Author Topic: Adam's Custom with EVH body (Read 3696 times)

mica · « **on:** March 17, 2004, 12:47:56 PM »

This one's taking a little more time to get off the ground. Like I mentioned, we had to search in the deep freeze for the old Edwin template. Here's a mock up of the template with a roundover and the bottom carving detail:

Let me know if this is on the money and Chip will be able to assemble the body within a few days.

mendez4 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2004, 03:46:06 PM »

Hey Mica.
This shape is cool. But the shape that we first talked about looked exactly like this but I think it had more of a cutout on the lower horn. Is this possible?

mica · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2004, 04:03:10 PM »

Do you mean where the lower body half joins the neck? This is set around the 22nd fret. Or do you mean the shape?

mendez4 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2004, 06:03:29 PM »

i like the shape. i mean where the lower body half joins the neck. seems like on the original pic i sent you, it was set around the 23rd or 24th fret. i'll email you the pic again. if all else fails, we will just go with this template.

mica · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2004, 08:04:34 PM »

We can certainly set the neck anywhere in relation to the neck without any problem. I just checked the picture, and it seems to join at the 22nd fret too.

The lower horn has been slightly modified. The older version had a long, flattish shape near the center that we felt needed to be corrected. I like the way the interior curves are more related now.

Anyway, just let me know if therre should be any changes.

mendez4 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2004, 06:29:16 AM »

Ok, so let's go with the template above.
Thanks!

mica · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2004, 04:28:37 PM »

The neck's been made, ready for the Essence Cone peghead shape. Chip is getting the body parts ready for gluing. Here's the roughed out plan for the selective finish:

I wanted to confirm if you wanted black all across the top o if you want the neck to show. The neck will be satin finish, the rest gloss. Lemme know!

mendez4 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2004, 08:50:50 PM »

Cool, Mica.

You guys are the best! Confirmed, black all across the body. It is a cool look.
Thanks!

(Message edited by mendez4 on March 24, 2004)

mica · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2004, 05:02:40 PM »

Excellent, we can get this one really rollin' now.

bassman10096 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2004, 03:55:45 PM »

Another cool-looking, very unique bass. I can't wait to see how it looks!

Bill

mica · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2004, 07:14:37 PM »

With all the body work done, the neck has been moving along. Here is the peghead veneers mid-glue:

mendez4 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2004, 08:23:46 AM »

thanks for the pic, mica. the laminates look great! i am anxious to see more in progress pics, especially of the body.

mendez4 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2004, 03:18:30 PM »

hi mica. any chance of seeing a progress pic of the bass? thanks! a-

mica · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2004, 05:50:09 PM »

Hi Adam, These shots were collected over the last couple of weeks. Hope you like them!

the_mule · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2004, 10:11:22 PM »

Wow, Adam, that'll be a great custom altogether! Digging up the 'old' EvH body style is an excellent choice IMHO. I enjoy a 1991 EvH Signature (Showcase for pics) with the first body style and aesthetically (sp?) I feel it works a little bit better than the later versions actually. What are the electronics she'll get?