| Author | Message | ||
| susan
New Username: susan Post Number: 10 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Roger, Now that Mica has posted the wood in the Wood Bank section, I need to tell you which is my favorite for this project. Susan's Picks #1 is 3123 Mask #2 is 3124 Ebb & Flow These two pieces lend themselves to the unusual body shape of the Dragons Wing. After all it doesn't matter how beautiful the piece of wood is if in order to make the instrument the nicest part becomes waste material ( don't cry Wayne) Susan | ||
| rogertvr
Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 92 Registered: 1-2003 |
Hi Susan, I like the look of 3123 Mask - strangely enough, I chose that one in the first place when I saw them on Friday for the first time. I think maybe we should experiment with the orientation with the wood and see how it looks. I really like the way it has colour change and different shapes and grains in it. You could always make a couple of clocks out of the waste material - one for Wayne and one for me! Thanks for everything so far! Rog | ||
| susan
Junior Username: susan Post Number: 11 Registered: 5-2002 |
Roger- Unfortunately there is not much we can do in the way of orientation of the wood. This body shape "Dragon Wing" as in the "Exploiter" body requires such a wide piece of lumber that the options become limited as to what choice of wood can be used as well as how it can be laid out. We will use our best judgement to take advantage of the woods most interesting grain patterns in respect to the body shape. So at this point I have the neck in the press and would like to get onto the business of constructing the body next week. Just trust that it will be awesome. Susan | ||
| rogertvr
Intermediate Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 101 Registered: 1-2003 |
Thanks for your reply Susan. I was just looking at all potential options - if they're not possible, I'm quite happy to be lead by what you say and I trust you implicitly! Cheers, Rog | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1125 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's the result of the judgement:    None of the additional carving details are added at this point (the "bevels" of the body or peghead), but I think you tell this is really shaping up nicely. | ||
| ganque
New Username: ganque Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2003 |
i'm proboly never going to even se this bass in person... but i bet i'm anticipating it as much as anyone else. this looks like its going to be great. congrats roger, its a winner!!! ~adam | ||
| senmen
Member Username: senmen Post Number: 63 Registered: 7-2003 |
Roger, I start to get jealous... Many greetings from two friends, Spyder 4 and Spyder 8 Oliver Baumann | ||
| rogertvr
Intermediate Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 107 Registered: 1-2003 |
Wow!! Thanks for posting the pics Mica, I am especially pleased with the way that the grain in the wood fits with the shape of the body. I'm somewhat stunned to be honest and lost for words!! Thanks for everyone's kind sentiments so far :-) Rog | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 608 Registered: 9-2002 |
... Paul the bad one (these posts are easy ...I can stay "speechless" LOL) | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1152 Registered: 6-2000 |
Now the Dragon Wing has enough spray to start in on the inlay. Here's some pictures with finish:    I'll take lots of nice pictures of the inlay process. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1153 Registered: 6-2000 |
The first part of the inlay to decide is the placement of the inlaid logo. This logo was prepared for another bass and is used for placement only:  Position 1  Position 2  Position 3 Do you have a preference, Roger, or shall we decide the orientation? | ||
| rogertvr
Intermediate Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 128 Registered: 1-2003 |
I've been off work today (unwell) and won't be in tomorrow either (can't see this clearing up overnight). So I just thought I'd check in here on my way to bed - it's STUNNING, there is no other word for it! Thanks so much for the pics, Mica!!!!!!!! Question for you Mica - on the first picture of the bass you've posted, in the bottom left hand corner of the body there appears to be a red mark - what's that? Position 1 for the logo please! | ||
| senmen
Member Username: senmen Post Number: 97 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hey Rog, this one will become a classic! Really jelous man! Take care Oliver | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 668 Registered: 9-2002 |
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| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 213 Registered: 7-2002 |
