Custom Devon Bass Build... Crazy Cocobolo top.

[Bassworship1]

I got some progress shots of my new Custom Devon Cocobolo 5 string being finished. He has the body and neck almost finished. Going to do the matching Cocobolo headstock laminate next. Still deciding on electronics but leaning Nordstrand DC pickups with Nordie 3 band Preamp and coil taps for each pickup. Will have matching Ebony and Cocobolo wood Knobs and black hardware.

 

[flojob]

Hot

 

[bluesblaster]

crazy man, crazy

cant wait to see the finished result

 

[4sight]

I'm afraid to say what that makes me think of

 

[IronSpatula]

Cocobolo is such a stunning wood. I haven't seen it used often on bass tops, but a friend of mine has a beautiful cut very similar to yours on the back of his classical guitar. It's a bit of a head-scratcher for me, because while the guitar sounds incredible, no one ever really sees the magnificent grain on the back...

I'm afraid to say what that makes me think of

Any veteran TBers remember a flame koa topped bass named J-Lo? Tried googling but couldn't find her...

 

[Matt Morgan]

Looks awful. When you get it, you'd better ship it directly to me for "disposal".

 

[Bassworship1]

Devon sent me pics of the bass with mineral spirits on it and it in sunlight to get a better idea what the color will be once Spray finished. The top really pops I think.

 

[Bassworship1]

Here is the final Specs I decided on for this build.

 

[UNICORN BASS]

I was thinking that wasn't my cup of tea but, WOWSA!

 

[eastcoasteddie]

I'm afraid to say what that makes me think of

Makes me think of my favorite thing in life...

 

[Bassworship1]

Pic of the ebony and matching Cocobolo top wood blank glued up for the custom knobs being made for it.

 

[Bassworship1]

Ready to start the turning the knobs.

 

[Bassworship1]

Headstock laminate done and ready start the finishing on the neck.

 

[Bassworship1]

Body routed for the Nordstrand DC pickups.

 

[Bass Viking]

Campbems, you're a wildman! And I love seeing all these basses you're buying.

 

[Bassworship1]

 

[IconBasser]

my my, that's almost too pretty drool

 

[charlie monroe]

So nice.

 

[Bob_Ross]

Devon sent me pics of the bass with mineral spirits on it and it in sunlight to get a better idea what the color will be once Spray finished. The top really pops I think.

Ha! My first thought when I saw the unfinished pic in post #1 was "Man, that cocobolo is really gonna pop when it gets the gloss finish!"

Gorgeous bass, and great build selection. I'm not familiar with Devon, maybe I need to check these basses out.

 

[Bassworship1]

Question for my TB family...Black or Gold Hardware for this bass? Need to choose quickly as bass is getting in the final stretch for completion.