4005 facsimile-final shots

drbassman · July 13, 2009, 08:00:33 PM

Quote from: shadowcastaz on July 13, 2009, 01:21:45 PM
Cool Ill need some pointers on the neck Ive got one in the wings......again

Any time Mike, just let me know if I can help............

drbassman · July 15, 2009, 09:11:26 PM

Ok, she's all finished except for some fine tuning. I ended up using Danish Oil for a satin "used" look. She sounds great! I recommend the TV Jones pups! A nice clear hollow sound with no mud!

godofthunder · July 15, 2009, 09:16:37 PM

Just beautiful Bill.

Freuds_Cat · July 15, 2009, 09:54:25 PM

Nothing like scanning the threads and coming across something that just puts a smile on your dial.
Lovely job Doc.

Dave W · July 15, 2009, 10:42:10 PM

Beautiful! Lots of hard work, but it's all worth it when you see how it comes together.

I'll bet it sounds better than a 4005 too.

Chris P. · July 16, 2009, 04:04:06 AM

Wow, great! Very, very nice! I'm curious how Rickenbacker fans will react!

I reviewed a Gretsch bass with TV Joneses and that was sounding so big, wide and great! A couple of weeks ago I saw a bass player with an old Aria Jazz Bass with two TV Joneses in it and it was the best sounding bass I heard in ages.

ramone57 · July 16, 2009, 05:15:42 AM

wow, that's really nice; great job!

drbassman · July 16, 2009, 08:54:20 AM

Thanks guys! Yeah, after all I've heard about the 4005 pups, I'm sure this thing would kick its butt!

I've use various TV pups and I've always been really happy with every model. Very clean and clear, full/round sounds for sure.

I gotta finish the nut and final adjustments. I'm always thrilled when the electronics work right out of the gate! I hate having to redo wiring on hollow bodies!!!

Barklessdog · July 16, 2009, 11:25:07 AM

Stunning bass and excellent job!

Pilgrim · July 16, 2009, 11:27:43 AM

It's as much a work of art as it is a bass. Loverly!

Saf · July 16, 2009, 01:33:29 PM

nice bassguitar!

Daniel_J · July 16, 2009, 02:31:26 PM

Awesome, Doc!

It looks really unique with the double cat's eye and the paddle head. And the TV Jones pickups are quite cool looking as well.
And the different sized inlays are looking great too. I love the idea.

Congrats!

Highlander · July 16, 2009, 05:29:01 PM

... An' at the end of round nine, the Doc's looking fine, he jus' gone took that wood an' made sumfin' good...

Bionic-Joe · July 16, 2009, 11:34:57 PM

INCREDIBLE, Bill!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!! that is a beautiful piece of art!!!!!

shadowcastaz · July 17, 2009, 05:10:20 AM

Im speachless!!! That is very fine piece of woodworking! Also a fine axe! Hardware & all are perfect. What did you use fro the Tail & bridge . Gretsch?

Im on the TV Jones for my guild semi project. I think its a single , I have to find it .

BTW Its great to get up & go to work in the AM. Nicest group of folks I ever worked with . Employee ownership has some very real merits as a work environment.
Thanx again for all you well wishs & encouragement . This site rocks.M