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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: drbassman on January 12, 2008, 10:13:42 AM
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While restoring the 60s NR, I got the bright idea to start an all-maple clone (don't ask me why, I'm still wondering what I was thinking!!!). Anyway, I'll be finishing that one up this weekend. I'm really pleased with how it turned out.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Repro%20NR%20TB%20Project/100_1284.jpg)
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I tell ya that bass is just stunning!
Why can't Gibson just re-issue one?
It is kind of fun making/restoring one .
I find it far more rewarding then buying something complete.
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I tell ya that bass is just stunning!
Why can't Gibson just re-issue one?
It is kind of fun making/restoring one .
I find it far more rewarding then buying something complete.
I agree! The GOW idea was OK, but just changing wood or colors on existing models wasn't exactly rocket science nor was it a revolutionary idea (ala F*nd*r!). It is rewarding to create something, especially a model that is unique and not just a knock-off. The only problem is wanting to do another..then another....then another........it's just another form of GAS! :P
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Speaking of "another," after I finish my 98 LP and 2003 TB restorations, I'll probably do a JE Fender Bird? I just can't help myself! I am so hooked on TBs!
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Like your other projects, this bass looks incredible!!!
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Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I can't wait to try this one !
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I tell ya that bass is just stunning!
Why can't Gibson just re-issue one?
Geez, with all of the other flotsam ans jetsom they floated down the river lately, need I mention the Reverse V, you think Gibson could toss the public a bone. If they looked at the vintage market they would see that it would make sense.
And +1 on building and restoring - I have a jones for it myself.
I love the color, and I've never like Butterscotch before :-[, but his one just looks right. Once again - killer job!
I'm curious as to what the all maple makes it sound like - anyway you post some some sound clips?
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Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I can't wait to try this one !
It'll be ready soon!!! It's not going to be ready today as planned. I have to replace some wood in the pup routs before the adjustment screws will fit properly. Almost there.............
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Wow! Thats looks sweet.
Seeing this makes me yearn for that BaCHbird...
Hey and what do those controls do?
cheers, Rob
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Wow! Thats looks sweet.
Seeing this makes me yearn for that BaCHbird...
Hey and what do those controls do?
cheers, Rob
The front two are vol and the back 2 are tone. The 3-way is a simple LP-style that switches between either pup or turns them both on at the center position. Nothing too fancy. I'm pretty much a both-pups full on kinda guy, but once in awhile it's nice to flip between them.
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Thats sweet, you do excellent work.
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Thats sweet, you do excellent work.
Thanks Tony, it's good fun and therapy for me!
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I can think of 20 people that would love to assist in that therapy! ;D
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ahhh,that looks so sweet.doc, you are THE MAN.i really wish i had a garage or something.i would love to build a swamp ash Ripper w/ an ebony board and those same T-bird pups and bridge.keep up the great work,and keep us up to date.
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a Rochester NY thing or a competition between Scott & DrBassman?
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a Rochester NY thing or a competition between Scott & DrBassman?
You have to something indoors up there in Winter - I understand that it's chilly sometimes not to mention the polar bears out looking for their next meal :P
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a Rochester NY thing or a competition between Scott & DrBassman?
No competition here, just fellow bassists who love to tinker and happen to live up the road from one another.
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It is funny that we live about 10 min from each other, must be something in the water.
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You have to something indoors up there in Winter - I understand that it's chilly sometimes not to mention the polar bears out looking for their next meal :P
To be honest, you are somewhat correct. Once winter sets in up here (100-200 inches of snow per year), I settle into my home and wait it out. I've always loved woodworking and have only had time for it the last 2 years with both of my kids out of the house. I'm not a skier and I'm not into skating any longer. I guess snowshoeing is the next stage for us geezers! :P
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Not exactly the nitro friendly environment
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Final pics...........
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Repro%20NR%20TB%20Project/100_12872.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Repro%20NR%20TB%20Project/100_1288.jpg)
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Sweet looking bass. You do fine work.
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Definitely it is crying for a Five ply black pickguard with a white bird logo
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no,it looks perfect the way it is.
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Thanks guys! I'm leaving it without a pickguard for the time being. I like the grain showing through. I felt a little guilty using the Gibson truss rod cover since it's obviously not a genuine Gibson, but it just looks so nice.
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very nice, Dr B! looks great sans guard to me.
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Yeah, looks great as is.
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I'd leave it like it is.
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I prefer your real one - edges seem more rounded on it -, but this is nice too. What is lurking underneath those chrome retro pup covers?
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The pups are USA Gibson from a defunct Orville TB bass. I got them from a forum member in one of the other hangouts. Once I figure out my wiring mistakes, they should sound pretty good!
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On a maple bass? I'm interested to hear the results. I find the TB Plus pups a bit too sharp/rough on maple.
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Here's a coupla pix of my '67 NR Frost Blue repro. I made templates from my original and made the body from mahogany, using a Warmoth Jazz width neck (bubinga) and set it in. Pickups and bridge are my repros. It's a tad heavy but sounds and plays unreal.
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Wow the frost blue looks great Tony.
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Sure does, I like it!