| Author | Message | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 240 Registered: 6-2005 |
Anything? Please? Maybe? Creepin' up on 5 years here. | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 244 Registered: 6-2005 |
Well..... BUMPs worked before (kind of). BUMP. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6889 Registered: 6-2000 |
It's the leg of a monopod actually, and it's something I discussed with Austin before. The first type of monopod didn't work out. Well, it's works great as a monopod, but didn't make a great Classico support since it wanted to rattle something fierce. We tried brass fitting and a completely removable peg in our test Classico mockup:  and the brass fittings:  But that seemed even over designed (plus the brass nut hanging out the bottom wasn't terribly attractive, though we had some nice polishing and embellishing in store for it). So now we're decided on the graphite peg permanently affixed inside with a removable telescoping section. In the unlikely event telescoping part breaks, it's easily serviceable. I also pulled out the top wood we reserved for you. We inked your original request way back when:  and I flipped it around to catch some of the other character:  Would have to move the template up to miss the crack I marked, but at least you can see the template in scale with each direction and be able to make your choice with a picture reference. Kris and I started pawing through the large Coco Bolo planks today just to make sure nothing else is hanging out there that would be even better for your bass. Should be finished with that task tomorrow. In a matter of days the wood and glue will be flying all over this project, and I will be taking many photos for you. I'll post a wood report by Friday so we know from what we have to choose. | ||
| gregduboc
Senior Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 463 Registered: 11-2008 |
I guess "bumping" really works!! That is going to be a nice top, Austin! Greg | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 246 Registered: 6-2005 |
So what's the timeline on the pin being finished? And I still like the first outline, that oval-ish grain fits the body nicely. Thanks mica! Oh, and never underestimate the power of the Bump, Greg. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1217 Registered: 11-2004 |
I can't wait to see the progress on this- been holding my breath and looking forward to it for a long time now. Very happy to see that things are rolling forward and sawdust is in the immediate future. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6896 Registered: 6-2000 |
The pin is totally done. So now there are some actual wooden artifacts for this build:  The Mahogany body - well, half of it anyway (the rest is at the bottom of the stack, obscured from view).  Accent laminate packs. There's a stack of 4 sheets, each with three veneers.  Super closeup of the accent lams: Maple, Vermilion, Maple. Finished looking through the big stack of Coco Bolo last week. One other contender is getting sliced up this week. I'll show it off if it proves to be even more exciting than the original top. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9544 Registered: 5-2002 |
That's an impressive piece of wood. | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 250 Registered: 6-2005 |
I honestly don't remember vermilion being involved, but I'm into it. Thanks Mica! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6898 Registered: 6-2000 |
It's usually Maple and Walnut on the Maple topped Classico. Accent laminates gotta accent, so they do change depending on the top wood. Glad you like it! | ||
| altgrendel
Intermediate Member Username: altgrendel Post Number: 124 Registered: 5-2008 |
Beautiful progress. The "power of the bump" indeed. I'm happy to see the beauty of this thing come together. | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 669 Registered: 6-2004 |
Very nice. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6909 Registered: 6-2000 |
The body rest is under construction simultaneously:  More to come! | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 251 Registered: 6-2005 |
just out of curiosity, will the body rest have a coco bolo laminate as well? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6923 Registered: 6-2000 |
Yes, the decorative veneer on the body rest coordinates with the top laminate of the bass. And speaking of the top laminate to the bass, after much pawing, we found another candidate to offer:  Whaddayathink? | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 257 Registered: 6-2005 |
wow. that's a beautiful piece of wood. I think I like the way the grain fits the body on the first one, though. how bout you just make me a 6 string series II out of that new one  | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1223 Registered: 11-2004 |
Wow! It looks like a giant butterfly.... | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 766 Registered: 10-2006 |
OK, that one gots to go on a Classico - how could you ever choose what part of that grain to leave off a smaller instrument?!?!? Though if someone wants to front me $20-30K, I guess I'd be willing to try........ Peter | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 609 Registered: 4-2004 |
"how bout you just make me a 6 string series II out of that new one " or you could use it for a back laminate!!!!! | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4562 Registered: 7-2004 |
I see a Tribute, complete with the "bat wing" horns. Bill, tgo | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6950 Registered: 6-2000 |
This is just before Kris glued the top to the body:  It's now in the glue press, and it will remain there probably until Next week, when Kris will be ready to do the next part. | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 274 Registered: 6-2005 |
nice. thanks mica! | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 680 Registered: 6-2004 |
Cheers! | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2138 Registered: 6-2002 |
That is sure gonna be one dramatic looking bass with that slab of CB on the top. jazzyvee | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6997 Registered: 6-2000 |
More good news! Here's your bass in the big clamps:  And out of the big clamps, with some rough shaping:  There's that little stripe of Vermilion:  Plus some scraps I found that must surely be from your bass:  | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 279 Registered: 6-2005 |
oh man. there we go. thanks mica! | ||
| mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 557 Registered: 9-2008 |
WOW, that is getting each time more beautifull! | ||
| samophlange
New Username: samophlange Post Number: 10 Registered: 5-2009 |
Wow... after the wait, that first picture of an assembled and shaped body would bring a tear to my eye. Heck, when I saw it I got a bit choked up! | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 653 Registered: 1-2008 |
I don't know... I don't like the color of the end pin. You should start over. LOL | ||
| andbassforall
Member Username: andbassforall Post Number: 92 Registered: 9-2008 |
That is friggin awesome! |
