Vance's Custom 5-string

[dela217]

I would love to see more pics of this one too.  You are right Mica.  I really like that top!
 
Michael

[valvil]

You are right, Charles,  
 
that is a  Vermillion body.
 
Valentino

[flaxattack]

got me charlie

[mica]

Custom hardware finished, electronics loaded, ready to start the calibration process next week:

 
Dad's going to start with the lower-drain chips you specified, and see if the sound isn't compromised. I'll know more toward the middle or end of next week.

[mele_aloha]

Vance,
 
This is such a beauty. I love the look of this bass. Congradulations.
 
And what I really admire about you is that you are not writting in the changes/additions thread every day. You are just letting go and letting them do the job and excepting what is coming along. Much to be admired for!
 
I bet that wood is going to have a nice flavor to it also. WOW. Nice
 
Aloha, Paul

[olieoliver]

I really like the top on your bass Vance, Very nice.
(The one behind it looks familar too.)

[jtussing]

Beautiful piece of maple. I really like the tint on this one - if that's a tint. Makes the figuring jump right off there.
 
- Jim

[sixway]

OK, it's been too long... what does it sound like?!  It's a beautiful bass, and I like the satin finish. It allows the wood to be the Star of this build!
 
Congrats Vance, and let us know how it sounds and feels when you get it in your hands...
 
-Ian

[s_wood]

Killer!  What a beautiful bass!

[sixway]

Hey Mica, any new pics - or electronics info?

[mauibassplayer]

All I can say is WOW!!!  It is amazing!!  Every bass that I see being built is so unique and beautiful, everyone there is a true artist and magician.  I am so happy for you Vance, I understand your on Oahu, so now we got Paul on Big Island, me on Maui, and you and Ian on Oahu.  Any other Islanders out there?
Ken.

[sixway]

Hi Ken,
 
as I posted before, the satin finish really allows the beauty of the wood to be the main focal point. There is also another bass player here on Oahu named Tim that has what appears to be a Signature Deluxe-style bass that he bought back in the 70's. It sure sounds great through my Walter Woods, and El Whappo Jr. cabinet (product plug), even when not plugged into the power supply.
 
As Ken asked, anyone else out there in the woodwork?
 
Ian

[mele_aloha]

Hi Ken and Ian and Vance,
 
Wow from the Big Island also. I absolutely love that finish, let alone the whole machine. It is beautiful.
 
Nice to talk to you guys from the outer Isles. Ian, you mentioned El Whappo Jr., and I know all about them. I just got a complete set of accugrooves. They are sweet. They just added so much more sound to my little ole one pick-up Excel, it's amazing.
 
I'll keep in touch with all of you and hope you get yours soon Vance! Congradulations.
 
Aloha, Paul
 
P.S. If you guys come over to the Big Island I am right here at the Hilo Farmer's Market downtown. We have a little shop here called the Coconut Cave. Can't miss us.

[sixway]

I'll be coming over to the Big Island in a couple of months to see friends in Hilo, and to help a friend build his house about ten miles or so outside of Hilo. I'll make sure I contact you, and stop by when  I'm there...
 
Ken, I have a friend I've been meaning to see In Wailuku - his name is Bob Jones - and he plays guitar around the area. I'll contact you when I find time to get to Maui.
 
Aloha to you both....
 
Ian

[mica]

Done! We'll talk again on Monday to confirm the best day for you to receieve: