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Rikkers Bodyline Olive-top 5-string (like the one at LBGS 2014!)


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Well, I did it - I commissioned a bass! :blink: Slightly giddy. Scuse me while I grab something. :D

I'm documenting over on my blog with the first chapter - engaging with the process - at

[url="http://basexperience.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/commissioning-bass-engaging-with-builder.html"]http://basexperience.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/commissioning-bass-engaging-with-builder.html[/url]

Next chapter coming soon: "how we chose the top using technology and a little innovation"! I'll keep the updates and Q&As on this thread so this will be the place I have the whole story, so to speak.

I have pics of the process so far, including some really nice ones of the build.

BTW the Rikkers guys are great: Ferdinand really knows his stuff. And that bass, though... this is the LBGS one - mine will have [i][b]some [/b][/i]differences... and the top is an absolute stunner.

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- http://basexperience.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/rikkers-build-part-1-choosing-components.html - how we discussed what the bass would be made of, the options etc

- http://basexperience.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/rikkers-build-part-2-hearing-about.html - some great shots of the early build: the first glimpse of the olive wood top, covers the neck being glued, and the early gluing of the wings and top.

- http://basexperience.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/rikkers-build-part-3-hand-carving-back.html - Mr Rikkers has fun with hand tools!

I'm really looking forward to next Sunday now: Rikkers were kind enough to get me a guest pass to LBGS 2015, so in addition to saving money (and worry) on having the bass shipped, I saved on admission to the show!

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I have another update on the fabulous Rikkers bass to share - this brings us up to date! In this post I discuss the inlay - and how we had a sudden change of approach, and how technology saved the day, with a little help from Ferdinand Rikkers and his engraving skills.

http://basexperience.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/rikkers-build-part-4-bass-emerges-and.html

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So - here's the final instalment. I got a parcel of complete build shots which included all the shots they've just uploaded to Facebook: The bass is beautiful and now she's coming over here... and I'll pick her up on Sunday.

[url="http://basexperience.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/rikkers-build-part-5-final-stretch.html"]http://basexperience.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/rikkers-build-part-5-final-stretch.html[/url]

I love that video of the wiring god, cracks me up!

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