We've got another batch of really cool Z's on the go. It's been a long time since we've done a purple. It's such a cool color and the purple pearloid blocks flipflop with the light incredibly. It's been a while since we've done red too. I love the look of red with black filler. The Whale pool has everyone's jaws dropping around here. We love our jobs.

[quote="Sheldon Dingwall":1gj74ly0]I've always felt it needed something different to take it to the next level. You picked a good morning to suggest it though, I think I've just figured out. Thanks [/quote:1gj74ly0] I can't wait to see what the result of this musing is!

Wow, Sheldon, you make some gorgeous instruments. In time, these basses you make will be priceless! Well done.

Rhinestones have the best glitter. They have to be installed proud of the surface to catch any light though.

[quote="rollerberg2000":3lgbx6pw][quote="Sheldon Dingwall":3lgbx6pw]As US Fish and Wildlife clamps down on inlays with shell in them, we've decided to discontinue shell altogether. The result is we're starting to get creative with our inlay materials. I think we will see many more builders following suit. There just may be an exciting period of creative development ahead of us. I posted photos in the Z3 gallery of a new one heading to Bass Northwest with synthetic tortoise shell inlays. Here's a shot of the headstock. We used a sterling silver border around the D to help it stand out from the redwood. To me it's got a 1920's vibe to it. http://www.dingwallguitars.com/products ... 3-gallery/[/quote:3lgbx6pw] OMG Sheldon, that is beautiful! You're employing some jewelry techniques! How about side position markers using diamonds bezel set in platinum? Maybe a baguette at the twelfth fret? [/quote:3lgbx6pw] I always thought that the Zircons that Danny Gatton used as side dots to catch the light were a great idea...

[quote="Sheldon Dingwall":2dscz9rr]As US Fish and Wildlife clamps down on inlays with shell in them, we've decided to discontinue shell altogether. The result is we're starting to get creative with our inlay materials. I think we will see many more builders following suit. There just may be an exciting period of creative development ahead of us. I posted photos in the Z3 gallery of a new one heading to Bass Northwest with synthetic tortoise shell inlays. Here's a shot of the headstock. We used a sterling silver border around the D to help it stand out from the redwood. To me it's got a 1920's vibe to it. http://www.dingwallguitars.com/products ... 3-gallery/[/quote:2dscz9rr] OMG Sheldon, that is beautiful! You're employing some jewelry techniques! How about side position markers using diamonds bezel set in platinum? Maybe a baguette at the twelfth fret?

[quote="callum":3rdth0xu]Hey Sheldon, have you thought of doing a bass with that fancy paint that changes colour when viewed from different angles? That Tangerine/Lemon burst reminds me of it.[/quote:3rdth0xu] I've always felt it needed something different to take it to the next level. You picked a good morning to suggest it though, I think I've just figured out. Thanks

As US Fish and Wildlife clamps down on inlays with shell in them, we've decided to discontinue shell altogether. The result is we're starting to get creative with our inlay materials. I think we will see many more builders following suit. There just may be an exciting period of creative development ahead of us. I posted photos in the Z3 gallery of a new one heading to Bass Northwest with synthetic tortoise shell inlays. Here's a shot of the headstock. We used a sterling silver border around the D to help it stand out from the redwood. To me it's got a 1920's vibe to it. http://www.dingwallguitars.com/products ... 3-gallery/

Nice one Sheldon! The Candy finishes are looking better and better.

Hey Sheldon, have you thought of doing a bass with that fancy paint that changes colour when viewed from different angles? That Tangerine/Lemon burst reminds me of it.

Now that's just really cool!

That is one of the MOST SICK finishes I've ever seen! If the inmost stripe was a tad wider, though

I uploaded some photos of a wild Z3 going to Japan today. Candy Tangerine/Lemon diagonal-burst. Here's a taste. The rest of the photos are here: http://www.dingwallguitars.com/products ... 3-gallery/

That's the bottom one, right Mayflower? Just keep in mind: no pictures, no bass! Post some picture of you and the bass in the "Show Your Dingwall" thread. And welcome here.

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[quote="Smallmouth_Bass":173ri68y]I noticed that SMB is written in a couple of pickup cavities. That wouldn't happen to mean [b:173ri68y]S[/b:173ri68y]mall[b:173ri68y]M[/b:173ri68y]outh_[b:173ri68y]B[/b:173ri68y]ass would it? I know I didn't order anything, but I'd gladly [i:173ri68y]take[/i:173ri68y] one! [/quote:173ri68y] I think its 'stormy Monday Burst' Those are all really sweet, Sheldon! I'm really also digging the fact that a lot of the spalted/flamed maple instruments are from the same 'log' as mine!

Very nice, and one of them is mine!

I noticed that SMB is written in a couple of pickup cavities. That wouldn't happen to mean [b:ueo102rk]S[/b:ueo102rk]mall[b:ueo102rk]M[/b:ueo102rk]outh_[b:ueo102rk]B[/b:ueo102rk]ass would it? I know I didn't order anything, but I'd gladly [i:ueo102rk]take[/i:ueo102rk] one!

If I had any kind of inheritance to look forward to my parents might be in trouble.

I really like the last one that is blue with what looks like white swirls. What wood is that and how did you make that color?