Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I

Started by mica, February 15, 2007, 08:52:03 PM

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mica

Here's your neck, just waiting for the rest of the parts to come together with it:

redtiger

Wow, this is what I've been waiting for long!!!
Thanks for posting, Mica.
 
RedTiger

mica

Here's the body front:

  The body back:

  And the side-view of the sandwich:


redtiger

There's one thing I worry about. It's neck dimensions.
I've placed an order with custom fingerboard width (nut width:1.4 inches with narrow bridge). But, is that enough info for you? Otherwise, do you need some more inputs or further discussion?
 
Red Tiger

redtiger

Excellent!!! Thanks for sharing, Mica.
 
Red Tiger

mica

I checked the work order for you. The nut width is 1.4 inches and teh 24th fret is 2.25. The 2.25 dimension is the same that we use for our Classic taper necks (the ones with narrower bridge spacing).

redtiger

Great, Mica!!! I'm very happy to hear that.
Thanks for your prompt reply.
 
Red Tiger

redtiger

Hi Mica,
 
Lately I've noticed there is an option to have clear neck finish with satin neck feel, and there is no charge for this option on any instrument that has the polyester finish.
Request to have my neck with satin neck feel.
Thanks in advance.
 
Red Tiger

redtiger

Hi Mica,
 
Another request for you.
I'm going to play with .030 .040 .060 .080 gauges in tenor bass tuning(ADGC).
Request to have a nut and a bridge with string slots to fit properly made.
Thanks in advance.
 
Red Tiger

mica

I've made this clear on the work order, but one thing we prefer for special sptrings is that you send us a set of what you intend to use on the bass. This way, we'll make sure that the tensions involved will work out best and be the easiest for you to adjust for in the future.  
 
Please send them to:
Alembic, Inc.
Attn: Mica
3005 Wiljan Court
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
 
Thank you.

mica

I have confirmed that the work order is marked for gloss finish with satin neck feel.

redtiger

Hi Mica,
 
Sure, my pleasure!!!
It's already packed up and ready to send. I'll drop it first thing in the morning tomorrow.
Thanks for asking.
 
Red Tiger

mica

I received your strings today, 3 from D'Addario EXL190 and a single SBL 030 from Rotosound. I'll get these matched up with your bass for the final setup.

mica

Routed and ready for some fine carving:

David Houck