Billy Apple Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 The last pictures of this bass were posted on the 15th April 2014, so almost exactly a year later to the day here's the update! Not the most overwhelming, but at least things are moving. They show the arm cut he's put on and the first base-coat, which I thought would be white, but appears to be clear. Next a bit of flattening he says. He seems to be doing one coat a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Glad to see some progress on this after such a difficult period and hiatus - good things come to those who wait though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Mind you that timber looks good with the clear coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Another coat on apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Not to be rushed now.....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1432738920' post='2784454'] Not to be rushed now.....lol [/quote] Perish the thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Well, we up to 3 coats of base and 2 coats of white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Can't wait to see it! Will it technically be a vintage instrument by the time you take delivery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1436967655' post='2822413'] Can't wait to see it! Will it technically be a vintage instrument by the time you take delivery? [/quote] NOS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1436969719' post='2822439'] NOS! [/quote] Haha 👍😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Pics just in. It was wood, now it's white... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Coming together nicely Sean, can't be long now 'till it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1437580654' post='2827273'] Coming together nicely Sean, can't be long now 'till it's finished. [/quote] He's got the clear coat to do now. It'll be a few weeks I bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Bit of gold flake.. I thought it looked a bit patchy, but John assures me that it's just the photo. We both agreed that it needed a bit more gold. Once that's done, polish it up, bish bosh, job done, quick as you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 That's lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nada Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Oohhh yeah! That's nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Looking good.....whats the timescale on completion now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1439238865' post='2841247'] Looking good.....whats the timescale on completion now? [/quote] No idea. I'm not even asking for one. It will be done when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Quick up-date here. Phoned John today to see how he's getting on. He said he was on his third try of getting the gold flake on. Apparently to get a thin even coat is v diff as it seems to go on in fits and starts. I got the impression the poor feller was struggling. He said if the gold was heavier it would be easy. So that's what were doing, more gold Vicar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 None! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Well that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Some news here. John has tried his best with the gold flake, but he's not been happy with the results. So long story short, we're going with Olympic white. 2 1/2 years so far? Any longer BC builds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 You've really had a tough ride with this one Sean. I hope the end result is a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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