Keith's Starfire Project Bass

[moonliner]

Is there any chance for a light touch of stain to golden-up the pickup ring? If it's going to be a timely addition then I can pass on it.

[moonliner]

The oil finish on the pickup ring is great. Let's move ahead with that please.

[mica]

Since we communicated after this post last night, I'll update that we were making an oil vs. light stain test. I'll also update that you've decided on stain. Onward!

[moonliner]

Thank you!

[moonliner]

Any cool news to report this week?

[mica]

I know the last coat of oil went on that plate, but it's in the drying room, and it's waaaaaaaaaaaaay to stinky in there for me to sneak in and take a picture. If I pop over sometime this weekend I'll get one for you, otherwise it will be Monday.

[moonliner]

Thank you Mica. I look forward to the next update.

[mica]

I know you got the picture of the bridgeblock routed this week, and I wanted to surprise you with a picture of the ring with all the oil on it, but I was very lame and didn't realize I was on manual settings on my camera, and so the image was almost black. But I coaxed a little contrast out of it, so what the heck!
 

[moonliner]

Hi Mica,
 
Could we possibly chat on the phone for a few minutes when you have some time?
Thanks

[moonliner]

Christmas is coming early! It looks like I'll be picking up my bass soon, and in celebration of this glorious event I added a bit to the top of the Christmas tree!  

[tbrannon]

^  Awesome

[smokinbear]

Cool😀😀😀😀

[moongerm]

Nice!

[moonliner]

Here are some pics Mica sent the other day.  

 

 

[tbrannon]

Hell yes.  Loving this and can't wait to see it all put together.  Really like that tailpiece choice.  Reflective of the Alembic bird shape tailpiece, yet a definite nod towards to old school mustache bridges.  Really, really nice.