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I know you guys are probably tired of seeing #262 progress pics, but seeing Tom work his artistry is amazingBloodwood markers in, just a few days to go!!!
Don't get tired of those pictures. The more the better.
Hey everyone, got all the specs done and the down payment off to Tom today. Now the wait... Tom told me to come here so I can commiserate with everyone.
This is my first custom build, what a great experience. I'm a total rookie, Tom had me thinking about things I never considered before. I learned a lot this week, Tom is the Man!
Here are the specs, the pickups will be positioned closer to the Bridge, the Neck J-PUP will be set almost in the center of the body.
Type: 5-String Fretless
Shape: Phoenix
Scale: 34"
String Width: 18mm
Body Wood: Limba
Body Top: Myrtlewood (View 4-12-11 Myrtlewood Phoenix)
Accent Veneer Under Top
Neck Wood: Limba
Fingerboard: Diamondwood
Neck Pickup: Bartolini "J" 57CBJD-1 Centerpoint=29 7/8" from Nut
Bridge Pickup: Bartolini "Soap" XXP25M Centerpoint= 32 1/8" from Nut
PreAmp: Bartolini HR5.2AP/918
.... is it done yet?
This is my first custom build, what a great experience. I'm a total rookie, Tom had me thinking about things I never considered before. I learned a lot this week, Tom is the Man!
Here are the specs, the pickups will be positioned closer to the Bridge, the Neck J-PUP will be set almost in the center of the body.
Type: 5-String Fretless
Shape: Phoenix
Scale: 34"
String Width: 18mm
Body Wood: Limba
Body Top: Myrtlewood (View 4-12-11 Myrtlewood Phoenix)
Accent Veneer Under Top
Neck Wood: Limba
Fingerboard: Diamondwood
Neck Pickup: Bartolini "J" 57CBJD-1 Centerpoint=29 7/8" from Nut
Bridge Pickup: Bartolini "Soap" XXP25M Centerpoint= 32 1/8" from Nut
PreAmp: Bartolini HR5.2AP/918
.... is it done yet?
"Now the wait... Tom told me to come here so I can commiserate with everyone."
Hey Xerogh,
You came to the right place! When Tom starts sending you the updates tho', it's worth the wait
Your specs sound familiar..that Myrtlewood top is gonna be sweet!
Welcome aboard!
Hey Xerogh,
You came to the right place! When Tom starts sending you the updates tho', it's worth the wait
Your specs sound familiar..that Myrtlewood top is gonna be sweet!
Welcome aboard!
Thanks, and yes familiar it is (Bass5str pointed me to your #262 pics this evening). Tom must be lovin' that Diamondwood, I never heard of it until he showed me a blank. The bass started off totally different but evolved and evolved and evolved over the last few days. It's been very cool doing a custom config.
What kind of PUPs are going into #262?
Keep those pics comin' we'll do a side by side when mine is done.
What kind of PUPs are going into #262?
Keep those pics comin' we'll do a side by side when mine is done.
Congratulations and welcome on board, #110 xerogh!
Membership list updated on first page of this thread
Sounds like an awesome bass you've put together there!
BTW, anyone lacking a number, PM me!
@ xerogh
glad the process came together for you. i think we have all gone thru some evolution and it makes our dream bass that much more special. tom walks us thru the process and delivers gems!
glad the process came together for you. i think we have all gone thru some evolution and it makes our dream bass that much more special. tom walks us thru the process and delivers gems!
Man!! Looking at all these new basses you guys are getting sure makes me a little jealous!
It was about 4 years ago that I came into the fold. I had some $$ on hand from selling off a HUGE sports card collection from the 1970's to the present and after taking care of a couple of bills and buying some stuff for my kids, I decided it was time to get myself a NICE bass. I was nosing around on eBay and saw one of Tom's spec basses. It was a singlecut so it didnt really interest me but I went to his website anyway.
He didnt have quite the range of body shapes that he does now so I went with a traditional Jazz shape and things took flight from there.
Every year around this time I get the itch to get another one but with 1 kid in college, 2 more entering high school and other bills pressing, now's just not the time. Believe me, I have visions of 3 or 4 different basses dancing in my head but it'll be awhile before anything actually happens.
But I definitely do enjoy seeing the progress pics of all the new basses being built-thats for sure!
It was about 4 years ago that I came into the fold. I had some $$ on hand from selling off a HUGE sports card collection from the 1970's to the present and after taking care of a couple of bills and buying some stuff for my kids, I decided it was time to get myself a NICE bass. I was nosing around on eBay and saw one of Tom's spec basses. It was a singlecut so it didnt really interest me but I went to his website anyway.
He didnt have quite the range of body shapes that he does now so I went with a traditional Jazz shape and things took flight from there.
Every year around this time I get the itch to get another one but with 1 kid in college, 2 more entering high school and other bills pressing, now's just not the time. Believe me, I have visions of 3 or 4 different basses dancing in my head but it'll be awhile before anything actually happens.
But I definitely do enjoy seeing the progress pics of all the new basses being built-thats for sure!
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Latest progress pics of #257 just in from Tom. Just some final tweaking on the fretboard and she will be finished.
Xerogh: They might be related !!! 262 is getting Bart/Bart. Tom and I decided to place them in a rather traditional location since I won't be doing a lot of slapping, instead more relative to a melodic style of playing. I'm really cranked about that Diamondwood (see Pitbill's pics), it ought to be ideal for what I have in mind.
Pitbill: Lookin' good, Bro
!!! 262 is getting Bart/Bart. Tom and I decided to place them in a rather traditional location since I won't be doing a lot of slapping, instead more relative to a melodic style of playing. I'm really cranked about that Diamondwood (see Pitbill's pics), it ought to be ideal for what I have in mind.Pitbill: Lookin' good, Bro
First let me say a huge "thank you" to all of you who post here, it gave me a lot of info and really helped make my decision to work with Mr. Clement. That said #267 is my official number...a 6 string fretless Jon with a spalted maple top and diamondwood fretboard, Bart PUs and Pre. Now I just have to hurry up and wait!
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First let me say a huge "thank you" to all of you who post here, it gave me a lot of info and really helped make my decision to work with Mr. Clement. That said #267 is my official number...a 6 string fretless Jon with a spalted maple top and diamondwood fretboard, Bart PUs and Pre. Now I just have to hurry up and wait!
Welcome to the club, #111 chops0000!
oilfieldtrash: Looks awesome in the new pick, that Myrtle is 3D'ish!
The fingerboard with that top is gonna be a great mix. I'm glad Tom steered me to the Diamondwood, A) because it looks nice and B) I beat the crap out of fretless necks with the heavy plucking and slap. This bass will be so much nicer than what I have, I shouldn't need to work the tone out of it playing like an animal!
The fingerboard with that top is gonna be a great mix. I'm glad Tom steered me to the Diamondwood, A) because it looks nice and B) I beat the crap out of fretless necks with the heavy plucking and slap. This bass will be so much nicer than what I have, I shouldn't need to work the tone out of it playing like an animal!
Hey Xerogh!
Yup, Tom is saying that the Diamondwood is a sweet ride. I've also heard others say the tone is rather unique unto itself. I'm looking forward to seeing what he comes up with on yours
He's done nothing less than amaze me with his work!
Yup, Tom is saying that the Diamondwood is a sweet ride. I've also heard others say the tone is rather unique unto itself. I'm looking forward to seeing what he comes up with on yours
He's done nothing less than amaze me with his work!
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