| Author | Message | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 500 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Make it 1.75 inches (1 3/4") and we're there. That's what I have on my SC Sig Std and I like that a lot. Thanks, Alan | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4606 Registered: 6-2000 |
I noted the pickup placement on the work order. 1.75" away from the fingerboard for the neck pickup, and we evened out the spacing between the rest. Next photos will show the pickups and bridgeblock routing, and the main electronics cavity (no holes). The cavity on the horn will be hand routed after the CNC routing is completed. Then we'll review the control placement, get those holes drilled and get this puppy back into carving. | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 503 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Thanks, can't wait to see it. If I recall, I think we discussed an amber tint a la Oliver's Dragon Wing on the bass when I was out there in August. Just wanted to make sure that's in the works. If it costs extra, let me know. Thanks, Alan | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4608 Registered: 6-2000 |
Tint is noted on the work order. | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 504 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Thanks, just didn't remember if I'd told you guys or not for sure. Best regards, Alan | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 509 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Any updates? If not, I understand. Alan | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 545 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Any updates? I called last week and was told it was awaiting inlays. If that is still the case, no reply is necessary. Thanks, Alan | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 686 Registered: 7-2003 |
....am eager to see some actual pics..... Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 745 Registered: 12-2004 |
Me three! | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 562 Registered: 11-2003 |
Any news? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4795 Registered: 6-2000 |
Your bass is ready for the inlays, and the first ones to go in will be the silver webs. I've got to prepare the artwork for the note for note inlays yet, but James probably won't be needing it for at least a couple of weeks, so I'm not holding any work up (yet!). The plan is for James to put in a few hours a week on this inlay project until it's completed. But since your bass has a good deal of the finish on it now, I'll make sure I take a picture for you before the end of the day. It looks really nice! | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 563 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Thanks for the update, I appreciate it. Looking forward to the pix. BTW, did you get the email I sent you reference my wife crafting something for you? Let me know if you're interested. Thanks again, Alan | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4799 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hi Alan, Here's the pics of your bass with some finish in place:  and up close to see some detail:  There's a nice blend of quilt and bird's-eye figure. I did get your kind email, and I've been thinking about what would be good. I'll either call or email you in the next few days to talk about it more. Hope you have anice weekend! | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 565 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Good God, that's incredibly beautiful, exceeding my expectations! Holy %&^$!!!!! It's exactly what I envisioned. Pickups are right where I want them too! Let me know what Julie can make for you. Trust me, she'll love doing it! Thanks again, Alan | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 687 Registered: 7-2003 |
Alan, as I already said in a previous post: I am jealous.... Wow, this will be a great bass. I am really eager to see it finished someday.... Take care my friend Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 581 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Any updates? If not I understand. Alan | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 588 Registered: 11-2003 |
Any news? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4960 Registered: 6-2000 |
I'm just mulling over the inlays now. Once I get to the part where I'm making decisions about the final forms, it's agonizing! You're very likely to see some mock ups toward the end of next week. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1795 Registered: 4-2004 |
that is one sweet piece of maple | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 590 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the mockups. Any idea on when my bass will be done? Flax, Yes, it is a nice piece of wood ... great blend of quilt and bird's eye. Chip picked it out and I agreed to it. Alan | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 600 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Any updates? Thanks, Alan | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5146 Registered: 6-2000 |
Alan, check your email for a file too large to post here. In the last month since we spoke, I've gotten a few things done on the project. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5147 Registered: 6-2000 |
Alan, check your email for a file too large to post here. In the last month since we spoke, I've gotten a few things done on the project. | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 602 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, I've sent a reply, and I've also asked Oliver B. for his advice as he's the most knowledgeable guy I know on JE and his Alembics. More to follow. Thanks, Alan | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5148 Registered: 6-2000 |
I also sent Oliver an email yesterday - we're on the same page! | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 603 Registered: 11-2003 |
Well, as they say, great minds think alike! ;-) Alan | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 605 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Any news? Thanks, Alan | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5198 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hi Alan, I've spent a good deal of time on the project and artwork since our last emails and initial mock up a in mid-Feb. Oliver sent me some better pictures than I had, and confirmed the sharps and flats were really there! Then, I found a photocopy of the actual inlays in the bass. We didn't take a picture, but the strings were loosened and the bass was placed right on the glass of the old Xerox to get some images. These were really great to get some of the details. What I found was the inlays were not up to the standards that we have now. Even Oliver agrees that especially the sharp symbols were pretty poorly done. This won't be true for yours! I think you'll see a full mockup by the 28th. One thing I haven't heard back from you - do you want the "joke note" replicated, or do you want all the proper notes in their proper places? | ||
| briant
Intermediate Member Username: briant Post Number: 125 Registered: 12-2004 |
This is exciting. I can't wait to see this! | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 613 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica, Any news? Thanks, Alan |
