BillyBo, my "summer" project

Pilgrim · July 02, 2010, 08:37:31 AM

Interesting listing...but pretty much all one man's story. I get the impression that the seller tells a good story but may not know as much about bass guitars in general as he would like you to believe. There are some minor mis-statements...like "Schaellers" and the odd measurement he offers for the scale length. OTOH, his feedback is 100%.

I agree with the seller that IF the story is true, then it would be a mistake to refinish the bass. That's a shame, because the color repels me personally. I'm sure that Bill is going to create a MUCH more attractive instrument.

dadagoboi · July 02, 2010, 09:26:10 AM

Looks like a Creamsicle in the pix...I like it, it's a good deal for $850

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drbassman · July 02, 2010, 10:31:17 AM

It's OK, but I question the story's authenticity! The bass isn't particularly attractive in my opinion. As for the price, it's worth whatever some dork will pay for it!

Barklessdog · July 04, 2010, 06:54:11 AM

Your bass is so going to be much cooler

Maybe Gumby green is in order?

Lightyear · July 04, 2010, 09:36:30 AM

Quote from: Barklessdog on July 04, 2010, 06:54:11 AM
Your bass is so going to be much cooler

Maybe Gumby green is in order?

NO! Dammit!!! Pokey orange

drbassman · July 04, 2010, 11:34:40 AM

Quote from: Lightyear on July 04, 2010, 09:36:30 AM

NO! Dammit!!! Pokey orange

Green's OK, but I sure am tempted by good ole Gretsch orange!

dadagoboi · July 04, 2010, 12:16:03 PM

Quote from: drbassman on July 04, 2010, 11:34:40 AM
Green's OK, but I sure am tempted by good ole Gretsch orange!

+1 on the orange.

My brother's first real guitar was a green Gretsch hollowbody, I don't remember the model. He took it to Fred Jr. in Brooklyn when the truss rod broke.

drbassman · July 05, 2010, 06:39:11 AM

We'll see. My wife is really pushing for the red!

Lightyear · July 05, 2010, 12:30:16 PM

Mmmmmm. what about a reddish orange? All it takes is just one more drop of yellow

drbassman · July 05, 2010, 09:03:47 PM

Quote from: Lightyear on July 05, 2010, 12:30:16 PM
Mmmmmm. what about a reddish orange? All it takes is just one more drop of yellow

That's possible.

Highlander · July 06, 2010, 01:40:26 PM

If you prefer the easy road, always listen to SWMBO...

drbassman · July 06, 2010, 02:06:12 PM

Quote from: Kenny's 51st State on July 06, 2010, 01:40:26 PM
If you prefer the easy road, always listen to SWMBO...

Yep, when it's decision time and she's involved, I always ask her "What do I want? Which one do I like?" Life's so easy now. Just like being on Prozac!

drbassman · July 13, 2010, 06:51:46 PM

Haven't done much on this, but had to reshape the headstock a little, it wasn't symmetric. Did my truss rod opening and now I'm ready to tape her off for S&S when the humidity drops. Whenever that happens!!!!!!!!!!!

dadagoboi · July 14, 2010, 03:45:21 AM

Looking Good! Great pix.

You got my sympathy on the humidity...it's a swamp here. Current humidity is 93%. There's a slight window between 2 and 5 pm when it will drop to around 55% but the temp will be between 92-96. I tried to spray sealer yesterday around 10, even No Blush additive didn't help much.

It would be great to see how you mask your binding when you get to that point.

drbassman · July 14, 2010, 05:50:33 PM

Quote from: dadagoboi on July 14, 2010, 03:45:21 AM
Looking Good! Great pix.

You got my sympathy on the humidity...it's a swamp here. Current humidity is 93%. There's a slight window between 2 and 5 pm when it will drop to around 55% but the temp will be between 92-96. I tried to spray sealer yesterday around 10, even No Blush additive didn't help much.

It would be great to see how you mask your binding when you get to that point.

No problem, I'll share my masking. I use some secret tape to bend around the curves on top! Ditto on the humidity. I've got three projects ready for S&S and I'm just waiting.......................... $:-\$