Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:19 pm
I'M MELTING!!!!
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Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:27 pm
That is some nice maple there! A lot of potential. Can't wait to see it cleaned up!
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:54 pm
Very cool!
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 2:37 pm
Beautiful piece of wood! Can't wait to see it all gussied up. Love the bathtub 'laboratory' too! You're either A: a bachelor, B: have a tub in your workshop or C: have a VERY cool wife! If I tried that in the house I'd be laying face-down in the front yard with that Ric sticking out of my nether regions.... 
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 3:09 pm
Indeed, Tony! You have a very cool wife!fran4001 wrote:...or C: have a VERY cool wife! If I tried that in the house I'd be laying face-down in the front yard with that Ric sticking out of my nether regions....
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 3:38 pm
Let's see the peghead 
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 3:51 pm
Almost looks like someone poured melted chocolate on it!
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 4:07 pm
Right Joey? Looks like a big ol' chocolate fudge Sundae!
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 4:28 pm
Headstock pic for John...
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 4:40 pm
We're overlooking the fact that either Tony has two bathrooms, or doesn't need to shower much.
Tony, I just hope it's completed by my birthday in Nov.
Definitely some nice wood on that beast. Enjoy!
Tony, I just hope it's completed by my birthday in Nov.
Definitely some nice wood on that beast. Enjoy!
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 4:51 pm
Hey Marc, thanks!marc61 wrote:We're overlooking the fact that either Tony has two bathrooms, or doesn't need to shower much.
Tony, I just hope it's completed by my birthday in Nov.
Definitely some nice wood on that beast. Enjoy!
Actually, that's Mark Walkers bathroom!
I'll mark the the calendar for your birthday Marc...expect a really cool birthday card
!!!Ok, ok...I'll beat Brian to the punch & will divulge the serial #...KH521.
Actually, it's already in the register...sorry Brian!
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 4:55 pm
That headstock photo is iconic and truly a thing of beauty. Thanks for sharing it Tony.
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:02 pm
Was the body all JG? or did the prev. person leave some maple exposed on the body/opticnerve wrote:Headstock pic...
I think the combo black on the headstock wings and natural in the middle looks pretty cool! (not as cool as what your probably gonna do with it though)
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:03 pm
You're welcome Peter, but that's a pic of the re-fin. Here are some more before pictures.
I'm sure some of you will remember this bass. It was discussed here when it was up on Ebay.
Yes Ken, only the wings were painted. The middle had a clearcoat.
I'm sure some of you will remember this bass. It was discussed here when it was up on Ebay.
Yes Ken, only the wings were painted. The middle had a clearcoat.
Re: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:04 pm
Also, Why is the fingerboard so dark? Was that taken down and refinished also?