Bigwan Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 (edited) Well I've gone and done it. I've just put down a deposit with Jon for a 6 string bolt-on custom. Here's the spec we've agreed:- 35" scale 24 fret 2-way truss rod Carbon fibre reinforcement All wenge laminated neck Birdseye fingerboard Abalone dot inlays Quilted maple head veneer (matching body finish) Jumbo frets Bone and brass laminated nut Satin finish on neck (pores filled) Red side LEDs (jaguar style rear control plate switch) Wenge body (thinned down to save weight) Quilted maple top (drop top, polyester basecoat, gloss tiger eye finish) Matching ramp (matching quilt and finish) EMG DC soapbars John east / ac preamp (questionmark over this though) black hardwear solid ABM bridge with adjustable spacing (standard 19mm spacing) Gotoh GB707 tuners It's a big step for me, in more ways than one: my first custom and my first 6 string. I've been thinking about it for a while (and tried every couple of years for the last 10 to get Jon to build me something, but 2 redundancies and an engagement ring purchase have got in the way!). Still a few things to iron out, mostly the preamp - I'd love to put an AC Wal-style preamp in this, but Alan (AC Guitars) isn't selling the preamp to the public. I'm giving this a bit more thought, and since it's about the last thing Jon needs a decision on I should have a while to ponder! Jon has quoted 12 - 20 weeks build time, but I'm taking 20 as minimum! Hoping for a finish similar to this sadowsky: Edited September 4, 2008 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 [quote name='Bigwan' post='84977' date='Nov 7 2007, 04:28 PM']Well I've gone and done it. I've just put down a deposit with Jon for a 6 string bolt-on custom. Here's the spec we've agreed:- 35" scale 24 fret 2-way truss rod Carbon fibre reinforcement All wenge laminated neck Birdseye fingerboard Abalone dot inlays Quilted maple head veneer (matching body finish) Jumbo frets Bone and brass laminated nut Satin finish on neck (pores filled) Red side LEDs (jaguar style rear control plate switch) Wenge body (thinned down to save weight) Quilted maple top (drop top, polyester basecoat, gloss tiger eye finish) Matching ramp (matching quilt and finish) EMG DC soapbars John east / ac preamp (questionmark over this though) black hardwear solid ABM bridge with adjustable spacing (standard 19mm spacing) Gotoh GB707 tuners It's a big step for me, in more ways than one: my first custom and my first 6 string. I've been thinking about it for a while (and tried every couple of years for the last 10 to get Jon to build me something, but 2 redundancies and an engagement ring purchase have got in the way!). Still a few things to iron out, mostly the preamp - I'd love to put an AC Wal-style preamp in this, but Alan (AC Guitars) isn't selling the preamp to the public. I'm giving this a bit more thought, and since it's about the last thing Jon needs a decision on I should have a while to ponder! Jon has quoted 12 - 20 weeks build time, but I'm taking 20 as minimum! Hoping for a finish similar to this sadowsky:[/quote] Nice one [b]Bigwan[/b], sounds like a pretty sweet build! That waiting begins.... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 ;o) Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Sounds like another great bass in the making ... Just assume 30 weeks build time and then if it's 25 you'll still be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='85354' date='Nov 8 2007, 12:37 PM']Sounds like another great bass in the making ... Just assume 30 weeks build time and then if it's 25 you'll still be happy [/quote] Starting to look that way (30 weeks!). Here's pics from a few weeks back, although I've just received them. The top has been stained since these and Jon's made the ramp (wenge topped with quilted maple). Looking forward to getting my hands on this beastie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 [quote name='Bigwan' post='179490' date='Apr 18 2008, 08:45 AM']Starting to look that way (30 weeks!). Here's pics from a few weeks back, although I've just received them. The top has been stained since these and Jon's made the ramp (wenge topped with quilted maple). Looking forward to getting my hands on this beastie![/quote] Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Still a few things to iron out, mostly the preamp - I'd love to put an AC Wal-style preamp in this, but Alan (AC Guitars) isn't selling the preamp to the public. I'm giving this a bit more thought, and since it's about the last thing Jon needs a decision on I should have a while to ponder! Jon has quoted 12 - 20 weeks build time, but I'm taking 20 as minimum! Hoping for a finish similar to this sadowsky: [/quote] I am selling the pre-amp to the public in the form of the ACG EQ02 unit if that helps. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 After a bit of indecision I'm going without a preamp on this bass. In the last few months I've gone passive on all the basses I own so I'm keeping this one simple too. Just VVT for me, although if this changes I'd think yours would be number 1 on the list Alan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Sounds exciting! Congratulations to you! Do you mind if I ask why you've opted for a wenge body? