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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #180 on: June 16, 2010, 04:48:03 AM »
Quote from: PeterB on June 16, 2010, 03:56:29 AM
Beautiful Doc, that's going to turn out great. Compliments on your craftmanship!  8)

Thanks Peter!  I'm going to look into modifying the tail[piece today.  I won't do it if it means too much modification.
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #181 on: June 16, 2010, 04:52:29 AM »
Well, it wouldn't bother me if the tailpiece can't be shortened. Looks great already.

Brilliant bodyshape, very nice.
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #182 on: June 16, 2010, 07:42:55 AM »
Quote from: PeterB on June 16, 2010, 04:52:29 AM
Well, it wouldn't bother me if the tailpiece can't be shortened. Looks great already.

Brilliant bodyshape, very nice.

Good news on the tail piece.  The top buttons pop off and the wire piece can be moved up and cut to length!  So, we'll be experimenting with that later in the week.
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #183 on: June 16, 2010, 08:13:33 AM »
I like the tail piece long. There I said it!


It adds length to the look. It is supposed to look like a trapeze tailpiece. Shortening it will kill that.
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #184 on: June 16, 2010, 08:56:42 AM »
Quote from: Barklessdog on June 16, 2010, 08:13:33 AM
I like the tail piece long. There I said it!


It adds length to the look. It is supposed to look like a trapeze tailpiece. Shortening it will kill that.

Too late!!  I shortened it and I like the look.  I only took .75 inch or so off and it fits better and I think the strings will ride better on the saddles with the change in angle.  Pics later.
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #185 on: June 16, 2010, 01:59:19 PM »
All RIGHT! Lookin' AWESOME, man! You gotta pick a color SOON.
Turquoise perhaps? That's what I'd choose if it was a lefty!
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #186 on: June 16, 2010, 06:45:13 PM »
I still can't decide!!!!
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #187 on: June 17, 2010, 01:00:10 AM »
Another vote for Turquoise, would be very nice with this bass.  8)
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #188 on: June 17, 2010, 01:02:42 AM »
No turquoise is for lefties.

It should be fire engine red.
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #189 on: June 17, 2010, 04:52:52 AM »
A 50's color (salmon, seafoam green, deco blue etc.) or red would look best in my opinion, but depends if you are going to be playing out with it, what respectable for your gigs & yourself.

I think red is classic, metal flake would be cool & very hot rod.


I bet a dark subtle color would be nice as well, like british racing green, wine or black.

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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #190 on: June 17, 2010, 04:59:11 AM »
Dug up these pics I did from the Dude Pit le fiasco bass.



CAR


British racing green headstock- very sexy, subtle with chrome


Black might not be the best choice for the vibe-
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #191 on: June 17, 2010, 05:02:01 AM »
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #192 on: June 17, 2010, 06:56:35 AM »
I'm still not sure. Been thinking black on the top or dark red.
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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #193 on: June 17, 2010, 09:52:36 AM »
I hear you Doc, but forgive me, have to say this BRG is só sexy!  :o

Quote from: Barklessdog on June 17, 2010, 04:59:11 AM
British racing green headstock- very sexy, subtle with chrome

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Re: BillyBo, my "summer" project
« Reply #194 on: June 18, 2010, 10:43:40 AM »
What about Inca silver???

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