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 Post subject: VRB P5
PostPosted: June 25th, 2009, 9:25 am 
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Although this specific neck and build isn't a lefty, this model will be available in both a lefty and righty configuration. This will feature a 1-7/8" nut width on a 22 fret 34" scale neck. The body has an added upgrade of a contoured heel and mounting ferrules (instead of a mounting plate) for easier upper fret access. Standard bridge width is 17.5mm or 18mm spacing, but I will also have this available with a 19mm bridge option that utilizes a slightly different neck (a wider heel is required to support the wider string spacing)

I have the neck completed minus the finish application, and it's heading off to the finish shop for a satin finish late next week.

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I'll update this thread with images of the body at a future date ...

all the best,

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 Post subject: Re: VRB P5
PostPosted: July 31st, 2009, 10:28 am 
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back from the finish shop!

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this will also be available as a lefty

all the best,

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 Post subject: Re: VRB P5
PostPosted: September 7th, 2009, 6:22 pm 
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this one is finally in the active queue again and making progress. the image here is right after the first two strings were installed so I could validate the bridge placement and neck alignment for an even string gap on each side of the neck

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my client decided to change from the originally spec'd the Type B bridge and is substituting a Vintage bent plate bridge instead, so the installed bridge will soon be replaced with a different one. the custom pickguard will be on its way shortly, so this bass should be wrapping up in the next couple of weeks. the B-string resonates nicely even without a nut

all the best,

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 Post subject: Re: VRB P5
PostPosted: December 11th, 2011, 10:21 am 
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I see I never posted a completed image of the LPB 5-string :( so here ya go :)

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I'm also about to deliver a VRB-PJ5 in a 35" scale version. here it is just before I cut the mint/b/w/b pickguard on the CNC. as you can see, even without the nut installed those strings are pulling straight and even across the neck 8-)

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I'm able to offer this 35" scale version in a lefty as well 8-)

all the best,

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 Post subject: Re: VRB P5
PostPosted: December 11th, 2011, 12:24 pm 
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Nice!


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 Post subject: Re: VRB P5
PostPosted: December 16th, 2011, 12:09 pm 
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heading off to Texas in about 30 minutes ...

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this is the first time I've used a Nordy NP-5 + NJ5S combo ... I'll definitely use it again :D

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 Post subject: Re: VRB P5
PostPosted: December 17th, 2011, 10:24 am 
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giddee-up cowboy!

That one turned out quite nicely IMO. Photographed really well outdoors.


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 Post subject: Re: VRB P5
PostPosted: December 18th, 2011, 4:40 am 
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Just beautiful! Attention to detail is stellar... well done Rod!

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