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Buy a RIM. I've had a RIM, GB & Overwater built for me. I love the GB sound and feel, but it's not for everyone. By far the best build process and quality of result award goes to Robbie @ RIM Basses. Very reasonably priced compared to more UK builders as well!

Really impressed with that 'home-made' effort. Nice to see something different and bespoke. Now I've migrated to the Tourman I'm trying to justify keeping the limited edition Monkey Dream board for a rainy day. I could do with the money, but a pedalboard that lights up blue just can't be cast aside that easy!

I picked up the Limited edition SR2010ASC and have to say I'm very happy with how comfy the body shape is. The SR series certainly got that right! Compared to other SR's as well the sound is far more rounded with leas metallic zing. The 'Ashula' preamp and 'Sonic Arch Pickups' seem to be a huge step forward in sound. I really hope they start to use this electronics package in future SR's... It would seem a waste for such a great sounding circuit to die with a limited run bass

Agree about the 1st post update.. This threads getting quite long. Maybe a list... Times, cost, address, parkin details etc etc. Seriously looking forward to this now. Going to be a great day. Are sorting any sort of name badges so we can be identified as our forum user names without having 20 real names & forum names to try and remember. Might avoid everyone calling each other 'mate' all day! Shep

Thought I'd better add a few bits to my gear list... Pedalboard from my Drum & Bass project - More info etc here in the Basschat pedalboard thread - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=289&view=findpost&p=1022086"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...t&p=1022086[/url] Also, My RIM Marseer 6 - Pics and info here in the Porn section - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=110899&pid=1023834&st=0&#entry1023834"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...p;#entry1023834[/url] Also from start in the Build diary - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88195"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88195[/url]

Moved to Gear Porn section now the build is complete - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=110899&st=0&gopid=1023834&#entry1023834"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...p;#entry1023834[/url] Cheers for all the kind comments, and to Robbie for the craftsmanship.... Shep

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Now the build is complete (see build diary in my sig), I figured this deserved a place in the Porn Section. It arrived today, hand delivered by Robbie and other than to post here I've not put it down... Specs... RIM Marseer Bolt-On 6 35" scale 5 piece Maple/Wenge eck with RIM-style slotted headstock Ebony nut Honduran Rosewood Board (Side 'tube-style' dots only) Black Limba body with RIM-style slotted fish tail & matching control cavity cover Quilted Myrtle top (with separating Ebony layer) and matching headstock Black Hardware (Hipshot O-Ring Knobs, Schaller Strap Locks etc.) and custom fish tail bridge Delano SBC6 HE/S Pickups Aguilar OBP-3 Preamp 18.5mm string spacing

[quote name='walbassist' post='1023638' date='Nov 14 2010, 05:40 PM']yet another[b] first class[/b] Basschatter![/quote] Unlike Royal Mail

A couple of pics from Robbie... And the happy customer shot (yes, I am THAT short, and yes, I do REALLY need a shave )...

I bought a DVD from Gareth and Royal Fail completely let us down and lost it Thankfully Gareth is a gentleman and not only stayed in touch during the 'will it turn up' period, but also agreed to split the loss when it was clear it had gone for good. Sorry it didn't work out with the postman, but cheers for being cool! Shep

[quote name='sprocketflup' post='1023538' date='Nov 14 2010, 04:01 PM']That is truly a thing of beauty - nice one to both you and Robbie. If Id built that I would never let it out of my site I have a question tho, the dark line between the myrtle top and the main body wood, is that a fillet of some other wood in between the two? or paint? cant figure that on out[/quote] It's a 1mm layer of Ebony dividing the facing and the body. A nice added touch I think!

Saw this earlier. Anything with JoJo Mayer on drums is worth listening to Oh yeah... The bass ain't bad either... Lol

Thanks guys. I'm more impressed than I thought I'd be. What takes me the most is the weight! My Roscoe is particularly light for a 6 string (about 9lbs), this is even lighter! The balance is perfect as well. When you pick it up you'd think it was a chambered bass! The sound is fantastic also. It's definitely a bass where I will use the pre a fair bit. The natural flat sound is quite low mi heavy, largely due to the pickup. It has a soft, warm jazz tone, owing itself well to a reggae/dub kind of sound. It's nice to have something that sounds a little more traditional as I'm used to having a GB as my only fretted bass which is full of highs. The Agi preamp has plenty of room to move with some nice zingy highs and fat subby bass... It's a bass that I'll enjoy tweaking. Shep

As I said I would, I have upgraded the knobs with Hipshot O-Ring knobs. They feel much more positive and don't look cheap like I stole them off the front on the oven! Huge cosmetic difference and a small increase in under-finger precision when knob twiddling!

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Its here. Robbie stopped by for a coffee and a crumpet, had a good chat and played some bass… A few pics from me…

[quote name='bartelby' post='1023208' date='Nov 14 2010, 10:06 AM']I was thinking more like a mermaid.[/quote] Lol. At this rate I might dscover the secret to the Da Vinci Code hidden within its grain! I thought I was commissioning a bass, but I seem to have discovered the unwritten secrets of life. Damn fine work Robbie

Today is the day!!!!!!!!

Hi Rob, Welcome to Basschat. There is an affliates forum for bass builders etc. I'd suggest contacting a moderator in regards to using that to advertise and sell your wares an services. Do you have a website, or online gallery... Or even a few pictures of your work that we can sneak a peak at? Shep

[quote name='simon1964' post='1023015' date='Nov 13 2010, 11:40 PM']Post 63 - the room is booked from 1pm to 6pm. Looking forward to it - looks like there's going to be some fantastic gear there![/quote] Cheers bud! I will unfortunately not be bringing the EBS rig now, but looking at post one we may run out of space for amps! My RIM Marseer is being delivered tomorrow though so happily I will definitely have that to bring along

Sorry of this has been covered already... What time are things being kicked off next Saturday? Do we have to vacate by a certain time? Shep

I emailed Moog earlier and they just replied.. Basically they informed me that the Diago supplies work with the red tips but hiss like a bastard. Apparently any multipower system will do the same. The only ones that keep them quiet are those with isolated power outputs, or to use a virtual battery for each. They recommend using separate power supplies over any system... Those which have isolated outputs are far more expensive than I'm happy to pay.