CURRENT CATALDO

[dadagoboi]

Thanks for all the kind words, guys!

I'm still using Mohawk products, Bill.  But I've started using TCP catalyzed automotive polyester primer under solid colors.  It builds and fills great.  I've also used Reranch for some color coats, I take the paint out of the rattlecan and put it in the gun.  But I'm switching to buying quarts of acrylic lacquer from TCP global.  Each quart will color coat at least 10 basses and they'll mix any color ever used on a car.  I expect to have a lot of leftover paint.  I basically have an up charge that covers the cost of the custom color which varies between $50 and $100.  Reds are the most expensive, generally.

The sunburst was done on natural mahogany, so it's only one color step.  I mixed a burgundy/brown dye from red, yellow, and blue ultra penetrating stain and shot it with my regular gun, only with low pressure and tight round pattern.  Here's a how to from Youtube


I used a turntable with the bass flat and did one side then the other.

There can be a pretty steep learning curve.  I suggest you convince Scott to give you some tips!  Preparation of the body is 90% of getting a great finish with the least amount of effort.

[godofthunder]

My work is nowhere near yours Carlo.

[dadagoboi]

My work is nowhere near yours Carlo.

Thanks for the compliment, Scott, but I remember how baffled I was with just the basic gun controls when I started.  It would have helped a lot to have somebody demonstrate that stuff, it does take a while to master.  I don't think you can learn the fine line between a great wet coat and a mess without sanding some runs.

[Highlander]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxuThNgl3YA

Sorry... couldn't resist...

[dadagoboi]

Blocked and Bound for Barstow.

[Stjofön Big]

Sketasnögg, as we Swedes tend to put it! Or, if you prefare: Fuggin' beauttifulll!

[gearHed289]

You're putting a black pickguard on that one, right? 

[dadagoboi]

You're putting a black pickguard on that one, right? 

Yep!

Here's the EBird in a Dean case.  It's huge but the Epi Explorer cases are no longer available.  This one doesn't require any mods.  I used an Ebony board neck after I received one with a stripey rosewood board I didn't want to use with a 'burst.  Body gets buffed and bass assembled tomorrow.  This is closer to the true color.

[amptech]

Sketasnögg, as we Swedes tend to put it! Or, if you prefare: Fuggin' beauttifulll!

Or ´dødsfet ´like we say in Norway

[dadagoboi]

Thanks for the language lessons, guys!

Buffed and ready to rock.













Lens flare was a happy accident.  Here's my photo setup.  Bright sun in the shade of my portable garage.

[Nocturnal]

Damn that turned out beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

[Rob]

Awesome looking work there and more Cataldo trees too.

[godofthunder]

   Beautiful as always!

[Highlander]

As above... can't add any more...

[slinkp]

It reminds me of the explorer-bird Entwistle played on the "Who Are You" bit of The Kids Are Allright.    Only much prettier.