RichBowman Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Wow. That looks, well, stunning. The Fingerboard is gorgeous! Congratulations! Full report on it's performance is expected! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha-Dave Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Stunning bass, but I could have sworn it was in a different build thread before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 That's a really special looking bass Darren. It just serves to make me more impatient for mine. Anyway, pics of my progress soon. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Beautiful... absolutely gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 [quote name='Alpha-Dave' post='53509' date='Aug 31 2007, 05:35 PM']Stunning bass, but I could have sworn it was in a different build thread before![/quote] It was, Darren just chose to tease me with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EntropicLqd Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='53514' date='Aug 31 2007, 05:37 PM']It was, Darren just chose to tease me with it [/quote] Actually, I've no idea how that happened. I'm sure I posted it in the right thread I was just looking at mine and thinking ... that's weird ... I can't see any of my pictures I wonder where they went. It has been a bit of a manic day though so I'll just plead insanity and re-post the pictures in the proper thread More haste less speed etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 I was going to wait for Jon to send through some pics that he took a little while ago, before posting the ones that Darren(Entropiclqd) took on Thursday but I don't see the point. so here you are, the latest progress report. I just love that face-like feature on the front. BTW I'm calling her (rightly or wrongly) 'Lady T' Many, many thanks to Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 oh yes, starting to look the part now, its getting there pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I lurrrve that body shape 'Tis gonna be fabbaroony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 [quote name='Bassmonster' post='53812' date='Sep 1 2007, 01:35 PM']oh yes, starting to look the part now, its getting there pete[/quote] [quote name='Rich' post='53857' date='Sep 1 2007, 03:25 PM']I lurrrve that body shape 'Tis gonna be fabbaroony[/quote] Thanks guys, I'm well chuffed. I think it's shaping up to be masterpiece like all the others Jon makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 This is weird Can anyone else see these? Rhino's head here: And the springer spaniel's face here with a little sloth peeping over the top of his head: oooh and I've just noticed at the bottom of that one ^ a distorted version of Munch's 'The Scream' Maybe I've just been sniffing too many patchouli incense sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 (edited) She's weird. I mean, I know there's a face-like feature on the front but a rhinoceros? A springer spaniel? A bloody SLOTH? What the hell is she on? Edited September 1, 2007 by Tinman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 i can see them, as well as the st.bernard, see if you can spot it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='53872' date='Sep 1 2007, 04:04 PM']She's weird. I mean, I know there's a face-like feature on the front but a rhinoceros? A springer spaniel? A bloody SLOTH? What the hell is she on?[/quote] If you don't stop being mean you're gonna have a new face-like feature. On your face. It will be the imprint the garden spade makes when I bash you with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 That's love for ya. Bless her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Wow! That looks gorgeous. I love the slightly more angular shape of the Shuker Elites. That's going to be an amazing bass. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Some more pics. Jon sent me these last night, they don't look that much different from the ones that Darren took but they show a little progress from Thursday. What they show is holes in the Buckeye filled and the body given a good sanding so that it's ready for the basecoat to go on. Jon reckons that the wood will really come alive once that first coat is applied. (Plus it's a good excuse for me to post more pictures ) More pics soon haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Holy Crap! Looking GOOD, mate !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='58004' date='Sep 10 2007, 07:31 AM']Holy Crap! Looking GOOD, mate !![/quote] Thanks Mike I'm just waiting for photos of the initial spraying, in which it should look very different. Any news on yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 More progress on 'Lady T. Jon sent me these pics of the neck last night, the excitement is really starting to get to me now 7 piece laminate consisting of maple, black walnut and mahogany. Beautiful!!! The headstock when finished will have a layer of white sycamore underneath the buckeye burl (same as the body) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosts Over Japan Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 [quote name='Mrs Tinman' post='53877' date='Sep 1 2007, 04:14 PM']If you don't stop being mean you're gonna have a new face-like feature. On your face. It will be the imprint the garden spade makes when I bash you with it.[/quote] oh my god i almost cried with laughter reading that an dude... your bass is looking f%#king mental!!! i cant wait to see it with its first coat on the body, i should imagine it would really bring out the colour lucky sod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 (edited) [quote name='cai!' post='68868' date='Oct 2 2007, 11:17 PM']oh my god i almost cried with laughter reading that an dude... your bass is looking f%#king mental!!! i cant wait to see it with its first coat on the body, i should imagine it would really bring out the colour lucky sod [/quote] Don't encourage her mate, she's daft enough as it is As for more pics, my breath is as bated as yours Edit: And just in case anyone is wondering why I'm calling the bass 'Lady T', I'm dedicating it to my wonderful looney wife Terri who in more ways than one saved my life. I had a kind of BB King moment one evening and decided to give it a name. To me it's perfect. Edited October 3, 2007 by Tinman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Lovely neck! This is agony, I'm starting to wonder whether a custom is worth it, all this pain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='68986' date='Oct 3 2007, 11:20 AM']Lovely neck! This is agony, I'm starting to wonder whether a custom is worth it, all this pain![/quote] Agony doesn't even come close! As to whether it's worth it, I have absolutely no doubts whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='68994' date='Oct 3 2007, 11:39 AM']Agony doesn't even come close! As to whether it's worth it, I have absolutely no doubts whatsoever. [/quote] Keep the faith It's worth it .... Or buy the 6 string Shuker currently for sale on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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