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Double Bass Brock Radelet basses

#81
Mark_T said:
Nice. I love that color. So many luthiers use really dark varnish that hides the beauty in the wood. I don't mind dark, but I love when the wood shines through. Even if it's plain wood.
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I agree. From what I understand darker vibrant varnishes are more difficult to do and last a long time. I really like to see the wood when it is beautiful and the wood Brock is using is incredibly beautiful. Here are the pieces for the back. Who wouldn't want to see that flame!

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garrett2 said:
I agree. From what I understand darker vibrant varnishes are more difficult to do and last a long time. I really like to see the wood when it is beautiful and the wood Brock is using is incredibly beautiful. Here are the pieces for the back. Who wouldn't want to see that flame!

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That's amazing. My Arvi is flamed like that but whatever varnish was used, it's really hard to see in a lot of places. Such a tragedy!
 
#83
Mark_T said:
That's amazing. My Arvi is flamed like that but whatever varnish was used, it's really hard to see in a lot of places. Such a tragedy!
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The tree died for the bass. At least exhibit its beauty. Same goes for gut strings -- if you have them play them (or sell thenm to someone who will) or the sheep died in vain!
 
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The varnish will color will be something along the lines of Nick Lloyd's beautiful copy of Edgar Meyer's bass, perhaps even lighter.[/QUOTE]
yes! love that deep, light, natural look...can't wait to see a Radelet dressed up like that, they tend to be on the darker side
 
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garrett2 said:
I agree. From what I understand darker vibrant varnishes are more difficult to do and last a long time. I really like to see the wood when it is beautiful and the wood Brock is using is incredibly beautiful. Here are the pieces for the back. Who wouldn't want to see that flame!

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So you might like this kind of varnish or something in this direction...;)
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pics are "quite dark" and it's no maple on the back, but you see the structure...;9
 
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Calvin Marks said:
Love the wood on the back! Any idea what it is?
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Mark_T said:
I'm guessing walnut.
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That is correct:thumbsup:
It is made from this tree, which had to be cut down:
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It is big enough to build 4 basses...;)
My bass is the first and this is the second one:

Both are built with "different type of back bracing", which you can see here:
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But now enough off-topic...:p;)
 
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stanford ekholm said:
Curious about Brock’s tailpieces, he says they are cf reinforced, why and where is this done? And what is the wood choice? Weight?
The tailpiece on my Pollmann didn’t fit the smaller string spacing, so it have to be replaced.
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I'll ask him. He has made me a heavier tailpiece than his usual for Tempera strings. The tailpiece is ebony.
 

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