The great thing is that Huddersfield has a research centre in ultra-precision CNC control. The person I met (Simon) needed a fun project to learn a new piece of software... he has been amazing on the project, and I (being a musician) was completely flabbergasted by the computer models, the 3d printers (one with powder, one with plastic) that allowed us to improve the design before cutting metal.
Pierre has had some clever ideas when he saw the powder printing, I left it with him so he should send me pictures soon for here to share... and I'll take picture of the second printing (3d) in the new year and will post them here too.
I know the bass would sound great anyway, Pierre is a world-class luthier. Actually, every bass player who tried one my basses he made were totally impressed... and I never tried a bass that I would have swapped for one of mine...
But this project is just so exciting... now I'll go practice to be worthy of his instruments! In the meantime, a couple of picture of the guy's shop, in Montreal.
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