Rory's Quilted Maple Custom

[rklisme]

Mica  
 
I know you normally post on Fridays the updates for the week, I just want to make sure I get included with any photo's!
 
Rory

[mica]

Here's the top and back before glueing:  

 

  Assembly is a little slow - I wasn't aware we had one guy going on a small 4-day vacation (kinda last minute), so looks now like Chip will get your top and back glued to the hollow body this coming Monday.   I see I didn't get you pictures of the neck last week, so here's a couple:  

 

  All the woods look great. That top is wonderful!

[rklisme]

Mica,
Looks great so far although the headstock is a little blurry, okay it's a lot blurry but I get the idea. The top looks pretty awesome and I like the back you chose as well. Thanks for the update and wish Happy Fathers Day to Ron!

[mica]

Here's one from in the clamp
 

 
Your bass is the one on the bottom. I'll have some more shots for you this week.

[rklisme]

Cool
 
More pics would be great! Thanks Mica!
 
Rory

[rklisme]

Mica
 
Any new pics to post? I would love to see the progress!
 
Rory

[valvil]

Hello Rory,
 
I don't have any pictures of your bass to post, Mica may have some, and I'm sure she'll post them as soon as she has time; in the meantime I can tell you that your bass is looking gorgeous; I was in the shop a few minutes ago and Tony was busy carving it.
 
Valentino

[rklisme]

Val
 
Thanks for the update, as you can imagine I am feeling the pains of anticipation. I look forward to seeing some pics soon!
 
Rory

[mica]

Ack! Your bass is in the spray department, and my timing was horrible this week, always caught Bob spraying. I'm hoping to get a photo while I'm at work on Sunday. Sorry I didn't get you a shot this week.

[rklisme]

I would love to see my bass in production if you get a chance. It has been a while since I have seen a pic.
 
Rory

[mica]

I think Bass Northwest only has one of these on order:  

 It was already getting rubbed out today.  

 And one of the back.   Getting close. Tomorrow we'll be finishing the rubout. Then it rests a day or two before buffing. Maybe we'll be ready for you next week. Let's just hope those new cases show up like they're supposed to.

[kmh364]

Rory:
 
It's looking awesome, man! You know how I HATE quilted mapled & purpleheart, LOL!

[bracheen]

Rory/Kevin
Quilted maple seems to be the wood of the day.  Both basses are beautiful!  Photos don't do quilted woods justice.
 
Sam

[bassman10096]

Wow!  Gonna be pretty....

[rklisme]

Hey Guy's thanks for the compliments, as you can imagine there is a big smile on my face. Can't wait to see the final product! Bill, you have convinced me to go with Coco bolo next, I am comtiplating a 6 string! I need to inquire about the upgraded electronics I don't see holes drilled for them.  
 
Rory