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Grrr.... Does that answer your question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Bigwan' post='179504' date='Apr 18 2008, 09:06 AM']After a bit of indecision I'm going without a preamp on this bass. In the last few months I've gone passive on all the basses I own so I'm keeping this one simple too. Just VVT for me, although if this changes I'd think yours would be number 1 on the list Alan![/quote] If it's not too late, get jon to add a double battery box and enough space in the cavity routing for an active system .. Then if you add one later you've had all the painful bits done and you can just solder it in .. My Shuker P5 has that, even though it's currently passive and likely to stay that way. Edited April 18, 2008 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 There's a double battery box route on there already and it's a full size control cavity too so loads of room for adding a circuit at a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 thats gonna look sweeeeeeeeeeet, cant wait to see the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 can't wait to hear how this one sounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 [quote]Grrr.... Does that answer your question?[/quote] Yes, yes it does. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 [quote name='Bigwan' post='179609' date='Apr 18 2008, 11:16 AM']There's a double battery box route on there already and it's a full size control cavity too so loads of room for adding a circuit at a later date.[/quote] Sorted then It adds lightness to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Looking good mate! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='179673' date='Apr 18 2008, 12:41 PM'][quote name='Bigwan' post='179609' date='Apr 18 2008, 11:16 AM'] There's a double battery box route on there already and it's a full size control cavity too so loads of room for adding a circuit at a later date.[/quote] Sorted then It adds lightness to [/quote] Only adds lightness if you don't go and fill it with bloody batteries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 [quote name='tauzero' post='183853' date='Apr 23 2008, 02:50 PM']Sorted then It adds lightness to Only adds lightness if you don't go and fill it with bloody batteries... [/quote] Hummmmmm now there's thought.. Does the routing and cable tunnels take enough wood out to balance the weight of the battery, battery box and cables that go in ... Depends on the body wood I guess .. Mahogany? no problem.. B'asswood? humm probably not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Things have been a bit quiet lately on this, but Jon sent me some pics last night. Took my breath away when I opened them! [attachment=12105:DSCN4951.jpg][attachment=12106:DSCN4954.jpg] Jon's having a week off next week and should be completing this one the week after that, which'll make it 42 weeks total build (quoted 12 - 20 weeks when I ordered). I'm in no hurry or I would have been a bit more annoyed about the delay, but these pics make up for quite a few of those weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Bigwan' post='262167' date='Aug 14 2008, 08:47 AM']Things have been a bit quiet lately on this, but Jon sent me some pics last night. Took my breath away when I opened them! [attachment=12105:DSCN4951.jpg][attachment=12106:DSCN4954.jpg] Jon's having a week off next week and should be completing this one the week after that, which'll make it 42 weeks total build (quoted 12 - 20 weeks when I ordered). I'm in no hurry or I would have been a bit more annoyed about the delay, but these pics make up for quite a few of those weeks![/quote] Holy crap! That looks good enough to eat! You must be stoked... Are you getting an adjustable ramp like on Dood's Doodle too? Cheers, Eude Edited August 14, 2008 by eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 ooooooooooo very nice, another lovely finish from jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='eude' post='262190' date='Aug 14 2008, 09:24 AM']Holy crap! That looks good enough to eat! You must be stoked... Are you getting an adjustable ramp like on Dood's Doodle too? Cheers, Eude[/quote] Totally chuffed with how it looks. My only concern is that I haven't seen the maple fingerboard in detail yet, but I trust Jon's judgement as far as wood goes. Yes the ramp is the same idea as on 'The Doodle', the idea being it'll feel like one big pickup to rest my thumb on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='eude' post='262190' date='Aug 14 2008, 09:24 AM']Holy crap! That looks good enough to eat! You must be stoked... Are you getting an adjustable ramp like on Dood's Doodle too? Cheers, Eude[/quote] That dood! Such an innovator!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='dood' post='262437' date='Aug 14 2008, 02:13 PM']That dood! Such an innovator!![/quote] And modest with it... Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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