Club Bordwell Part 3

[Bassmanbob]

OK. I may need a 12 step program for CB Basses.

I found myself writing out specs for a CB fretless 5 for next year. If I had the money right now, I would have sent Cliff an e-mail with the specs and a promise for a check in the mail. I'm so full of gas, I need to strap myself to my chair.

[scottm]

Originally Posted by Bassmanbob

OK. I may need a 12 step program for CB Basses.

I found myself writing out specs for a CB fretless 5 for next year. If I had the money right now, I would have sent Cliff an e-mail with the specs and a promise for a check in the mail. I'm so full of gas, I need to strap myself to my chair.

+1

We understand

-ScottM

[dharmashawn]

My first custom build starts in the next batch and I am scared/excited/nervous.

I am not a super technical player, but I know enough that many of the off the shelf basses were not doing it for me. Even sold a 4 string Ken Smith. I am at work now, but will elaborate on my interaction with him regarding his instrument later. Which, in all honesty, was BEAUTIFUL!!

Very much looking forward to Cliff's work.

[spade2you]

After some searching, I see that Juststrings.com carries a high C TI Jazz Flat and I could possibly just add that to the 36" scale 5 string set. I've thought about Cliff making a wood bridge with metal saddles. I'd like to think the additional tension would add brightness and allow me to use the wood bridge if I wanted.

Originally Posted by dharmashawn

My first custom build starts in the next batch and I am scared/excited/nervous.

Given the repeat business, I can assure you that you have nothing to worry about.

[scottm]

My new CB Basses came in the mail today!

It was the first time I seen them finished, and all I can say is WOW!
Here is a pic of them next to my other two Big McNeelys so everyone can see how they turned out.




I'll post a review of them within a week, and will also have someone else take some professional pictures so you can see them better

By the way, thanks again Cliff!!! They are perfect!

-ScottM

[Vic]

Originally Posted by scottm

My new CB Basses came in the mail today!

It was the first time I seen them finished, and all I can say is WOW!
Here is a pic of them next to my other two Big McNeelys so everyone can see how they turned out.

I'll post a review of them within a week, and will also have someone else take some professional pictures so you can see them better

By the way, thanks again Cliff!!! They are perfect!

-ScottM

I'll look forward to those other pictures so we can see it better, but from what I can see, it sure as heck looks nice!

[TinIndian]

I am Gasing big time for one of Cliff's basses. I'd love to get a Ball bass. Ever since I ran across his stuff with the bass player from Here Come the Mummies I've been hooked. I seriously need to save up some gig money!

[Vic]

Originally Posted by TinIndian

I am Gasing big time for one of Cliff's basses. I'd love to get a Ball bass. Ever since I ran across his stuff with the bass player from Here Come the Mummies I've been hooked.

Same here!!

[spade2you]

Very nice collection! I've contemplated the Big McNeely, but the Ball shape fits me like a glove, not that my Rami isn't comfy.

[scottm]

Thanks everyone! I'll wait until Cliff post finished pictures before I start posting more revealing pictures

The 32" scale fretted is definitely my favorite! I cannot believe the way it plays and sounds.

The 7 stringer is so much fun to play too. It has such an awesome fretless tone!

-ScottM

[TinIndian]

I should go beat his door down and beg to clean his shop for a year. He's only about an hour and a half from me!

[TapyTap]

Originally Posted by scottm

My new CB Basses came in the mail today!

I'll post a review of them within a week, and will also have someone else take some professional pictures so you can see them better

By the way, thanks again Cliff!!! They are perfect!

-ScottM

Congratulations! I am really looking forward to your updates on these.

[scottm]

Originally Posted by TinIndian

I should go beat his door down and beg to clean his shop for a year. He's only about an hour and a half from me!

It would be worth a try.

Originally Posted by TapyTap

Congratulations! I am really looking forward to your updates on these.

Thanks!

