Rog's 'Conehead Dragon Buzzard'

[stoney]

Rog,
That bass is lookin' SWEEEEET!
 
Regards,
Stoney

[mica]

Got your email today about control layout. Here's the mock up Dragon Wing with the standard control layout:    

    I think I understood from your email that you want to change the pan and volume positions:  

    Is my understanding correct?    Also, how do you like the proposed tailpiece shape?

[mica]

I reread your email, now I think this is what you were askign about:
 

 
I'll check with my dad to see if there is adequate room to put a filter where the pan control usually is.

[rogertvr]

Phew - you have been busy whilst I've been in the pub, Mica!
 
Roger's Layout II is what I was trying to describe.  However, can you tell me if Roger's Layout and / or Roger's Layout II is possible please Mica?  Then I will choose which layout I would like - I can see the benefits of all three.  At least if I have a choice, then I can have a think - when do I need to make up my mind by?
 
Tailpiece - let me have a think about please.  I'll let you know tomorrow.
 
Cheers,
 
Rog

[rogertvr]

I can't make up my mind about the suggested tailpiece shape.  Would it be possible Mica for you to take a picture of the DW with a brass bird tailpiece in situ please, so that I have something to compare the suggested one against?
 
Thanks!
 
Rog

[palembic]

Maybe the old moustache tailpiece???
 
(Message edited by palembic on October 23, 2003)

[alembic76407]

Roger, will this bass fit in your TVR with the top up, what kind of case will you get for the Buzzard, Hard shell or Anvil.
 
David T
PS; I still want to go for a ride in your car

[rogertvr]

Nah, no way this will fit in the TVR.  I'm not sure it'll fit in my other car either!!!!!
 
I believe Mica is sorting the case out - I've paid for one already through the dealer I ordered it through - don't know what it is though.
 
Next time you're in the area, I'll gladly take you out as long as it's dry.  The TVR is a massive handful to drive quickly in the wet and snow and ice are a strict no-no!!!!!

[alembic76407]

thanks Roger, someday I will take you up on that offer, your Buzzard will be the best looking and sounding buzzard in the world !!!!
 
David T

[mica]

Here's the photos you requested:  

 

  Note the first tailpiece is a mockup made from MDF while the second is an actual tailpiece made in brass.

[rogertvr]

Can I just clarify please Mica that the top picture is the proposed shape (in MDF) and the bottom one is an actual brass bird tailpiece?
 
Thanks!
 
Rog

[mica]

You are correct, Roger. The top tailpiece is a mock up of the new proposed shape, the bottom picture is an actual bird tailpiece as is found on the Signature model.

[rogertvr]

To my eye, the bird tailpiece looks a little lost on that bass. I like the mock-up, mostly. Ideally, I'd like the two front edges to curve in a little more - is that possible?
 
What was the verdict from your dad regarding being able to move the knobs round in the electronics cavity?

[rogertvr]

I've got another question for you Mica - the proposed bridge shape - is it symmetrical?  Or is the top part of it longer than the bottom?

[mica]

Not really possible to curve the edge facing the bridge in anymore, the strings need some brass to retain against. It's a little hard to see in the photo, but the E string slot comes as close as is comfortable to the edge. Look at the electronics layout photos, you can see the string slots a little better there.  
 
It's absolutely not symmetrical, the bass side of the tailpiece is longer to follow the shape of the body.  
 
As far as layout II it will work, but will require 1 hour additional labor to rewire the Q switch for the neck pickup so far away from the control.