BassBus Posted August 11 Posted August 11 I am privileged enough to have commissioned a new build with Overwater. My first was a Scott Devine Signature in 2014. This one will be a headless Progress with some custom options. I like a 16.5mm string spacing and Chris has been able to source a Hipshot bridge/tuner system for it as their own bridge/tuner is specifically 18mm spacing. Bridge pickup will be 30mm from the bridge and a flat back to the neck, which I find very comfortable. First pic through is the face wood, quilted mahogany. How good is that going to look with a finish on it? 8 Quote
RonC Posted August 11 Posted August 11 Wow, that’s a nice piece of wood! I can’t wait to see more of it! 1 Quote
BassBus Posted August 11 Author Posted August 11 23 minutes ago, RonC said: Wow, that’s a nice piece of wood! I can’t wait to see more of it! Martin assures me the woodwork is coming on well. 1 Quote
Joe Nation Posted August 12 Posted August 12 I'd hang that piece of wood on my wall! Almost seems a shame to chop it up to make a bass, almost... Quote
snorkie635 Posted August 12 Posted August 12 (edited) Yep, love an Overwater. Much preferable to a Wal imho. Enjoy. Edited August 12 by snorkie635 Quote
BassBus Posted August 12 Author Posted August 12 @snorkie635 Build times are certainly quicker. I've never got on well with filter pre amps either and already having experience of their instruments it was the best choice. 2 Quote
BassBus Posted August 14 Author Posted August 14 Now the excitement starts. Work is coming on apace. Quilted mahogany front and ash body. 7 Quote
BassBus Posted August 19 Author Posted August 19 Next is into sanding and finishing. Martin is just finishing the profile of the back of the neck first. All paid for now so not long. 12 Quote
BassBus Posted October 10 Author Posted October 10 (edited) Bass is through finishing and curing this week ready for final assembly next week. Here's a little tease of the finished top. Now radio silence until it's in my sweaty hands. Edited October 10 by BassBus 4 Quote
BassBus Posted October 10 Author Posted October 10 3 minutes ago, Hellzero said: Can't wait... 😉 I'm like a little boy waiting for Christmas. Just a pity I'm very, very far from being a little boy. 😄 2 Quote
snorkie635 Posted October 10 Posted October 10 8 hours ago, BassBus said: I'm like a little boy waiting for Christmas. Just a pity I'm very, very far from being a little boy. 😄 Evening Big Boy. 2 Quote
BassBus Posted 6 hours ago Author Posted 6 hours ago (edited) Now you’re all going to tell me you want to see it. 😄 Sadly my internet is down just now but as soon as it’s back I’ll put up some photos. That might be a couple of days. However, it is fantastic and feels right at home in my hands. Mick, MM Stingray 62, will confirm how good it is as he saw it before I did. Edited 6 hours ago by BassBus Quote
snorkie635 Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 2 hours ago, BassBus said: Now you’re all going to tell me you want to see it. 😄 Sadly my internet is down just now but as soon as it’s back I’ll put up some photos. That might be a couple of days. However, it is fantastic and feels right at home in my hands. Mick, MM Stingray 62, will confirm how good it is as he saw it before I did. "They'll be dancin' in the streets of Lauder tonight'. (Substitute any other Border enclave to suit). Well done sir. Quote
BassBus Posted 1 hour ago Author Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, snorkie635 said: "They'll be dancin' in the streets of Lauder tonight'. (Substitute any other Border enclave to suit). Well done sir. Not quite Lauder so I’ll substitute so I don’t die before I get old. Quote
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