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bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 114 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 11:33 am: | |
Thank you, Adriaan, for the post and the visuals. That's a real artistic and clever looking tailpiece. Nothing is late in this regard. |
tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 408 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 4:30 pm: | |
Am I the only one dying for an update on this one? It's none of my business, but enquiring minds want to know.... =) |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 118 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 1:12 pm: | |
Spock....Help me....Help me Spock! (We are waiting for sample mock up drawings of the tailpiece for further direction) |
to_81_0190
Member Username: to_81_0190
Post Number: 59 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 2:41 am: | |
I'm looking forward to watching next update on this one too! Toshiaki |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 119 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 9:22 am: | |
Hmmm....Everyone is getting hungry. What a wonderful omen. Thank you Spock! |
zach
Junior Username: zach
Post Number: 25 Registered: 4-2007
| Posted on Sunday, June 03, 2007 - 4:05 am: | |
beautiful bass, although I dread to think how long it will take to tune! |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 120 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2007 - 11:35 am: | |
I actually think it would only be a few moments. |
811952
Senior Member Username: 811952
Post Number: 1136 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 6:19 pm: | |
I'm ready to see this pup completed! Beautiful instrument so far. Stunning. |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 122 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 12:09 pm: | |
Thanks for the gingered "push"!! The tail piece is being created into a model at this time. There will probably be something new to see in a few days to weeks. I, too, can hardly wait. |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 123 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 10:55 am: | |
Any sign of progress? Anyone cought any fish...ah...birds or tailpieces? |
briant
Intermediate Member Username: briant
Post Number: 163 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 4:42 pm: | |
I'd forgotten all about this one! That is so terribly cool. The neck is gi-huge-ic! |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5272 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 6:44 pm: | |
David and I have been talking on the phone, but I haven't updated the Club yet. Here's a picture of the tailpiece yesterday: And today it's mounted on the bass for testing the custom wound strings: So we're still hashing out the finish on the tailpiece. It will be goldplated along with the rest of the hardware, but instead of a big shiny mirror, we are thinking of either a hammered or engraved design. Also, I think a bevelled edge would look cool. Whatever we do, we want to get the decision made soon so this bass can be born! |
artswork99
Advanced Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 331 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 6:52 pm: | |
Wow! |
tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 715 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 10:36 pm: | |
That tailpiece is not at all what I expected- and yet I totally dig it. |
briant
Intermediate Member Username: briant
Post Number: 170 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 12:08 am: | |
That looks bad friggin' ass!! Love it! |
jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 1734 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 12:57 am: | |
Wow, I'd almost forgotten about this bass. That's an amazing looking tailpiece and as Toby has said, not at all what we expected after the last discussions. Graeme |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5290 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Monday, April 28, 2008 - 12:54 pm: | |
Another in-prgress shot of the tailpiece:
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bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 124 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 7:59 am: | |
Ahhh....Thank you. I needed that! |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5326 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Friday, June 13, 2008 - 5:07 pm: | |
This is the sample of the hammer finish on a scrap tailpiece: The tines show you why the hammering has to come first! We're getting a blank all hammered up for you, and we'll machine your final tailpiece from it. |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5570 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 5:12 pm: | |
We reworked the tailpiece shape (again!), and all the parts were sent to the plater this week: Love the hammered look. It's on the face of the bridgeblock, the tailpiece and the bridge rails. Pickups are in spray:
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davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 7054 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 6:30 pm: | |
A hammered bridge block; now how cool is that! |
artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 466 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 6:47 pm: | |
Very nice! So many stunning features. Destined to become a COTM. |
2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman
Post Number: 589 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 6:48 pm: | |
Smashing!! |
crgaston
Senior Member Username: crgaston
Post Number: 470 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 6:52 pm: | |
(rimshot) Nice one, Adam! And great bass! Can't wait to see it finished! |
2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman
Post Number: 590 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 12:43 pm: | |
Thanks Charles, I wasn't even HAMMERED when I thunk it up! |
funkyjazzjunky
Intermediate Member Username: funkyjazzjunky
Post Number: 190 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 1:25 pm: | |
A piece of art takes shape I cannot wait to see this bass |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5578 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 7:33 pm: | |
You haven't seen this shiny for a while:
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davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 7065 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 7:43 pm: | |
Beautiful! |
jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 1921 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 1:02 am: | |
Beautiful indeed. I'm getting jealous again ;-) Graeme |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 125 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 1:11 pm: | |
Wow! Amazing and beautiful plus. Wonders never cease. What a great angle shot of the back. With all that visual depth, what does the front now look like? It is very exciting to know this instrument is moving ahead. Thank you. |