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Well, it has been a rather crappy week, some not so good things happened in Dingo world so rather than risk stuffing up important jobs I thought I would build a neck through Bass.
Here are a few pics of progress so far
Timbers used are Iroko wings, Tassie Blackwood, Rock Maple and Makore laminate neck
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That's a hot looking mix you've put together, DB. Really like the look of the headstock! Never heard of makore and iroko. Where do they come from? Are they hard/soft?
Thanx Lawry.
Iroko and Makore both come from Africa.
The Iroko is a hardwood and the Makore is a type of Mahogany
Innovative design and sweet woods.
The left side looks Tele & the right looks Strat . . . are you gunna title it TELSTRA?
Maybe not - this baby is to good for that dubious title.
Ibanez inspiration?? Looks great!! Neck through basses are truly the best, too bad Ive never been able to afford one. Im interested to see how this turns out.
Thanx Eshays.
It just kinda happened... another one of my on the fly builds! :)
another piece of class on it's way then
Nice work DB - another reason for me to pack a water bottle and lunch and head south to see you. Those woods together look fantastic!
great blend of timbers DB
Ebony or rosewood fingerboard?
Brendan, you are always welcome here mate... although I might have to upgrade the chain and padlock on the Riccy Bass :)
Stan, Ebony on this puppy..
Where abouts do you go to get this exotic stuff, DB? I've never even heard of it, never mind buy it.Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on May 16, 2014, 17:36
Thanx Lawry.
Iroko and Makore both come from Africa
The Iroko is a hardwood and the Makore is a type of Mahogany
Lawry, over East there is one place in Brisvegas I know of. Lazarides stock some very yummy exotic timbers.
Hey DB. I had a look at the Lazarides Timbers web page and those guys have so much stuff! And their gallery has links to some beautiful artwork-like items. But what I really liked is that you can filter their timbers by application, including musical instruments. That's cool!
Oh my god. That neck heel carve is amazing. I so love your build threads, DB.
Fingerboard on and sanded to 240...
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Yeah!
That is looking amazing. Looks like one heck of a comfortable neck heel.
Have decided to stop looking. Am getting too jealous.
too good, no words, love it
That's some damn fine looking therapy DB. Hope the bad things are in the past now.
Holy-bloody-mother-piece of.... There is a lot I could add to it if I want to....
Seriously awesome DB!
looking a treat DB, well done, I'll see this beasty on Sunday. Last time I was at your man cave these were chunks of timber
Alrighty then..
Time for a mock up to make sure everything works before the final finessing (slotting saddles, cleaning saddle slots, logo, finish moulding the bridge, sanding, sanding, sanding and more sanding etc etc)
Was going to use a bone bridge but decided to go a bit more left field and use individual chunks of Mother of Pearl instead.
Nearly drove myself insane doing it but it works 8-)
Plugged her in and she sounds sweet :P
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wow DB love the MOP saddle touch, so the down pressure of the string should lock in the position ? have you put a groove in the MOP yet or are they sitting ontop ?
Can't wait to see the beast Sunday !
Yhep, the theory is the pressure will hold 'em... seems to work OK.
I will groove them when I intonate, so I can get it spot on.
Very unique bridge but looks great!!
Sorry for the tardy response. I tripped over my tongue. Drop dead gorgeous bass DB. Is it for anyone in particular?
Hahahaha! Nice one Lawry. :)
This is an experimental one, so it will join my ever growing collection..... much to the dismay of Miss Fiona.... Unless, of course, someone offers me the right dollars for it :)
Haven't responded.... Not sure what to say - just beautiful.
Holy crap DB, that bridge is awesome!
! that is all....
DB what stain if any will you be applying ? The different timber colours are so nice are you planning clear coats only ?
Well you know DB, it's bound to be a thick layer of solid black Nitro..... ;)Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from wokkaboy on May 22, 2014, 09:25
DB what stain if any will you be applying ? The different timber colours are so nice are you planning clear coats only ?
We all know how much DB loves the beautiful gloss of Nitro!!!Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Fretworn on May 22, 2014, 11:07
Well you know DB, it's bound to be a thick layer of solid black Nitro..... ;)Quote:
/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from wokkaboy on May 22, 2014, 09:25
DB what stain if any will you be applying ? The different timber colours are so nice are you planning clear coats only ?
Welp, off to the naughty room!
no doubt some fine Bunnings product
yer I heard DB likes being in the naughty room so much he'll be applying 20 coats of tru oil on it haha
Just for that, I am turning the beer off for a week ;)
Seriously though, clear Dingotone is the plan
DB...... I don't want to look at this thread anymore... too jealous of that bridge...