+1. Well said as always. I am not sure he was serious about that, but somethings are better left unsaid.
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Double Bass Core K52 Q locally built, VS Shen Sb-180
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+1. Well said as always. I am not sure he was serious about that, but somethings are better left unsaid.
The bass components arived today as I was leaving the shop. They will be unpacked for me by the time I get there in the morning. I plan to post some pics of the "raw materials"
which isn't an accurate term since they are preshaped. But I am an artist, and those are my raw materails. haha
which isn't an accurate term since they are preshaped. But I am an artist, and those are my raw materails. haha
Sweet! I am going to start a new point about the build. You are of course free to start your own post about your process. Or email the pix and I'll put em up!
If you're talking about new threads, I sure hope you won't do that. It would be best to put the pics and further posts right here in this one. Two or three separate threads devoted to your bass would, IMO, be a bit much.
Ok.Good advice! TB is quite different on the UB side then the slab side I find, where there may be dozens of threads on the same topic!
After not too much waiting, here are some pics of the new bass in the construction phase. He has glued the ribs to the top and the body is still in the white (obviously) No fingerboard yet as they initially shipped him a lower grade that what I ordered.
You can see pics here...
Pictures by kevinandgladys - Photobucket
You can see pics here...
Pictures by kevinandgladys - Photobucket
Nice pics!
Any new thoughts to make this a removable neck model?
Was a 'biscuit' or a 'sound post patch', put in on the back? It can be a good thing to do for plywood back basses.
What colour are you thinking of for this? Will it be a matte finish? What kind of varnish will it be?
Any new thoughts to make this a removable neck model?
Was a 'biscuit' or a 'sound post patch', put in on the back? It can be a good thing to do for plywood back basses.
What colour are you thinking of for this? Will it be a matte finish? What kind of varnish will it be?
Well, I can't comment on the biscuit, and am not planning on going the removable neck route. The removable neck idea is awesome but I don't have the budget for it, I am keeping this bass basic. For the colour, I want a deep chocolate stain, similar to the Cleveland or Upton stain. I think Grant is using a spirit varnish in a matte finish. The last thing I want is a glossy, caked on finish
Nice pix, thanks. Might want to think twice about a spirit varnish. Check the threads here if you want to learn about the pros and cons. Assuming you have the option, there are, IMO, better choices.
I need to review this discussion with Grant, but I believe he was planning to French polish it with spirit varnish. I will talk to him about it and get his opinion about oil vs spirit
Here's another example of how TB can serve as a great resource. Right here in these threads you can read the opinion of accomplished DB luthiers on this topic.
Oops, I sent a clarifying email to Grant, and he actually intends to use an oil varnish, with a french polish finish.
Due to the potential of CUP disputes, it would be better if the customer were to relay any updates on the bass in question at this point. Thanks!
