Custom singlecut 6 str for Bobby K.

[scottyd]

'coise, baby ...it's because of the, you know, the wood, the tonewood. come'on, baby!

WALKEN!!

"Hey! your talkin to my guy all wrong....Its the wrong *TONE* If you do it again, I'll stab you in the face with a soldering iron"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd7htfeXCO4&feature=related

Great stuff!

 

[wilser]

So, Bobby, what's it gonna be with the pickup covers? I gotta make them soon.

Here's the neck pocket, transition block and side dots. I hope to rough shape the neck tomorrow so I can glue it up to the body.

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[bobbykokinos]

So, Bobby, what's it gonna be with the pickup covers? I gotta make them soon.

Here's the neck pocket, transition block and side dots. I hope to rough shape the neck tomorrow so I can glue it up to the body.[/IMG]

Since we are going for a "loud" look on this bass, I think the sappy pickup covers would be more appropriate.. Make it so

 

[wilser]

frets are in, neck is rough shaped, glue up curing. Almost there with this bad boy.

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[bassmanhamilton]

Beautiful work Wilser! I really like the way that this bass is turning out.
Sorry if I missed this in an earlier post, but what kind of finish are you going to use on this one?
Joe

 

[J Lund]

Wilser,
I know you've said this before, but I don't recall: What kind of adhesive are you using on that neck joint?

-Josh

 

[wilser]

Beautiful work Wilser! I really like the way that this bass is turning out.
Sorry if I missed this in an earlier post, but what kind of finish are you going to use on this one?
Joe

It's gonna be semi-gloss.

Wilser,
I know you've said this before, but I don't recall: What kind of adhesive are you using on that neck joint?

-Josh

I use poly glue exclusively on all wood joints.

 

[wilser]

more progress

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[bassthumpa]

Wow man... that's hot!

 

[Saetia]

more progress

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That is artistic sex in the bass clef!

I really really enjoy the top as well as the inlays on the fb. It's overall a very beautiful and moving piece. I've been following the thread when it pops up and I just have to say I'm loving it. I can't wait to see the pickup covers as well.

-Benny

 

[Ammioz77]

That is artistic sex in the bass clef!

I really really enjoy the top as well as the inlays on the fb. It's overall a very beautiful and moving piece. I've been following the thread when it pops up and I just have to say I'm loving it. I can't wait to see the pickup covers as well.

-Benny

I have to agree with Benny... this is turning out to be a superlative build Wil. The pup covers are gonna take it over the top. I can't wait to see how they look.

Ahtur

 

[scottyd]

That thing's just crazy, Kudos to the customer on the wood choices!

 

[RLK]

Yeap, some exotic WOW factor here!
Bobby Kokino's body mod works nicely with the overall look as well.

Wilser,
Was the "full face" cap on the neck any easier this time around?

 

[Guest043]

thats a fresh lookin bass..seriously.

 

[wilser]

Yeap, some exotic WOW factor here!
Bobby Kokino's body mod works nicely with the overall look as well.

Wilser,
Was the "full face" cap on the neck any easier this time around?

yes! lots of people asking for it, so I jigged up.

 

[eleonn]

Wilser how easy is to un-glue (is that word exists?) something glued with that polu glue you use?

 

[wilser]

Wilser how easy is to un-glue (is that word exists?) something glued with that polu glue you use?

Just like any other glue, I guess. I've removed fingerboards glued in with titebond, epoxy and with 2 types of poly glue (gorilla and franklin) and they were all about the same, heat and a thin knife or other thin metal tool you can use to "pry" while the glue melts. Some people use steam, but I wouldn't recommend it if you intend to reuse either the fingerboard or the neck!

 

[J Lund]

WOW!

 

[bobbykokinos]

That thing's just crazy, Kudos to the customer on the wood choices!

Thanks! I know some people like plain-jane basses but my idea for this one was to be visually over the top and still be classy. I've always loved highly contrasting colors and I think Wilser achieved it without it being gaudy (ex brown and pink highly contrast but doesnt mean it'll look good).

Plus, the "louder" my bass looks, the less people will hear my mistakes Thats how it goes, right?

 

[wilser]

Thanks! I know some people like plain-jane basses but my idea for this one was to be visually over the top and still be classy. I've always loved highly contrasting colors and I think Wilser achieved it without it being gaudy (ex brown and pink highly contrast but doesnt mean it'll look good).

Plus, the "louder" my bass looks, the less people will hear my mistakes Thats how it goes, right?

No man! it's the LEDs that hide the mistakes!

Hopefully, when you get the bass and get to play it you will be more than excited about a pretty piece of wood and the ergonomics, playability and sound will suit you well.