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olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1395 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2007 - 7:53 am: | |
Roger sent me a photo of two of my knobs. They're not finished yet so they should look real awesome with a shine on them. |
rraymond
Advanced Member Username: rraymond
Post Number: 274 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2007 - 8:05 am: | |
?! Now, how are ya gonna close that laptop? Microsoft is always talking about improving the look and feel of Windows - that'll do it! That's a killer bass there, Olie. Definitely got yourself some fine coco bolo! Reid |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 4621 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2007 - 4:45 pm: | |
Please make sure there's 2 set screws on those knobs - otherwise it's nearly impossible to mount in a level fashion. |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1396 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Friday, June 08, 2007 - 7:01 am: | |
I emailed Roger and he assured me that the knobs have 2 set screws each. |
smuprof
Member Username: smuprof
Post Number: 77 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 6:07 pm: | |
Olie - This is absolutely awesome! We'll have to host a jam session when you get it - otherwise everyone will be coming to your house to see it and hear it! |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1475 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 8:49 am: | |
Here is another one of the knobs.
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olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1549 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 4:45 pm: | |
Hi Mica, I have a couple of questions that I would prefer to address the via the phone. When would be a good time to call you or I believe you have my cell number (214 area code) if you prefer to call me. Thanks, Olie |
artswork99
Intermediate Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 113 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 8:13 pm: | |
What a beautiful top and back Olie. Looks like this is going to be an incredibly nice bass. Enjoy it! Art (Message edited by artswork99 on September 27, 2007) |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1585 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Friday, September 28, 2007 - 6:58 am: | |
Thanks Art. Hopefuly it won't be too much longer before it's finished. We're going over the inlays now. Olie |
artswork99
Intermediate Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 114 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Friday, September 28, 2007 - 8:16 am: | |
How much fun this must be Olie! Play it in great health! Art |
deburgh
Junior Username: deburgh
Post Number: 17 Registered: 3-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 1:59 pm: | |
Man that Colo Bolo looks great, really nice neck recipie too! Todd |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1596 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 2:14 pm: | |
THanks Todd. I can hardly wait to get this baby in my hands. Olie |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1657 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 7:09 am: | |
Hello Mica. Any updates, word, pix.....just a little curious. Haven't heard from anybody in a while. Olie |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 4975 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 7:48 pm: | |
Finished up all the inlay artwork. James will pick up on this project after the last few Christmas miracle deliveries are through. Here's the overall plan:
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adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan
Post Number: 1726 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 1:31 am: | |
The black-and-white printout is already impressive, imagine what the actual artwork will look like! Finally some spiritual weight to counterbalance that offending yellow book. ;-) |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1659 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 7:25 am: | |
Thanks Mica. This layout is exactly what I nad invisioned. I LOVE this cross too. Olie |
5stringho
Intermediate Member Username: 5stringho
Post Number: 183 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 8:43 am: | |
Hey, Olie! That's gonna look really Schweeeet. Can't wait to watch the progress! The inlay plan is really awesome, and your Cocobolo is striking! Have Fun, Mike, tho |
bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096
Post Number: 1037 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 9:25 am: | |
Yow. Those inlays are going to be amazing. Can't wait to see. Bill |
smuprof
Member Username: smuprof
Post Number: 95 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 9:17 am: | |
Olie - This is truly spectacular. I can't wait for you to get it One question: Assuming the fretboard is ebony, it looks like the Omega is slated to be black mother of pearl? How well will that show up? Regardless, it is truly a "master" piece! |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 869 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Monday, December 17, 2007 - 11:21 am: | |
John, Black mother of pearl is more of a grey color, it'll show up fine. Bradley |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 4993 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 7:17 pm: | |
This black pearl is not only the grey color, it's got fantastic color flash: The cross is also well underway: This is the backside actually. |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1661 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 6:38 am: | |
Very nice, thanks Mica. Th Black Pearl looks awesome. I can hardly wait to see the Dove. Olie |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5007 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 5:32 pm: | |
You won't have to wait much longer, some of the work on the Dove has started: That's just the first cut on the main wing. And the cross is now bound in sterling silver:
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byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 873 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 11:43 am: | |
Olie- Looks like your bass is spending some quality time at the Santa Rosa chapter of the Ron Paul fan club*. Shouldn't be long now before she's in your hands. Bradley * James' bench at the shop has Ron Paul stickers and pamphlets on it. |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5015 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 12:35 pm: | |
Inlays are getting sunk into the fingerboard now: Home stretch time! |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 884 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 2:54 pm: | |
Looks like James is doing a practice run in chocolate. |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 2819 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 4:32 pm: | |
Hey Olie, it that a rosewood fingerboard? I hope it's not the chocolate option. Very tasty, but they are really affected by warm weather! lol. Bill, tgo |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1672 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Friday, January 04, 2008 - 6:21 am: | |
It's supposed to be ebony! I think it looks odd from some dust from the router. (I HOPE). |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5019 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Friday, January 04, 2008 - 6:48 am: | |
It's Ebony, nice and black. Didn't do any color correction, this photo looks a little yellow on my monitor. |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1674 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Friday, January 04, 2008 - 7:16 am: | |
I was pretty sure it was Mica, Thanks. Olie PS You're up awful early aren't you. |