The Last Bass Outpost

Gear Discussion Forums => Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs => Topic started by: dadagoboi on July 05, 2013, 09:30:10 AM

Title: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 05, 2013, 09:30:10 AM

Well, 50th Cataldo anyways. ;D

I've had this nice mahogany blank for a couple of years, it was originally meant for a JAEbird
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1030004-001_zpsb757888f.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1030004-001_zpsb757888f.jpg.html)

I didn't want it to end up painted a solid color like this korina body (ended up Fiesta Red) so I kept putting it aside when orders came in.
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040309_zps0d5528ea.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040309_zps0d5528ea.jpg.html)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040310_zps576876fa.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040310_zps576876fa.jpg.html)

Matt B requested a G8R 41 4 string in cherry and wanted something special.  I was surprised to find the G8R body fit the same blank.  It seemed appropriate for bass #0050.   Here's the rough body and neck with bridge and tail located:
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040328_zpscbe45cdf.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040328_zpscbe45cdf.jpg.html)

Heavy contouring to allow easy upper fret access
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040343_zps9a7dc7ef.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040343_zps9a7dc7ef.jpg.html)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040342_zpsd15f87ff.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040342_zpsd15f87ff.jpg.html)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040389_zpse2317c6c.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040389_zpse2317c6c.jpg.html)

Cherry Baybee, actually red Ultra penetrating stain.
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040406_zpsefa4a08a.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040406_zpsefa4a08a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Highlander on July 05, 2013, 09:58:45 AM

 :popcorn:

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: godofthunder on July 05, 2013, 10:16:10 AM

  That looks great Carlo! The body shape is really growing on me.

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 05, 2013, 10:37:54 AM

Quote from: godofthunder on July 05, 2013, 10:16:10 AM

  That looks great Carlo! The body shape is really growing on me.

Thanks, Scott.  I'm gonna shrink the P/G on this one a little.

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: exiledarchangel on July 05, 2013, 10:59:40 AM

Quote from: dadagoboi on July 05, 2013, 09:30:10 AM

Cherry Baybee, actually red Ultra penetrating stain.

I'll restrain myself and say nothing.

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Pilgrim on July 05, 2013, 12:29:26 PM

Quote from: dadagoboi on July 05, 2013, 09:30:10 AM

Cherry Baybee, actually red Ultra penetrating stain.

Use of this phrasing on this forum constitutes waving a red flag at a bull.

 :popcorn: :popcorn:

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 05, 2013, 12:36:24 PM

Quote from: Pilgrim on July 05, 2013, 12:29:26 PM

Use of this phrasing on this forum constitutes waving a red flag at a bull.

 :popcorn: :popcorn:

...or waving a red bull at a fag.

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Highlander on July 05, 2013, 05:45:02 PM

Damn...! you beat me to the punch-line...  ;D

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 07, 2013, 06:31:36 PM

2 coats sealer, 1 lacquer.  No grain filler.
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040409_zpsd84858a7.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040409_zpsd84858a7.jpg.html)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040413_zps07e297e9.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040413_zps07e297e9.jpg.html)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040421_zps7160b804.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040421_zps7160b804.jpg.html)

Three more clear coats, block sanding in between coats.  Pickguard is from my G8R 81 Eighter. Final one will be smaller.
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040430_zps9a7bd570.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040430_zps9a7bd570.jpg.html)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040437_zps5f97a09c.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040437_zps5f97a09c.jpg.html)

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Pilgrim on July 07, 2013, 07:12:05 PM

Lovely color, shows the grain nicely!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 08, 2013, 01:26:43 AM

Quote from: Pilgrim on July 07, 2013, 07:12:05 PM

Lovely color, shows the grain nicely!

Thanks!  Color sanding and buffing scheduled for this week.

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: patman on July 09, 2013, 05:30:22 PM

I think the design is awesome...very pleasing to the eye...

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Psycho Bass Guy on July 09, 2013, 08:34:55 PM

Quote from: dadagoboi on July 07, 2013, 06:31:36 PM

Three more clear coats, block sanding in between coats.  Pickguard is from my G8R 81 Eighter. Final one will be smaller.
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040430_zps9a7bd570.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040430_zps9a7bd570.jpg.html)

I like the larger size PG. It really makes for a nice contrast and breaks up the width of the silhouette. Making it look more "Thunderbirdy" without narrowing down the body waist and bridges the gap between Reverse and Non-Reverse T-birds.

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 10, 2013, 01:22:40 AM

Quote from: patman on July 09, 2013, 05:30:22 PM

I think the design is awesome...very pleasing to the eye...

