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mica

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Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« on: April 22, 2011, 08:19:52 PM »
A couple of infancy shots of your bass-to-be!  This is the top and back:

 

  Body getting clamped to neck (back is already in place):

 Next stop... laminating the bookmatched to center top.   And the obligatory blurry peghead shot:

 It's a special gift I have.   Looks super sweet, and as usual even better in person.

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2011, 09:59:12 PM »
O.M.G. This will be the single most BEAUTIFUL Buckeye Burl bass ever in my eyes!!!  I was SO hoping for a headstock laminate, Exactly like this!!! Alembics choice of layout on this piece of Buckeye is ...... Perfection!!!   H.S.  O.M.G.!!

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2011, 04:14:41 PM »
Gorgeous Buckeye Burl!

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2011, 03:09:58 PM »
This is going to be a fantastic instrument
 
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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2011, 03:22:52 PM »
I can't quit staring at the pictures!  WOW!!

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 07:59:09 AM »
Hot.  I want one.

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2011, 08:28:51 AM »
I just never get tired of looking at buckeye, this is going to be spectacular when the first coats of finish are on it

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2011, 08:47:02 AM »
I think its awesome Alembic lets you choose from their Wood Bank!!! This one just really spoke to me!

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2011, 01:53:25 PM »
I missed a few things while I was out sick, but your bass is coming right along. It's now in its second round of carving:  

 

 

 


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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2011, 04:02:18 PM »
Amazing!!! This build is speeding right along ! So much seems to be getting done in record time. I should have ordered two!!!.......hmmm?@!

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2011, 03:58:13 PM »
1 truss rod???  Great lookin bass!!!

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2011, 04:14:26 PM »
Thank you! Yea I saw that also. Thought it might be a camera angle. Looks dead center though.?!??

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2011, 04:17:24 PM »
Susan told me it would have a low profile neck. Might just be one heavier trust rod.

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2011, 05:02:08 PM »
Two truss rods as usual:
 

 
Black arrows point to the standoff nuts, covered in masking tape. Red arrow is actually a Maple laminate in the neck.

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Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2011, 05:11:58 PM »
Thanks Mica!  
    I thought it sat too far back to be a trust rod!  
    Ready for another round of your flawless photography! She sure is a beauty!!...... I'll say it again.....WOW!!!