Author Topic: Jeff's Custom Excel (Read 905 times)

mica · « **on:** June 17, 2003, 11:22:59 AM »

Here's some pictures of the neck right off the press:

The Purpleheart is not terribly distinct from the Pau Ferro, but I suspect it will show a bit more contrast when the paint hits it. More pics soon!

jaurigemma · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2003, 09:32:31 PM »

Oh yeah!!!! I can't wait. I think the purpleheart will also look more defined when the paint hits it as well, Mica. I even have a guitar hanger ready and waiting for our new baby:

I am drool with anticipation! I really can't wait to see the brushed finish on the hardware!

mica · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2003, 04:36:18 PM »

Looks like the new bass will be in excellent company! Here's something to tide you over:

I got lucky on Tuesday and caught Tony carving your neck:

Hope you like!

mica · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2003, 04:39:33 PM »

I should also point out that the Redwood will really darken up a bit with the paint.

jaurigemma · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2003, 04:14:08 AM »

Cool!!! I love the color of the redwood! I have a couple of questions about this though:

1. Sustain block - It appears the routing for this is missing.

2. Pickups - it appears to be routed for MXY pickups, and it's supposed to be dual fatboys.

I will give you a shout later today. I am on vacation in Michigan, and had to find a computer to check out the pictures.

Thanks Mica!

jaurigemma · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2003, 07:35:54 AM »

Wow!!!! The first computer I used had AOL and the pictures were not very clear, but I managed to get my laptop connected, and Holy Sh!^$%#$%$!!!! Look at that burly goodness! The neck is looking very good too!!! I am definitely going to give you a call today.

I hope it's not too late to get the sustain block and pickups that I originally ordered put in. I hate to have that beautiful wood routed more, but all for the quest of tone!!!

Also, if you get a chance, can I get a hippie sandwich shot so I can see all of the laminates? Your mom said that the Excel had some new contouring as well, can you point that out to me?

Thanks Mica!

mica · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2003, 11:12:37 AM »

Got your phone message, I left you a voicemail. I've made the corrections (at least bothwere for bigger things, so the impact on construction is truly minimal.

The new contour is a slight elbow carving. That doesn't happen until the neck and body are joined when Tony does the final carving.

Glad you got to see the pictures on a better computer - the bass is simply gorgeous, and like I said earlier, just wait until the paint hits it (will be in the spray run no later than July 7).

jaurigemma · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2003, 01:32:35 PM »

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jaurigemma · « **Reply #8 on:** July 06, 2003, 04:16:00 PM »

OOoops! I tried to reply to the message via email and screwed up. Anyways, I am back home, and thank you for the piece of the leftover wood from the neck. I will definitely keep it as a paper weight or something on my desk! I will take any other chunks if you got em :-)!!!!!

Mica, when you have time, and take more shots, can we arrange for you to email me some blown up images?

I am sitting here, drooling in anticipation!!!!

jaurigemma · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2003, 08:21:25 PM »

Mica, any update? I know you said the bass was supposed to hit the paint room around the 7th, but haven't seen anything lately. I will probably give you a call tomorrow to see how the new baby is coming.

jaurigemma · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2003, 07:06:34 PM »

Well, I heard that my baby is in the spray department, looking quite sexy. Come on Mica, through a guy a bone!

basstard · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2003, 05:26:31 AM »

Yeah! Throw us all a bone! Let us all drool over the sexy Excel! ;-)

mica · « **Reply #12 on:** August 08, 2003, 07:10:58 PM »

Your bass has been setup for the plating and is now back in spray.

We got the sample of the brushed nickel finish. It looks cool, a little more industrial than the polished. It's not very matte, still has a good shine. Stil probably a couple weeks till you get to play it, but we're in the home stretch now.

bob · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2003, 09:11:46 PM »

To me, this defines bookmatch to center. Doing anything else with this wood, would be a crime. Wow.

I'm also anxious to see the brushed nickel (this is where we were earlier talking about a satin stainless finish, right?).

jaurigemma · « **Reply #14 on:** August 09, 2003, 07:09:29 AM »

Mica, all I can say is.... Oh my. Wow, I'm amazed. The top is just gorgeous! I expected it to be a little more red in color, but even this way, wow! The extra accent laminates are definitely a nice touch, and I can see the difference in the pau ferro and purpleheart in the neck, even though the picture does really show it too well. It's a great looking piece of art, kudos to you, and I can't wait to touch this thing for the first time.

Bob, yes, this is the one we originally talked about brushed stainless steel, but I decided against it due to the extreme cost involved. I am also eager to see the hardware.

Mica, can you post a picture of the hardware when it comes back?

I will say it again, this is the reason I will never ever buy another brand of bass ever again.