Gecko 5 (medium) fretless neck with Bubinga

[tubby.twins]

I just received showcase neck GN200, made of solid Bubinga, with Bloodwood laminate stripes on the back.  As usual, I ordered it with fretless lines.  Here are some pictures that I'd like to share.

Once again, Warmoth has outdone themselves.  This neck is simply beautiful and it is VERY DENSE.  The woodworking is fantastic as usual, and the Ebony fretless lines look spectacular.  This is my second neck with the Ebony lines, and they look nice.  (I wonder how they would look on a Maple neck?  Hmm.)  This is also my first Gecko neck with the black Graphtech nut, which matches the Ebony and looks nice in contrast to the Bubinga.  I can't wait to hear how it sounds!  I've never tried Bubinga as a fretless fingerboard before.

Thanks again to all the fine folks at Warmoth!  This is probably going to be my last Gecko neck for some time.  Then again, the remaining sale items in the Showcase are still tempting me. 

 

[Jorundr]

Stunning! I absolutely love that neck. So what is the rest of the plan?

"Probably my last..." oh come on, I bet you have a few more ideas that has to be realized, fast.  :icon_biggrin:

 

[kboman]

That bubinga looks amazing. Congratulations!

 

[JimBeed]

That looks like an amazing neck, and good to see bloodwood sometimes isnt extremely red just mildly, as i ordered a five string with bloodwood fretboard, but wanted it to be a red like bloodwood should but not so bright it looks like paint haha, but congrats on the buy.

 

[Nando Vallart]

DAMN! THREE TIMES DAMN!!!!!
How I wish I have bought this neck :sad1:

Looks SWEETIEST!!!!

 

[tubby.twins]

Stunning! I absolutely love that neck. So what is the rest of the plan?

I think I will install it on a body made of Swamp Ash, finished in solid black, with a single pickup in the bridge position.  I haven't decided on the pickup yet, but I have narrowed it down to several worthy candidates that I've been testing. 

"Probably my last..." oh come on, I bet you have a few more ideas that has to be realized, fast.  :icon_biggrin:

There are always ideas, but none that need to be purchased now.  Warmoth isn't going to be closing up shop any time soon.  There's another all-Maple neck in the Showcase (GN218) that looks interesting, but I think I can wait.  Then again, a Wenge neck with a Pau Ferro fingerboard would be nice too...

That looks like an amazing neck, and good to see bloodwood sometimes isnt extremely red just mildly

Yep, it's a very tasteful accent.  I've got another fretless neck with a bright red Bloodwood fingerboard, and it looks awesome - very similar to some of the necks that are in the Showcase now.  It is a wonderful wood and I'm eager to see how your neck will look!

How I wish I have bought this neck :sad1:

It was in the Showcase for several months, so you had your chance. 

 

[Nando Vallart]

How I wish I have bought this neck :sad1:

It was in the Showcase for several months, so you had your chance. 

Yes, I know, but I couldn't :sad:

 

[Jorundr]

Oooh yeah, that with a black body. Sounds great. Can't wait to see the finished result.

This warmoth sale is killing me, as a (full time) student (I only work summers), I'm at my poorest now, before christmas and I know there's a whole website full of
the most beautiul parts for a new bass I can't afford. I find some temporary comfort in seeing all the great project in here though.

Good luck with yours!

 

[cmalidore]

I love when you take photos of your gear, it's always drool worthy  :headbang:

Let us know how this one turns out!

 

[tubby.twins]

OK, I need some advice on the tuners:  black or chrome?

 

[Mor Paul]

Chrome

 

[Wana_make_a_guitar]

Black satin.

 

[Jorundr]

Black satin.

+1 , I think black would be cool.

 

[Nando Vallart]

Black!

 

[MUYFUE]

Sweet neck, love the Bubinga!  :hello2:
On the tuners I say black also.

Another thing...not only do you keep getting great necks but the pictures themselves are great too, very good camera!

 

[Mor Paul]

I'm thinking with a black body, the chrome would have some contrast.
If there was no body, I would say throw black on there.

 

[tubby.twins]

Thanks for the suggestions.  A set of black Gotoh tuners are on order.  (Smoked chrome would have been better, but...)

Another thing...not only do you keep getting great necks but the pictures themselves are great too, very good camera!

I learned everything about digital photography from my wife.  Here are the key points to taking good close-up photos:

• Good lighting.  Invest in some compact fluorescent bulbs with color temperature at least 5000K, preferably higher.  eBay has these in abundance.  We bought some cheap Target lamps which hold 5 bulbs each.  It seems like overkill, but having lots of good light makes all the difference.
• White background.  Ours is a large pad of drawing paper.
• Digital camera needs to support a white balance setting for fluorescent bulbs, and it needs to be in "Macro" mode.
• Hold the camera steady (or use a tripod), take several shots in each pose, and choose the one that looks best.

I haven't used any color correction or adjustment on my photos.  The camera is a cheaper Canon model from 2 years ago. 

 

[Nando Vallart]

I'm not sure on the black body... But this would lead you to another body AND neck :laughing7: Think your wife wouldn't be happy with it  :toothy12: