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drbassman

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NR TB reproduction
« on: January 12, 2008, 10:13:42 AM »
While restoring the 60s NR, I got the bright idea to start an all-maple clone (don't ask me why, I'm still wondering what I was thinking!!!).  Anyway, I'll be finishing that one up this weekend.  I'm really pleased with how it turned out.

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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2008, 10:15:41 AM »
I tell ya that bass is just stunning!

Why can't Gibson just re-issue one?

It is kind of fun making/restoring one .

I find it far more rewarding then buying something complete.
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2008, 10:26:14 AM »
Quote from: Barklessdog on January 12, 2008, 10:15:41 AM
I tell ya that bass is just stunning!

Why can't Gibson just re-issue one?

It is kind of fun making/restoring one .

I find it far more rewarding then buying something complete.

I agree!  The GOW idea was OK, but just changing wood or colors on existing models wasn't exactly rocket science nor was it a revolutionary idea (ala F*nd*r!).  It is rewarding to create something, especially a model that is unique and not just a knock-off.  The only problem is wanting to do another..then another....then another........it's just another form of GAS!  :P
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2008, 10:28:10 AM »
Speaking of "another," after I finish my 98 LP and 2003 TB restorations, I'll probably do a JE Fender Bird?  I just can't help myself!  I am so hooked on TBs!
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2008, 10:45:40 AM »
Like your other projects, this bass looks incredible!!!
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2008, 11:24:34 AM »
 Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I can't wait to try this one !
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2008, 11:38:15 AM »
Quote from: Barklessdog on January 12, 2008, 10:15:41 AM
I tell ya that bass is just stunning!

Why can't Gibson just re-issue one?


Geez, with all of the other flotsam ans jetsom they floated down the river lately, need I mention the Reverse V, you think Gibson could toss the public a bone.  If they looked at the vintage market they would see that it would make sense.

And +1 on building and restoring - I have a jones for it myself.

I love the color, and I've never like Butterscotch before :-[, but his one just looks right.  Once again - killer job! 

I'm curious as to what the all maple makes it sound like - anyway you post some some sound clips?

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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2008, 12:47:42 PM »
Quote from: godofthunder on January 12, 2008, 11:24:34 AM
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I can't wait to try this one !

It'll be ready soon!!!  It's not going to be ready today as planned.  I have to replace some wood in the pup routs before the adjustment screws will fit properly.  Almost there.............
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2008, 01:46:20 PM »
Wow! Thats looks sweet.
Seeing this makes me yearn for that BaCHbird...

Hey and what do those controls do?


cheers, Rob


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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2008, 03:10:44 PM »
Quote from: Basvarken on January 12, 2008, 01:46:20 PM
Wow! Thats looks sweet.
Seeing this makes me yearn for that BaCHbird...

Hey and what do those controls do?


cheers, Rob


The front two are vol and the back 2 are tone.  The 3-way is a simple LP-style that switches between either pup or turns them both on at the center position.  Nothing too fancy.  I'm pretty much a both-pups full on kinda guy, but once in awhile it's nice to flip between them.
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2008, 03:33:29 PM »
Thats sweet, you do excellent work.
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2008, 04:35:23 PM »
Quote from: Muzikman7 on January 12, 2008, 03:33:29 PM
Thats sweet, you do excellent work.

Thanks Tony, it's good fun and therapy for me!
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2008, 11:19:40 PM »
I can think of 20 people that would love to assist in that therapy!   ;D
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2008, 06:10:03 AM »
ahhh,that looks so sweet.doc, you are THE MAN.i really wish i had a garage or something.i would love to build a swamp ash Ripper w/ an ebony board and those same T-bird pups and bridge.keep up the great work,and keep us up to date.
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Re: NR TB reproduction
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2008, 06:34:17 AM »
a Rochester NY thing or a competition between Scott & DrBassman?
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