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dingobass
14-10-2015, 06:39 PM
In between 50 million other jobs, I am putting together a GR SF for our fearless leader, Adam.

Here are a few shots of my home made gold fleck Nitro finish.

Still requires final polish but you can see the blingy goodness :)

Brendan
14-10-2015, 07:24 PM
Necks a bit thin don't you think?

wazkelly
14-10-2015, 08:49 PM
Maybe going for a retro B52's three string set up?

jarrod
14-10-2015, 09:21 PM
Just to confirm then DB , Dingo tone is compatible with nitro.

wokkaboy
14-10-2015, 09:55 PM
Looks great DB. Do you ever build an axe for yourself these days DB?
@Jrod yes DB put nitro over DT on the lefty EX no worries

dingobass
15-10-2015, 08:17 AM
Jrod, Ni Ni will go over the stain coat without any dramas.
You just have to make sure the DT is fully cured then hit it with two coats of vynl sealer then go nutz with the Nitro.

dingobass
15-10-2015, 08:20 AM
Looks great DB. Do you ever build an axe for yourself these days DB?

Currently building a Multiscale Bass VI for my collection Woks..
Still searching for a Bass that I can play for more than five minutes without my left hand giving out... Damn arthritis is starting to catch up with me.....

wokkaboy
15-10-2015, 08:26 AM
oh yeah I've seen the neck for that DB, looking good. If you dropped your build list to 49 million you may have a chance to work on it !

adam
15-10-2015, 09:03 AM
I can't wait! Looking great so far.

wokkaboy
15-10-2015, 09:11 AM
Ads you will have to get used to the ultra thin neck so I'd start watching some Seasick Steve vids to watch how he plays a one string axe hahah

adam
15-10-2015, 10:48 AM
I've got the same arthritis issue DB has, so maybe the one string broom handle will be easier on my hand.

wokkaboy
15-10-2015, 10:50 AM
haha maybe DB can do a multiscale 1 string neck for you Ads, not sure if it will help being a 1 string

stan
15-10-2015, 12:13 PM
now that is blingy goodness for sure, nice job

Gavin1393
15-10-2015, 12:35 PM
Currently building a Multiscale Bass VI for my collection Woks..
Still searching for a Bass that I can play for more than five minutes without my left hand giving out... Damn arthritis is starting to catch up with me.....
Adam and DB - PROCOSAMINE!

http://shop.usana.com/media/Shop/PIB/ANZ/en_ANZ_New_Procosamine.pdf

Gavin1393
15-10-2015, 12:37 PM
B-man is right - definitely something missing from this neck.....probably around 90% of what should have been around it, and as for that binding job, the top looks great but what happened at the back....is your binding cutter a bit blunt?

Looking sensational with that Ni ni Ni top!

dingobass
15-10-2015, 12:59 PM
Adam and DB - PROCOSAMINE!

http://shop.usana.com/media/Shop/PIB/ANZ/en_ANZ_New_Procosamine.pdf


Yhep. We are Usana fans too..
Unfortunately the procosamine tabs disagree with my gut... I find that fresh Turmeric helps both my back and other aches and pains.

wokkaboy
15-10-2015, 01:23 PM
I find that fresh Turmeric helps both my back and other aches and pains.

and a few cold frothys helps too DB ?

keloooe
15-10-2015, 02:23 PM
and a few cold frothys helps too DB ?

More than "a few" though.....

See now me being in the band so young is I can actually play without problems hehehehehe...

wokkaboy
15-10-2015, 02:24 PM
look out Pest, DB will find the Delorian from Back to the Future on Flebay and go back in time and he'll be able to play bass all day then

keloooe
15-10-2015, 02:25 PM
look out Pest, DB will find the Delorian from Back to the Future on Flebay and go back in time and he'll be able to play bass all day then

Nah I'll just go back and when he is playing I shall probably break his wrist!

Gavin1393
15-10-2015, 02:27 PM
and a few cold frothys helps too DB ?

Think that just numbs the pain doesn't it...I'll have a talk with my mate JR about the Procosamine, since he IS responsible for introducing it to Aus!

wokkaboy
15-10-2015, 02:31 PM
yeah sure does Gav. Sure there must be a remedy/relief for arthritis.
So is your mate LEs Paul junior Gav ? bwhahahah

Alm_63
15-10-2015, 03:47 PM
What about a fret less neck and play slide LOL

Brendan
15-10-2015, 09:05 PM
Ads you will have to get used to the ultra thin neck so I'd start watching some Seasick Steve vids to watch how he plays a one string axe hahah
I think DB may be more interested in how he can secret a flagon or so in the body - with an SF, there should be more than enough room.

andrewdosborne
16-10-2015, 06:52 AM
Now there's a good idea, hip flask compartment!

wokkaboy
16-10-2015, 07:14 AM
Wow never thought of that idea Bman and Ponch. Sure DB will work out an access panel in the Back for grog

keloooe
16-10-2015, 12:59 PM
And replace the jack with a tap?

wokkaboy
16-10-2015, 01:04 PM
nah Pest what are you going to plug the lead into ?
I would propose a camel back style hose coming out and attach it to your strap so mid song you can still have a sip hahah

Brendan
16-10-2015, 08:54 PM
From memory - Seasick Steve just had the cap on the side of the guitar - unscrew and take a belt, then screw back on - didn't look too flash, but then again - many of his guitars don't :).

