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06-21-2006, 08:17 AM
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....today at the Roscoe shop, a rare alignment of the planets brought about this interesting photo opportunity, 4 Century basses on one stand!
Arranged from front to back, are a Century Standard IV, a Century Signature V, a (message from MiB headquarters: Nothing to see here, move along.), and my Century Signature VI:
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06-21-2006, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Gard ... message from MiB headquarters: Nothing to see here, move along.)... | Now that's just creepy....how'd they do that???  
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06-21-2006, 08:23 AM
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As a matter of fact, I think I will have one!
The Gguitars Century IV looks great. It came together quite nicely.
W
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06-21-2006, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Wilbyman As a matter of fact, I think I will have one!
The Gguitars Century IV looks great. It came together quite nicely.
W | I think we can work something out for you....
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06-21-2006, 08:50 AM
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She's all alone...
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06-21-2006, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by NJL What about my Century VI?
| Hey man, don't make me post the Serenity Prayer on yo ass!!! 
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06-21-2006, 09:11 AM
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06-21-2006, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by NJL What about my Century VI?
She's all alone... | No, she's not....she's on a stack of about 8 bodies that are going in to have the final coat done this week. Her neck is also doing well, should have the fingerboard glued on today.
Soon, soon, soon!!!  
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06-21-2006, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Gard No, she's not....she's on a stack of about 8 bodies that are going in to have the final coat done this week. Her neck is also doing well, should have the fingerboard glued on today.
Soon, soon, soon!!! | Hurry, she's "cold" and needs to be warmed up... 
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06-21-2006, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by NJL Hurry, she's "cold" and needs to be warmed up... | ...what, you have some kind of psycho connection with a bass???
Whoops, I always confuse "psycho" and "psychic"....or do I??
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06-21-2006, 09:44 AM
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06-21-2006, 03:35 PM
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Cool picy - the second one in looks like a similar set up yours Gard - nice top too what are the specs? 
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06-21-2006, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by poptart Cool picy - the second one in looks like a similar set up yours Gard - nice top too what are the specs? | It's a 5, solid one-piece burl maple body, amber stain, spalted purpleheart fingerboard, Demeter preamp, Nordstrand pickups.
It belongs to a guy in Raleigh, NC, it was just in for a setup, and I realized I actually had FOUR Century bodies in view...couldn't not take that photo!
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06-21-2006, 03:53 PM
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06-21-2006, 06:53 PM
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06-22-2006, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by The Eristic Any Century Signature VIIs on the way? | 7's are a pretty rare bird, very few dealers will order them for stock, so it's pretty much a custom order piece. No one has one on order presently....but if you wanna change that, it would be just fine with us....
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06-22-2006, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Gard It's a 5, solid one-piece burl maple body, amber stain, spalted purpleheart fingerboard, Demeter preamp, Nordstrand pickups.
| Gard,
Can you give us a report on what the Nordstrands sound like...especially on that fretted bass? How does it compare to the Barts?
I know I'll find out in a few weeks (hopefully VERY few weeks) what the Nordies sound like, but in the meantime would appreciate your assessment and descriptions. Thanks.
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06-22-2006, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Basso Gruvitas Gard,
Can you give us a report on what the Nordstrands sound like...especially on that fretted bass? How does it compare to the Barts?
I know I'll find out in a few weeks (hopefully VERY few weeks) what the Nordies sound like, but in the meantime would appreciate your assessment and descriptions. Thanks. | I sure will, as soon as it's set up into playing condition! We just got those in there, and it needs a bit of attention before it's really playable. Keep in mind this is a VERY unique bass, as a solid piece of maple will have a TOTALLY different sound than a solid piece of ash!
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06-22-2006, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Gard I sure will, as soon as it's set up into playing condition! We just got those in there, and it needs a bit of attention before it's really playable. Keep in mind this is a VERY unique bass, as a solid piece of maple will have a TOTALLY different sound than a solid piece of ash! |
Sure, and the Demeter will sound different than the Aguilar. Just am curious what the Nordstrand will bring to the table sonically.
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06-22-2006, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Gard It's a 5, solid one-piece burl maple body, amber stain, spalted purpleheart fingerboard, Demeter preamp, Nordstrand pickups.
It belongs to a guy in Raleigh, NC, it was just in for a setup, and I realized I actually had FOUR Century bodies in view...couldn't not take that photo! | I saw that bass in Scott's shop, pretty cool axe. It was pretty bright as I recall, but very nice if that's your sound. I forgot that it was a Century and not an SKB.
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