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I have some more photos Went and saw the bass last night and its looking awesome! Very happy bunny

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1320795231' post='1431677'] And no pickguard.. they sound better with no pickguard. [/quote] Didn't I say that to you last week? Also does the Lakland Darryl Jones count? I love it - Great bass, Great sound and lovely shape.

Few more pictures of the bass.

Really looking forward to this

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1320278442' post='1424884'] Not sure if there was a fire she'd be the first out out the door (that would be the Shuker... or the '80 L-1000... or the Pingray... or the ... ) but she's definitely the first one I pick up to play these days. A one-piece 70's mystery Jap bass with an original DiMarzio, £80 off ebay and a couple of days TLC.... [/quote] Having played this :- its was an absolute steal! Needs the thumbrest dude!

That is awesome - what's it like to carry fully loaded?

I used the ampeg 610. AMAZING cab. I still miss it, but given my flats freaking tiny and its on the top floor it was a hassle after gigs (hence why i sadly sold it). If you're able to store it and transport it, you wont regret it. But I have heard good stuff about Barefaced - if I were to be looking for a new cab now - i'd probs give them a look in.

I'll take this if its still here? Will send a PM.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1318934632' post='1407819'] Here you go mate. The body looks something a little .... (well it did but it's been resting sans clamps for a couple of days) ... it will receive more guitar like curves any minute now in fact. Oh and just to clarify, it's just the fingerboard that's blessed with the eyes of birds not the whole neck. I'm still in 2 minds as to whether it will go but we'll see. [/quote] Ta Yep this picture. Cheers mate.

Just a quick update to this:- I believe Rich has got the body now and is working on it now. Will hopefully have pictures soon (think i have one kicking about). Also the pickups have changed - Still Delano - but instead of the Hybrid (with poles on show), its going to have covered poles. I need to take a proper look at the neck that Rich got, It's figured maple so just want to make sure it will look good with the LEDs and body. Kinda makes me think Classic and modern together.

Holy crap! I'd do worse than you - i'd be going insane at anyone and everyone who would listen. A refund wouldnt be enough for a cockup of that magnitude IMO. I agree with the statements regarding getting a custom instrument. For me, theres a bit of excitement about having a bass that no one else owns. Can't wait for mine to arrive! If its all built by a decent luthier then you'll get a brilliant bass to your exact specs (even if those specs are based on a HH 'ray! - Mines is based on a 70s jazz...and a stingray) - Just remember that S+T have done a terrible job - which i would spread like a plague to everyone. Sucks that you've had to go through all this. Hope you get everything sorted one way or the other

Hah i like how this topic has decended! But on another note - I got a call from the guitarist last night (Since i'm in freaking london still...) - He'd spoken to the drummer (who let slip my fears hah) and wanted to confirm that he was dedicated. Just with problems at home (current flat mates a douche) he just was unhappy with everything. He has said that in a few weeks once he's moved out we'll be good to go. Happy ended huh? Apologies for anyone interested in the pedals Cheers for the help folks - you're all awesome!

[quote name='matt_citizenbass' timestamp='1317717630' post='1393531'] Ok... soo what cheap signal blenders are there? [/quote] I used a Barge Concepts VB-JR before - I've got built into a switching unit max at SFX built me - so could always go that route?

Yeahh thats what i'm thinking just now. Well that and try and get a rise against style project going. Might even swallow my fear and do lead vocals too. Already found a drummer if my current doesnt fancy. Would be nice if he did - we've played together for 10 years almost!

Thanks all. The problem is he's also the synth player too. So he does quite alot. So i think if he's not interested it'll be the "end". Good thing for basschatters is that my deep impact, moog stuff and controllers would be up for sale!

[quote name='joe_bass' timestamp='1317572583' post='1391881']Sounds really crappy. Isn't the girlfriend he's moved in with by any chance?![/quote] Well he said no, but she said on friday "did you hear that we got a flat?" so id guess yes. Sadly.

Hey guys - i know this thread has been a million times but would be nice to get some personal advice. I've been playing in my current band for ages. But we only starting gigging about a year ago. The singer/guitarist/synth player said he wanted a change and he wasnt enjoying it etc. So we took a break in June, got a new singer and planned a different style. We've rijigged one song and its sounding decent and interesting. But now everytime we try and get something together (a simple practice) but now the guitarist is saying he can't afford practice because of his new flat. This is odd to me since he's paying sod all mortgage (compared to me) and i still made gigs/practice when i got my place. But it just seems he's not wanting to do this now.. His girlfriend is also causing issues - says she hates the band because we take him away from her (bunny boiler much?) so we're thinking shes finally got to him. If Foxdie's dead in the water i'd probs sell 90% of my stuff and do a less fx'y band Anyone got any thoughts?

Hey guys, Though I'd create this thread while I had a spare few moments. Decided to get a custom bass built and after much thought decided to stay local (to basschat and geographically!) and have got Rich (Ou7shined) to build me one. It's pretty much like my Lakland DJ4 but with different neck and LEDs. Also has a mix of stingray added for good measure! [size=2][/size]

I love the sound of this... 20k needed though? :0