-ScottM

[TinIndian]

Congrats on yours Scott. I cant wait to see some more pics!

[Bassmanbob]

Originally Posted by scottm

My new CB Basses came in the mail today!

It was the first time I seen them finished, and all I can say is WOW!
Here is a pic of them next to my other two Big McNeelys so everyone can see how they turned out.




I'll post a review of them within a week, and will also have someone else take some professional pictures so you can see them better

By the way, thanks again Cliff!!! They are perfect!

-ScottM

See post # 592 on page 30

[Bassmanbob]

Final Specs:

If I remember correctly, the bass has a completion date somewhere around November 2012.

Ball 5 String

Dimensions:
Scale: 32"
Neck Shape: Round
Thickness at 1st fret: .850 (standard)
String Spacing at Bridge: 18mm
Body Thickness: 1.625"

Construction:
Neck: Modern (Maple/Wenge/Maple)
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Nut: Stabilized Ebony (standard)

Body Woods:
Top: Walnut with some figuring
Core: Swamp Ash
Back: Crotch Walnut
Headstock plate: Matching top wood (Figured Walnut)
Cavity Cover: Matching back Walnut

Hardware:
Color: Black
Bridge: Hipshot style "A"
Tuners: Ultralites
Truss rod: standard two-way Adjustable
Fretted: 24
Strap locks: standard Dunlop
Output: 1/4" Side mount

Electronics:
Pickups: Nordstrand Dual Coils
Preamp: Aguilar OBP-3
Controls: Two Switches for Series/Parallel/Single Coil
Walnut Wood Control Knobs: Volume, Blend, Treble, Midrange, Bass with the curved placement, not straight.

T-5 months

[scottm]

Originally Posted by Bassmanbob

Final Specs:


Dimensions:
Scale: 32"
Neck Shape: Round
Thickness at 1st fret: .850 (standard)
String Spacing at Bridge: 18mm
Body Thickness: 1.625"

T-5 months

Nice, you'll love the 32" Scale! I could not put mine down last night, and am looking forward to a long weekend of bass playing!

-ScottM

[eude]

Originally Posted by scottm

Nice, you'll love the 32" Scale! I could not put mine down last night, and am looking forward to a long weekend of bass playing!

-ScottM

"bass playing" and photography, I hope!
Would love to see more of your 32" 6er

[Bassmanbob]

Saturday, I placed a second order, this time fretless 5. Approximate completion date: April/May 2013.

Here are the initial specs:

SC B-5 string or possibly the new Single Cut body shape

Dimensions:
Scale: 32"
Neck Shape: Round
Thickness at 1st fret: .850 (standard)
String Spacing at Bridge: 18mm
Body Thickness: 1.625"

Construction:
Neck: Modern (Maple/Wenge/Maple)
Fingerboard: Black Diamondwood
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Nut: Stabilized Ebony (standard)

Body Woods:
Top: Highly figured and "very blonde" Quilted Maple
Core: Swamp Ash
Back: Undecided
Headstock plate: Matching top wood (Quilted Maple)
Cavity Cover: Matching whatever is on the back

Hardware:
Color: Black
Bridge: Hipshot style "A"
Tuners: Ultralites
Truss rod: standard two-way Adjustable
Fretless, possibly with side only fret knotches, but not fret lines all the way across the board
Strap locks: standard Dunlop
Output: 1/4" Side mount

Electronics:
Pickups: Nordstrand Dual Coils
Preamp: Aguilar OBP-3
Controls: Two Switches for Series/Parallel/Single Coil
Control Knobs (standared black metal): Volume, Blend, Treble, Midrange, Bass with the curved placement, not straight.

Basically, I'm looking for a single cut that will sound similar to the fretted 5 I already ordered. It should look almost Black and White with that very bleach blonde Quilted Maple Cliff said he has.

[spade2you]

Just ordered some Curt Mangan strings for the 7. The price with shipping was about ~$33 a set. Not bad for a 7 string bass set.