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dadagoboi

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Re: CURRENT CATALDO
« Reply #300 on: April 12, 2015, 02:54:04 PM »
Quote from: Pekka on April 12, 2015, 12:41:08 PM
Have you built any other 12-string basses?

I just started putting together a parts list for one.  It will have a Warmoth 4 string 13 degree tiltback paddle headstock neck with carbon fiber rods.  Warmoth's 4 string necks have the same heel as Fender 4s but with 21 frets.  The Big Bottom 12 is stable after almost a year under tension.  I haven't had to touch the trussrod.

Body will probably be a version of G8R, MAX, or ExplorerBird.


I sent the G8R to its new owner Friday, so I'm ready for a personal build.
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« Reply #301 on: April 15, 2015, 06:37:34 AM »
Five Alive







Weight 9 lbs. ThunderBucker EX5 pickups. 50-135 strings.  Tuned Bb to Gb.
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« Reply #302 on: April 15, 2015, 10:50:04 AM »
wow, that's just beautiful!
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« Reply #303 on: April 15, 2015, 05:14:14 PM »
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« Reply #304 on: April 15, 2015, 09:04:21 PM »
That is beautiful Carlo!!
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« Reply #305 on: April 16, 2015, 04:17:13 AM »
Thanks, guys!  Finally got my high tech photo studio sorted out, complete with my 12 year old Chinese copy of Photoshop 7.





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« Reply #306 on: April 16, 2015, 04:22:55 PM »
Perfect... ;)


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« Reply #307 on: April 16, 2015, 07:54:58 PM »
I LOVE that cut!
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« Reply #308 on: April 17, 2015, 11:57:36 AM »
Carlo... be careful with that Chinese PS7... if it gets too close to your Explorerbird it'll be knocking out cheap copies in no time...! :mrgreen:
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Re: CURRENT CATALDO
« Reply #309 on: April 28, 2015, 09:50:50 AM »
Carlo you have stepped it up a notch since i have been away.  that fiver is awesome....
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« Reply #310 on: April 28, 2015, 03:51:15 PM »
Thanks, Jim!  I've built quite a few basses while you've been away including an 8er, a 12 string and a pair Vox Phantom clones.

Here's the next one in the pipeline shown with the departed Fiver.  32" scale tilt back headstock neck.  Paint will be vintage candy apple, transparent red over gold base.

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« Reply #311 on: May 16, 2015, 01:53:56 PM »
Headstock completed, body should be done in a day or two.



Here's the stuff I used.  Black primer /surfacer base (not shown), then gold miniflake and 'bloodshot' candy powder mixed in clear coats (separate coat for each).  Then a dozen or so clear coats.

 

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« Reply #312 on: May 16, 2015, 02:56:00 PM »
Tilt... :o

Damn, Carlo... why'd you have to be so far away... ;)

Mind you... had a good day, weather-wise, so...
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« Reply #313 on: May 16, 2015, 04:14:54 PM »
Wow!  That really laid down nicely Carlo.
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Re: CURRENT CATALDO
« Reply #314 on: May 16, 2015, 04:18:27 PM »
Quote from: Highlander on May 16, 2015, 02:56:00 PM
Tilt... :o

Damn, Carlo... why'd you have to be so far away... ;)

Mind you... had a good day, weather-wise, so...

Quote from: Rob on May 16, 2015, 04:14:54 PM
Wow!  That really laid down nicely Carlo.

Not going quite as well with the body.  Jury still out.
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