| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4191 Registered: 6-2000 |
This is the neck I was bringing up to the office when you were on the phone with my mom:  This will be hidden under the peghead veneers:  | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 29 Registered: 12-2006 |
YAAAAAAAYYYYYYY! :-) Thanks very much Mica! Can you change it to "Jim's" custom signature tho? I'm SO happy to see this. Thank you very much! - Jim Tussing | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 30 Registered: 12-2006 |
"Jim's custom signature deluxe" actually... Sorry. So excited I can't type! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4192 Registered: 6-2000 |
I already caught that and changed while you were reading  (Message edited by mica on March 01, 2007) | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 32 Registered: 12-2006 |
:-D Well, I'll be showing off my new dental work for a while! Thanks for the close-up! - Jim | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4194 Registered: 6-2000 |
This is the top wood that my mom and I dug out of the stacks a few nights ago:  Even though you've already seen this wood, it seems appropriate to include it on your thread. | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 33 Registered: 12-2006 |
For the curious, here are the original specs of my bass: Alembic Mark King 5 Deluxe Top/Back: 5A Quilt Maple Top, 3A Quilt Maple Back Balance K Body w/Tummy & Elbow contours Anniversary Electronics Heart Omega Red side LED's Abolone inlays Inlaid Alembic logo w/shell One ebony, two purpleheart neck laminates | ||
| hifiguy
Member Username: hifiguy Post Number: 73 Registered: 10-2006 |
Man, I dreamed up a very similar MKD 4-string on the Custom Quote Generator a couple of months ago. Only differences are that mine was spec'd with a blue buckeye burl top 'n' back, blue side LEDs and standard Sig electronics. Even the neck laminates were the same. You should wind up with a killer cool bass, Jim. | ||
| 5stringho
Member Username: 5stringho Post Number: 88 Registered: 11-2006 |
Hey, Jim!! Yayyy!! Yer little monster finally hatched! Glad to see ya made it! Ebony lam, cool! Can't wait to see the progression! Congratulations, Jim! The next few months will be memorable, Enjoy yourself! B Cool, Mike (the 'Ho....) | ||
| the_8_string_king
Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 431 Registered: 9-2005 |
Congrats, Jim! | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 36 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hifi, Ho, King, Thanks! First time I've ever done anything like this and am looking forward to watching it take shape. Is it done yet? Is it done yet? Is it done yet? :-) | ||
| the_8_string_king
Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 436 Registered: 9-2005 |
Have you considered getting continueous woodplates for the back, Jim? They really look awesome -especially on highly-figured woods like Coco Bolo and Quilted Maple. One other thing you might consider: they've got a REALLY bitchin' amber tint I've seen 'em do with Maple basses... you might ask 'em about it, I think there are probably an example or two floating around on the site. Maybe they could show you/refer you to a picture. I think I'd have to get the amber tint if I were getting a Quilted Maple Alembic... but that's me! Oh yeah, one other thing. I recommend you consider kicking out a few extra bucks for 3-position Q switches... they'll add a lot of flexibility. Look forward to seeing your Balance K get built, Jim. It's looking like they'll be working on ours about the same time, so we'll see 'em built together! | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 40 Registered: 12-2006 |
Thanks King! I will ask about the tint. I had thought about the continuous wood backplates but didn't think it was really worth the $ to me. Besides, I am kinda going for that nautical feel that brass gives. Come to think of it the tint might even accentuate that. I am getting the 3-pos Q's though (0/4/8). I'm also replacing the pickup selector switch with a regular 3-pos toggle too - I don't like that weird pie-shaped selector they use. Anyway, thanks for the great advice! Regards, Jim | ||
| 5stringho
Member Username: 5stringho Post Number: 89 Registered: 11-2006 |
C'mon, Jim, get out some more of that old, moldy money you have layin' around, and spring fer the continuous wood backplates! And while yer at it, I'll even let you pay for some for mine !! LOL! Mike...... | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 42 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hahahaha! Noice! Oh sure, Ho, goad me into it... BTW, how did you know my money was mouldy? You haven't been sneaking around my tool shed have ya? :-) - Jim | ||
| 5stringho
