Project JAEbird

Highlander · May 06, 2011, 05:17:16 PM

Stick to the road kid...

Beware the moon...

dadagoboi · May 06, 2011, 05:20:44 PM

Quote from: Kenny's 51st State on May 06, 2011, 05:17:16 PM
Stick to the road kid...

Beware the moon...

On the soon to be independent moors?

Highlander · May 06, 2011, 05:30:07 PM

Ochhh-aye, ya ken aboot the Hameland then laddie...

dadagoboi · May 06, 2011, 05:50:25 PM

Perhaps we can send Mel over to lead the revolt.

Highlander · May 06, 2011, 06:01:30 PM

Forgot to mention, all the (unseasonal) warm weather, and the longer than average Easter break has resulted in an inordinate amout of forest fires all over the country...

Alex Salmond for President...! (of Scotland, of course...)

BigRedX · May 07, 2011, 03:25:09 AM

Quote from: dadagoboi on May 05, 2011, 06:00:35 PM
I was concerned about that but the bridge I'm modding is available as a Fiver. Allparts makes a nice 3/2 headstock neck with rosewood board. I have one around somewhere.

Well that pretty much answers two of the questions I had regarding the feasibility of a 5-string version. I'll be sending an email sometime over the weekend when I've sorted out all my thoughts.

Basshappi · May 07, 2011, 06:28:30 PM

M-O-O-N, that spells moon.

sniper · June 02, 2011, 09:02:45 PM

Carlo,

Can you tell me if the Gotoh Res O Lite GB528's are reversible to make a 2 + 2 configuration?

dadagoboi · June 02, 2011, 09:33:27 PM

I don't think so but I'll take a look tomorrow.

Dave W · June 03, 2011, 08:39:15 AM

According to my 2010 Gotoh catalog, they are.

dadagoboi · June 03, 2011, 09:21:28 AM

Thanks, Dave.

The size of the mounting plates might make Resolites difficult to use on a Gibson size 2+2 headstock plus the length of the shaft would look wrong to me. Hipshot Ultralites (nickel plated like the resolites, even though they're described as chrome) might be a better option IMO.

sniper · June 03, 2011, 04:06:13 PM

Quote from: dadagoboi on June 03, 2011, 09:21:28 AM
The size of the mounting plates might make Resolites difficult to use on a Gibson size 2+2 headstock plus the length of the shaft would look wrong to me. Hipshot Ultralites (nickel plated like the resolites, even though they're described as chrome) might be a better option IMO.

Maybe not as bad as one thinks but I do value your opinion (or else I would not have asked, thanks Carlo). The shafts are a bit fat looking for a 2 + 2 on a Gibby head but overall not too bad. These are pics of Rob's LP prototype bass.

And thanks Dave.

dadagoboi · June 03, 2011, 04:19:28 PM

Well, you learn something every day. Didn't know these existed, only familiar with vintage reverse ones. Those look fine to me., though I prefer the trad nickel originals.

...Who's that 'Les Paul' guy? He must be a really famous bass player, right?

sniper · June 03, 2011, 05:04:54 PM

Quote from: dadagoboi on June 03, 2011, 04:19:28 PM

...Who's that 'Les Paul' guy? He must be a really famous bass player, right?

Right. Lester William Polsfuss (Les Paul's real name), instructor at a local house of music. Currently putting together a group with a guy named Jimi, a bassist named Felix, a chick named Janis and a drummer named Moon (M-O-O-N spells Moon).

Dave W · June 03, 2011, 08:52:53 PM

Link to Gotoh catalog download page, if you're interested: http://www.hosco.co.jp/HOSCO_ENGLISH/Pages/Gotoh.html