2012 Non Reverse Cataldo Basses

dadagoboi · October 23, 2011, 05:18:50 PM

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 · October 23, 2011, 06:51:04 PM

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

drbassman · October 23, 2011, 07:01:13 PM

Nicely done! Did you make the bridge?

dadagoboi · October 24, 2011, 03:35:04 AM

Quote from: Nokturnal on October 23, 2011, 06:51:04 PM
Looks good! I like that you made the 5 string headstock a 3+2. Never liked the looks of the 4+1 styles.

Quote from: drbassman on October 23, 2011, 07:01:13 PM
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 · October 24, 2011, 06:06:54 AM

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

dadagoboi · October 24, 2011, 06:22:47 AM

Quote from: sniper on October 24, 2011, 06:06:54 AM
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 · October 24, 2011, 11:49:26 AM

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

godofthunder · October 24, 2011, 12:12:02 PM

Very nice!

jumbodbassman · October 24, 2011, 12:56:57 PM

nice. someone else besides me gonna take the prototype ?? $:-\$

Larry · October 24, 2011, 02:53:45 PM

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 · October 24, 2011, 03:06:42 PM

You taking the 4 or 5er?

Quote from: jumbodbassman on October 24, 2011, 12:56:57 PM
nice. someone else besides me gonna take the prototype ?? $:-\$

dadagoboi · October 24, 2011, 03:39:22 PM

Quote from: iamthatguy32 on October 24, 2011, 11:49:26 AM
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.

Quote from: Larry on October 24, 2011, 02:53:45 PM
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.

Quote from: jumbodbassman on October 24, 2011, 12:56:57 PM
nice. someone else besides me gonna take the prototype ?? $:-\$

Quote from: godofthunder on October 24, 2011, 03:06:42 PM
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 · October 25, 2011, 06:28:48 AM

Carlo, Pick guards should not be a problem

tore00 · November 08, 2011, 05:27:53 AM

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

dadagoboi · November 08, 2011, 05:41:08 AM

Quote from: tore00 on November 08, 2011, 05:27:53 AM
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.