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Re: Lowe Shop Notes
« Reply #660 on: April 06, 2023, 04:57:00 PM »
I won't be at NAMM 2023, but my bridge will be! Visit D'Artagnan Pendleton at the Merlin5 CNC Products booth #5744 and tell him I said hello! Oh, check out my 8-string bass bridge as well.


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« Reply #661 on: April 13, 2023, 03:03:38 PM »
The time is NOW! If you're at NAMM 2023, visit D'Artagnan Pendleton at the Merlin5 CNC Products booth #5744, tell him I said hello, and check out my 8-string bass bridge.




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« Reply #662 on: April 14, 2023, 03:39:08 PM »
I always get a kick out of seeing one of my builds up on Reverb. This was one of two prototype Chromasonic VIs. So cool.


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« Reply #663 on: August 27, 2023, 12:28:00 PM »
The patent application has been filed for the 8-string bass guitar bridge. I have included a few client build photos to show it in use.










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« Reply #664 on: August 31, 2023, 09:35:47 AM »
The white paint at the tip of the headstock on this Chromasonic V got chipped so my client sent it back for repairs. It's great to see it looking like new and back in its home environment. :)


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« Reply #665 on: August 31, 2023, 01:57:17 PM »
Below is what the modular system will look like for 10-string & multi-scale applications. Also, I think I will have a few 8-string bridges in this batch plated in black chrome.




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« Reply #666 on: September 01, 2023, 05:46:55 PM »
So, this happened: Billy Sheehan "liked" the rendering of the new multi-scale 8-string bridge system. So cool! :)


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« Reply #667 on: September 04, 2023, 10:27:33 AM »
Back at the workbench.


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« Reply #668 on: September 04, 2023, 03:32:43 PM »
It's time to get these conversion necks ready to play.




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« Reply #669 on: September 09, 2023, 03:56:43 PM »
Finishing up the harnesses for a number of builds. Build #10 ended up back in my hands and I decided to swap the neck onto a GFS T-style body that's been modified to accept my hardware. This one has TV Jones Classics, always a favorite.






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« Reply #670 on: September 10, 2023, 04:35:13 PM »
I installed nuts and cleaned up the fret-ends on 10 necks today. That seems like a lot.




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« Reply #671 on: September 10, 2023, 07:34:40 PM »
I'm a machine machine.


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« Reply #672 on: September 11, 2023, 05:09:37 PM »
Machines and string retainers installed on 10 of the 14 necks I have on hand. I'll have machines for the other 4 later this week.


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« Reply #673 on: September 13, 2023, 06:30:03 PM »
Today's update is brought to you by Moe Colors. Here are a few bodies to go with some of those necks I've been working on.






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Re: Lowe Shop Notes
« Reply #674 on: September 14, 2023, 08:30:09 AM »
My buddy John Johnson edited my crappy cell phone pics to look like legit, commercial-grade product photos. I'm lucky to have so many talented friends. :)