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[NJL]

You guys are so talented...I wish I could do that.

 

[budman]

The top.

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[Worshiper]

HAHA. Bud i love it!! Ilove the LP style pick guard inlay. Keep us posted.

 

[BASSBOOST]

Very nice Bud. Would you happen to have some pics of an echelon body?? I think I've finally decided what parts I want on my bass, but I still want to see a real echelon body. Thanks,Nik

 

[budman]

Here's where I'm at with the Lo End Punch VBX-6. Hope to hear some bass notes tomorrow.

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[JJBACOOMBA]

Wow Bud was waiting to see that VBX. Eye candy for sure

 

[budman]

Thanks, JJ. Yours is next.

Somebody tell MR. Punch his bass is done...nearly.

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Yes, I'm waiting on the battery box.

 

[taviswardlaw]

wow. that neck looks amazing from the back. how's the balance/neck dive? (does the single cut body make up for a wenge neck?) And what kinda weight is it?

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

Definately think my next bass will be a VBX. Love that top!!

 

[budman]

wow. that neck looks amazing from the back. how's the balance/neck dive? (does the single cut body make up for a wenge neck?) And what kinda weight is it?

What neck dive? The customer wanted a wenge neck. He spec'ed the bass and I built it the way he ordered it. I haven't weighed it yet, but it doesn't feel too bad. I think it's probably light for a six string, on average.

 

[Lo end PUNCH]

Bwahahaha!!!! Bwahahahah it's mine all mine bwahahaha....er...thanks Bud, I cant wait to get this baby in my hands. Two more weeks and...bwahahahah...er...sorry...need to contain myself..ahem. Thanks Bud for greatly exceeding my expectations. The bass is absolutely stunning. and if the neck dives....I'm diving with it!!!!

 

[VinceLovesF]

I'm discovering your basses....
You're doing awesome ones!
I love fret-Less-Six one....
Congrats

Vince

 

[emjazz]

Thanks, JJ. Yours is next.

Somebody tell MR. Punch his bass is done...nearly.

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Yes, I'm waiting on the battery box.

I love that this bass is a bolt-on! Great looking instruments Bud!

 

[budman]

I love that this bass is a bolt-on! Great looking instruments Bud!

Thanks. The VBX is designed as a set-neck but Mr. Punch insisted on a bolt-on, so I had to improvise.

 

[budman]

and if the neck dives....I'm diving with it!!!!

I'll tell you right now, plan on staying vertical 'cause the neck don't dive.

 

[budman]

jjbacoomba's 35" scale, fretless VB-5, lefty strung righty.

DONE!
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[Fretless5verfan]

B-Utiful. I love it.

 

[JJBACOOMBA]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its more beautiful than I first imagined.Wow!! I'm at that jaw drop stage and it brought a tear to my eye!! Beautiful work BUD!! I will let you guys know how it plays!! I dont think I will bge goin to sleep tonight!! LOL!!

 

[budman]

This is proving to be a popular design.
Alder, with maple accent, claro crotch top with koa inlayed p/g.
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[Mon Rominee]

That VBX is just unbelievably awesome. Great work on that!!!