(x) Side LEDs

[Bradley Young]

If I remember correctly, Oliver's is darker than the minimum, since he was attempting to create a more retro look (like its namesake's instruments).  I believe that you can get a lighter version, I'll have to take a stroll through the FTC threads and find something.
 
Bradley

[mica]

If you check the Skylark page, there's a couple of Amber examples, plus an Amberburst. We can add a very small amount of tint to the finish, so it's more like one of the lighter shades in the burst version.  
 
Tinted finishes are a little extra, $250 right now. This is because yours will likely be the only one being painted that color at the time, and each coat will require cleaning the gun and some wasted paint.

[jags]

hi mica how is zbrawood with an amber tint?  iwill have to get my orion refinished,it came damaged,the finish is destroyed down to wood. im bummed,is amber ok with that,maybe they could both be done if i can get mine there in a little bit.
 
i,m waiting to hear back form the seller about an inspector coming to my home to check it out.
 
could you please email a confirmation number on a package that was to be sent out a while back for me.  ive yet to get it,i dont know why, thanks for the time

[bassjigga]

Hey Jags, did you happen to pick up that one that was floatin around ebay? It looked like a nice one. Sorry to hear about the damage.

[mica]

Bradley's right, Oliver's was meant to approximate the color the old polyurethane finish reached after about 20 years. Since each instrument is tinted individually, we're going to tint to the customer's request in every case. There really isn't a set standard for colors, more like a general neighborhood.  
 
Never done Zebrawood with amber tint, John. But there are probably several examples of older basses in the Showcase with yellowed finish that should give you an approximation.  
 
I'd prefer to keep the Factory to Customer threads from diverging to customer service for unrelated projects - I might miss something important that way. Mary will email you the tracking number for your shipment.

[jtussing]

Thanks Mica,
 
Upon personal preference only, I choose the natural Maple - no amber tint. They're all beautiful but no for me.
 
Thanks.

[jtussing]

Hi Mica, can you please confirm when you get a chance - no amber tint.  
 
Thanks!  
 
Jim

[mica]

No tint it is.

[jtussing]

The dimensions we agreed upon for the interested:
 
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id = tussing custom, 01-19-07
scale length = 34
string dia. 1=.045 2=.065 3=.080 4=.105 5=.128
 
at nut end:
      fingerboard width = 1.8375
  treble edge allowance = .15
    bass edge allowance = .15
   string center 1 to 2 = 0.36275
   string center 2 to 3 = 0.36275
   string center 3 to 4 = 0.36275
   string center 4 to 5 = 0.36275
spacing between 1 and 2 = 0.30775
spacing between 2 and 3 = 0.29025
spacing between 3 and 4 = 0.27025
spacing between 4 and 5 = 0.24625
 
at bridge end:
  treble edge allowance = .15
    bass edge allowance = .15
   string center 1 to 2 = 0.605
   string center 2 to 3 = 0.6225
   string center 3 to 4 = 0.6425
   string center 4 to 5 = 0.6665
spacing between 1 and 2 = .55
spacing between 2 and 3 = .55
spacing between 3 and 4 = .55
spacing between 4 and 5 = .55
    string edge to edge = 2.623
(projected) fingerboard width at bridge = 2.923
 
fingerboard width at nut     = 1.8375
fingerboard width at 24th fret = 2.651625
fingerboard width at 25th fret = 2.66685610839601
fingerboard length             = 25.9770683422056
##################################################

[mica]

I confirmed the work order is marked correctly for these dimensions.

[jtussing]

I understand that ordinarily the action is initially set up low and then raised to a more standard height.  I run low to very-low action and prefer not to have the action raised after the initial setup.  
 
Rather than get too specific, it's perfectly fine with me if the setup crew just takes this guidance and does what they think best, but feel free to ask questions if more info would be helpful.
 
Thanks!

[mica]

That's fine, I'll ask James to keep the action low. Please note that you'll most certainly need to do a truss rod adjustment when the bass arrives, and probably another one a week or so later to maintain the low action, but it is attainable.

[mica]

I checked in the shop after you spoke with my mom. The fingerboard didn't have the LEDs installed yet, so I was able to change to order to all red side LEDs.

[jtussing]

Perfect - thanks!  
 
- Jim