Author Topic: Dan's custom 6-string (Read 573 times)

mica · « **on:** February 24, 2005, 05:41:26 PM »

I know you've already seen these (since you picked them out personally), but I caught a picture of these a couple of weeks ago, and thought I shoudl start your thread with the beautiful wood:

Your bass is already assembled, and I'll get those pictures up as soon as I can. Until then, enjoy!

newuser · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2005, 05:12:01 AM »

Hi Mica!

Wow it's good to see those lovely bits of cocobolo goodness again, they're even prettier than I remember! The mahogany looks swell too; thank you for posting these-you've made my weekend! Looking forward to the next set of pics!!!

eastcoastepic · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2005, 07:36:13 PM »

WOW, incredible grain pattern & swirl....can't wait to see this completed & in high gloss. Fantastic choice of woods...really spectacular. Best of luck with her........

mica · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2005, 12:34:50 AM »

Parts you haven't yet seen:

newuser · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2005, 07:07:49 AM »

That's a stupendous veneer on the headstock, the heel carving looks sweet and the neck lams look fantastic! WooHoo!!

As always, thank you!!!

-dan

David Houck · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2005, 07:10:04 AM »

I like that neck.

the_mule · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2005, 07:21:52 AM »

Wow, that's one sexy neck!

Wilfred

Bradley Young · « **Reply #7 on:** March 02, 2005, 11:03:00 AM »

Dan,

I've been worrying about what the neck on my new bass is going to look like (3x ebony, 2x purpleheart, 6x maple-- switch the ebony and ph on your neck). These pictures, thankfully, settle it for me-- it is going to look awesome, plain and simple.

Congratulations on your beautiful new bass; here's wishing you patience to wait for it!

Brad

mica · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2005, 12:17:33 AM »

The color's off in the drying room, but I spied your bass with the sealer coats:

jacko · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2005, 10:32:46 AM »

Looks like another fantastic Coco Bolo Rogue. Congratulations Dan!

Graeme

newuser · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2005, 06:22:11 AM »

Mica thank you for the photos! What can I say: Curvaceous, inviting, gorgeous! I like how the asymmetrical neck came out, the contrast of the laminations (neck and body), just-wow, simply at a loss for superlatives here! A-and that's a very nice looking Brownie in the background of this latest shot!

Graeme another killer Rogue indeed, thanks! Your fretless 5 pics are looking great BTW, happy playing!

Bradley I'm looking forward to seeing your MK 3x ebony, 2x purpleheart, 6x maple take shape soon and yes patience is a virtue!

Lots of neat stuff in the current FTC: Bruce and Antone's Triple O's, Dale's Lefty, the latest Dire Wolf inlay shots, Gary's Balance K w. DS5 mini-I think we'll all be having a memorable '05!

-dan

mica · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2005, 04:16:01 PM »

A front view captured before preset (when the hardware is fitted before chrome plating):

Woods look excellent!

newuser · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2005, 12:20:18 PM »

The woods do indeed look excellent!

Man I had to scrape my jaw off the floor and my scalp of the ceiling! Then I took the jpg into Photoslop, kicked the brightness and contrast up a bit to examine the detail of the grain. Chilled with a zen gaze for a while. What a beauty, thanks!

-dan

mica · « **Reply #13 on:** June 08, 2005, 06:49:14 PM »

you know it's in line for upgrade (right after Rami's), but I'm sure you'd like to see it even closer to coming home:

newuser · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2005, 06:54:02 AM »

Thanks Mica! It looks fantastic!!

I do have a question about the strings which I've emailed to Val. I assume the switch from a Bird to a Straight tailpiece means that the supplied strings worked out (can't really see at this resolution).

Thanks again,

-dan