Bradley's Once Signature, now Series II

[mele_aloha]

I should correct myself. Not the continuing saga of tailpieces, but the continuing saga of complaints of crooked tailpieces. I have never complained about them as I know that it takes what it takes but then again some complaints have been well deserved also so I'll cut the sarcasm.
 
Thanks Paul

[Bradley Young]

Part of the reason for this design is that it won't, hopefully, call attention to the sometime necessary practice of mounting tailpieces where they are *visually* off center.
 
But I will say that I think it looks pretty cool.
 
Did anyone notice the ebony shim?

[artswork99]

I saw the shim under it in the first picture Mica posted.  Didn't know it was Ebony, very nice indeed!

[mele_aloha]

Hello Bradley,
 
All kidding aside, this is my first serious statement in your thread because I love your sense of humor.
 
But in all honesty I think the tailpiece is the only and the best one that could fit here. And I agree with you, the lines or curves I should say are such that if when Alembic sets it, if it has to be a little bit off, it will show the least amount if any. But I'm sure that is the least of your worries.
 
I give it a two thumbs up!
 
By the way, I didn't notice the ebony. Pretty cool.
 
Good job, Paul

[mele_aloha]

Hello Bradley,
 
All kidding aside, this is my first serious statement in your thread because I love your sense of humor.
 
But in all honesty I think the tailpiece is the only and the best one that could fit here. And I agree with you, the lines or curves I should say are such that if when Alembic sets it, if it has to be a little bit off, it will show the least amount if any. But I'm sure that is the least of your worries.
 
I give it a two thumbs up!
 
By the way, I didn't notice the ebony. Pretty cool.
 
Good job, Paul
 
I forgot to say, Beautiful instrument!

[mica]

Actual tailpiece with actual goldplating:

[Bradley Young]

Oh, man. Ohmanohmanohmanohman.
 
That is the coolest tailpiece I have ever seen.
 
Wow.

[flaxattack]

looks like a flying wing brad
love it

[Bradley Young]

tick tick tick tick...
 
I feel like I did as a kid... Waiting for Christmas Day.

[flaxattack]

naughty boys dont get toys,,,

[Bradley Young]

I've been good!
 
Well mostly.  Besides, I already told my kids that I'm the only jolly fat man that brings them presents.
 
Here's my 7-year-old's refrain: How many days until christmas? How many days until Christmas?  How many days until Christmas...
 
I've been peeking under the Christmas tree, and I know what I'm getting!!!

[mica]

This is where the rubout was when we spoke today:

 

 Just a little visual fun for you.

[artswork99]

Wow, wow, wow, etc...

[lidon2001]

Just a little..., such a tease...
 
I almost feel guilty having been able to enjoy the top you originally picked in my hands for over two years already!  Hope it gets home soon.

[Bradley Young]

The elves are sprinting to an early Christmas finish.
 
Lord willing and the creek don't rise, should be picking up this week.  Looking good.
 
And beating Flax.