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[budman]

Hey Bud, would you mind if I kinda copy the way you do you binding? I want to do just the sides with flame maple because I saw the basses that you've done binding with, and it looks killer.

of course, if you do mind, then I'll think of something else

Greg

Binding? It's two tops basically. I sure don't hold the patent on that.

 

[budman]

....ship that puppy. Sport!
Then I can change my tagline.

It'll be about a week. I like to hang on to them a bit and tweak as they settle...plus the string issue...but I will as soon as possible! Thanks!

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[budman]

Bud, how many basses have you made now? it seems like you have got quite the repitoir under your belt now, and they are looking better and better...you can expect my order soon.

I'm in the 40's. I've got a new design that I'm itching to post, but it'll be another week or two.

 

[Tim Barber]

Thanks, Tim. How's things? When are we going to see something from you?

Probably not for a long time, unfortunately. I'm pretty much out of the biz these days, although I've still got my website up for old times' sake.

 

[budman]

Done!

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[Lokire]

Nice!

 

[MonetBass]

SSSCCHHWWIIIIIIINNNG!!!!

+10 points for the Wayne's World reference.

GORGEOUS bass. I really like that body shape, too.

 

[budman]

34" scale set-neck V...

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[needmoney]

34" scale set-neck V...

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ALRIIIIGHT!!!! That's friggin awesome Bud! You're truly bringin somethin else to the table, and it's damn good!

 

[pilotjones]

So cool! Can you show the line drawing of the design?

 

[budman]

I'm not sure what I'm going to do for pickups yet. Probably Bartolini Jazz pickups under wood covers.

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On a slightly different note...this custom is for me! I should take delivery in about a week and a half. I'll be doing the paint work minus the hand painted pin stripes. The sissy bar is getting swapped out and the rear fender is getting shortened a little bit. I've already got the new sissy bar.

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[Basshappi]

Cool bike, Congrats!

That saddle looks a mite uncomfortable though!

The V is a very interesting design. Will you be using ultralight tuners?

 

[neptoon]

that is a helluva a sweet bobber you got going there...definitely my favorite style of chop...i think that's why i dig hellcats so much

 

[Otso]

Done!

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That is THE most beautiful bass I have ever seen. Now I really start to understand the true meaning of GAS.

 

[L-1329]

I'm not sure what I'm going to do for pickups yet. Probably Bartolini Jazz pickups under wood covers.

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Now that is cool! Seems to have a little influence from the old tail fins on those big old American cars. I like it!

 

[budman]

that is a helluva a sweet bobber you got going there...definitely my favorite style of chop...i think that's why i dig hellcats so much

Thanks. IMHO a bobber ain't a bobber without a panhead or a knuckle. I paid big bucks for that engine.

 

[wilser]

that V bass is amazing! great work!

reminds me of the bass Schmier from Destruction plays.

ROCK ON!

 

[pilotjones]

Cool design. Interesting Bud-ified inline headstock. BTW what's the top wood on that?

IMO J pups would ruin it. Too busy. Plain rounded rectangles would be much better.

 

[budman]

Cool design. Interesting Bud-ified inline headstock. BTW what's the top wood on that?

IMO J pups would ruin it. Too busy. Plain rounded rectangles would be much better.

The top is good ol' Texas mesquite with a mesquite burl inlay. I said I would probably install jazz pickups with wooden covers. That means cutting off the mounting tabs and stuffing them inside of some covers.

 

[pilotjones]