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Paul - do you have any new pics of your in-work projects?

Inquiring minds want to know!

Nothing too exciting. Problem is, you've all seen most of it before.

I've got three basses in the shop for refinishes, currently--two with new sparkle inlays. One is nearly done--the Azureglo you saw in that thread, for Bob Combs. I'm finishing up two acoustics, of which one is Richard's lefty.

I think I'll do a series of painting Richard's lefty. OK? We'll start it later today.

More pics of the AZ please.

I think I'll do a series of painting Richard's lefty. OK? We'll start it later today.

By all means!!!!!!!!

Thanks Paul!

Here's one to keep you going. For those that don't remember - 1967 4001 found in music store back room, was stripped of all parts prior to being sold to me.

Bob's will be the next bass to be assembled. More pics by week's end.

Yeah, I do remember Bob's '67 4001 well. Does it need new, stronger pickups?...

I bought new ones from the factory. (I know...how could I ruin a vintage bass with new electronics/hardware...) Sue me.

Dang. There's just something about AZ that is just so cool.

How do you suppose that would look on an acoustic?

I'm going to try to have some pics of my 73 4001 AZ ready by the time Bob's AZ is done. I had to tear it all down and do some heavy cleaning after 34 years of duty. It won't look as clean as Bob's but it's a nice "relic". Dale F. might have even worked on this one since he was working for RIC then(I think).

Any pics of AZ basses are more than gratefully welcomed . The more the merrier!

Ain't gonna be too many of those!

Alisha, with all due respect, I think an AZ acoustic would look like one of those $9.99 Chinese kids' guitars on Ebay.

There are some (very few) solid colors that look good on acoustics (JG and BB being two, IMO), but again IMO bursts look best and pearlescents/kandys next (like the venerable and short-lived Ruby). I am building a Pearl White Comstock for a customer that should be a knockout with the gold trim. Sort of a non-pimp White Falcon!

Dangit...I'm still stuck on trying to find "the one" (as far as color goes).