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Title: Body sizes????
Post by: Tracey Gholson (fretted4) on December 18, 2002, 06:22:46 PM
Hello again, im just tryin to figure out how big the orion is? what are its standard measurements in terms of height, and the same question goes for the 3/4 size standard point body,  also, would the 3/4 size body require a custom template? if not or so, how much more additional?  thanks!!!!
Title: Body sizes????
Post by: mica on December 19, 2002, 01:57:27 PM
I just measured a 5-string Orion for you. About 12-3/4 inches wide, and about 45-1/2 long.  On the set neck bodies the width doesn't change with the number of strings.
 
I'll have to get back with you on the 3/4 Standard Point body shape.
Title: Body sizes????
Post by: Tracey Gholson (fretted4) on December 19, 2002, 09:04:53 PM
Thanks again for the info, heres a much easier way of asking,  is the 3/4 body still bigger than the small standard point body?? i love the way the series bodies look but they are a bit too big for me and i just cant stand a tiny bass body, so i hope its in the middle some where, if its bigger than a fender jazz bass, that would be perfect,  oh and just let me know whenever you find out if the 3/4 would require a template.  Thanks , see ya
Title: Body sizes????
Post by: mica on December 23, 2002, 11:45:22 AM
The 3/4 body is just under 6 inches wide each side. So you take the width at the 24th fret and add 12 inches to find the width of a bass with a 3/4 body.  
 
We've got a 3/4 template for the set neck basses, so you won't need to have us build one. The set neck is about the width of a 4-string, it's slightly wider than 14 inches.
Title: Body sizes????
Post by: Tracey Gholson (fretted4) on December 23, 2002, 04:01:23 PM
one last thing ,well, actually two,  how would i go about placing this special order and 2nd , how much would that body style run?   im so excited, im sorry, i cant help it!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Body sizes????
Post by: mica on December 23, 2002, 04:34:16 PM
Changing to a 3/4 Point body on a set-neck bass runs $250, and you can order through any dealer on our website. Deliveries are about 10-12 weeks presently.  
 
You should be excited - you're about to get a dream bass!