i need some help gang - Colby Bass

[dadagoboi]

Line it up vertically with the bridge and control plate?

[drbassman]

after this afternoon i feel sort of empty. i have been so looking forward to seeing that logo on the build it is making me feel this way knowing it won't be there.

we have to put it on Bill. i got the builder i wanted (you) and it has been a learning experience for me due in no small part because of your patience with me and the quality of your work you demonstrate.



here is my choice.

final answer.

OK, we'll put it here on the upper bout.  Do you want it lined up with the bridge or offset a little.  Again, anyway you want it is fine with me.

[shadowcastaz]

Im really liking your logo Doc.

[sniper]

Line it up vertically with the bridge and control plate?

line it up vertically, center of bridge (front to back) = center of logo

the control plate already looks centered in this picture

thanks for the suggestion Carlo

[drbassman]

OK.  How's this?  Centered!



Here's the roundover and I routed the control cavity too!  I do think the roundover is 3/8" and it looks nice, especially after some sanding/smoothing on the top edge.

[sniper]

OK.  How's this?  Centered!

looks fine Doc. loving those edges too.

you are getting serious about how fast this is progressng now.

[drbassman]

looks fine Doc. loving those edges too.

you are getting serious about how fast this is progressng now.

Thanks!  I am really in the home stretch now.  Just had to get past the angled neck pocket!  I only had one chance to get 'er right!     The edges are gonna be really cool.  I'll probably have all of the logo install, edges finished, ash filled and stained by Sunday night!!!  I'm hoping, anyway.     Actually, the neck install will be easy too with 4 dowels and some glue.  Pretty straight forward.  I have some trimming to do on the fretboard before install and I might install the frets before I glue it on.  It's a lot easier that way.

[sniper]

now i am getting to change my desktop picture every few days ...  .

one can see that neck angle above in picture number 2 where the Ash meets the Maple. the angle shows up well there.

i hope the jig you made proves priceless in future builds you do. i am sure it will.

lovin that set neck. can you put a release on the neck joint like on a Remington 700 clip? i pity any luthier who has to remove it for any reason.

i like intonation to a fine RCH (means Red Cat Hair ... i think!) and an action to two RCH's high with no buzzies. thats what i like about growing old = one forgets things and age destroys any complexes about guilty feelings for past sins. lol

NJ Katwoman i love ya angel even though we haven't seen each other in the better part of 20 years.

[Highlander]

If the logo goes there it will be hidden when in use - the LP "switch" slot looks the place for me - just looks natural - if not there behind the bridge...?

[Iome]

Dont know if i lost something in the thread, but couldn't you just put it on the headstock?

[drbassman]

If the logo goes there it will be hidden when in use - the LP "switch" slot looks the place for me - just looks natural - if not there behind the bridge...?

I agree but that's not a big deal for me.  I muddied the waters by experimenting with placement all over the body and then I just took it off and liked that too!  It's really Sniper's call where, or if, he wants it.  I'm fine with any place.

[drbassman]

Dont know if i lost something in the thread, but couldn't you just put it on the headstock?

I tried, but its too big.

[drbassman]

now i am getting to change my desktop picture every few days ...  .

one can see that neck angle above in picture number 2 where the Ash meets the Maple. the angle shows up well there.

i hope the jig you made proves priceless in future builds you do. i am sure it will.

lovin that set neck. can you put a release on the neck joint like on a Remington 700 clip? i pity any luthier who has to remove it for any reason.

i like intonation to a fine RCH (means Red Cat Hair ... i think!) and an action to two RCH's high with no buzzies. thats what i like about growing old = one forgets things and age destroys any complexes about guilty feelings for past sins. lol

NJ Katwoman i love ya angel even though we haven't seen each other in the better part of 20 years.

Hopefully, the jig will come in handy over time! 

[Pilgrim]

i have no vote, but I keep coming back to placement between pickup and bridge.  Just FWIW.

[drbassman]

It is amazing how diverse our tastes are here!  We share a lot of things, but we rarely can agree on aesthetics.