3.3.10 Standard Plus Body Blanks

Gard · #1 03-03-2010, 10:28 AM

Hey y'all, we just got some Standard Plus body blanks glued up, and I figured that we'd share the photos with everyone!

First up, a pair of madrone burl tops, one of which has already been reserved by a dealer (the 2nd one):

Gard · #2 03-03-2010, 10:29 AM

Next a pair of ziracote blanks, one of which is also reserved (the 2nd one also):

Gard · #3 03-03-2010, 10:30 AM

Finally today, a myrtle burl and a bubinga, the bubinga is already reserved by a dealer:

bassmahn · #4 03-03-2010, 12:24 PM

That bubinga is VERY sexy!

Gard · #5 03-03-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bassmahn

That bubinga is VERY sexy!

Yessir, it sure is!

LilRay · #6 03-03-2010, 12:42 PM

Hey Man,

I didn't see nothing

God Bless, Ray

lowfreqman · #7 03-03-2010, 01:58 PM

I'm really diggin' the 2nd ziracote and the bubinga blanks, although I am sure they will all be killer in the end.

JOME77 · #8 03-03-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

Finally today, a myrtle burl and a bubinga, the bubinga is already reserved by a dealer:

Now what dealer would possible want an over the top piece of bubinga like that?

That will make a very nice looking CS bass!

...of course the myrtle burl will too!

RocketMusic · #9 03-03-2010, 02:32 PM

I'll confess - I went with Madrone Burl #2. I considered the Bubinga, but I couldn't sell myself on that much sapwood... it was mighty close, though, that is a gorgeous piece of wood.

monier · #10 03-03-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketMusic

I'll confess - I went with Madrone Burl #2. I considered the Bubinga, but I couldn't sell myself on that much sapwood... it was mighty close, though, that is a gorgeous piece of wood.

Yeah I'm with you on that Greg... That top came past my desk when I was speccing out my new bass and although I love that wavy bubinga with the sapwood look, there's just a tad too much of the sapwood in there.

In the end the choice was made for me as it was only thick enough for a century standard plus which led me to a particularly tasty piece of Koa!

Still, i'm really keen to see this one finished!

JOME77 · #11 03-04-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketMusic

I'll confess - I went with Madrone Burl #2. I considered the Bubinga, but I couldn't sell myself on that much sapwood... it was mighty close, though, that is a gorgeous piece of wood.

Nothing wrong with that choice! That is a killer piece too. I actually typically prefer a bit more symetry in my tops but for some reason the bubinga piece just really caught my eyes!

I really like the CS Plus (or +) idea. They look awesome.

Did I ever suggest Black hardware?

I know, just buy a box of Sharpies!

Darkstrike · #12 03-04-2010, 05:55 AM

Jeez, some killer stuff...

JPJ · #13 03-14-2010, 10:26 AM

Best top in the world....Ziracote, and I'll fight to the death with anyone who tries to convince me otherwise. I just LOOOOVE that stuff!!!

Gard · #14 03-14-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JPJ

Best top in the world....Ziracote, and I'll fight to the death with anyone who tries to convince me otherwise. I just LOOOOVE that stuff!!!

...so, you're sending orders for both of those tomorrow, right?

ubone · #15 03-14-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

...so, you're sending orders for both of those tomorrow, right?

You know?? I could have sworn I heard him say he was going to call you first thing in the morning.... Something about a double order.....

JOME77 · #16 03-15-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JPJ

Best top in the world....Ziracote, and I'll fight to the death with anyone who tries to convince me otherwise. I just LOOOOVE that stuff!!!

Jay!
Welcome back to the world of Roscoe dude!

I certainly won't fight you to the death over which top is best. They are all nice! .....and I'm a lover, not a fighter!