rk7 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/9i5ycw.jpg[/IMG] Final pic of the day, the full view! Oh my! RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Todays progress, no wait, its a Perception! (I'll get my coat) Pickup cavities routed out. Please don't fret, or get bored, its a Fretboard! Sorry RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 That last joke made me chuckle! And i know you won't see it after the pickups have gone in but the wood from the neck looks lush in the cavities! It's going to look lovely!! (actually is already does!) Myke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thank you Myke, I'm also very taken with the grain on the headstock. I'm beyond impatience now, really excited about this build. In discussion yesterday it appears that another three weeks should see the bass ready to be collected. What a day that will be! RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Wow, I've been following this on Robin's FB profile, but forgot to check this thread. Fantastic sequence of photos and absolutely awesome bass. And lots of GAS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaddock Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Very nice bass,that Ziricote top is awesome!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hello readers! Todays update: Neck carving! Yummy! Topwood carving. Getting closer day by day! RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='captainhaddock' timestamp='1359661180' post='1958505'] Very nice bass,that Ziricote top is awesome!!!!! [/quote] Thank you Captain. This piece was part of Chris May's Special Reserve, I believe. The matching headstock veneer, and 'soon-to-be matching' ramp should all complement the topwood. Also, the wood is still in its untreated state. When the finishing is sprayed on it will 'pop' and look even more awesome hopefully. RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaddock Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Cool can't wait to see it when its done waiting for a custom build is a real pain ain't it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='captainhaddock' timestamp='1359669098' post='1958666'] Cool can't wait to see it when its done waiting for a custom build is a real pain ain't it!! [/quote] Yeah, I know what you mean. On the one hand I am very, very lucky to be in a position to commission a bass like this, but on the other hand yes, its tough waiting for the bass to be completed. I live close to Overwater so am able to call in regularly and visit it. Clearly the main focus at the moment is around the woodwork, which I am over the moon with, but the sound we are hoping to achieve should be equally good. 'Warm and very punchy' is Martins prediction. I think he will be spot on. RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dixon Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Wow, this looks some bass, can't wait to see it in the sprayed and strung state.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='Mark Dixon' timestamp='1359670655' post='1958719'] Wow, this looks some bass, can't wait to see it in the sprayed and strung state.. [/quote] Thank you Mark, me too! ha ha RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) I visited Overwater today, to have the back of the bass shaped to fit me. Martin obliged, and a few pics were taken! The master at work! The master at play! The pupil at play! Carving detail. Beautiful work. Body detail. Lovely. Impressions from today are that the bass is very compact, comfortable (34" scale) and reasonably lightwight considering the wood choice. The Ziricote is virtually edible! ha ha deep joy RK Edited October 16, 2018 by rk7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 That is a fantastic looking bass! I've always been a sucker for a nice wooden finish and this certainly ticks all my boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 [quote name='rk7' timestamp='1359836342' post='1961058'] The master at play! [/quote] I've never really got overwater's shapes... seeing how the body shape fits in with the player I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1359846428' post='1961241'] That is a fantastic looking bass! I've always been a sucker for a nice wooden finish and this certainly ticks all my boxes. [/quote] Thank you Ian, I'm really pleased with the bass. As are the guys at Overwater, which is most pleasing of all. The bass is off into sanding next, and then finishing, which will really bring the wood to life! Can't wait! RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) I've never really got overwater's shapes... seeing how the body shape fits in with the player I do! Hi Luke, I particularly like the Perception bodyshape, as it is very compact, (rather like me!) Dunno if thats a compliment or not actually. Hmm, must ask later! ha ha. The only thing I occasionally struggled with on my other Perception was scale length, but that has been addressed with this one. It feels 'right'. thank you please RK Edited October 16, 2018 by rk7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 [quote name='rk7' timestamp='1359879172' post='1961401'] Thank you Ian, I'm really pleased with the bass. As are the guys at Overwater, which is most pleasing of all. The bass is off into sanding next, and then finishing, which will really bring the wood to life! Can't wait! RK [/quote] I'll be watching out for the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dixon Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1359938637' post='1962423'] I'll be watching out for the pics. [/quote] Yes!! More pics please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 This has been a fantastic build diary. Looking forward to seeing he finished instrument! I too was unaware that Overwater build a thru neck Preception. Wished I knew that back when I ordered my Progress III, but that was 10yrs ago so things might have changed since then. Much prefer the smaller size of the Perception body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) The bass! Edited October 16, 2018 by rk7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1360018494' post='1963763'] This has been a fantastic build diary. Looking forward to seeing he finished instrument! I too was unaware that Overwater build a thru neck Preception. Wished I knew that back when I ordered my Progress III, but that was 10yrs ago so things might have changed since then. Much prefer the smaller size of the Perception body. [/quote] Yes Shizznit, Overwater say the NT Perception choice is getting more popular. There's another being built alongside mine, at the moment, but in a much lighter wood choice. I'll try and get a pic of them both. RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 [quote name='rk7' timestamp='1360064095' post='1964144'] Angie and the bass! [/quote] I'm used to describing instruments as 'really nice' but that is truly gorgeous. EDIT: Apologies to Angie, I'm sure she's gorgeous as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 This is one seriously handsome bass. Not usually my sort of thing being more into P basses these days but got to say I love this. Please can I visit if I ever get myself back up to Cumbria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) I'm used to describing instruments as 'really nice' but that is truly gorgeous. EDIT: Apologies to Angie, I'm sure she's gorgeous as well. Thank you Ian! The bass is turning out to be more than I expected, and the pics really don't do it justice. Martin was telling me yesterday that things will slow down a bit on the photo front just now, until the bass is sanded and finished. The only remaining woodwork is to rout out the reliefs for the individual Hipshot bridge pieces, but he has promised a pic when that is done. I'm really looking forward to seeing the lacquer applied. Martin does a 'magic trick' during wood selection, where he pours alcohol/thinners on the pieces and the full grain is revealed. Both the Ziricote and the Wenge look amazing when this is done so I can't wait for Finishing! Edited October 16, 2018 by rk7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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