Next Benavente SCD6 progress thread

[j-raj]

Ok, so I'm about to start in on another SCD Bennie, to replace the one that was stolen at the end of June...

Thanks to the TB'ers that helped to make this happen.


Here are the specs:
-6 String Benavente SCD Set-neck bass
-Koa top
-Mahogany Body
-34 inch Scale
-Wenge and Maple 5 pc neck
-Gaboon Ebony fingerboard, w/Jairaj inlay at 12th fret
-side dots only
-Black Hipshot Ultralight Tuners and A-style Bridge
-Standard 5 knob config, w/Benavente 2 Wides p/up and pre

 

[allenhumble]

Whats up J-raj? I am glad that this is happening for you. If it were my bass I would go with a natural non-painted top. But its not so do what ever you really want to do.

 

[iamlowsound]

Why did the other thread get closed? I get paid tomorrow so there will be some more money heading your way.

lowsound

 

[j-raj]

Whats up J-raj? I am glad that this is happening for you. If it were my bass I would go with a natural non-painted top. But its not so do what ever you really want to do.

I just got off of the phone with a cat from Hawai'i that has some koa (my first choice top) so, who knows, it might turn out that way...

 

[j-raj]

just got some bass mock ups from Beav:

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Even that they are pretty different from each other, I could see going in either direction. Still, the Koa one would make it more special...

 

[UncleBalsamic]

I would get the second one myself. Hope you find your old bass though.

 

[Knives]

It was cool meeting you yesterday. My vote as far as top wood goes lies with the Koa both for beauty and for the sentimental element. Hope the build goes smoothly.
Kevin W.

 

[Bernie Connors]

The Koa is the shiz! That would be beautiful...

 

[Freddy-G.]

Glad to hear that things are still on track for a new bass. Both of those designs look great.

 

[Angus]

Go for the Koa!

Otherwise you be all up in my green SCD territory, man.

Congrats, by the way!

 

[Lenart]

Glad you're getting a new bass! I'm sure it is going to be a killer!
I'd go with koa top if I were you (actually, I did ). It looks like we share the same taste on bass guitars.

 

[anyonefortennis]

Well, if the greenburst happens to get stolen too, we all know exactly where we could find it (talking to you, Major Metal)

Both area gorgeous instruments so it's a toss up for me.

 

[Figjam]

Id go with the koa, yum

 

[bobbykokinos]

Even though the Koa looks hot, I like different/unique stuff and I haven't seen many other green burst SCD's.. I'd do the green burst. But can't go wrong with either

 

[Yvon]

I prefer Koa.

Also you should consider a master volume!
Or a volume pedal.

 

[iplay4-5]

go for the KOA!!!!!

 

[Kephah]

Koa!!

Greenburst remind me of a Carvin- sorry Major Metal....lol.

 

[Eric Perry]

Awesome Jai. I prefer the Koa top, personally. As has been said, both will be killer.

Good luck, bro. Keep us posted on it's progress...

 

[allenhumble]

KOA,KOA,KOA CHoo CHoo!

 

[j-raj]

hmm... I'm sensing a slight preference for koa... I'm going to have to source some good koa for this bass .