Flexible silicone blanket!

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Ken McKay

OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH now I get it Yea that would be another reason for a back up timer. Hey better cut it out Mike is listening in and he shouldn't think of his dad this way. You were just kidding about that Right? Right!

Oh yeah.. I was kidding but there were guys back then that might do such a thing. I did see it once back stage I think...

[Mike Pecanic]

Thanks for the info Ken, I ordered mine a couple of days ago...+1 on that hot pipe issue. BTW, I have the paper (and plans) that Borun did on upright basses. He advocated for putting a bend not unlike the back, on the top plate! I don't think I've ever seen a bass with that. Anybody else?
Mike

[Ken McKay]

You are welcome Mike.

My cornerless bass will have a slight bend in the top from about the middle of the upper bout up. It will give a bit more room for playing in thumb position... we'll see. I just finished the top linings and am ready to carve the top.

[Mike Pecanic]

Sounds like fun, BTW, I liked the original dimensions of the pear-bass too. I'm gluing the bass bar tonight so I hope to have some pics of my project soon. The garland is done but the back is gonna be an issue as the wood warped over the year. Can't wait for the blanket...