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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #30 on: May 21, 2008, 07:40:09 PM »
The grain on that top is wonderful!
Congrats Olie!!

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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #31 on: May 21, 2008, 09:06:30 PM »
Certainly worth the wait!  Lovely stuff Olie- have fun this weekend.

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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #32 on: May 21, 2008, 09:26:07 PM »
Thanks guys. Needless to say it's going to be a long day or so.  
 
Alan I actually like the looks of my Balance -K body the best. But I have another bass with this same body, which fits me like a glove, that was the inspiration for this bass. I will admit though that I like this body in Coco-Bolo better than my Spalted Maple.  
 
This is the first time I've seen the knobs on the bass too. Roger did an awesome job.
 
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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #33 on: May 22, 2008, 01:02:48 AM »
Simply stunning Olie. Congratulations.
 
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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #34 on: May 22, 2008, 05:14:06 AM »
Another beautiful instrument coming out of Cali...
Congratulations Ollie! Show us some closeups after she arrives.
 
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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #35 on: May 22, 2008, 06:02:27 AM »
Wow Olie!  Beautiful!  I can hear you slapping and popping already.  Enjoy!

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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #36 on: May 22, 2008, 07:15:44 AM »
Olie,
 
Say, I need a loaner for the weekend...
Jam any time soon?
 
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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #37 on: May 22, 2008, 07:27:01 AM »
Olie:
 
As the Good Ol' Grateful Dead sang: What a long strange trip it's been!  Once again, the folks in Santa Rosa have used the time to create an absolutely GORGEOUS work of visual and sonic art.  Even this raised-in-New-York-Jew can't help but stare in open mouthed awe at this beautiful bass.  What else can I say?  Breath in ... breath out ... it will soon arrive.  Then ENJOY!
Congrats,
 
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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #38 on: May 22, 2008, 07:39:50 AM »
Thanks, Bill. You know this bass was inspired by a Jew.  
 
Loaner Mike? Sure, just say the the word, of course you'll want to use a 5 stringer, Right?
 
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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #39 on: May 22, 2008, 08:08:58 AM »
Congrats, looks great!
 
I guess this one will be much easier to play than the double neck bass pictured underneath her
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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #40 on: May 22, 2008, 08:20:23 AM »
LOL, Shaq could probably play the one below it.  
 
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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #41 on: May 22, 2008, 10:50:11 AM »
Five stringer? Well if you don't mind tying a bit o' kite string around the neck I'd be okay with that. Heck, you could just put a nice ribbon and bow on it just for grins and we could call it done. We should talk.

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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #42 on: May 22, 2008, 07:25:44 PM »
Make a joyful noise Olie! Congrats, play her in good health, humor and inspiration.

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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #43 on: May 23, 2008, 04:47:10 AM »
While I am a total heathen, I freely acknowledge that Christianity has inspired some of the most amazing architecture, art, and music ever.  At the confluence of all three, you can add this to the list.  Congrats, Olie - Notre Dame & St. Peter's got nothin' on you!
 
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Re: Olie's Custom Bass
« Reply #44 on: May 23, 2008, 05:57:58 AM »
Man, that's nice!
 
That neck is great, Olie.  When you get it dialed in, it's gonna hit like a ton of bricks.