Roger, I'm not sure why that spot in the picture came out so red; there is no spot on the bass itself, i just doublechecked; the third picture is more indicative of what the bass looks like. I think the lighting in the hall Mica took the picture in might have something to do with it. The bass looks amazing in person, however good, pictures simply don't do it justice. Now it's down to the inlays, and then...it can fly home. Valentino | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1158 Registered: 6-2000 |
I think the spot you're referring to is a reflection of me and my camera. Will give James the instructions on the logo placement and he'll get that finished in a day or two. Hope you're feeling better soon. | ||
| kenbass4
New Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2003 |
Roger, I was at the Alembic factory on Friday, and Valentino showed me your bass...needless to say it was breathtaking in person! He heald it up like he wanted me to take it, but I was afraid that would be when fate would strike me and make me drop it :-0 | ||
| rogertvr
Intermediate Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 129 Registered: 1-2003 |
Thanks for the info folks! I'm not feeling any better but I thought I'd drop in here and cheer myself up :-) Ken - you should have taken the opportunity to hold it - you'll probably never get the chance again. Every time I look at those pictures I see something else in the wood grain that just adds to the character - it's phenomenal! As Roger at THG is building knobs for it, when will they be required by? Cheers! Rog | ||
| senmen
Member Username: senmen Post Number: 98 Registered: 7-2003 |
Rog, I think you are not able to sleep well at night (wet dreams? :-) ) I hope that I will see the Dragon one day in reality during our european Alembic meeting. Take care Oliver | ||
| rogertvr
Intermediate Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 130 Registered: 1-2003 |
There's a good chance of you seeing it Oliver! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1162 Registered: 6-2000 |
We won't need the knobs for at least a month, we're just getting started on the fingerboard inlay. | ||
| rogertvr
Intermediate Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 132 Registered: 1-2003 |
That's great Mica, thanks for letting me know! | ||
| stoney
Advanced Member Username: stoney Post Number: 234 Registered: 7-2002 |
Rog, That bass is lookin' SWEEEEET! Regards, Stoney | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1167 Registered: 6-2000 |
Got your email today about control layout. Here's the mock up Dragon Wing with the standard control layout:  I think I understood from your email that you want to change the pan and volume positions:  Is my understanding correct? Also, how do you like the proposed tailpiece shape? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1169 Registered: 6-2000 |
I reread your email, now I think this is what you were askign about:  I'll check with my dad to see if there is adequate room to put a filter where the pan control usually is. | ||
| rogertvr
Intermediate Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 143 Registered: 1-2003 |
Phew - you have been busy whilst I've been in the pub, Mica! Roger's Layout II is what I was trying to describe. However, can you tell me if Roger's Layout and / or Roger's Layout II is possible please Mica? Then I will choose which layout I would like - I can see the benefits of all three. At least if I have a choice, then I can have a think - when do I need to make up my mind by? Tailpiece - let me have a think about please. I'll let you know tomorrow. Cheers, Rog | ||
| rogertvr
Intermediate Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 144 Registered: 1-2003 |
I can't make up my mind about the suggested tailpiece shape. Would it be possible Mica for you to take a picture of the DW with a brass bird tailpiece in situ please, so that I have something to compare the suggested one against? Thanks! Rog | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 674 Registered: 9-2002 |
Maybe the "old" "moustache" tailpiece??? (Message edited by palembic on October 23, 2003) | ||
| alembic76407
Intermediate Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 198 Registered: 5-2002 |
Roger, will this bass fit in your TVR with the top up, what kind of case will you get for the Buzzard, Hard shell or Anvil. David T PS; I still want to go for a ride in your car | ||
| rogertvr
Intermediate Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 145 Registered: 1-2003 |
Nah, no way this will fit in the TVR. I'm not sure it'll fit in my other car either!!!!! I believe Mica is sorting the case out - I've paid for one already through the dealer I ordered it through - don't know what it is though. Next time you're in the area, I'll gladly take you out as long as it's dry. The TVR is a massive handful to drive quickly in the wet and snow and ice are a strict no-no!!!!! |
