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andbassforall
New Username: andbassforall
Post Number: 10 Registered: 9-2008
| Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 3:23 pm: | |
That's an amazing back. |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 126 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 11:54 am: | |
Didn't the original designed tailpiece have double slots for each score of doubled strings? Did something change? |
adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan
Post Number: 1957 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 1:17 am: | |
Looking at the hammer finish bird tailpiece in Mica's June 13 post, which has double slots, I'd say the fine ridge between each set of slots is not strong enough to take the hammering. We've seen doubled strings sharing a single slot in the tailpiece before. |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5619 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 8:13 pm: | |
Single slots weren't successful. Though we did the hammering before the machining (unlike the sample!), there was too much stress on the metal for it to hold its shape in the thickness we need. Doubled slots it must be. Today I have shiny pickups: and a dull bass: so everything is chugging along nicely now. |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 1092 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, October 03, 2008 - 1:46 pm: | |
Mica, If you happen to post a shot of the headstock, I think I could die happy. This should definitely make COTM. Bradley |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 127 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 9:50 am: | |
Bradley: Don't die yet! I'm sure a picture of your interested item will surface soon. |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 1098 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 7:46 am: | |
I've got to figure out a way to get to the Mothership before this one ships. I need to see it in person. |
to_81_0190
Member Username: to_81_0190
Post Number: 87 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 2:13 am: | |
Bradley, That's great idea! But my home is too far from Mothership. |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 1102 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 9:13 am: | |
Toshiaki, See if you can get a flight to Seattle, and I'll treat you to one of the great American traditions: the Road Trip. It is 811 miles (1305 KM) from my house, and a decently scenic drive. I might even be convinced to take the 101 (coastal highway, and a beautiful drive). Bradley |
hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous
Post Number: 451 Registered: 1-2005
| Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 6:34 pm: | |
Let me know if you guys do it - I'll meet you there with my doubleneck! (I'm relocating to the East Bay in January, so I'll be close by...) |
psychicpet
New Username: psychicpet
Post Number: 6 Registered: 1-2008
| Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 10:20 pm: | |
!!!! the hammered hardware!!!!!! and just when I thought I'd seen all that Alembic could do!! That has got to be one of the most amazing looks. |
to_81_0190
Member Username: to_81_0190
Post Number: 88 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 3:09 am: | |
Bradley and Harry, I appreciate your very kind suggestion. How wonderful if I could do it! Now I can't be away on a trip but I want to visit Mothership someday. Toshiaki |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 128 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 10:32 am: | |
Yo!!! Mothership People!! Where's da shot of that headstock? I want to see it too> 2? (Also)? |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 1110 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 3:13 pm: | |
Yeah! **goes to get pitchfork and torch. |
hydrargyrum
Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum
Post Number: 385 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 9:58 am: | |
Double post, sorry. (Message edited by hydrargyrum on November 02, 2008) |
hydrargyrum
Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum
Post Number: 386 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 9:58 am: | |
Not to detract from what is one of the most stunning instruments I have ever seen, but what is going on with that black stuff on the bass in the background of the pic from 9/17? Black finished back? |
adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan
Post Number: 1989 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Monday, November 03, 2008 - 1:07 am: | |
Looks like buckeye burl to me, not a black finish. |
jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 1976 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Monday, November 03, 2008 - 1:13 am: | |
I agree with Kevin. If you look really closely, you can see Over spray / ragged paint edges around the lower right hand side and overspray in the control cavities, and the neck laminates arre just about showing through towards the top of the body, although it looks like a very dark blue to me rather than black. graeme |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5684 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 3:40 pm: | |
Pay no attention to the guitar on the back wall - that's a rejected instrument from the mid-70's that we use for training and experimenting. Now for Bradley's request fulfilled:
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byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 1111 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 8:55 pm: | |
Wow. need. |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5757 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 4:27 pm: | |
Rubbed out, and ready to get loaded: Other bits accumulating too, like the pickups: And plates:
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davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 7351 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 4:59 pm: | |
It's always nice to see pics of this bass! |
briant
Advanced Member Username: briant
Post Number: 259 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 8:08 pm: | |
I'd rather see "it has been shipped" and then hear sound clips... I'm dying to hear this beast. |
3rd_ray
Intermediate Member Username: 3rd_ray
Post Number: 174 Registered: 2-2008
| Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 6:10 am: | |
Rubbed out and ready to get loaded... yes, life is good! Beautiful bass too! Mike |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 129 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 8:33 pm: | |
Thank you, Mica, for posting these. It all looks fab and like a fairy tale come true. |
briant
Advanced Member Username: briant
Post Number: 260 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009 - 1:59 am: | |
Seriously dying to hear it. |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5766 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009 - 7:54 pm: | |
Me too, and it's getting tantalizingly close, though I already know I lack the talent to appreciate it first hand. (The humcanceller is getting glued in - those strips of veneer are just temporary spacers.) |
bigbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigbass
Post Number: 130 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 11:49 am: | |
Mutha MaCree`....NOW THIS IS AMAZING!! I'm so taken by the color and contrast of this picture. Is this the best shot color compensated of the bass? I think so. Can't wait to see the matching knobs. Will the fingerboard be oiled? What is your take on that? Full speed ahead. Damn the torpedoes. |
dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001
Post Number: 986 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 12:36 pm: | |
I think my humble digits would be lost in the beauty of that board... Mike |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 5814 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 6:58 pm: | |
The knobs are in place:
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