DarkHeart

Ive now had this bass for 6 weeks and ive got to say its the only one ive got that doesnt live in its case, ive swapped out the tuners, stoned the fret ends and changed the strings but everything else is as it came from Thomann, ive got no problems with the bridges and can dial in loads of useable tones with the eq, the B string is as good as ive played and I dont even think about the fan fret thing any more, fit and finish are bloody good for a tad over £300 bass, its a tad heavy but it is a lot of bass. Would I recommend one?............yes, mine was B stock and apart from a few easily sortable niggles its absolutely spot on. As an aside ive also sold my Yamaha TRBX405 as for me this is a better bass.

[quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1488121966' post='3246013']
Think that might be a bit much.
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I think it would look cool but thats just me....im odd!

Gold anodised scratchplate?

Very nice, maybe i should call myself AlpherCobia5

I like that....lots!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1485979863' post='3228259']
I tried the Nux one, the analog yellow one, got it for £20 delivered. Word is it's the exact same pedal Hartke are selling as their 'bass chorus'. Can't fault it for the price!
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Ive got one of these on my board, very good for the money.

GT50 is best for that

Stunning!

I got a B stock one and apart from mega cheap tuners and the odd high fret its a really nice bass (took about 10 minutes to sort out the fret issues), infact im trying to sell my Yamaha trbx 405 now as im virtually playing the HB all the time.

Bought a set of tuners off Tony, very well packaged and an easy deal all round. Cheers Jeff

we used to do Kill the King

ive just bought 2 bookmatched black walnut bookmatched veneers.....the plot thickens!

I was given this Aria by Chris `Mr Alpher` Dobson with my intentions being just to turn it fretless as a project but having seen the wonderful things that Andy has been doing with veneer i`ve decided to be inspired and go for a full strip and veneer top and bottom in either walnut veneer (love natural walnut basses) or my old favorite from my kitchen building days cherry. I might also keep it simple and just stick to the P pickup anyway this is what im starting with.

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Oooooooh loud!

is that a JBXN I see in there?

Fairytale Of new York....there ive said it.....hate it with avangence!

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1485124079' post='3221430']
Chris degarmo guitarist in queensrhyche, vito brata guitarist in white lion, honerable mention for richie blackmore who stopped playing proper music long ago.
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Chris DeGarmo is still playing, this is with his daughter

https://youtu.be/0CdZOZGmWdU

Love that colour and if anyone thinks gold hardware looks tacky on a bass.....think again!

Mine also says hi

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[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1485033635' post='3220660']
I will second a vote for Alpher Instruments.

Not as well known as others, but they build exceptional instruments. I have been through most British built instruments and nothing surpasses Alpher for build quality and choice of woods in my opinion, there is no-one like them. They only build two different model basses and restrict a few options for customisation, simply because they believe the design they have is the best instrument they can make.

They give each instrument they build the proper time and dedication it needs. Some of the builders named in this thread churn basses out at an alarming rate, Alpher's output is much smaller (my bass was only the 30-something instrument they had built) and that is incredibly reassuring to me.

Me and Chris have become friends following my commission and the guy honestly couldn't be any better customer service wise. Immediate response to emails and Facebook chat messages before, during and most importantly after the build. They are a joy to work with.

Check them out, you won't regret it
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I can vouch for every word of this.

check out Alpher, cracking lads to deal with.

Bought a strap off Martyn, no problems at all, quick delivery and as described. Cheers Jeff

Pm me your paypal details and i`ll sort payment out asap. Cheers Jeff

Go on i`ll have them, is that £20 inc postage?

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Is that the singlecut bass? Looks really good!!
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It certainly is, I can honestly say that apart from the cheap tuners I cant fault it, finish is good, it sounds good, for a cheap 5er its got a really nice neck and the neck pocket is better than a lot of the fenders ive looked at and theres more of it!