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mica

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Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« on: September 02, 2011, 06:28:51 PM »
Sorry that I didn't get to catch your bass in some more infant stages.  
 

 
It's like instabass! I should be able to get some more next week so you can see the whole thing. In this picture, Jack is sanding on the body for the contour of the tummy carving on the back. Action shots are cool!
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mica

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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2011, 06:31:29 PM »
Actually, I can see he's got a rasp and is actually carving the contour in that picture.
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jazzboy621

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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2011, 07:18:28 PM »
Woooo Hoooo!!!!
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jazzboy621

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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2011, 07:22:48 PM »
I am Sooooo Excited!!!!!!!!
Ha!!! My Christmas present!!!!
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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2011, 09:52:54 AM »
What's your wood recipe? I know it's mainly maple. Are you having a quilt or flame maple on the top?
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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2011, 10:21:29 AM »
Hey Jazzyvee!!! I am going flame maple. I believe!!
I am sooo looking forward in the end result and having my baby in my big hands!!!
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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2011, 03:18:47 PM »
I got a Europa for Christmas 2008. Best present ever! This bass is going to Rock! I will be watching this one.
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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2011, 02:21:06 PM »
This is going to be a very cool 5. I am looking forward to seeing its outcome. I have a 5 in the works as well over there.
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jazzboy621

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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2011, 12:35:52 PM »
Hey thanks dlbydgtl and cousinvinnie!!! It takes forever to paint black, or Opaque. Take your time guys!! But hurry up!!!! LOL!! Just kidding, of course!!
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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2011, 06:20:24 PM »
It's always worth the weight. The black finishes are always outstanding.
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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2011, 12:46:09 PM »
Black finishes are heavier?
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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2011, 01:04:03 PM »
Indeed!!!
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mica

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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2011, 06:03:43 PM »
I told you instabass!
 

 
It should get some black on it next week. Even though it's gone pretty fast up to now, we have to remember that the color finishes tend to be pickier and less predictable than some of the others. Just trying to prepare you for the next peiod of time, which is the long wait in finish.
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jazzboy621

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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2011, 06:32:32 PM »
No worries, Mica!!! I happened to be a very patient guy!!! Just looking forward to the finished product!! Keep me posted with more pix, and news!!
Have a great weekend, and remember 9-11-01...
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Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2011, 01:17:52 PM »
Seems like you made the call to stick with Standard Electronics.  
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