karlfer Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1394483937' post='2391891'] Not `alf, those basses look great with the stock scratchplate, but that tort transforms it to a much better look. [/quote] Yup, and unlike the ones of two years ago, these are passive YAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire7 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'm still working out ways to cut that PBass hole. Getting closer and getting the template made very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Gibsons Montana factory...that's where. Looking at some of their acoustics, they have beautiful celluloid pickguards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire7 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 This is what Spitfire tortoiseshell looks like on my bass [url="http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG6951_zps2487b84b.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG6950_zps83eb9cc2.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG6955_zps42d9f6dc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG0545_zpse7c4440d.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/FxCam_1371596190055_zps33ff069c.jpg.html"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1394481014' post='2391835'] This is from The Bass Doc's value range. Superb again Howard, cheers boss. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0470_zps416ee3bc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0469_zpsd8bab225.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote]Loverly CIJ 70's re-issue? Lovely basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 What a good subject ! I often wonder why printed Tortoise pickguard exist. Cheaper ? No because they are too expensive for being ugly ! Only cellulo material gives the right color, vibe, harmony with the instrument. Upper there are beautiful examples. Did someone already try Montreux pickguards ? http://www.montreuxguitars.com/products/original/us_retrovibe.html On Tho-----.de they sell them. http://www.thomann.de/fr/montreux_1448_real_celluloid_62.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 [quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1394874021' post='2396124'] Loverly CIJ 70's re-issue? Lovely basses. [/quote] No Peter, it's one of the following and despite the rep Mex's have, I love them. I've had 6 good Mex's now. Even though I love 'em I can still sell them on. That's because I'm fickle Oh, and the description is wrong, the nut width is 38mm jazz. [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-fsr-deluxe-pj-bass-sea-foam-pearl/92874?gclid=CKzjos2Hlb0CFWvkwgodhRoA0A"]Fender FSR Deluxe PJ Bass (Sea Foam Pearl)[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1394904574' post='2396554'] Aha. A lovely looking bass No Peter, it's one of the following and despite the rep Mex's have, I love them. I've had 6 good Mex's now. Even though I love 'em I can still sell them on. That's because I'm fickle Oh, and the description is wrong, the nut width is 38mm jazz. [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-fsr-deluxe-pj-bass-sea-foam-pearl/92874?gclid=CKzjos2Hlb0CFWvkwgodhRoA0A"]Fender FSR Deluxe PJ Bass (Sea Foam Pearl)[/url] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire7 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 [quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1394900594' post='2396504'] What a good subject ! I often wonder why printed Tortoise pickguard exist. Cheaper ? No because they are too expensive for being ugly ! Only cellulo material gives the right color, vibe, harmony with the instrument. Upper there are beautiful examples. Did someone already try Montreux pickguards ? [url="http://www.montreuxguitars.com/products/original/us_retrovibe.html"]http://www.montreuxg..._retrovibe.html[/url] On Tho-----.de they sell them. [url="http://www.thomann.de/fr/montreux_1448_real_celluloid_62.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...elluloid_62.htm[/url] [/quote] Thanks for the complement on the guards. Also, I have checked those two companies out. Even though they are real celluloid, the look just is so different from the original stuff. Its just the same common present day tortoiseshell material that is being widely dispersed. Looks nothing like the original vintage stuff. That is where I have tried to perfect the art of getting it as close as possible to the original thing. Key features for vintage celluloid tort are: Soft, cloudy like appearance. Almost a blurry look to the tort. A much brighter burgundy or red color. Circular puffy cloud or pepperoni patterns. Now the features of a modern day celluloid tort are: Sharp, thick solid like appearance. Almost like High definition sharp details. A much darker brownish black style. Stringy, flowing hair lined pattern. I am shooting for vintage all the way as you can see. [URL=http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG3857_zps625c7d5e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/Spitfire57/IMAG3857_zps625c7d5e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG3836_zps4d0327fe.jpg.html][IMG]http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/Spitfire57/IMAG3836_zps4d0327fe.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG3834_zps8327a3b6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/Spitfire57/IMAG3834_zps8327a3b6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/1624623_10152242255736322_1259226125_n_zps5e1cc72f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/Spitfire57/1624623_10152242255736322_1259226125_n_zps5e1cc72f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/c1a490e9-dbbc-4197-b15e-7fce053736cf_zps47c674db.jpg.html][IMG]http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/Spitfire57/c1a490e9-dbbc-4197-b15e-7fce053736cf_zps47c674db.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG3641_zpsafe782b0.jpg.html][IMG]http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/Spitfire57/IMAG3641_zpsafe782b0.