Quote from: Psycho Bass Guy on July 09, 2013, 08:34:55 PM

I like the larger size PG. It really makes for a nice contrast and breaks up the width of the silhouette. Making it look more "Thunderbirdy" without narrowing down the body waist and bridges the gap between Reverse and Non-Reverse T-birds.

Thanks, guys!  Just slightly smaller, the guard is crowding the scallops at the edges of the horns, especially the lower. I'm going to start with 1/8" shrink all the way around. 

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 10, 2013, 08:44:15 AM

Slimmed down pattern.
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040471_zpsda8f3264.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040471_zpsda8f3264.jpg.html)

Doesn't take much to make a difference.
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040462_zps75d265e4.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040462_zps75d265e4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 17, 2013, 03:14:23 PM

 Dummy pickup gets replaced with a Model "S" ThunderBucker tomorrow.  Pickguard ended up quite a bit smaller due to the size of the Lexan blank but I like it, doesn't overpower everything else.  Double stick tape holds it in place.

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040555_zps9ba51ecc.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040555_zps9ba51ecc.jpg.html)

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040560_zpsb0b15cff.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040560_zpsb0b15cff.jpg.html)

Playing area of the back of neck is unfinished.  Next G8R will have same scalloping on front of body as on back.

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Highlander on July 17, 2013, 03:28:41 PM

Gorgeous work...

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Dave W on July 17, 2013, 05:34:03 PM

Looking great!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Psycho Bass Guy on July 17, 2013, 05:53:28 PM

Dat's Purdy!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Lightyear on July 17, 2013, 08:36:59 PM

WOW!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Basvarken on July 17, 2013, 11:19:08 PM

beautiful!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: rexdiablo on July 19, 2013, 09:40:29 PM

That rules! Anybody close to Chapel Hill, NC that wants to hear it and play it, it's first night out will be Thursday at the Cave!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Denis on July 20, 2013, 04:35:02 AM

Quote from: rexdiablo on July 19, 2013, 09:40:29 PM

That rules! Anybody close to Chapel Hill, NC that wants to hear it and play it, it's first night out will be Thursday at the Cave!

Nice!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 22, 2013, 02:01:41 PM

Sent out today.  Hope you get a chance to check it out Thursday, Denis.  Here's the obligatory naked pix.

(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040595_zps4bc318d9.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040595_zps4bc318d9.jpg.html)

2 pup version
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040590_zps438633d8.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040590_zps438633d8.jpg.html)

Latest headstock
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040600_zps337f0398.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040600_zps337f0398.jpg.html)

Unfinished playing area of neck sanded to 600 grit, smoove!
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040562_zpscbf013bc.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040562_zpscbf013bc.jpg.html)

Trees, pine ones.
(http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae241/cata1d0/0050/P1040561_zps1498fdb3.jpg) (http://s976.photobucket.com/user/cata1d0/media/0050/P1040561_zps1498fdb3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Dave W on July 22, 2013, 09:58:16 PM

Yow!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Pilgrim on July 23, 2013, 02:19:02 PM

That bass is beyond pretty - it is "yummy"!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Chris P. on July 24, 2013, 12:17:31 AM

Nice!!!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 24, 2013, 12:32:27 AM

Thanks, guys!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: rexdiablo on July 26, 2013, 06:39:19 PM

Alright, got in the first show, and I am in the timeframe for the "honeymoon" period, but

I THINK THIS IS THE BEST BASS I'VE EVER PUT MY GIRLY LITTLE HANDS ON!!!!!!!!!!!

Comfy to play, perfectly growly, gorgeous to look at, and great balance.  Seriously, can't say enough good. Got lots of compliments on both the looks and the sound.  Everybody should buy 3 or 4 basses from Carlo, right now!

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: dadagoboi on July 26, 2013, 06:47:47 PM

Quote from: rexdiablo on July 26, 2013, 06:39:19 PM

Alright, got in the first show, and I am in the timeframe for the "honeymoon" period, but

I THINK THIS IS THE BEST BASS I'VE EVER PUT MY GIRLY LITTLE HANDS ON!!!!!!!!!!!

Comfy to play, perfectly growly, gorgeous to look at, and great balance.  Seriously, can't say enough good. Got lots of compliments on both the looks and the sound.  Everybody should buy 3 or 4 basses from Carlo, right now!

Operators are standing by...

Title: Re: "50th Anniversary" Cataldo G8R 41
Post by: Highlander on July 27, 2013, 05:57:32 AM

 ;D