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[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='96851' date='Nov 30 2007, 05:52 PM']I've lusted after a sliding pickup arrangement for ages. For standard pickup designs it usually requires a whacking great trench to be taken out of the middle of the bass to let the pickup move. Unless someone can build a very flat profile (ie shallow) pickup, the only other way is to put a pickup on both sides of the string which is what happened with the Ovation etc. referred to earlier. I wonder if it could be achieved with an optical pickup though?[/quote] Sliding Pickup? No problem. [url="http://www.westone.info/railbass.html"]Westone Rail[/url] Sliding pickup in a good looking bass? er...

[quote name='Alun' post='96840' date='Nov 30 2007, 05:40 PM']Yup What would Freud make of this thread I wonder ?[/quote] [url="http://www.independent.co.uk/living/food_and_drink/recipes/article100339.ece"]"Simplicity is the key to good entertaining, says Sir Clement."[/url]

[quote name='EskimoBassist' post='96868' date='Nov 30 2007, 06:19 PM']Hey there! That's a beautiful bass, and if i do remember correctly i was going to buy that very bass and i would've done if i hadn't already bought one from sound control in newcastle that very day! Playing well? I should think so! I really should've looked in RockBox before i went through to newcastle, but there you go! Rich[/quote] I have a feeling he probably doesn't play it much any more

[quote name='MB1' post='96807' date='Nov 30 2007, 04:49 PM']MB1. Anybody else building basses in the U.K at the moment? ....................[/quote] "other bass builders are available" [url="http://www.bunnybass.com/e-zine/directories/builders.shtml"]List of Luthiers[/url]

[quote name='MB1' post='96651' date='Nov 30 2007, 01:25 PM']MB1. If that had L.E.Ds on it, we'd be asking, "Permission To Land!".... [/quote] Deja Vu anyone?

[quote name='MB1' post='96659' date='Nov 30 2007, 01:32 PM']175 ?.......... Made in Scotland ,From Girders! No wonder theyve started reopening welsh mines![/quote] yeah from knitted IrnBru. It was one Dood left behind ...

[quote name='MB1' post='96624' date='Nov 30 2007, 12:48 PM']MB1. thats one of them mispelt cases ROB Green sent back ,Thats not how you spell STATUS! [/quote] yes I gave Jon a good thrashing with a .175 F# string for using the same S, more or less ...

[quote name='simontdo' post='96517' date='Nov 30 2007, 09:24 AM']Congratulations. What a wonderfull bass. If you're anything like me, you'll be going through the bonding process now where all other things in life take a back seat... wife, kids, work etc.... [/quote] ha ha yeah and longing for the next gig (15th Dec) so I can crank it up loud and really see what it can do ..

did you sign him up for basschat too?

The sun came out today so here's a few more pics ...

[quote name='ped' post='96419' date='Nov 29 2007, 11:09 PM']bass_ferret wants a 7 string deep inside[/quote] I think if he gets too close to some of the debaters here he may well get that experience

[quote name='bremen' post='96078' date='Nov 29 2007, 12:03 PM']absolutely, I've had no reply to my 'I'm interested, tell me more' PM and decided against sending a 'we're wise to your little game, sunshine' as it'd be pointless.[/quote] You might get a "sale fell through, are you still interested" note later ..

[quote name='eude' post='96030' date='Nov 29 2007, 10:55 AM']Holy Moly! I didn't realise Bacchaus did single cuts! Where'd you find that Ped, what does it cost? Eude[/quote] The neck joint looks a lot like the W&T's BassDirect has .

We can do nothing but be glad we are part of a community like this .. Sadly as long as there are people who will bid on something like this without doing the basic checks the scammers will continue to do it. I was playing with a similar rip-off seller for a few weeks just to see what excuses he could come up with for avoiding the normal stuff - more pictures, cash on pick up, seeing it first, that sort of things, but it got boring.

