looking the goods BassGuy, sure go another coat !
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looking the goods BassGuy, sure go another coat !
First coat of Burning Sun Base coat. Once this is dry, the bursting will commence.
Editors note- spot the not-so-deliberate mistakes.
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Ouch - that's hot mate - looking great!
Man BG that flame top is looking amazing!
Cheers,
Gav.
First ever sunburst attempt. I did it on the back so that if it was truly ghastly it wouldn't be seen... :D
However it's turning out nicely, not as forceful as I had anticipated but more of a vintage violin look. Which given the instrument is appropriate...
Pest was chasing a colour combination a while back for a violin look- I think I may have found it.
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Front sunburst. Again it's very subtle.
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Stradivarius - eat your heart out 8-)
And we're done.
It's not the "true" two-tone sunburst that I had originally envisaged, but I have grown to prefer the antique violin look that we have now.
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Gorgeous BG. That flame maple is just amazing, and your subtle burst just enhances it. Great job on the back too!
Cheers,
Gav.
really nice
Continues to get better Eliot! The Gollum should be totally stoked!
Looking great.
The Bass looks great! Shaping up very nicely.
Couldn't resist- I put another coat of CG around the edges and blended it in with the deep coat of Burning Sun. NOW it's done.
Three shots of the finished finish (?) with freshly scraped binding. Now awaiting the top coat application.
I was sent two bottles of Gold Highlights with the Wudtone kit, but won't be using them. Any takers? DB, would you like me to,send them back?
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thats the way to go BG, the darker burst looks heaps better, good job, this will be a stunner after clear coats.
I got a heap of leftover highlights which have probably gone off. DB may want you to send back a highlights or for the cost of postage leave it in your fridge
BassGuy, you've added another layer of awesomeness. The burst on both the front and back looks perfect now. I love how the darker edges of the burst have also darkened up the flame maple figure underneath them. Rather than hide the flame beneath the burst, the figure pops all the more. Brilliant! Love it dude..
cheers,
Gav.
Nailed that sunburst BG. One of the best we've seen.
And that, gentle reader, is that- the Wudtoning is done. Second and final application of satin coat done and dry! This warm weather has its benefits.
Now for the fun bit- wiring and gluing.
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OMG. Superb finish BG!
cheers,
Gav.
stunning!
Looks almost Stradivari... you've really outdone yourself with this one BG.
beautiful finish BG, this must be one of your best finishes. Gollum will be stoked !
Thank you everyone, I am quite disproportionately proud of this one as I went into it with quite a bit of worry and trepidation about getting the sunburst right.
Gollum can't wait to get his mits on it- he's been privy to its progress. Photos to follow.
When you're finished, can I please have it?
Signed,
P. McCartney.
Only if you re-learn right-handed, Paul...Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from lawry on January 24, 2014, 06:19
When you're finished, can I please have it?
Signed,
P. McCartney.
Yay, the move is all done (almost) and I can set about finishing the Gollum bass. Here it is with hardware attached and ready for wiring.
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Beautiful BG
Cheers,
Gav.
Looks great Eliot! Nice work! Think it needs a name on the headstock like Precious!
sweet looking bass BG, hopefully the wiring shouldn't be too hard, not sure how much is pre-wired.
Does that pickguard need mods so it fits flush against the pup surrounds ?
@wokka- yes it does officially, however I am going to see how/if the pickguard gets in Gollum's way before modding or replacing it.
Amazing finish Bass Guy!
Should be ready for Friday. Strings are on and settling the top. Will do the final set-up and wiring on Friday. Then I will do the final photos for the March GOTM.
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That looks fantastic Eliot! Nice work!
Even found a hard shell case for it on ebay!
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Oh man, the whole deal really is the business 8-)
You'd have to be thrilled with the outcome.
I'm very pleased with it- I will be thrilled once Gollum cranks out a couple of riffs on it!
The so called box and dice!
I see it now has nassty little pocketses...
Nice.
Noice one Bassman :)
Rip the speed humps off the neck and she would be perfect :P
Hahahahaaaaargh I was waiting for that, DB! :D