BK Bass VI

[Pelagaard]

This has been done since before the holidays, finally getting around to posting some pics.

First off, a huge thank you to Cagey for everything he did to get this up and running.  As its the middle of winter in New England, nice, outside pics are out for a few more months.

Specs  :
Neck  :
    Wenge, Warmoth Bass VI profile
    Bubinga fretboard
    SS6150 frets
    no inlay, side dots only
    Graphtech Black Tusq XL nut
    vintage tuners

Body  :
    Black Korina Bass VI body
    Deft semi-gloss lacquer finish, no grain fill   

Hardware  :
    GFS Mean 90 neck and bridge, GFS Brassbottom 7k middle
    Master Volume, 500k pot
    Master Tone, 500k pot, .01uf and .022uf caps in parallel for a total of .032uf
    Individual On/Off switch for each pickup
    Modified Mustang bridge (the one Warmoth sells)
    Standard Jazzmaster tailpiece, spring removed and locked into place
    Neck plate from Dangerous6 (black plate with Nautilus x-ray)

Front full:


Front up close:


Fretboard:


Back full:


Doug's handiwork, x-ray of a Nautilus shell:

 

[mgaut051]

Ooooooh...

 

[bagman67]

Swanky!  That's a handsome collection of rehabilitated firewood you have there. Heh.


I harbor fantasies of a Bass VI at some point - probably on the five-year plan. 

 

[drewfx]

Sweet!

 

[Jack Michaelson]

Looks good!

 

[iamdavidmorris]

Wow....

You have great taste.