I always like to help folks visualize the transformation that takes place as a raw top becomes an actual bass. This past week, Gard supplied me with some nice progress photos that can help us all visualize what happens as the crafstmen at Roscoe turn raw wood into basses.
The first example is near and dear to my heart... it's MY bass! Here's the top in essentially raw form (it's been bookmatched, but that's it):
And here's the body after it's been glued up, carved and partially finished (Danish Oil only for mine). The back is 1-piece Ash, and a thick layer of Wenge and a thin layer of Maple have been inserted between the Ash and Koa in the body sandwich. Cool look, no?
The next example is a bass destined for my store's inventory that features one of my favorite woods: Sapele (aka Bosse or African Mahogany). Here's the raw top:
And here's the body glued up, carved and partially finished. Wow!!
My hope is that this helps everyone visualize the possibilties as they peruse the raw tops that I have available for custom orders. The tops are gorgeous enough before the first thing is done to them, but seeing them become actual bass bodies is really thrilling (for me, anyway). So use your mind's eye to imagine the possibilities with some of these lovely tops! And if you feel the urge to chat with me about spec'ing out your own custom Roscoe... well, that's what I'm here for
The first example is near and dear to my heart... it's MY bass! Here's the top in essentially raw form (it's been bookmatched, but that's it):
And here's the body after it's been glued up, carved and partially finished (Danish Oil only for mine). The back is 1-piece Ash, and a thick layer of Wenge and a thin layer of Maple have been inserted between the Ash and Koa in the body sandwich. Cool look, no?
The next example is a bass destined for my store's inventory that features one of my favorite woods: Sapele (aka Bosse or African Mahogany). Here's the raw top:
And here's the body glued up, carved and partially finished. Wow!!
My hope is that this helps everyone visualize the possibilties as they peruse the raw tops that I have available for custom orders. The tops are gorgeous enough before the first thing is done to them, but seeing them become actual bass bodies is really thrilling (for me, anyway). So use your mind's eye to imagine the possibilities with some of these lovely tops! And if you feel the urge to chat with me about spec'ing out your own custom Roscoe... well, that's what I'm here for
Definitely got me thinking more about a lined fretless project!
