ZenBasses Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hey peeps. Got a nice chap who wants a picture of the profile of the neck on a bass I'm selling. So he can determine whether the c shape is shallow or deep etc etc. Been trying to shoot this for a bit and not really happy.. What would you guys and gals recommend is the best angle to get as best a representation as possible? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Make an imprint into something perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 not sure what you've tried so far matey? mebbe post a few of your blooper reel to help? I'd possibly try an angle that comes from below the neck with the point of view just ghosting below where the nut is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Gonna do a few more like suggested and I'll share for advice.. Thanks guys .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'd just send him the measurements. If that's not good enough look for another buyer. This guy sounds picky enough to be trouble in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1380122093' post='2221146'] I'd just send him the measurements. If that's not good enough look for another buyer. This guy sounds picky enough to be trouble in the future. [/quote] Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 [quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1380120315' post='2221104'] Make an imprint into something perhaps? [/quote] Maybe cut a bit of cardboard and put some measurements on? Probably two bits, one for the back, one for the fingerboard and that way you'll get your depth measurement. Or as Chris suggested, tell 'im to get stuffed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 [b] [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-151221-Profile-Gauge/dp/B000LFRRLO/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1380123417&sr=8-8&keywords=contour+gauge"]Profile Gauge [/url][/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Thought it was to get a picture on me gripping the neck. Best way to show the profile I guess Crappy photos meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 If photos don't appear right click and open in new tab/window Still don't get Dropbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 [quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1380124790' post='2221205'] Thought it was to get a picture on me gripping the neck. Best way to show the profile I guess Crappy photos meh [/quote] This one probably shows it best of the 3 you've got on there: [url="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ojp8kphkjfsbc9i/20130925_163545.jpg"]https://www.dropbox.com/s/ojp8kphkjfsbc9i/20130925_163545.jpg[/url] It's tricky to show but the shape of your hand in this one kinda does the job for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 And what shape would people say it is. I am useless at this kinda thing but a shallow c shape fits the description for me. Thanks guys My other method included cling film and a block of butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 [quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1380129465' post='2221294'] And what shape would people say it is. I am useless at this kinda thing but a shallow c shape fits the description for me. Thanks guys My other method included cling film and a block of butter [/quote] Shallow c would work for me too matey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Don't know if it's a good idea, but I was thinking of a thingie that exists both as a serious tool and as a toy: A whole bunch of needles rest tightly against each other in a frame that they stick out from. These things can be placed on objects, and they'll then copy its profile, after which a picture of the needles taken from the side will show the profile in all its glory (in this case). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1380140585' post='2221519'] Don't know if it's a good idea, but I was thinking of a thingie that exists both as a serious tool and as a toy: A whole bunch of needles rest tightly against each other in a frame that they stick out from. These things can be placed on objects, and they'll then copy its profile, after which a picture of the needles taken from the side will show the profile in all its glory (in this case). [/quote] Krysh's post above matey? ...and it's a cracking idea Edited September 25, 2013 by andydye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1380140715' post='2221523'] Krysh's post above matey? [/quote] Ah! Overlooked that one. Thanks for the heads up and for teaching me a new word or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 [quote name='krysh' timestamp='1380123508' post='2221183'] [b] [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-151221-Profile-Gauge/dp/B000LFRRLO/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1380123417&sr=8-8&keywords=contour+gauge"]Profile Gauge [/url][/b] [/quote] I was going to say to saw the headstock off, take a picture, then glue it back on. But your suggestion is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1380141462' post='2221537'] Ah! Overlooked that one. Thanks for the heads up and for teaching me a new word or two. [/quote] You're most welcome matey Not often I get observant like that, must put it in the diary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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