Jon's Quilted Maple Dragon Wing

Started by mica, April 07, 2009, 08:22:09 PM

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tbrannon

Sweet!!  I love the back laminate and I like the purpleheart-ebony-purpleheart combination without the accent laminates.

David Houck


gregduboc

I know that the top is magnificent, but there is something about that back.... I just can't look away....  
 
And that is a phrase that would make my girlfriend kick me in the face....  
 
Stunning, congratulations!
 
Greg

jon_jackson

Mica, I am literally sitting here with tears in my eyes looking at this. It is gorgeous.
-Jon
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

hendixclarke

Jon, your last statement hit me with a huge surge of joy.  
 
I am so happy for you too.

hendixclarke

Look at the bass, just look at it...  
 
Look at that fabulous bass of yours...  
 
I knew that just one look at it, this was the bass I adore...
 
A Sammy Davis Jr. Swing remix...

hydrargyrum

I love how you can just catch a glimpse of the quilt top through the electronics cavity.  Play it in good health Jon.

senmen

Jon,
you will get an awesome bass.
 
Greetings from a brother
Tears for John

 
Oliver (Spyderman)

briant

That bass is gorgeous.
 
I want a 5 string with a nice bookmatched to center buckeye burl top.

jon_jackson

Buckeye burl would be an excellent choice for a dragon wing.
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

jon_jackson

Mica, in reading some of the recent Club comments about the brightness of side LEDs and your note about a three-way switch (off-low-high), would you please install a three-way LED switch on my bass?  Thanks.
-Jon
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

mica

Hi Jon,
 
We can add a 3-way operation switch. Just make sure you use it regularly. The lubrication in the 3-way switches can dry out if not used and make an intermittent contact. The best way to avoid this is to use it! If you do get spotty performance from the switch, usually just a good flick or 20 will restore the function and dislodge the offending particle.

mica

Still in spray. Here's a shot with the bass prepped for the next coat of finish (so still sanded):

sonicus

I bet that Dragon will growl when it flies out!  I like that design.

mica

Getting close to the finish line. Now the bass is rubbed out, ready to get the high gloss buffing next: