Another 4003 Project Bass

byu · Post by **byu** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:42 pm

I like the Mapleglo (or Oakglo) floor.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 4:43 pm

Dane, you can post a question to Michael Dolan at the dudepit.
http://p219.ezboard.com/bthedudepit

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 12:25 am

Ted, have you thought about a side business? Book of Ted 7:4001-4003, checkerboard binding and walnut headstock wings...(think like the 'holy hand grenade' sketch)

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 1:39 pm

One step closer.......

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:30 pm

Very nice! Man, such temptation!

jmh · Post by **jmh** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:40 pm

That headstock reminds me of my parents when we used to play too loud.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 3:32 pm

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 3:44 pm

It still needs some shaping but you get the idea. Notice the cool grain in the walnut? It compliments the figuring in the maple. I like the way the grain on the right segment echos the shape of it's upper right corner.

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 3:44 pm

Uncle Fester's headache cure!

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 4:33 pm

Here are some more detail shots. This is the upper segment from the side. It is blended into the shape of the neck and very nearly done.

Here is the other side in a relatively unsanded state.

...and the back side. More very nice grain. Notice how some of the maple grain appears to flow into the walnut grain of the upper segment. The magic of wood.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 6:46 pm

...and another, this time with the peg holes drilled. Well, 3 out of 4 anyway. My drill press suffered a part failure during the drilling of the last hole. I will hit the hardware store today and finish it up.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 8:20 pm

Hey Ted-

nice figuring on the walnut.

I've heard that burnishing the wood will provide a better looking 'flame' to it.

Have only tried it on shotgun stocks however...

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:35 am

Thanks, and thanks for the tip on the burnishing.

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:38 am

This bass is turning into a masterpiece. Great job Ted, inspiring as always.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 7:29 am

Ted,
I've used a technique in wood polishing that is a two part process, first is a liquid micro abrassive, extremely fine, that is applied, following the final sanding and then buffed in, from there I use a polishing compound that leaves the wood looking like it's been literally varnished, or French polished, except it's not sealed.

I use this in Penmaking, and I can send you some pics of the depth of finish possible, you can decide once it's been buffed whether you want to seal it or not. Both compounds are readily available and I can send you details..