Grand Wazoo Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) Finally the new Roasted Maple neck for my Dingwall ABII has arrived,[s] it will be fitted this weekend[/s]. Bol-l-ocks I couldn't wait, so I've already fitted it but I need a special key to undo the hipshot machineheads Edited July 4, 2012 by Grand Wazoo Quote
LukeFRC Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 nice, was it a looks upgrade or a sound upgrade? you prefer maple necks aye? Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted July 4, 2012 Author Posted July 4, 2012 Yes I prefer maple necks and I specifically asked for roasted maple because I've heard so much good about them. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 Anyone done the "It's been in the oven too long and melted" joke yet? Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 Cool got in first! Looks really nice GW Quote
Billy Apple Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 It looks very nice, but I read 'Roasted Maple', and now all I can think about is Pancakes.... Mmmm Pancakes. Quote
LukeFRC Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1341437416' post='1719201'] I thought Ernie ball had a patent on this or something [/quote] what sticking wood in the oven? Quote
LukeFRC Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1341439104' post='1719242'] No the supposed magical benefits it brings. [/quote] if you think earnie ball like to use birdseye maple for their necks, I think i'm right in thinking that that's not the most stable of the maples- so sticking it in the oven to get the moisture out probably is a good thing (warwick for instance do it another way, they let the wood sit in a store for years!) But Wazoo's nice neck looks well made, and looks to be quarter sawn too, so effects.... meh. looks different init? Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted July 4, 2012 Author Posted July 4, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1341437416' post='1719201'] I thought Ernie ball had a patent on this or something [/quote] As if... Quote
LukeFRC Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1341439524' post='1719258'] As if... [/quote] you seen Suhr's vulcanised necks???! like yours- but 3 steps more! Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted July 4, 2012 Author Posted July 4, 2012 The neck is on already, next will be the machine heads and new strings. fun fun fun [IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/xt660/Dingwall%20ABII/7789deb7.jpg[/IMG] Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted July 4, 2012 Author Posted July 4, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1341440633' post='1719281'] you should do before and after sound clips [/quote] Yeah I should have but... my recording stuff is still packed away in the shed, since the house renovation I haven't been able to get it sorted. Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted July 4, 2012 Author Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) Unfortunately I can't go any further until tomorrow, I need the correct size tubular wrench to undue the hipshot machineheads and these must be of one of those international dodgy in-between sizes that are not compatible with our uk ones. I have a set of these wrenches but the closests ones are either too small or too big to undo these frigging nuts. Oh well it's a trip to halfords or b&q tomorrow first thing in the morning. Night folks I am off to bed Edited July 4, 2012 by Grand Wazoo Quote
Muzz Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 Oh my Lord, I've just seen this. Fantastic. I'd posted on the Dingwall forum about ABs with maple necks, but not had much back. Wowsers, can't wait to see it finished. Quote
Warwick_Official Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1341439480' post='1719255'] if you think earnie ball like to use birdseye maple for their necks, I think i'm right in thinking that that's not the most stable of the maples- so sticking it in the oven to get the moisture out probably is a good thing (warwick for instance do it another way, they let the wood sit in a store for years!) But Wazoo's nice neck looks well made, and looks to be quarter sawn too, so effects.... meh. looks different init? [/quote] Wood that is kiln-dried too quickly is harmful to the structure of the wood. Many of the pores collapse, as well as stressing the areas of more/less density. Warwick allows every peice of wood to air-dry for a minimum of 3-5 years (usually longer), and then the wood is brought to an optimum 8% moisture content in a special humid-air kiln. It takes much more time, but the wood is allowed to dry naturally, while preserving the internal structure of the wood - which benefits tone as well as structural integrity against cracking, twisting, etc. Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted July 5, 2012 Author Posted July 5, 2012 And here are the pictures of the finished article, finally all put together, tested, set up and ready to go. [IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/xt660/Dingwall%20ABII/46a949f3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/xt660/Dingwall%20ABII/1d58cc4a.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/xt660/Dingwall%20ABII/d528d87d.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/xt660/Dingwall%20ABII/5fba45fc.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/xt660/Dingwall%20ABII/41373bcc.jpg[/IMG] Quote
Warwick_Official Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 That is a STUNNING bass, Grand Wazoo! Enjoy! Quote
LukeFRC Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Warwick_Official' timestamp='1341515539' post='1720453'] That is a STUNNING bass, Grand Wazoo! Enjoy! [quote] Dear Hans P.W, How are you, was doing my job the other day and saw this awesome bass on the net, just wondered how you would feel about wonky fret warwicks. Lots of Love Warwick_Official x x x [/quote] [/quote] Edited July 5, 2012 by LukeFRC Quote
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