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[quote name='simes' timestamp='1362654282' post='2002724'] when's the big day rk? [/quote] Hi Simes, Martin tells me the bass will be complete today or early tomorrow. Typically, I will be away this weekend for a pre-arranged family catch-up. Hey Ho. I will be collecting the bass on Tuesday, woo-hoo! RK

Nice work Myke!

Some spray-booth action at the end of the week! Final laquer now applied, woo hoo! Hardware next week, and then its collection time for RK! And from the back! Its getting sooooo close now. thank you please RK

Hah, I have lessons with him too. He's not only a cool bass builder, he has the patience of a saint! ha ha. Who knows, we may hook up one of these days at OW? RK And yes, it will sail through another MOT, order the bass!

I would highly recommend it, Simes. When I placed my order I was excited about it, but having specced it and seen it coming to life, my anticipation has gone through the roof. Having sat with the bass last friday it just feels completely 'right', which is what a bespoke instrument is all about I suppose. Roll on next week, when it will be completed. Oh joy! Speak to the boys at OW! RK

[quote name='simes' timestamp='1362080207' post='1995552'] overwater have made guitars before I know someone with an OW strat. [/quote] Yes I thought they had Simes, but I have no direct experience of them. RK

Oh, and the online lessons are well worth a look. There are a few on the go now, but Scott Devine is particularly good, and a top bloke too! RK

Hi deejayen, I started out with a budget Yamaha, but my playing only really started when I acquired the first Overwater after being introduced to these basses by a pal who has two of them. Each to their own, there was nothing wrong with the Yamaha, but the Overwater is in a different league, and the new one will be better again I'm hoping. Welcome to the forum! RK

Hi deejayen, and welcome to Basschat! The peeps at Overwater are exceptionally good on the customer front, do doubt about that. I can't say for sure if they ever made guitars but I suspect they did, I seem to recall a pic on their Facebook page a while ago. I know there is also something of a guitar connection with Haydn, who sometimes helps out there, but who also runs Williams Guitars. I'll check with Martin when we next speak. thank you for your kind comments! RK

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1361705819' post='1989410'] That is deffo going to be a thing of beauty, well it already is. Classy mate. [/quote] Don't forget to visit if you are in the area. RK

Thank you Gary!

Thank you JimBob!

More pics, just because I was a happy-snapper and couldnt stop taking pics! [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/14bj02c.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/i4r3o6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/35hraso.jpg[/IMG] RK

More pics! Top, first sanding done and first lacquer applied, woo-hoo! The back. With 'moob' cut-out! Back, but the skinny end! Bridge pieces, they're Hipshot and they're individual. The pics don't do justice to the work the boys have done, the bass is truly lovely. Whilst visiting, I sat with the bass 'in place'. Martins advice on scale length and his work shaping the back of the bass make it feel so comfortable. I'm a lucky boy! thank you please! RK

Thank You Dr! I'm really pleased with the positive reaction on BC. Everyone seems to like the bass, and is very complimentary about it. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started the thread, but the response has been brilliant. I spoke with Martin today on another matter, and he says the finish will be applied by the end of the week. Then it will be picture time again! thanks again for your comments RK

[quote name='scojack' timestamp='1361265331' post='1983513'] Tasty tasty very very tasty! [/quote] Thank you scojack, I can't wait until its finished. RK

Btw, If I am ever in the Leicester area I'll show you the bass if you wish. Likewise if you find yourself 'oop North' any time let me know!

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1361232718' post='1983369'] It just gets better and better. Have you got any idea of how much longer [s]we[/s] <cough> you have to go before it's finished? [/quote] Martin tells me it will be 2 - 3 weeks now. All the woodwork is now complete. I imagine there will be more pics when the finish has been applied, and then some more when the build is concluded, and then a final pic of me with the worlds widest grin on the day I collect it! ha ha. (Although Angie and I are in Carlisle later this week so a bass visit is on the cards!) Timescales depend on the other work on the books at Overwater, I know Martin has a number of basses in production at the moment. RK

Todays update from the good Mr Lee! [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/5cylol.jpg[/IMG] Body reliefs for individual Hipshot Bridge pieces! Woo-hoo! And a spot of sanding too. Body is looking fantastic. [IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/1z2gfw1.jpg[/IMG] And another pic of the same, because Martin sent me two! thank you please RK

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1360018494' post='1963763'] This has been a fantastic build diary. Looking forward to seeing he finished instrument! I too was unaware that Overwater build a thru neck Preception. Wished I knew that back when I ordered my Progress III, but that was 10yrs ago so things might have changed since then. Much prefer the smaller size of the Perception body. [/quote] 'Borrowed' this pic from the Overwater Basses FB page, showing both through-neck Perceptions in their build stage just now. Blonde and Brunette, as Martin puts it, heh heh. [IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/34g58c2.jpg[/IMG] The figuring on the topwood on the lighter one is wonderful. I'll get a better pic direct from Martin. RK

Hey Gary, its a small world. I was born (at an early age) in Egremont, heh heh, and we drove through Bothel on the way back from our Overwater visit last Saturday! Also, nearby and confusingly, theres a place called Overwater, although its nothing to do with the bass-builders. Sadly, on our trip last week, I took a pic of the road sign. This is worryingly close to writing down the numbers on the front of trains. However, if anyone has a pic of a signpost for 'Fender' or ........ thank you please RK p.s. signs to Warwick don't count!

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1360399411' post='1969729'] This is one seriously handsome bass. Not usually my sort of thing being more into P basses these days but got to say I love this. Please can I visit if I ever get myself back up to Cumbria [/quote] Yes Gary, of course you can visit, PM me when you are in the area and we'll get the kettle on! RK

Thank you Ian! The bass is turning out to be more than I expected, and the pics really don't do it justice. Martin was telling me yesterday that things will slow down a bit on the photo front just now, until the bass is sanded and finished. The only remaining woodwork is to rout out the reliefs for the individual Hipshot bridge pieces, but he has promised a pic when that is done. I'm really looking forward to seeing the lacquer applied. Martin does a 'magic trick' during wood selection, where he pours alcohol/thinners on the pieces and the full grain is revealed. Both the Ziricote and the Wenge look amazing when this is done so I can't wait for Finishing!

Go on and buy it! RK

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1360018494' post='1963763'] This has been a fantastic build diary. Looking forward to seeing he finished instrument! I too was unaware that Overwater build a thru neck Preception. Wished I knew that back when I ordered my Progress III, but that was 10yrs ago so things might have changed since then. Much prefer the smaller size of the Perception body. [/quote] Yes Shizznit, Overwater say the NT Perception choice is getting more popular. There's another being built alongside mine, at the moment, but in a much lighter wood choice. I'll try and get a pic of them both. RK