Jabba_the_gut Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, honza992 said: As far as the warping question goes, I'm not sure about the Hawaiian climate, but I've definitely had wood control covers warp simply from applying finish. Yep, same here. Even had them warp when I've been laminating thin pieces with a veneer. Trial and error I've found!! I think black plastic can look good but needs to be good quality plastic if that doesn't sound strange... Edited January 13, 2019 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 OK - the experiment worked. Basically, I took two more slices off the offcut, cut away the tight grained bit and then book-matched. There was less than 1/2mm excess to fit the shape of the cover onto! But this looks more like it's meant to be there: Again, even when adding finishing just one side, no warping at all - but Hawaii is a long way if there are problems the other end so I will be adding a backing plate with grain at 90 degrees to eliminate the possibility of there being an issue. So final set-up and tweaking ongoing before it gets shipped Andy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Spiffing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) Here's the quick soundclip of the blend set at Bridge / Mid / Neck recorded on a hand-held Zoom and played through a Yamaha Stagepas PA. Tone on max treble; PA EQ neutral Ignore the noisy fan on the PA and some domestic noises off! Edited January 14, 2019 by Andyjr1515 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said: That looks the total dog's dangly bits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honza992 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 21 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said: Not at all worried about standard plastic covers, to be honest, @honza992. BUT I have a bookmatched ash cover gluing at this very moment, such is the crazed world of Andyjr1515 guitar and bass building! Did anyone ever tell you what a mighty fine bass that one of your looks.... 😀😂 Ha ha, wow you really don't hand around! Good job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 And fingers crossed time. All packed in high-density foam in a sturdy flightcase surrounded by expanded polystyrene in a sturdy box; 'No CITES timbers' declaration signed with original invoices for wood species attached; delivered in person to the main regional courier depot. With US Customs officials having not been paid for 30+ days due to Trump's considerate management of his country, what could possibly go wrong.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Gorgeous bass, proper skills! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 🤞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 21 minutes ago, Norris said: 🤞 Yes - quite... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 OK - so far so good. It flew to Philadelphia; then flew to Louisville in Kentucky to get checked out by US Customs; and they've released it as OK to be forwarded to James in Hawaii!!!! It only stayed in the customs warehouse for 12 hours - which, considering the poor devils in US Customs haven't been paid for now well over a month now due to the big-heartedness of Mr Trump - ain't bad! James should get it by the end of Friday their time Only finger biting bit left is...is he going to like it... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Good news Andy - so far so good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 It's got to Hawaii in one piece....and he loves it! Very pleased and very relieved in equal measure 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Sweet as ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Great news Andy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 How long before this one appears on the No Treble website? 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Just now, sblueplanet said: How long before this one appears on the No Treble website? 😉 The new owner said much the same thing . He thought I should submit it - but I think it's too much like @Len_derby 's and I think the No Treble Bass of the Week is all about different designs. Besides, they must be getting a bit fed up of me swamping their email inboxes with 'Please, please, please, please, please...' mails from me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Wrap your emails in some tasty rum truffle choccies 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 19 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said: Besides, they must be getting a bit fed up of me swamping their email inboxes with 'Please, please, please, please, please...' mails from me Just because you aren't promoting this latest build doesn't mean you should stop asking for freebies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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