| Author | Message | ||
| bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass Post Number: 114 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
I'm looking forward to watching next update on this one too! Toshiaki | ||
| bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass Post Number: 119 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hmmm....Everyone is getting hungry. What a wonderful omen. Thank you Spock! | ||
| zach
Junior Username: zach Post Number: 25 Registered: 4-2007 |
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 |
I actually think it would only be a few moments. | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1136 Registered: 10-2003 |
I'm ready to see this pup completed! Beautiful instrument so far. Stunning. | ||
| bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass Post Number: 122 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
Any sign of progress? Anyone cought any fish...ah...birds or tailpieces? | ||
| briant
Intermediate Member Username: briant Post Number: 163 Registered: 12-2004 |
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 |
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 |
Wow! | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 715 Registered: 11-2004 |
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 |
That looks bad friggin' ass!! Love it! | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1734 Registered: 10-2002 |
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 |
Another in-prgress shot of the tailpiece:  | ||
| bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass Post Number: 124 Registered: 6-2002 |
Ahhh....Thank you. I needed that! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5326 Registered: 6-2000 |
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 |
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:  | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7054 Registered: 5-2002 |
A hammered bridge block; now how cool is that! | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 466 Registered: 7-2007 |
Very nice! So many stunning features. Destined to become a COTM. | ||
| 2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 589 Registered: 11-2005 |
Smashing!! | ||
| crgaston
Senior Member Username: crgaston Post Number: 470 Registered: 11-2005 |
(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 |
Thanks Charles, I wasn't even HAMMERED when I thunk it up! | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Intermediate Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 190 Registered: 5-2007 |
A piece of art takes shape I cannot wait to see this bass | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5578 Registered: 6-2000 |
You haven't seen this shiny for a while:  | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7065 Registered: 5-2002 |
Beautiful! | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1921 Registered: 10-2002 |
Beautiful indeed. I'm getting jealous again ;-) Graeme | ||
| bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass Post Number: 125 Registered: 6-2002 |
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. |
