NR TB reproduction

[drbassman]

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.

[Barklessdog]

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.

[drbassman]

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! 

[drbassman]

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!

[Nocturnal]

Like your other projects, this bass looks incredible!!!

[godofthunder]

 Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I can't wait to try this one !

[Lightyear]

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?

[drbassman]

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.............

[Basvarken]

Wow! Thats looks sweet.
Seeing this makes me yearn for that BaCHbird...

Hey and what do those controls do?


cheers, Rob

[drbassman]

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.

[Muzikman7]

Thats sweet, you do excellent work.

[drbassman]

Thats sweet, you do excellent work.

Thanks Tony, it's good fun and therapy for me!

[gweimer]

I can think of 20 people that would love to assist in that therapy!   

[SKATE RAT]

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.

[Barklessdog]

a Rochester NY thing or a competition between Scott & DrBassman?