Blows me away every time I pick it up.

[TolerancEJ]

Congrats, his work has been particularly great lately. It is a wait but definitely worth it.

Agreed and I'm excited already. The time doesn't bother me. I need the extra time to finish paying for it.

 

[TheDirtyLowDown]

Just to remain true to the thread...

... how much do the bottles weigh?

I suspect those bottles keep getting lighter and lighter...
A most excellent bar, and bass!

 

[fnp5150]

Beautiful bass neighbor. I live just down the road in Valdosta.

 

[Michael Jewels]

Where's the Knob Creek?

Have you heard of Templeton bourbon?

I never tried it.

Very nice bass, by the way.

Mike

 

[LoTone]

This is a Carl Thompson, you should check him out!

Thanks all!

I thought no one would ever ask about the bass. It seems more like a Southern Comforts kinda thread!

 

[smcd]

The Elijah Craig is the Barrel Proof - it is a pretty good bourbon.

The Barrel Proof Elijah Craig is very good, but that bottle in the photo is the no age statement rubbish that replaced the very nice EC 12.

The Barrel Proof label looks like this -

 

[smcd]

Since when did Makers Mark become so elite? I understand the appeal of bourbon, having grown up in KY bourbon country, and my family knew the Samuels pretty well. But back in the 70’s, the Makers Mark distillery just produced good bourbon, nothing magical. I think advertising is mostly responsible for its desirability...oh and the plastic dipped cap. IMO, its all about image. The Samuels were able to use that to their great advantage.

Maker's Mark was elite when it was first released many decades ago, but over the last 30 years it has been eclipsed by far better bourbons. I wouldn't label Maker's Mark as anything special.

 

[micguy]

6.7 pounds. I have one that light - a great feeling to pick the thing up. Meet Tiger:

 

[smcd]

Where's the Knob Creek?

Have you heard of Templeton bourbon?

I never tried it.

Very nice bass, by the way.

Mike

Could you be talking about Templeton Rye, perhaps?

It's pretty good, but a little pricey for an MGP-sourced whiskey, given the competition.

 

[Judge Nickels]

I can never pass up an opportunity to brag on my 6.8 lb. G&L. It is really amazing to pick up a bass that light.

 

[groooooove]

Take out the Elijah Craig and that's a first class bar right there.

i miss the 12 year elijah craig.... used to get it for like $22... excellent stuff.... the new bottling i agree is collection-ruiner!

anyway, sweet bass!

 

[hintz]

Beautiful bass!!

 

[GHOST AT]

Agreed and I'm excited already. The time doesn't bother me. I need the extra time to finish paying for it.

I'm curious how long are the build times for custom instruments now?

 

[TolerancEJ]

I'm curious how long are the build times for custom instruments now?

I've been advised 8-12 months, but I checked with another TB'er who placed an order last year for a 4-string. He will be running closer to the 11-12 month area. I would imagine my 6-string could take longer.

 

[JRA]

Just to remain true to the thread... how much do the bottles weigh?

nice ax, OP: i have a few lighter-than-light instruments and it's always a pleasure to pick one up after playing the boat anchors!

 

[CatchaCuda]

What, no trem? What's the point?

I keed, I keed. Lovely looking bass. That is surprisingly light. Wonder how much Claypool's rainbow bass weighs~1.9 elephants?

 

[swink]

Now I understand the pink J-bass ... At least you sobered up and bought a EMM stingray, great choise

Don't want to offend anyone ... just traded-in my fretless MIJ Fender-J and I regret it already
But I'll never part from my Stingray V ....

 

[GHOST AT]

I've been advised 8-12 months, but I checked with another TB'er who placed an order last year for a 4-string. He will be running closer to the 11-12 month area. I would imagine my 6-string could take longer.

Wow that's fast these days! I remember when the build times were three to five years.

 

[SturmUndDrang]

The Barrel Proof Elijah Craig is very good, but that bottle in the photo is the no age statement rubbish that replaced the very nice EC 12.

The Barrel Proof label looks like this -

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The last bottle of barrel proof I picked up still had the 12 year age statement. It was definitely a recent bottling. Maybe you're thinking about the 94 proof small batch. Glad the op likes his Carl Thompson as well.

 

[Malak the Mad]

6.7 pounds. I have one that light - a great feeling to pick the thing up. Meet Tiger:View attachment 3310272

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I can never pass up an opportunity to brag on my 6.8 lb. G&L. It is really amazing to pick up a bass that light.

Well then, since we’re now comparing weights...

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...6lbs. 10oz.!