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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #30 on: May 13, 2008, 04:55:10 PM »
Yeah, I remember you trying to warn me when I launched into this.  What did I say?  "No big deal!"  Duh.   :P  Boy, am I ever the quintessential optimist!  I'd call him again tonight, but I've bugged him so many times, I feel like a real ass.   I know I can trust him and he's a great guy  (we're in the local Lions service club together), that's not the issue.  He's just really busy with work and family and I've been trying to give him some space.  So, I'll try again tomorrow............
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #31 on: May 15, 2008, 01:23:14 PM »
Good things come to those who wait.
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #32 on: May 15, 2008, 05:22:08 PM »
Finished at last!  They are here.  I've wrapped them up and will ship them out tomorrow.  You'll note in the pictures below that they are plated just as I asked, in nickel which gives them a darker older looking patina versus a blinding chrome effect (which I prefer only on pickups  ;D).  Scott and I agreed a nickel finish would be best on our old basses and it matches his bridges exactly.  If for any reason you don't like it, I will accept it back for a full refund minus shipping, but I won't be making any others for a long time.  It was a little more stressful than I anticipated!!!  I'm not a patient person! 







Here's how the order shapes up, let me know if I missed anyone.

Mike Gray - 2
Jules - 1
George C. - 3
Scott D. - 2
Scott - Bass VI - 2
Uwe - 4
Gweimer - 1
Mojo Hobo - 1
DC10bass - Curt - 2
Bionic Joe - 1

Thanks!
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #33 on: May 15, 2008, 05:25:00 PM »
I forgot to mention that the tailpieces take #6 screws and stainless steel oval heads look perfect with them.
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #34 on: May 15, 2008, 05:35:10 PM »
I don't need one, but they sure did come out nice.

The waiting is the hardest part.
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #35 on: May 15, 2008, 06:34:58 PM »
Beautiful! Those will look great with my Dasson bridges...
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #36 on: May 15, 2008, 07:54:51 PM »
Quote from: OldManC on May 15, 2008, 06:34:58 PM
Beautiful! Those will look great with my Dasson bridges...

Yeah, they did.   They really have a nice vintage look. They aren't all chromey and overdone.  they will look right at home on an old NR  or reverse bass.
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #37 on: May 16, 2008, 02:55:34 AM »
Are my eyes deceiving me - do they come in two different sizes/spacings?

Look great, jawohl!
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #38 on: May 16, 2008, 03:20:50 AM »
Quote from: uwe on May 16, 2008, 02:55:34 AM
Are my eyes deceiving me - do they come in two different sizes/spacings?

Look great, jawohl!

Your eyes deceive you!  They are all the same.  Different sizes would have been really costly!!!!!
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #39 on: May 16, 2008, 04:26:30 AM »
They really turned out nice. The nickel looks great on them.
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #40 on: May 16, 2008, 05:02:41 AM »
 Fantastic Bill ! Even the simple is complicated ! I have been toying with the idea of building replica Wright Built K Boats. They are a 16ft sail boat built on Keuka lake in the 20's-50's. I have a original one, simple and fun to sail, you start to break down the construction into sub assemblies and systems and it gets complicated real fast.  :o
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #41 on: May 16, 2008, 05:36:12 AM »
Quote from: godofthunder on May 16, 2008, 05:02:41 AM
Fantastic Bill ! Even the simple is complicated ! I have been toying with the idea of building replica Wright Built K Boats. They are a 16ft sail boat built on Keuka lake in the 20's-50's. I have a original one, simple and fun to sail, you start to break down the construction into sub assemblies and systems and is gets complicated real fast.  :o

Yeah, I can't imagine trying to recreate something like a boat!  Let's connect this weekend and I'll give you your tailpieces.  I have graduation ceremonies and stuff at the college but I'll be home in the middle of the day between 11 AM and 2 PM.
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #42 on: May 16, 2008, 05:44:16 AM »
Excellent! my parts draw can't wait to hold it! Good work, and thanks for your efforts Bill
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #43 on: May 16, 2008, 07:25:59 AM »
Quote from: EvilLordJuju on May 16, 2008, 05:44:16 AM
Excellent! my parts draw can't wait to hold it! Good work, and thanks for your efforts Bill

My pleasure Jules.  It definitely was a labor of love!  I would hate to do this kind of stuff for a living. I don't have the patience for it.
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Re: Tailpiece update
« Reply #44 on: May 17, 2008, 04:13:10 PM »
 I stopped by and collected my two today. All I can say is they are fantastic ! They look perfect. I can't wait to install it on my bass. Thanks Bill for all your effort !
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