Browne basses..I pulled the trigger! (pics inside!)

[BrowneBasses]

Congrat Jaco!
how long you expect it will take to have this baby build? I am longing to see Hman's one which the last progress pics i see was years ago.

I think you may have me mistaken with another builder.

 

[Wilbyman]

Yes, I think Dan is talking about a D. Huff bass.

 

[EduardoK]

Here's a pic of what it'll look like (except this bass has different pickup positions, and has a canarywood centerpiece, instead of the flamed maple).

Whaddaya think? Dig it?
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Sorry guys, could not resist the temptation to post here, I am digging this baby for sure

 

[Matt Power]

Here's the first of many pics to come!
Stage 1!

The cocobolo should be nice and orangey after it's cut up and sanded!

(Oh, and I changed on of the specs...it's going to be all passive now!! Stacked vol/vol, and a tone knob. One knob for each brain cell!!

 

[Matt Power]

Comin' togethah, bay-beeee!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z181/Brownebasses/Matt002-2.jpg


.....I got wood!

 

[Cliff Bordwell]

Nice wood combo

 

[Yvon]

sweet!

 

[J.Wolf]

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Wow, amazing Mike! Your gnome design is beautiful, very organic!

 

[Matt Power]

Some more pics...moving right along!!! All carved up and waiting for sanding!

 

[Matt Power]

Man, this thread is quiet! Anyone out there? Just to let you know the coloration of the bass when it's done...it should look very similar to this bass color-wise:

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Y'all dig the cocobolo? Do you think I should have gone with a different top? I personally LOVE the cocobolo!

 

[Wilbyman]

Sounds like you need some love. I think it will look great. It looks great already. What pickup are you going with? I think the cocobolo top looks sweet, no regrets. I really like the carving on the body.

W

 

[Matt Power]

Hey Will,
It's actually going to have 2 pickups. If you look closely at the frontal pic, you'll see a little bit of wood seperating the two in the cavity. It'll be custom spaced and wound Nordstrands...either SEs or Singles, Mike's choice. They'll be housed under two single coil covers, just put side to side, kind of like a ramp, but with the functionality of 2 pickups in the J-ish position.
By the way, working with Mike has been fantastic at every point. Very patient, listens carefully to what you want, is VERY flexible, and is a great guy, to boot. He's much like dealing with Carey or Cliff Bordwell...also great guys with a heart for their basses and customers. My one regret is selling my CB 4 string with the Amboyna top. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Hoping that the sting will go away once this arrives by Christmas.

By the way, I ordered it in late September....! And it'll be ready in 4 weeks!

 

[Jazzguy]

It's only a three-month build time, so I should have it for Christams (what a present, huh?)

Let's see some pics, I can't wait to see it.

 

[Matt Power]

Here's one ready for rough assembly, and here's another one all strung up, about to get some oil.

It should look great when the oil is on!

 

[Psychicpet]

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetness!

 

[Matt Power]

I talked to Mike this morning...the oiling process begins tonight!!! He's using Waterlox...it's a REALLY glossy oil, almost sprayed-looking. I think it'll wake up the wood once the oil hits it!

 

[The Alexander]

Looks great!

I really dig that headstock design. Surely you don't have that much longer of a wait...

 

[UncleBalsamic]

I have to say the input jack looks a little odd, but the rest is beautiful!

 

[sleepy_monkey]

So Jaco, he is making your a bass? A+++ work from what I have seen in this thread. I want one now.....off to search his site.

 

[EduardoK]

Jaco, I am sure you will L O V E it !!!