Olie's Custom Bass

Started by mica, October 31, 2006, 05:21:29 PM

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olieoliver

Here is a quick cut and paste job I was playing around with.  
From left to right, original body, extending its own horn and the horn off a Balance K.

 
(Message edited by olieoliver on November 04, 2006)

mica

I think we made a pistol grip 3/4 body instrument, but it was before I was taking pictures of everything. I'll see if I can find a template.
 
The one you've got on the right is similare to the Balance K - just the cutaway is offset in the Balance K so the upper horn doesn't look too long for the rest of the body shape. It's pretty difficult to change only one part or curve on a bass when you make a change, the whole shape needs to be evaluated so it doesn't look like something was just stuck in place. But that's why we make 'em custom.

olieoliver

It was just an idea.  
I just got home from church and played the bass in these photos. It just fits me too good. It's not my favorite body shape for looks (the balance K is) but it's the most comfortable to play.  
And I play 'em more than I look at them. LOL  
 
Anyway we'll stick with the 3/4 heart omega.