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZtXwnHSTOmc/UIsnUXYaJkI/AAAAAAAABEA/cU_vjxrM2mI/s1600/seasick+steve+cigar+box+guitar.jpg

jarrod
17-10-2015, 10:02 AM
Brendan ya crack me up

Gavin1393
17-10-2015, 11:27 AM
Even had the pack of matches at the Bass horn to light his ciggies.....

dingobass
17-10-2015, 04:25 PM
Neck glued.....
On the home straight now!

wokkaboy
17-10-2015, 05:05 PM
looking great DB, are you building this stock or any upgrades ? bone nut no doubt.
This must be the first non thread jack for a while !

Gavin1393
17-10-2015, 05:07 PM
looking great DB, are you building this stock or any upgrades ? bone nut no doubt.
This must be the first non thread jack for a while !
You have had an inspired day today DB! Everything you've done looks fantastic!

dingobass
17-10-2015, 05:14 PM
Thanx guys.

Yhep, bone nut is a given and I might change the pots for Bournes otherwise stock parts.

stan
17-10-2015, 06:28 PM
looks great DB

dingobass
27-10-2015, 06:17 PM
At last, it is done....

Now to start therapy again after wiring this monster up!

wokkaboy
27-10-2015, 06:22 PM
looks excellent DB so this is stock gear hey ?

better book in the wiring therapy mate !

andrewdosborne
28-10-2015, 04:51 AM
Nice work DB and a great looking kit.

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dave.king1
28-10-2015, 06:32 AM
Congrats on the build DB it looks brilliant.

On the subject of the dreaded arthur one of the guys I play with switched to lap steel because he could neither form chords with his left hand or hold a pick in his right, his playing is a bit rudimentary but it has come a long way in the last 12 months ( having Kenny Kitching giving him guidance doesn't hurt either https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkYMszpdtwM )

He has an SX lap steel tuned to G and a resonator tuned to C6.

wokkaboy
28-10-2015, 09:51 AM
very cool track DK, love that lap steel sound. Looked like there was 3 lap steels on the beast he was playing, presume different tunings on each

dave.king1
28-10-2015, 10:36 AM
very cool track DK, love that lap steel sound. Looked like there was 3 lap steels on the beast he was playing, presume different tunings on each

That one is a pedal steel, different tuning on each neck with a bunch of pedals and levers to change the pitch of the strings

Here's a view of the mechanics from underneath a twin neck and also a single neck, typically they have 10 strings per neck and the one with the single neck in the pic has 8 pedals and 4 levers to modulate the pitch up and down across the 10 strings, the levers are operated by both knees and the pedals typically by left foot only because the right foot is on the swell pedal

( or yeah they are also fretless so good pitch is essential )

wokkaboy
28-10-2015, 10:49 AM
very interesting DK, I've always been fascinated with pedal steels, never seen one in the flesh.
We better stop the jacking or DB will move it to the naughty warehouse.
I watched the Falls Creek vid and started Mt Hotham, cool cars look like fun to drive

adam
30-10-2015, 07:14 PM
I posted a couple of photos in the Gallery thread, but here's some more shots of this beautiful guitar.

I've always had my eye on the Gretsch Silver Falcon, but just thought it was a bit over-priced for a Chinese built guitar.

This GR-1SF, built by DB, has changed my mind. It's a sensational guitar and I can't keep my hands off it.

I'm reluctant to make too much of a fuss, because we don't have these GR-1SF kits in stock until December, but thought I should share some "glamour shots" on this thread.

Just check out the awesome Butterscotch finish (coming soon)... you can really see the gold "fleck" in the close-ups.

Nice work DB, I'm very happy with this one.

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stan
30-10-2015, 07:22 PM
on the contrary Adam, the more fuss you make, the more of these PBG will sell.
it's a sensational guitar and DB has done a superb job

adam
30-10-2015, 07:39 PM
I hear you Stan, but when you promote a kit that is out of stock, it looks bad.

The problem is, it's impossible to predict which of our 100+ kits is going to be flavour on the month, 3 months in advance.

When Island_Moose won Guitar of the Month with his FS-1G, we were inundated with orders for that kit. Realistically, prior to his build, I had FS-1G kits coming out of every orifice. Now, after his win, I can't order enough of them.

Same with the GR-1SF, which our good friend Pest suggested. We had stacks of these kits before DB's build, and they just sat there taking up space. Now, since a few people have finished them, EVERYONE wants one and we can't keep up.

Also, who'd have thunk that the RC-4 and RCA-4, a kit suggested by you Forum members, would become one of our biggest sellers?

And the MK-2 and MKA-2, a "left-of-field" request from Gavin Tuner, is now up there in our most popular kits.

If I had unlimited budget and unlimited warehouse space, we would order 100 of every kit. Alas, real world limitations apply and I have to do my best to judge which kits are going to sell 3-4 months ahead.

Welcome to my nightmare.

Go Wallabies!

keloooe
30-10-2015, 08:05 PM
Oh jeez I still remember asking about that haha! Don't worry Adam I have not removed it off my list of builds!

stan
31-10-2015, 09:34 AM
looks like it's time to learn from history:

what ever wins GOTM, order those in damned quick, haha

Brendan
01-11-2015, 09:29 AM
Adam - have you ever been less than totally happy with a DB build?

wokkaboy
01-11-2015, 02:17 PM
looks awesome well done DB.
That gold fleck looks awesome.
We going to get a video demo Ads ?
I was confused Ads we have the same avatar, mine is a bit bigger.
Pity they didn't win lastnight.
I'm really shocked been away for 2 nights and I still have the same avatar as Friday !

dingobass
01-11-2015, 03:01 PM
Really, Woks?
Might pay to take a closer look at that avatar.....