Author Topic: Jon's Quilted Maple Dragon Wing  (Read 1344 times)

mica

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« Reply #30 on: August 11, 2009, 04:41:06 PM »
The bass is done:

 
It's hanging outside my office at the moment. I need to complete my inspection and photos, then Mary must give it her final blessing before it's ready to ship. If everything goes well on those fronts, we should be ready to ship to you early next week.  
 
My dad said today that this bass compels you to look at it.

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« Reply #31 on: August 11, 2009, 04:48:55 PM »
That's a very nice quilt and it looks great on that body!  Congrats!!

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« Reply #32 on: August 11, 2009, 05:13:08 PM »
Ron always seems to hit the nail on the head, compels you to look at it. Really, I find this top to be quite mesmerizing. Jon, congrats on a stunning instrument.

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« Reply #33 on: August 11, 2009, 05:44:20 PM »
WOW!
 
That reptilian quilt is exactly what I had in mind, but Mica and Susan found it the first time.  Thank you so much; I love it.
 
I can't wait to see the back.
-Jon
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

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« Reply #34 on: August 11, 2009, 07:10:53 PM »
Very nice _ Yes, that quilt is superb !   CONGRATS

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« Reply #35 on: August 11, 2009, 08:11:11 PM »
Not my favourite shape ( oh well ! ) but I have to admit that this bass is truly a work of art ! Getting close to the delivery I would start shaking

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« Reply #36 on: August 12, 2009, 02:40:56 AM »
A true gem. Enjoy!

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« Reply #37 on: August 12, 2009, 05:41:15 AM »
Like Enzo, not my favourite shape, but probably the best quilt I've ever seen!
 
Enjoy her
 
George

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« Reply #38 on: August 12, 2009, 09:35:45 AM »
Jon,
 
I like the shape!
Cool bass.....
Many greets
Oliver (Spyderman)

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« Reply #39 on: August 12, 2009, 12:52:45 PM »
Thanks Oliver.  Me too!
-Jon
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

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« Reply #40 on: August 13, 2009, 04:29:50 AM »
I love the shape, so much so that I'm seriously considering discussing a 5 string option for my 1/2 century in 2 years time. The Quilt on this one is fantastic too.
 
Graeme

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« Reply #41 on: August 14, 2009, 01:38:12 AM »
Jacko I think you should have one, maybe with series electronics to make it a really special 1/2 century treat. I tried one out at the UK Alembic dealers place last summer with signature electronics and it sounded incredible.
 
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« Reply #42 on: August 14, 2009, 08:21:59 PM »
Man, if there was ever a piece of wood that screamed dragon scales louder, I'd love to see it.  Perfect match of model & figure, if'n you was to ask me.
 
Peter
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« Reply #43 on: August 25, 2009, 04:41:14 PM »
Mica, oh Mica, may my dragon please come out to play?
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

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« Reply #44 on: June 13, 2009, 06:15:38 AM »
Mica, in reading some of the recent Club comments about the brightness of side LEDs and your note about a three-way switch (off-low-high), would you please install a three-way LED switch on my bass?  Thanks.
-Jon
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS