Author Topic: David's Coco Bolo Custom  (Read 1198 times)

mica

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David's Coco Bolo Custom
« on: September 10, 2008, 07:35:48 PM »
So, a scant few days ago, you selected this wood:

 

  And it's now been churned into something that is almost looking like your bass!  The neck:

  The lower body half getting it's pickup mounting block, well, mounted:

  The upper body half front:

  The upper body half back:

  Side view:

  All in all, I'd say it's a great start!

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2008, 08:25:15 PM »
Wow! Gorgeous!

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2008, 09:21:59 PM »
Superb,many thanks Mica for getting so many photos so early,theres no messing around there.That cocobolo is just fantastic!

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2008, 09:55:38 AM »
Beautiful

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2008, 09:19:34 PM »
Very fluid!

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2008, 09:16:43 PM »
Mica,a set of my prefered string choice is now winging it's way across the Atlantic to you.

mica

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2008, 04:41:15 PM »
In carving:

 
In a few days, I'll post a picture of your bass with sealer coats on it, then the long wait. It takes 4-6 weeks in finish for something else interesting to happen, so I'm just preparing you for this in advance.  
 
I'll let you know when I receive the strings.

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2008, 08:57:40 PM »
Thank you Mica,great picture.Don't worry about the time i'm a very patient person.
 
    cheers Dave

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2008, 06:52:02 AM »
absolutley beautiful wood choice! looking forward to that meet up!
 
James.

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2008, 07:47:57 PM »
Brace yourself, there's sealer in place:  

 

 

  Stunning!  Now it's time for the very long wait while all the layers of finish are sprayed. It's tough because from the snapshots, it looks almost done, but there's a long way to go.

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2008, 09:39:51 PM »
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You....
 
Absolutely Superb!!!

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2008, 02:09:30 AM »
Haven't seen a classic std point shape in a while!

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2008, 02:19:50 AM »
Amazing

mica

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2008, 08:30:41 PM »
I received your 30-90 strings.
 
Also, saw your bass all scuffed up getting ready for the next coat of spray:

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Re: David's Coco Bolo Custom
« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2008, 09:11:53 PM »
Oh good i'm glad they turned up Mica.
 
Thanks for letting me know.