This explains Floating Thumb pretty well. I think lots of "5 and up" players use it rather than pickup or bottom string anchoring. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPVMBPmrblU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPVMBPmrblU[/url] I'm in the process of learning floating thumb as well as alternating finger technique after many years of using a technique I call "making it up as I go along" .. I can't say I've noticed a huge improvement yet but I see it as foundation building for better playing. Never too late but it is pretty hard to undo muscle memory. Starting out I'd certainly make sure I nailed these two techniques early on. As it says on the Warwick linked above: "Q: You are teaching us a two-finger technique, where you always alternate fingers. Yet, I see many famous players who use one finger, or they don't always alternate. Which way is right? A: There really is no "right" way. Some amazing bassists play perfectly well using a wide variety of techniques. I am reminded about a conversation I had with a known player who had a rather erratic right hand style. I asked him if he thought his technique was the best way. He said, "No way! It took me over 20 years to get to where I could play quickly and smoothly. [b]Kids that learn the right way to do it can get there in a matter of months." [/b]That really gave me food for thought. " I think that's the point ..

[quote name='BeLow' post='95944' date='Nov 29 2007, 07:33 AM']With Jon's work it easy to get carried away - they are all pretty special, but some just 'glow' - and I think you have got one of those ones OG - at least looking at the phot's anyway. Well done![/quote] Thanks BeLow, I think so too It's a tad difficult to be objective, of course, but I think both my bass babies are beautiful. What was a real surprise is how great the headstock looks. As Rich said it's almost worth the price alone ... Jon's new chrome signature is a very nice touch too.

[quote name='pete.young' post='95772' date='Nov 28 2007, 07:35 PM']Did they play 'When the boat comes in' ?[/quote] I think they did some cool tunes like Ice Ice baby, Night swimming, maybe? Float on, Don't rock teh boat baby,

[quote name='Bassmonster' post='95773' date='Nov 28 2007, 07:35 PM']Looks like Jon has worked his magic again, cracking bass!, am i right in thinking this one was completed rather quickly......... for a change [/quote] No it was a long slow build but that was agreed from the start. I had to save up I didn't start the build diary until a long way into the build time That was fine by me. I already had a stonkin' bass at home

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='95524' date='Nov 28 2007, 11:08 AM']Looks just like that one he has available to buy from stock on his site, looks good! More photos would be cool though.[/quote] Ah yes you mean this one - yes the top on that was certainly instrumental in my choice of top wood. I'd already decided on a very light dotless fingerboard It's not obvious but the body is subtly different as a result of the 21 frets vs 24, which means teh distance between the bridge and the end of the neck is longer, therefor ethe body is longer from strap lock to heel .. It's also wider across the base as it has more forearm wood as I like the "width" you get in a P bass.

[quote name='Tinman' post='95764' date='Nov 28 2007, 07:15 PM']Mate. That is disgracefully lovely. Congratulations my friend, it gives me another reason to come over your way Thinks * I must start planning another one. Now who can I get to smash into the back of my car this time?* [/quote] Thanks Pete it's gert gorgeous Feels fab too.

[quote name='dood' post='95693' date='Nov 28 2007, 04:50 PM']lol .. really plain??? Pics jaw up AGAIN ;o Mmmmm please do send my pictures... I'd love to see them! Usual addy ;o)[/quote] I mean when it was like this ... I have no vision you see OK Pics on the way

Wooooooow Pink front lights! Scallops! cor!

[quote name='Beedster' post='95683' date='Nov 28 2007, 04:40 PM']Pots....? [/quote] and strap pegs

[quote name='dood' post='95674' date='Nov 28 2007, 04:32 PM']Good grief! Some wonderful wood on this thread!!! Hey Si', I was talking to Jon as you walked through the door at his place.. I knew it was 'the big day', so I got off the blower a bit quick!! Love the Singlecut pic too..[/quote] Thanks mate it's lovely I was very worried about it when I saw it with no finish .. It looked really really plain Mighty thoughtful of you to let Jon off the phone .. we still didn't have enough time We had a fine time .. Lot some very nice basses at Jons, plus Poptart had a W&T and Nordy along for the ride, plus Rich's Shuker, both mine and, by far the most notable bass there by far, my heavily mojo'd white Fender P Lyte Saw some possible fingerboard woods for your project Got some pics here if you wannnnnnem ...