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Author Message mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3268 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 4:15 pm:    Neck looks pretty sweet: closeup of the front veneer: and also the back veneer: 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 Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3273 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, April 24, 2006 - 4:14 pm:    Body in clamps: Full front view: Back of body: Back laminate: The woods look really sweet. I'm really liking the neck combination. davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3701 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, April 24, 2006 - 4:27 pm:    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:    Wow! 2400wattman Intermediate Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 126 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 3:01 pm:    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:    Oh, heck yeah, Adam. Look in the discussion part for the whole piece of wood. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3294 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 1:32 pm:    Saw the backplates sitting on Chip's side table before being converted to plywood. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3326 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 1:14 pm:    The point is shape is carved, pending your approval or request for a smaller point. There's still plenty of sanding and fine shaping to go, but you can tell if you want to point smaller or not. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3336 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 11:32 am:    The point, transformed: 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:    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 Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3342 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 3:28 pm:    Your bass is in the spray booth. Right now, it's ready for its next coat of finish: I hope to catch it before Bob preps it. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3390 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 4:28 pm:    Before prepping The lighting's not great at this angle. The wood is dark and low contrast, but in person you can see the grain. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3393 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 1:10 pm:    Truss rod cover 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:    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:    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:    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 Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3431 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 12:17 pm:    Frets in now: 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:    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:    Another incredibly beautiful bass. Wow. Time to pour the drool out of my keyboard again... john mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3448 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 11:26 am:    Back lam with finish: crgaston Advanced Member Username: crgaston Post Number: 229 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 8:48 pm:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    The dragonfly inlay is cut, and should land on the back of the peghead tomorrow: 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:    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:    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 Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4109 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - 3:36 pm:    Dragonfly in and under most of the finish with larger peridot eyes (those little emeralds didn't look right): There's still a few more coats to go, but it's looking really good now! And the logo inlay with black pearl cloud: