Mykesbass Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 So, a combination of being in a band requiring a more retro feel/sound/look than my lovely Cort GB75, seeing one of Howard Bass Doc's old Tele Basses up for sale and Beedster's maple fretless board, along with the very unexpected money my mum left me recently, I've been in touch with Jon and today placed the order for this: (Jon's idea for the tulipwood - he says he will find a piece that looks just like maple but is much denser/harder wearing) Custom T bass 5 string 34" scale maple neck tulipwood unlined fretless board two way truss rod carbon fibre reinforcement 45mm nut width 20.5mm depth at 1st fret 22.5mm at 12th 17.5mm string spacing black side dots satin neck lacquer bone nut Hipshot tuners swamp ash body polyester basecoat Old Butterscotch translucent finish rear contour 5 string P pickup. tele bass control plate. black pickguard Thanks mum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Bet that it will be lovely, will look forward to seeing some pics. And lovely that everytime you look at it you can think of your ma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Sounds interesting especially the fretless Tulipwood idea, I'm thinking of going down the fretless maple route again myself at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 [quote name='Rumple' post='1345626' date='Aug 19 2011, 04:43 PM']Sounds interesting especially the fretless Tulipwood idea, I'm thinking of going down the fretless maple route again myself at some point.[/quote] Beedster's maple with a very nice gloss finish looks great but Jon recommended the tulipwood and I'm not going to argue with him!! I'm sure there's a thread with Beedster's board on here somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) I'm not sure I'd want a Tele-style bass with a [i]twist[/i]..! Edited August 20, 2011 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'm very interested in the Tulipwood board. There are 2-3 different types of tulipwood but the ones I've seen are either too soft or too dark to be a real alternative to a maple board. Maybe he's discovered a new species! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 So, despite a complete lack of pictures, this should be ready for collection next week!!! Nothing like a huge element of surprise, bit I'm still very excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1329908060' post='1549335'] So, despite a complete lack of pictures, this should be ready for collection next week!!! Nothing like a huge element of surprise, bit I'm still very excited [/quote] we obviously need to see pictures as a matter of urgency... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) [quote name='henry norton' timestamp='1313828223' post='1346094'] I'm very interested in the Tulipwood board. There are 2-3 different types of tulipwood but the ones I've seen are either too soft or too dark to be a real alternative to a maple board. Maybe he's discovered a new species! [/quote] I'm interested in this too. There seem to be a few different timbers known as tulipwood. In the furniture industry, when people say tulipwood, they tend to mean the soft whitish/greenish stuff also known as Canary Whitewood or even poplar. In terms of hardwoods, there's the Brazilian stuff, which I believe is quite dark. I know Jon know's his stuff, so I'm very interested to see how this turns out. Edited February 22, 2012 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Always fancied a T shaped bass. Not really into the G&L ASAT basses and there isn't much else out there to choose from. Can't wait to see your bass! Recently placed an order with Jon, but I might change my mind about the spec if I fancy yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1329908432' post='1549343'] we obviously need to see pictures as a matter of urgency... [/quote] Think it will be once I get my hands on it - Jon's so flat out it doesn't sound like he has the time to take photo's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1329910083' post='1549394'] Think it will be once I get my hands on it - Jon's so flat out it doesn't sound like he has the time to take photo's!! [/quote] We seem to have a regular procession of BC'ers dropping by Jon's workshop - could one of them not oblige? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1329916512' post='1549605'] We seem to have a regular procession of BC'ers dropping by Jon's workshop - could one of them not oblige? [/quote] If anyone is up there this week I would be thrilled if they could/would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1329916512' post='1549605'] We seem to have a regular procession of BC'ers dropping by Jon's workshop - could one of them not oblige? [/quote] If anyone is popping along to take pictures of someone else's basses, could they clear it with Jon first, as he won't know who is on basschat and who isn't. He'd really not wanna upset someone who didn't want pictures taken of their Bass, if they wanted to be the first to see it, if that makes sense. Dood, Shuker part time p.o.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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