2012 Non Reverse Cataldo Basses

[dadagoboi]

I've had a few requests for NRs and 5 strings so I've done these prototype/mockups.

If at first you don't succeed...get somebody else to do the work.  CNC that is.  4 and 5 string, glued in or bolt on necks, new bridge/tailpiece.  1 1/4" African mahogany bodies standard, genuine mahogany optional. 



new bridge /tailpiece first proto, individually adjustable heights, lengths and string spread.   


4 string will have various headstock options including angled



Available in paint and stain finishes

[Nocturnal]

Looks good! I like that you made the 5 string headstock a 3+2. Never liked the looks of the 4+1 styles.

[drbassman]

Nicely done!  Did you make the bridge?

[dadagoboi]

Looks good! I like that you made the 5 string headstock a 3+2. Never liked the looks of the 4+1 styles.

Nicely done!  Did you make the bridge?

Thanks!

It's a standard Allparts neck but it will have a slight mod similar to the 4 string Cataldo headstock and Hipshot Ultralite clovers.


I'd been thinking about a bridge/ tailpiece for a while.  The guts of the bridge are similar to the JAEbird's.  The saddle carrier and tailpiece are aluminum extrusions.  I'll take pix of the next ones I build.

[sniper]

i'm liking that Mahogany body and set neck Carlo. nice!!!!

[dadagoboi]

i'm liking that Mahogany body and set neck Carlo. nice!!!!

Thanks, Sniper.  The accuracy of the CNC it really cuts down on the work necessary to get everything lined up perfectly.  My pin router is now relegated to pick guard duty.  The necks aren't glued in yet, just dry fitted but they are TIGHT.

[iamthatguy32]

Nice! Are these new bridges going to be standard on the JAEbirds as well?

[godofthunder]

Very nice!

[jumbodbassman]

nice.  someone else besides me gonna take the prototype  ??

[Larry]

Very nice looking rigs.  Ever think about doing a short scale model with the same body?  I have short arms and the short scale works better for me.  Maybe even a 5 string?

[godofthunder]

 You taking the 4 or 5er?

nice.  someone else besides me gonna take the prototype  ??

[dadagoboi]

Nice! Are these new bridges going to be standard on the JAEbirds as well?

Thanks!  On the JAEbird Custom, definitely.  I may go to a one piece on the Standard to keep prices down.

Very nice looking rigs.  Ever think about doing a short scale model with the same body?  I have short arms and the short scale works better for me.  Maybe even a 5 string?

Thanks!  I've thought about doing a short scale 4 but the demand doesn't justify the R&D time and $$.  I think 34" scale is the minimum for 5 strings.  I don't build my necks and don't know of any short scale 5 string necks that are available.

nice.  someone else besides me gonna take the prototype  ??

You taking the 4 or 5er?

I really appreciate the interest! I was shooting JAEbird #0026 this AM before sending it out.  The light was great so I shot the NR4 again.  I hope we can work something out so I can supply your P/Gs as an option, Scott.

[godofthunder]

Carlo, Pick guards should not be a problem 

[tore00]

Great work! What is the cost of one body and bridge?

[dadagoboi]

Great work! What is the cost of one body and bridge?

Thanks!  None of this is mass production, it's done one at a time including bodies which have a lot of non CNC work and the bridges which involve a lot of hand labor.  So most likely what I would have to charge would seem excessive.  

Parts sold separately almost always cost more than they do as a percentage of a complete product.

Here's the plan I drew for the body, the grid is 1 inch (25,4mm).  I hope this helps.