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG3640_zps3ee51c93.jpg.html][IMG]http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/Spitfire57/IMAG3640_zps3ee51c93.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 [quote][IMG]http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/Spitfire57/IMAG3640_zps3ee51c93.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Beautiful work Spitfire. Congrats again I checked your site. I can not find Jazz Bass shape. I am looking for a pick for my JB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1394049171' post='2387436'] Here is where all the tortoiseshell has gone http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Fender-Precision-Bass-1979-USA-Olympic-White-Hard-case-P-X-Jazz-/181339280962?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2a38a9d642 [/quote] Excellent Clarky ! Wouldn't it be a tortoise coat with a yellowed pick ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire7 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Emanew, I am actually working on getting a template for Jazz bass and P bass right now. My supplier in France is waiting to receive the plexiglass which should arrive any day now for him to cut it for me. Then he will test it and ship it over to me. So we are look at maybe 3 weeks hopefully. I can write you or anyone else down on my list to remind you when they are ready. Emanew you have been written down. It looks like yours is a Vintage original which the AVRI should fit perfectly for. Correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Ok Spitfire, i wish you could write me on your list and send a PM. I live in France Yes my JB is a old lady. What do you mean by AVRI ? A new modern Fender American vintage Reissue pick ? They are too brown for me that's why i am looking for cool picks like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire7 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 [quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1394971487' post='2397172'] Ok Spitfire, i wish you could write me on your list and send a PM. I live in France Yes my JB is a old lady. What do you mean by AVRI ? A new modern Fender American vintage Reissue pick ? They are too brown for me that's why i am looking for cool picks like yours. [/quote] Yes, AVRi mean American Vintage reissue. That is just the style of cut. This is what I have. There is another style called the American Standard and it has a smaller pickup hole. This will not work for yours. So you would need the AVRi template style which should also work for original vintage Bass'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 http://instagram.com/p/mz_y55OQTw/ Here's the wide bevel 1963 fender one. I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire7 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Hey guys, good news. I just got my templates for Jazz bass and P bass in and yes I can do 10 hole PBass. Thank you all for being patient. I will be making 2 Jazz bass guards as test pieces really soon and then I will be able to make Jazz bass and PBass if all goes well. Let me just share a few more pics of a guard I just finished. Hows that? Is that pretty close to vintage? [url="http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG4292_zps43c65293.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG4293_zpscb1992f1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG4294_zpsa65ca4eb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s884.photobucket.com/user/Spitfire57/media/IMAG4296_zps6d655d2f.jpg.html"][/url] Edited April 16, 2014 by Spitfire7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Wow, you've really nailed the vintage tort there. I need a replacement for my 62 as it's warped a lot. Great job! Edited April 16, 2014 by bh2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I don't know if this qualifies as nice tort but I quite like it. [attachment=160538:ACG Graft with tort pg.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markorbit Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 The Tort looks great!! Like an inferno... I'd like to order one for my P bass when available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire7 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Well hey guys, I have an idea. Since the production line is just around the corner from opening up I would love to start taking names and putting them on a list. So if you are interested, PM me letting me know what you would like. This will help me to organize and get things ready. Hows that sound? So to re-cap, I will be making PBass, Vintage/AVRI Jazz Bass, American Standard/Road worn Jazz bass, and Stingrays for now. Get on the list by PMing me. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Beautiful pick up there PMd Put my name on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbass Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I guess it depends on how you like the Tort to look. I like the Tort to be more of a darker brown color, less reddish tones, with less gold showing in it. The Tort on my Jazz caught my eye to this particular one. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lnTlNNx.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire7 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 [quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1397824231' post='2427703'] I guess it depends on how you like the Tort to look. I like the Tort to be more of a darker brown color, less reddish tones, with less gold showing in it. The Tort on my Jazz caught my eye to this particular one. [/quote]Oh dont worry, I can do that style too. I can even do less yellow if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Your tort looks great mr Spitfire... I really can't abide the printed HiRes 'tort' that's being put out at the mo... bloody awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbass Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Spitfire7, looking very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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