Club Bordwell Part 4

[LowWay]

I sent the email, we'll see what he says.
I'm thinking semi hollow, f hole(s), fretted 30", Novak BS-DS pups, and a piezo in the bridge. Hopefully with the buckeye I have reserved. My hybrid top amboyna is slated for a solid body Dola. We just nailed down the details. I'd hate to call an audible on that one at this point. We'll see what he says.

 

[LowWay]

Looks like it's been done by at least 1 builder…

 

[TapyTap]

Finally getting back out there ( the Dola likes it too ) , feels so good and we are booked for the summer here in Central Oregon just as much as we wanted to be , Thankful !

Good job...your trio sounds great! The Bordwell sounds great too! Nice playing. How are you liking the new strings on this bass?

I would love to have a deep hollow body Dola like Anthony Jackson's current Fodera signature, but I suspect that's a bit to far from what Cliff's normally doing for him to be comfortable trying it...

Cliff and I have discussed something of the sort in the past. The most recent idea we have talked about is a SCB shape with the same body dimensions as his Parallel Chamber option, only the core would be solid Sitka Spruce with a full facing and back of some denser wood species. This would have a high C-string and possibly an F-string above that...more of a solo bass type of thing.

 

[craigb43]

I finally had a chance to listen to this, very cool man! I would have loved to seen this.


Man, a six string like this would be killer... you got me thinking now. I got three on order now, maybe I can bribe Cliff for something like this but as a SCB.

-ScottM

The Nordstrand 3 band active/passive/with passive tone control pre and the Nordstrand Big Rig pic ups wired in parallel sound so good and combined with the alder body and pau fretboard , just a great tone in my opinion .

 

[craigb43]

Good job...your trio sounds great! The Bordwell sounds great too! Nice playing. How are you liking the new strings on this bass?



Cliff and I have discussed something of the sort in the past. The most recent idea we have talked about is a SCB shape with the same body dimensions as his Parallel Chamber option, only the core would be solid Sitka Spruce with a full facing and back of some denser wood species. This would have a high C-string and possibly an F-string above that...more of a solo bass type of thing.

I really like the Infield strings

 

[TapyTap]

I really like the Infield strings

Thanks. I think I'm going to have to check these strings out one of these days.

 

[Lackey]

Who else has a build in the works right now? Looks like a couple roughed out alongside mine (six string fretted with Spanish Cedar body... 3d printed pickup cover / ramp, if you are following his Instagram)

I'm getting excited. I think it should be done next month? Or maybe a bit later...?

 

[LowWay]

Who else has a build in the works right now? Looks like a couple roughed out alongside mine (six string fretted with Spanish Cedar body... 3d printed pickup cover / ramp, if you are following his Instagram)

I'm getting excited. I think it should be done next month? Or maybe a bit later...?

Say more about this 3D printed pickup cover/ramp!

 

[Lackey]

Say more about this 3D printed pickup cover/ramp!

Well sure! It's a 2.75" x 5.00" ABS plastic cover, flat top as I'm getting a flat fingerboard, with a Nordstrand dual coil within. Pics attached. Printed on my Elegoo Mars resin printer.

 

[LowWay]

Well sure! It's a 2.75" x 5.00" ABS plastic cover, flat top as I'm getting a flat fingerboard, with a Nordstrand dual coil within. Pics attached. Printed on my Elegoo Mars resin printer.

Very cool. Love it. I'm doing carved wooden ramp/covers on my next build, but this is the first 3D printed ramp I've seen. Love working with Cliff. He's open to helping you to achieve your vision!

 

[craigb43]

Well sure! It's a 2.75" x 5.00" ABS plastic cover, flat top as I'm getting a flat fingerboard, with a Nordstrand dual coil within. Pics attached. Printed on my Elegoo Mars resin printer.

That is nice ! I am really liking my flat fretboard too , this is my first one ,, super fun .

 

[craigb43]

Decided to dump some dough and try these strings , I really like them allot . The tension and the physical feel on them is fantastic on the 32 scale Dola 6 , the C string is also just a bit beefier than the standard gauge and the B string is just a bit more narrow , super spendy but so nice and comfortable and they really sound nice and I am trying to get used to the purple tuner ends but I really like them.

 

[Michael C.]

Nice pic - rig looks scary.

 

[craigb43]

Nice pic - rig looks scary.

Haha ! yes a bit mixed up but it really sounds fantastic , pretty funny

 

[Michael C.]

Nothing "mixed up", that I can see, just some great choices.

 

[craigb43]

Here is a nice Dola shot , I am becoming more and more comfortable with the 32 scale flat fretboard 16.5 spacing neck , it really is a great spec .

 

[Aram]

That looks like a really fun gig!

 

[craigb43]

That looks like a really fun gig!

It really is , they invite us to play there quite a bit , great people and they pay well , the place also has amazing views of the Cascade Mountains , pretty special place.

 

[Michael C.]

Really dig the color scheme of the bass - big fan of browns.

 

[TapyTap]

That's a great photo!