captainhaddock Posted September 26, 2013 Author Posted September 26, 2013 12th fret inlay in progress! Quote
ShergoldSnickers Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 Can't wait to see this finished. No doubt you are consumed by the same sentiment. Quote
captainhaddock Posted September 27, 2013 Author Posted September 27, 2013 That would be a big yes! I must say I'm getting rather exited Quote
captainhaddock Posted September 29, 2013 Author Posted September 29, 2013 12th fret inlay after sanding Quote
rk7 Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Awesome work, as ever! One step closer Captain. RK (I'm GASsing for a new amp and cab now. Does it ever end? ha ha) Quote
captainhaddock Posted September 30, 2013 Author Posted September 30, 2013 Cheers guys thanks for the positive feedback it means a lot Yeah I know you mean RK keep looking at a Phil Jones powered cab! Quote
sprocket123 Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Lol , I guess the gas never stops . Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 2, 2013 Author Posted October 2, 2013 Hi all I have a quick update for ya,spoke to Robbie this evening and he has started work on fitting the frets. So I should have some more pictures to share with you all in a day or so! Quote
rk7 Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 Hey Captain! Looking forward to the next update. Just finished fitting Hipshot Ultralite tuners to mine. Lovely tuners, and waaaay light. RK Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 Hi RK Should have some more pictures for you soon! Glad you like the ultralites they are nice piece of kit,I have them on my Yamaha6 and am considering fitting some clover leaf ones on my jazz bass at the moment to replace the standard Hipshots I have at the moment! Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 8, 2013 Author Posted October 8, 2013 Hi all just got this picture of the brass top nut after fitting from Robbie Quote
rk7 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Brass - nice! I think the overall finish on this bass will be exceptional. Such detail. Fantastic work. Are you having gold fretwire? RK Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 8, 2013 Author Posted October 8, 2013 Oh yes decided on gold fret wire so that it all matches in with the brass top nut and the black and gold Hipshot hardware! More lovely pictures as soon as I get them. Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 9, 2013 Author Posted October 9, 2013 I hope so!!!!!!! Cheers thanks for the comments Quote
rk7 Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 5 days since the last instalment, I'm heading for the corner! Any news Captain? RK Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Ask and you shall receive! A couple more pictures for your entertainment, Robbie has started cutting the nut slots and he has also started work on profiling the neck heel. More pictures as I have them!!! Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 Some more work done on heel profile Quote
rk7 Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 More fantastic work, can't wait to see the finished bass! RK Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 [quote name='rk7' timestamp='1382081706' post='2247541'] More fantastic work, can't wait to see the finished bass! RK [/quote]that makes two of us bud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 Hi all!! I have another picture for your viewing pleasure. Work has started on the rear body cut away's. Thats all for now more pictures as I receive them. Quote
Myke Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 How long has this build being going on? That heel looks lovely Quote
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