Build Record

Log Out | Topics | Search Moderators | Register | Edit Profile

Author Message mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6029 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 8:22 pm:    Peghead rough shaped: Body and back accent laminates in big clamps: Top and from accent laminates ready for the next step: I'll have some more pics by the end of the week for you. Looking good! funkyjazzjunky Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 411 Registered: 5-2007 Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 9:42 am:    Oooohhh Who is the fortunate owner? briant Advanced Member Username: briant Post Number: 295 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 3:14 pm:    I must make it a point to not watch this build (yeah, right). I've been lusting after a dragon wing for a long time. adriaan Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2161 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 5:01 pm:    Brian - why not make it an omega where you can take a U-turn and watch the build progress anyway? jon_jackson New Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 5:31 pm:    Thank you for the pictures, Mica. I've been anticipating this for quite a while and am very excited that it's underway. artswork99 Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 623 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 7:33 pm:    Jon, Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your bass getting underway! A vicarious thrill for many. Best, Art cozmik_cowboy Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 439 Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 7:48 pm:    Whip me up some dragon lotion! Peter fish Member Username: fish Post Number: 74 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 7:12 am:    Great stuff Jon/Mica; I cannot wait to see it finished. I hope you like it as much as I like my maple DW. briant Advanced Member Username: briant Post Number: 296 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 9:32 am:    "Brian - why not make it an omega where you can take a U-turn and watch the build progress anyway?" That was horrible... and I laughed way too much at it. :-) adriaan Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2163 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 10:10 am:    Agreed - puns don't come much worse than that. And I'm proud of it too. Aarrgh ... jon_jackson New Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 11:10 am:    Peter - Great reference. I'm a fan of Frank myself. Dave - Starburst was one of the instruments I checked out when working on the specs for mine. Beautiful. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6033 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 4:52 pm:    A couple steps closer now. Body to neck: Prepping the top and accent lams: mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6106 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 5:38 pm:    Zooming along with sealer coats and ready for the inlaid logo: I have a feeling we'll hear from Oliver before too long. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6109 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 5:54 pm:    Back view, too: Bird's-eye Maple looks sweet! hydrargyrum Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 545 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 5:59 pm:    I like the neck woods you chose. Very rich looking. tbrannon Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1031 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 6:08 pm:    Sweet!! I love the back laminate and I like the purpleheart-ebony-purpleheart combination without the accent laminates. davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8056 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 6:31 pm:    Beautiful top!! gregduboc Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 150 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 6:39 pm:    I know that the top is magnificent, but there is something about that back.... I just can't look away.... And that is a phrase that would make my girlfriend kick me in the face.... Stunning, congratulations! Greg jon_jackson New Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 6:39 pm:    Mica, I am literally sitting here with tears in my eyes looking at this. It is gorgeous. -Jon hendixclarke Senior Member Username: hendixclarke Post Number: 686 Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 8:09 pm:    Jon, your last statement hit me with a huge surge of joy. I am so happy for you too. hendixclarke Senior Member Username: hendixclarke Post Number: 687 Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 8:23 pm:    "Look at the bass, just look at it... Look at that fabulous bass of yours... I knew that just one look at it, this was the bass I adore..." A Sammy Davis Jr. Swing remix... hydrargyrum Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 547 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 6:53 pm:    I love how you can just catch a glimpse of the quilt top through the electronics cavity. Play it in good health Jon. senmen Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 858 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 11:10 am:    Jon, you will get an awesome bass. Greetings from a brother "Tears for John" Oliver (Spyderman) briant Advanced Member Username: briant Post Number: 325 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 11:39 am:    That bass is gorgeous. I want a 5 string with a nice bookmatched to center buckeye burl top. jon_jackson New Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 5:24 pm:    Buckeye burl would be an excellent choice for a dragon wing. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6194 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, June 19, 2009 - 8:45 pm:    Still in spray. Here's a shot with the bass prepped for the next coat of finish (so still sanded): sonicus Intermediate Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 130 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Friday, June 19, 2009 - 8:56 pm:    I bet that Dragon will growl when it flies out! I like that design. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6247 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, July 13, 2009 - 5:03 pm:    Getting close to the finish line. Now the bass is rubbed out, ready to get the high gloss buffing next: mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6276 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 4:33 pm:    In setup, just getting the slots in the string nut cut: jon_jackson New Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 10 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 4:38 pm:    Interesting shot. I don't think I've seen a picture of the nut slots in progress before. Are we at the "Stay The Course...Almost Done" stage? ;) -Jon mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6292 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 4:41 pm:    The bass is done: It's hanging outside my office at the moment. I need to complete my inspection and photos, then Mary must give it her final blessing before it's ready to ship. If everything goes well on those fronts, we should be ready to ship to you early next week. My dad said today that this bass compels you to look at it. davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8531 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 4:48 pm:    That's a very nice quilt and it looks great on that body! Congrats!! jedisan Member Username: jedisan Post Number: 95 Registered: 3-2008 Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 5:13 pm:    Ron always seems to hit the nail on the head, "compels you to look at it." Really, I find this top to be quite mesmerizing. Jon, congrats on a stunning instrument. jon_jackson Junior Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 13 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 5:44 pm:    WOW! That reptilian quilt is exactly what I had in mind, but Mica and Susan found it the first time. Thank you so much; I love it. I can't wait to see the back. -Jon sonicus Advanced Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 234 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 7:10 pm:    Very nice _ Yes, that quilt is superb ! CONGRATS enzo Member Username: enzo Post Number: 93 Registered: 4-2009 Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 8:11 pm:    Not my favourite shape ( oh well ! ) but I have to admit that this bass is truly a work of art ! Getting close to the delivery I would start shaking andbassforall Member Username: andbassforall Post Number: 60 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 2:40 am:    A true gem. Enjoy! georgie_boy Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 909 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 5:41 am:    Like Enzo, not my favourite shape, but probably the best quilt I've ever seen! Enjoy her George senmen Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 898 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 9:35 am:    Jon, I like the shape! Cool bass..... Many greets Oliver (Spyderman) jon_jackson Junior Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 14 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 12:52 pm:    Thanks Oliver. Me too! -Jon jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2369 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:29 am:    I love the shape, so much so that I'm seriously considering discussing a 5 string option for my 1/2 century in 2 years time. The Quilt on this one is fantastic too. Graeme jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1605 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 1:38 am:    Jacko I think you should have one, maybe with series electronics to make it a really special 1/2 century treat. I tried one out at the UK Alembic dealers place last summer with signature electronics and it sounded incredible. Jazzyvee cozmik_cowboy Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 539 Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 8:21 pm:    Man, if there was ever a piece of wood that screamed "dragon scales" louder, I'd love to see it. Perfect match of model & figure, if'n you was to ask me. Peter jon_jackson Junior Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 15 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 4:41 pm:    Mica, oh Mica, may my dragon please come out to play?