Woke up with this image in my head....

ealdrett · Post by **ealdrett** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:30 am

...a standard 4005 in DCM with the beautiful gold pickguard and TRC. Also with the check binding on the back and soundhole. And I could see it vividly.
Now that would be a beautiful looking bass.

I would like to see a 4005WB in that color as well with the check binding but this brings up a good question. Is there a way to do check binding on a WB/OS instrument? I know about the top tail end binding coming out of an angle and exposing some funny looking pattern but maybe there is some creative way of doing it?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:10 am

Well, I did it on my '60 Capri:

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:18 am

Maybe it's not too late, Ed! Did Dale shoot your 4005 yet?

ealdrett · Post by **ealdrett** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:54 am

Damn, Damn, Damn, DAMN!!!
I was told not to do it and not by Dale.
I should have went with my gut and chosen the checkered binding.
Oh well, not sure if it would look good with the BBR finish.

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:04 pm

Of COURSE it would, Ed!

teb · Post by **teb** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:41 pm

I like how the Capri is breathtaking even if you can only see about a 6" square portion of it.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:35 pm

That Capri in person is a breathtaker for sure.

dale_fortune · Post by **dale_fortune** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:59 pm

IMO Edgar, you made the right decission...As for resale value and originality. It will be a great looking and awesome sounding Bass. 1 thing you might consider, Gold pickguard and Truss Rod Cover to go with your stock white ones, since they can be replaced easily and would look very nice against the BBR finish.....

ealdrett · Post by **ealdrett** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:04 pm

Dale,

I would love to have the gold pickguard and TRC.
Thanks Dale!

Can't wait.

ealdrett · Post by **ealdrett** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:10 pm

It's near the end of the day and I can't shake that image from my head.
Can someone photoshop this image? PLEASE!!?!!

admin · Post by **admin** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:23 pm

Got to hand it to you Paul, that closeup of your '60 Capri is gorgeous.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:40 pm

I love the reflection of his hand in the vibrola! and I believe that may be the top of his head in the guitar, there in that indentation thingy.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:54 pm

"and I believe that may be the top of his head in the guitar, there in that indentation thingy."

On his head or the guitar?! How can you tell, from the shine?? LOL Ahem, ok.......

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:38 pm

Tried to Photoshop it for ya, Ed. Perhaps someone with actual skill can attempt it?

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:46 pm

I think we may be in trouble John!