The Über-Jay Mark2

[jjk2007]

I prefer the pic 1 knobs myself.

 

[Stumbo]

....order even smaller dome shaped knobs....

+1

Karate chopping is no longer recommended.

LOL

Go with the nipples.

Always good advice....

 

[loopee]

Nipples.....most definitely.....just looks right......and I want one too......gorgeous bass and so light.....

 

[cccy]

I'd go with pic #2... I think they match the knobs on the bridge!
Almost there, I hope we get to listen to it some time.. A question:
Are the strings ball end on both ends? If so, how do you string it?

 

[Rumblefisher]

LOL!!!!!! ... nipples would never do that to you

It really depends on how cold the room is.

 

[miziomix]

So it's a 50/50... great....

I'll place an order for 20% smaller dome design next week. I have to wait until I'm ready with some other parts so as I can order in bulk. Then we'll compare the three options. Just to make it more complicated

...Are the strings ball end on both ends? If so, how do you string it?

They are regular strings secured to a brass anchor with an Allen screw and then clipped to the exact length.

 

[Spino]

Nipples !!!

 

[Stealth]

They are regular strings secured to a brass anchor with an Allen screw and then clipped to the exact length.

Could you take a close-up of that? I'm not sure I've seen it in the thread, and I'm interested in how it works exactly.

 

[15000volts]

go with the nipples, Mizio. just think of all the dirty jokes you can make about MkII just because of the knobs..

 

[Infidelity]

Nipples!!! IMO the dome knobs takes off the classy look of the Uber Jay!

*I emailed you about something*

 

[darylchan]

dome knobs for me

 

[miziomix]

LOL... still 50/50 eh?

Stealth, I did not upload pictures of the anchors because to me they are still under development. The work very well I must say. But I have a few improvements in mind - mostly aesthetic - and I'd rather wait until I'm happy with them.
There's also a patent thing going on... my lawyer says I should not disclose bla bla bla until bla bla bla... But I don't really thing I'm going to patent anything anyway. In fact, I'll probably start a thread when both anchors and bridge(s) are perfect... to me, that is

Tomorrow I'll take pictures.......

 

[Stealth]

I respect your lawyer's drive to patent it, but part of me still hopes you'll go "open source" on it, because your basses are some of the finest there are on all of TB.

 

[miziomix]

I respect your lawyer's drive to patent it, but part of me still hopes you'll go "open source" on it, because your basses are some of the finest there are on all of TB.

Thanks.

On the patent thingy, I had lengthy conversations with lawyers... Bottom line is, patents can be had but they are a pain to enforce. And I've seen enough knock off Dunlops, Steinbergers or Younameits from come-n-get-me places to believe I could manage it. And to be fair, I did not invent the hybrid system; I am only interpreting it.

I'm really more of a sharing type of guy. I draw inspiration from what's around me and I like to fuel this exchange. So, yeah, I will eventually go 'open source'

 

[diehard70]

Looking good, Miz.

BTW...if you're looking for a beta tester (for purely selfish reasons) here in the States for a long term "test drive" (say, five years or so), hit me up I kid, I kid. Really looks awesome, though

 

[miziomix]

Looking good, Miz.

BTW...if you're looking for a beta tester (for purely selfish reasons) here in the States for a long term "test drive" (say, five years or so), hit me up I kid, I kid. Really looks awesome, though

Thanks. No problem, I'll send you the beta of the Ü-J OS 1.3.1

 

[miziomix]

Finally I found the time, the light and the background to take these pictures.

Inadvertently, I deleted all the pictures of the back and details I'll take them again and upload over the week end.

 

[zuma]

Looking good and I vote for the nipples!

 

[loopee]

Nice....I'll be a "beta" tester in Canada if you wish

 

[miziomix]

Looking good and I vote for the nipples!

Hey Zuma, good to hear from you. Seems like nipples are leading now. Lets see when the smaller domes are ready

Nice....I'll be a "beta" tester in Canada if you wish

Wow...We're going global with this!