i need some help gang - Colby Bass

[ramone57]

I think the logo is ok at the bottom.  what about in between the bridge & pickup?

[drbassman]

I think the logo is ok at the bottom.  what about in between the bridge & pickup?

I didn't think of that.  Let me try it when I get home.

[Pilgrim]

I think the logo is ok at the bottom.  what about in between the bridge & pickup?

I was wondering the same thing.

[shadowcastaz]

Ditto! I still like the upper small bout ,on an angle so its horizontal when hangin 'round the neck

[drbassman]

OK, here are all 4 possibilities.  I hate to say, as much as I love my own logo   ,  I think the bass looks better without it!!  Who knew???  What do you guys think?

[drbassman]

I also got the pup rout done and guess what?  The damn thing has to be so deep, it wiped out my bowtie!  I didn't realize it has to be a full 1" deep.  Oh well, with a solid top and bottom, I don't fear any separation at the middle seams.  It's always something!

I'm also considering using a fret board (one of your you sent me Sniper) with an extra fret so I get a little overhang at the end of the heel pocket rout and a better fit against the edge of the pup.  We're getting there!

Here's the roundover I'm proposing to use.

[ramone57]

I have to agree, Bill.  too  bad there's not enough room on the hockey stick headstock for the logo.  got any smaller ones?

[drbassman]

PS, I forgot to answer your question from a bunch of back posts:  the body is 1 5/8" thick.

[drbassman]

I have to agree, Bill.  too  bad there's not enough room on the hockey stick headstock for the logo.  got any smaller ones?

Nope, one size fits all!!!

[sniper]

1) i agree with both of you, it looks better without. goodbye pretty logo, i have your serial number anyways.

2) with the butterfly gone and the solid top over the joint AND the fact that the neck heel is spanning the joint and is going to be doweled makes the butterfly redundant anyways. we live and learn.

3) the roundover looks good. is it 3/8" radii? use it on the back too if it works asthetically.

4) the fretboard extension looks good. that fretboard almost does touch the body ... wow. i knew it would be close when you told me i sent the wrong bridge type. makes it look more like an LP.

[Dave W]

I think it looks fine on the upper bass side bout. Maybe because I'm used to seeing a switch there when it's a Les Paul style guitar. But if you think it looks better without, go for it.

[drbassman]

1) i agree with both of you, it looks better without. goodbye pretty logo, i have your serial number anyways.

2) with the butterfly gone and the solid top over the joint AND the fact that the neck heel is spanning the joint and is going to be doweled makes the butterfly redundant anyways. we live and learn.

3) the roundover looks good. is it 3/8" radii? use it on the back too if it works asthetically.

4) the fretboard extension looks good. that fretboard almost does touch the body ... wow. i knew it would be close when you told me i sent the wrong bridge type. makes it look more like an LP.

1.  Yep, no logo.

2.  Good point about the dowels.

3.  I think it's 3/8", I'll measure it tonight.  I'm starting off with a smaller radii on the back to see how it looks since it's a thinner cap than the top.

4.  I'm really happy with the neck and fretboard now.

[sniper]

after this afternoon i feel sort of empty. i have been so looking forward to seeing that logo on the build it is making me feel this way knowing it won't be there.

we have to put it on Bill. i got the builder i wanted (you) and it has been a learning experience for me due in no small part because of your patience with me and the quality of your work you demonstrate.



here is my choice.

final answer.

[drbassman]

No problem!!!  It's always your call.  I just didn't want it to look crowded or cover up too much grain.  I'll put 'er on!

[exiledarchangel]

Maybe place it between bridge and pickup?