Intermediate Member Username: 5stringho Post Number: 102 Registered: 11-2006 |
Hey, Jim! I think you made a good decision on the tint. That Maple will look righteuos all by itself!!! B Cool, Mike...... | ||
| jtussing
Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 62 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hey Mica, Any updates? Just curious. I'd love to get some pics during the process if possible. Thanks! | ||
| jtussing
Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 65 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hey Mica! I know everyone must be busy, just thought you might have caught some shots of my li'l monster on the factory floor? Hopefully yours, Jim :-) | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4326 Registered: 6-2000 |
As soon as I spy something interesting, I'll post it here. You'll see that the work kind of comes through in "clumps." There's a lot of gathering materials, and setting up operations, so the next thing you'll see will probably be the body. I've noticed many stacks forming in the glue area, but there's just not interesting looking yet. | ||
| jtussing
Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 66 Registered: 12-2006 |
Thanks, Mica. I appreciate the update! Jim | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4372 Registered: 6-2000 |
I found the peghead veneers were all glued up and ready for the peghead to get cut out:  Sure there will be more stuff happening soon. | ||
| jtussing
Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 67 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hey cool! And thanks much for the pic, Mica! That's going to be a pretty peghead someday! Thanks again, it means a lot to me to watch it take shape. Jim | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4439 Registered: 6-2000 |
More goodies, your bass has landed in the carving department:     The Maple looks really flat after sanding. This one isn't even finished with the sanding yet, and it will look worse before it looks better again. But don't worry - the fact that you can see anything going on with the figure at this point means it will all leap back when the finish hits it, since it's a really nice piece. | ||
| jtussing
Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 69 Registered: 12-2006 |
YYAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! It looks wonderful, Mica! Thanks again for the pics! Just a question - I notice that you went with the 2-up/3-down headstock like Shim's instead of the 3-up/2-down headstock which is usual. Is there a reason for this? Not complaining at all, just curious! Again, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ! :-) | ||
| jtussing
Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 70 Registered: 12-2006 |
...and, did you go with a smaller headstock than normal? The neck looks really wide up at the nut and I'm wondering whether it's just perspective / optical. Sorry for the split questions - just excited to see it. | ||
| mele_aloha
Member Username: mele_aloha Post Number: 68 Registered: 1-2007 |
Man JT, It is gorgeous!!! I am jelous haha!! It is really beauututiffuulllll!! Congradulations. I had chosen Maple also at one point and changed my mind. Very nice. When it gets the finish, lookkkoouutt--- Aloha, Paul | ||
| jtussing
Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 71 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hey thanks Paul! I'm extremely pleased with the way it looks. Can't wait to hold it. Such wonderful torture. Say, I'm gonna be in Princeville on Kauai in a few weeks wit da fam, making up for all the money I'm spending on this baby! Can't WAIT to take in some greens & blues. So Aloha right back atcha! :-) | ||
| jtussing
Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 72 Registered: 12-2006 |
And by the way, Mica, I absolutely love the top. Exactly what I was hoping for and more. WOW. Thanks to you and Susan for picking out such a wonderful piece of maple to carve. - Jim | ||
| mele_aloha
Member Username: mele_aloha Post Number: 69 Registered: 1-2007 |
They are the greatest aren't they JT? And by the way I'm on the Big Island going through Merry Monarch this week. (Hula Festival) You are going to the greatest spot though ya know. Have fun, and I know the torture. The best I've ever been through!LOL Aloha, P | ||
| 5stringho
Intermediate Member Username: 5stringho Post Number: 112 Registered: 11-2006 |
Hey, Jim!!! No Bull, Bro. That is the most PHENOMENAL piece of Quilt I've EVER seen on an instrument! It MUST be classed AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA or better They say good thing come to those who wait!! Can't wait to see the progression from here. Excuse me while I empty my drool bucket... BCool, Mike (The 'Ho) |
