see a shot of the finished rear.
Very nice bass Charles.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3431
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 12:17 pm:   Edit Post

Frets in now:
fretted

Getting ready to do the black hardware shortly. Will keep you posted on the inlay artwork real soon here.
crgaston
Advanced Member
Username: crgaston

Post Number: 228
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 9:01 am:   Edit Post

Oh, my...
This is really looking sweet, guys.

Would asking for a pic of the finished back be greedy?
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952

Post Number: 784
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 11:17 am:   Edit Post

Another incredibly beautiful bass. Wow. Time to pour the drool out of my keyboard again...

john
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3448
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 11:26 am:   Edit Post

Back lam with finish:
back
crgaston
Advanced Member
Username: crgaston

Post Number: 229
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 8:48 pm:   Edit Post

I am speechless.

Thank you, Mica, and everyone who is building this beauty!
2400wattman
Intermediate Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 197
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 2:14 pm:   Edit Post

This is going to be one of the most killer basses I've seen in a while. This is really knocking me out. Cheers Charles!
jahnahisti
Junior
Username: jahnahisti

Post Number: 33
Registered: 9-2005
Posted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 6:56 am:   Edit Post

mmmmm, shiny ebony. That is just exactly the right amount of bass. Nice choices!
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 878
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 4:52 am:   Edit Post

Wow, this going to be a spectacular instrument. Can't wait to see it finished.
edit... The pinstripe laminate under the cocobolo is stunning. Vermillion?

Graeme

(Message edited by jacko on November 09, 2006)
crgaston
Advanced Member
Username: crgaston

Post Number: 329
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 7:01 am:   Edit Post

Yes, Graeme, it is vermillion.

Thanks for all your compliments, everyone. We're getting closer on being able to see this completed; Mica says the inlay work should be started sometime this month!
the_8_string_king
Advanced Member
Username: the_8_string_king

Post Number: 252
Registered: 9-2005
Posted on Friday, December 15, 2006 - 8:12 pm:   Edit Post

Wow!!! Somehow I missed this one! What a unique and orignal, awesome design! And the neck... I love it! I didn't realize other people were getting these ultra-cool multi-wood necks! It just looks incredibly awesome and unique! You must be thrilled!
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 4034
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 6:52 pm:   Edit Post

The dragonfly inlay is cut, and should land on the back of the peghead tomorrow:
inlay

There's some dark glue covering some of the white mother of pearl, so don't worry, the shell layout is the same as the mock up. The forked end of the tail is getting cut tomorrow. The little container next it is holding the emerald eyes.
tbrannon
Advanced Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 303
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 7:50 pm:   Edit Post

Duuuuude...... Awesome stuff.


Just when you think you can't be amazed any more than you already are they go and do something like this.

Congratulations Charles.

(Message edited by tbrannon on January 26, 2007)
crgaston
Advanced Member
Username: crgaston

Post Number: 340
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Friday, January 26, 2007 - 5:54 pm:   Edit Post

SWEET!!! Thank you so much, Mica! I love the colors in the darker sections! I can't wait to see it in the wood!!!
That is just fantastic, guys... my compliments to the artists.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 4109
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 3:36 pm:   Edit Post

Dragonfly in and under most of the finish with larger peridot eyes (those little emeralds didn't look right):
dragonfly
There's still a few more coats to go, but it's looking really good now!

And the logo inlay with black pearl cloud:
logo

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