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Evil Bass Inlay
Evil Bass Inlay

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BIlly Vivona



Registered: March 2005
Location: Staten Island, New York
Posts: 2,910
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I nknow I've posted this already, but here's the actual inlay in the grip. You can zoom in on it and see the edges where the inlay and the grip meet are pretty tight. You can also see how many pieces tehre are and how detailed it is. I will have this on display in High Point 2007.
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Jim Upton

Registered: March 2005
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 440
Tue August 15, 2006 5:28pm

Nice work Billy. You're really getting good at that stuff. I make a horrible mess with the contact cement.
BIlly Vivona

Registered: March 2005
Location: Staten Island, New York
Posts: 2,910
Tue August 15, 2006 5:48pm

So do I. The magic of sandpaper makes me look like a magician, lol. Seriousl, CC is NASTY, and it gets everywhere. IT's quite frustrating gluing in all those lines in teh fins and in the face, after 1 or 2 everything sticks to your fingers.

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Rich Matranga

Registered: October 2005
Location: Folsom, California
Posts: 120
Wed August 16, 2006 3:04am

Very nice! I can't wait to see it in person.
Raymond_Adams

Registered: May 2005
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,244
Wed August 16, 2006 8:57am

Truely impressive inlay Billy.
Herbert Pat Vinzant

Registered: November 2005
Location: Wetumpka, AL 36093
Posts: 16
Wed August 16, 2006 9:37am

Great looking mean bass. Love the smile and piercing eyes. Have to try this one in a feather inlay.
Italo Busi

Registered: August 2005
Location: Roma Italy
Posts: 596
Thu August 17, 2006 1:06pm

Billy, your works are as usual AWESOME !!
Ciao Italo


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