Mike's Custom Signature Bass

[5stringho]

Mica...
Please watch for an e-mail from me in a day or two...
 
Thanxxxx, Mike

[5stringho]

Hi, Mica
 
Email just sent, 722 PST Please look for it!
 
Thanxxx, Mike

[jags]

thanks val.was very curious. i wasn't sure, i thought maybe someone didnt like to have the small notes so close together. i thouht if that was the case they wanted a  thicker neck at the bottom to spread their hands out a bit. i figured that was too weird.  but who am i to say,people play these beauties backwards, or upside down. everyone is different in their own special way.  thanks bud

[5stringho]

T.B. and Jim- Thankx for the flowers!
 
Mike

[the_8_string_king]

It's lookin' pretty pretty, theh, 'Ho!!!

[5stringho]

Why, thank you, Mark! 'Preciate it.

[georgie_boy]

It's ended up in Scotland!!
 
Yipppeee!!
 
 
Sorry
 
That was for both Graeme & myself
(not bin very well lately)
 
G

[the_8_string_king]

Hey, Ho! (or should that be, Hi, Ho?)
 
Haven't heard from yuh in a while... what's up?  Are you going ahead and getting another custom with a Coco Bolo top that's more to your liking?  I hope so.  If so, what's the status?
 
I assume you've seen mine... I couldn't be more pleased with it... and it's pretty far along now... shouldn't be too much longer!  I can't wait!

[5stringho]

Hey King!
 
Thanks fer checkin' in! Like I sed, I just been keepin' a low profile, but last week a little Momma Bird in the mothership told me chips are flyin' again! Lookin' forward to having some new stuff here on the old FTC soon. Keep an eye out for it .)!
 
Thanks again fer checkin' in to see if I was still kickin'!
 TTy Soon, Mike             (the 'HO).......

[5stringho]

       

[the_8_string_king]

Hey Ho, I gotta recommend something to ya...
 
You should consider getting a pair of bass & treble knobs added to the Signature electronics like I did... the additional versatility they add -to the Signature electronics and 3-position Q switches- is mind-boggling...
 
It's just perfect... you can get a really wide range of tones with the 2 filters and Q  switches -especially if you upgrade 'em to 3 positions- but being able to increase/decrease the overall bass & treble on top of it gives it much more tonal control then the Signature electronics are capable of by themselves.
 
It didn't cost that much to add this option... and it was well worth it!!!
 
Thanks for the positive vibes on my FTC thread... I've been checking yours out from time to time, looking in to see if new pictures have been added, now that the chips are flying again!  I'm sure there'll be something up soon!  I look forward to seeing your Coco Bolo... hope you get something as awesome as I got... I'm one REALLY happy camper!
 
Well, time to go pluck some more...

[5stringho]

Hey, Mark!!
 
Thanxxx for the heads-up. I hadn't really explored that possibility, but I trust your expertise, and I sent an e-mail to Susan this morning inquiring about doing this to my Bassoooon. I'll let ya know what we come up with!!
Now, quit readin' and get back to Pluckin'!!!  
 
Thanks again, TTY soon, Mike   (the 'HO)....

[5stringho]

Hi, Mica or Susan,
 
In light of the enhancements of the electronics package in this bass compared to the original, I guess we'll need to discuss the control layout in the near future. Close as I can tell, this beast is going to have one 4-way switch, two 3-way toggles, two 2-way toggles, and 7 control knobs, correct? Whew.  
Also, since things are not too far along yet, I think we still need to make sure everything is set on the final work order. Let me know when a good time might be. No hurry. Also, thanks a lot for the recent enhancement Mr. Felton discussed  with you. I really appreciate it, and think that will definately make a BIG addition to an already sonically diverse instrument!!
 
Thanks again, TTY soon, Mike....

[5stringho]

Hi, Mica!
 
Just a quick question for future reference. On Signature Basses, is there an upcharge for Flame Maple main beams ala Sept.06 Raging Bass? Have you noticed any problems with the flame necks? Some say the flame wood is too soft for necks, compared to the standard rock maple. Any Input? I LOVE the way it looks. Also, is there an upcharge for a Purpleheart pinstripe on the headstock veneers, to mirror the body?? Just thinking...... Thanks for your help!
Mike.....

[5stringho]

Hi, Mica!
 
Know your swamped, but I'd like to discuss a few possible Electronics Changes. Thinking about going with Anniversary Electronics instead of Signature, with possibly a Master Volume added also. If you could let me know the upgrade charge for these options, it would be appreciated. Also,I probably want 3-pos. (0+4+8dB) Qs, if you could let me know on those, also.
Thanxxx a bunch, have fun, Mike.....