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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:59 pm
by rickfan60
It is hard to tell but the 4002 does have neck binding on three sides just like a 4001. Black binding on ebony does not show up very well. Here the binding on the G side of the neck is freshly glued.

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:08 pm
by johnallg
Productive little goober, ain'tcha! I'm sitting here hitting the refresh button waiting for another fix.... pathetic!

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:18 pm
by rickfan60
I've been inspired by the way the 4005 turned out. I have two forumite projects in my shop right now plus this one for me. One of the forum projects will likely be posted here has it progresses. If the owner consents to it being made public, that is.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:21 pm
by johnallg
I'm sure I won't be the only one waiting for updates. I really like your "train of thought" way of presenting the journey.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:27 pm
by rickfan60
Thanks John. I want to share what I learn as I do this stuff. So many people were kind enough to help me get started. Dale, Paul and many others provided me with bits and pieces of knowledge. I just want to give that back and maybe help someone else get started.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:23 pm
by jnbass
That would look good as an 8 banger.
Looks great as is!
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:34 pm
by alansan
Great work Ted. There's something so intriguing about seeing an instrument brought back from the dead like this.
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:36 am
by cheyenne
Great work Ted,,keep the updates flowing!
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:44 am
by bob_atherton
Ted, I thought I was a fairly handy chap when it came to woodwork. I'm not even on the first wrung of your ladder. As you Americans seem to say it you are indeed 'The Man'.
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:59 am
by cheyenne
I agree.
Ted, I wouldnt be afraid to let you work on any of my basses.
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:40 am
by ilan
Amazing.
So let me see if I got it right, what's left of the 4001 is the neck and 2/3 of the headstock... You're almost building a "4002 tribute" from scratch!
As to what went into the route that was above the neck pickup... my guess is a Nigel Tufnel-style speedometer:

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 3:45 am
by ram
I've said it before and I'll say it again - 'you all, with this ability to do this type of work amaze me to no end.' The title craftsman seems to fall way short here...maybe artist/craftsman. Beautiful job Ted. Please keep the updates coming!
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:39 am
by rickaddict
Ilan! You beat me to it.
But I think its a tachometer to count his revs. It has a redline.
Nice work as usual, Ted. Cant wait to see those body wings.
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:48 am
by atomic_punk
Ted's got skills.
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:02 am
by eric_b
Ted,I'm thinkin' you should ditch the network job,and go full time! Nice work.