Johngh

I used to take my basses to Brazil and back on a regular basis, these included a Status 5 string and an Alembic Mark King signature, nobody ever bat an eyelid. But I would get yourself a second hand case to bring it back in, you stand a better chance of getting it in if you do.

To be honest I was only there about 15 minutes, the traffic was dire and I arrived half an hour late, and had to get back. Also he was very busy sanding a bass down, so I didn't want to hold him up. There was not a lot there, I suspect he only brings a few in at a time because of the floods. I will be up there in about 3 weeks to pick mine up, so I will be happy to take photos etc then.

Just got back from Jon's. The bass looks stunning in the flesh. Looking at the quilt maple top from the side, it looks 3D its soooo deep. Once the wet look gloss laquer goes on it will be brilliant. I'm picking it up at the start of August now because of flood delays, and me going on holiday. I didn't take any more photos as its about the same as it was in the last photos Jon sent me. This bass is going to be a peach. Its turning out exactly as I wanted

Do be doo doo !!! So what, its great to have it twice

+100 absolutely brilliant !!!!!

Here are some new photos, just look at that top ! and its not finished yet ! [attachment=1070:Picture056.jpg.jpg] [attachment=1071:Picture057.jpg.jpg] [attachment=1072:Picture059.jpg.jpg]

RUSH - No question, I've been a fan ever since 2112, and how they get the sound they do live with just 3 of them is amazing, yes I know there are a lot of samples triggered by foot control etc, but its still impressive. Geddy is amazing, and makes it look a piece of piss, which its not !

Precision Copy ! Westone Thunder 2 Aria SBR600 Ibanez Destroyer Kramer aluminium neck thingy ! JD Mark King Yamaha 5 String (can't remember model) Yamaha John Myung six string Alembic Mark King ( Sold it like a pillock) Squire Jazz 4 string fretless Status Eclipse 6 string with graphite neck (still have) Status S2 classic 4 string headless Status S2 classic 5 string through neck with front and side LEDS (still have) MTD Kingston 5 string fretless Shuker 6 string headless ( 3 weeks away from getting) * GAS for Fender Geddy Lee

[quote name='Ba55me15ter' post='22298' date='Jun 23 2007, 12:02 PM']Check out [url="http://www.xs4all.nl/~mp2004/bp/"]http://www.xs4all.nl/~mp2004/bp/[/url] for a very handy, free, change pitch/speed program.[/quote] Brilliant, I had no idea this program existed, just downloaded it and am busy learning YYZ by Rush, thanks a million for this. I practice with a small Peavey combo, the gig rig is too much for our humble dwelling !

[quote name='ste_m3' post='23613' date='Jun 26 2007, 04:26 PM']Goodness me, that would have been tragic! Can you imagine, all those nearly finished basses floating away... i dread to think actually![/quote] I dread to think as well, being as one of the nearly finished Basses would have been mine. I should have been visiting Jons tomorrow (Friday) to see the bass, but obviously, I've cancelled the visit. Jon has told me that the workshop has been dried out, but he is expecting the worst as another deluge has been forecast for this weekend. He's not moving anything back in until he gets the all clear. Its set my build back a week, but so what, only 3 weeks now until she's done !

Red Barchetta - Rush Save a Prayer - Duran Duran

A drummer and guitarist in Leicester are looking for a bass player to form a Rush tribute, If you are interested, please PM me and I will pass on contact details.

[quote name='Rich' post='22858' date='Jun 25 2007, 09:14 AM']Mate, I don't know if that's incredibly stupid & reckless or incredibly brave! [/quote] Rich, probably a mixture of all three. Fact is she's after us buying a caravan of all things ! so whats the priority, a nice new Shuker, or a Caravan........no contest methinks the planning of smuggling and hiding the Shuker in the house is already at a advanced stage, as are the million and one excuses once I get found out.

I'm off to Jons on Friday to see the progress on "Blondie" if you are having a Shuker made at the mo, and would like photos, I will see what I can do to accomodate. Please PM me with details so as not to clutter up this thread.

Neil Murray - Whitesnake etc Sean Walsh - The Beautiful South The guy that played with Lone Star ( Firing on all six)

[quote name='dood' post='20159' date='Jun 19 2007, 01:16 PM']Good gracious! Thats quick!! I really do look forward to seeing this bass, as you know John![/quote] I have asked Jon for more Photos, but I'm going to see him a week this Friday, so thats probably my best bet to get photos of the bass. I can't wait to see the thread of your new bass Dan, hope it turns out to be an epic like the Doodle build . Mines not been that quick to be honest, this has been going on for 6 months, although in fairness I did tell Jon to take his time with it. Best bit is the wife still has no idea I'm having it made, if she gets wind of it, it will be time for one of her Latina nuclear strikes, when her head goes its megga, so I'm staying shtum about it. I'm going to tell her it was a bargain special from evil bay !

I'm available for any established covers - tribute band. I'm also willing to travel for the right band. Please PM with any offers......Cheers - John

Great news, just come off the phone with Jon, the Bass will be ready in 3 weeks time. Its going to be bad now, so close yet so far !

I have always thought that the Squire Jazz is an excellent beginner Bass. Whatever you get though, make sure its set up right