FlatEric

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1436521368' post='2818790'] That's rather lovely - and rather rare. Top-end, replica-standard Matsumoku build from the late 70s, this'll be basically the same as the Aria Pro branded version: [url="http://www.matsumoku.org/models/ariaproii/catalogs/77_lclsst/77_lc-ls-st_pg7.jpg.html"]http://www.matsumoku...st_pg7.jpg.html[/url] £175 sounds like a bit of a steal for this. J. [/quote] Deifinately a steal!! I've got one and it's a cracker. The bridge pick-up is very slightly microphonic, which live (I have it gigged half a dozen times) is not an issue - other than that, it's MINT and a joy to play. This is mine, which I paid "considerably more" for, around 6 years ago. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/kimbara-from-under-bed.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/kimbara-from-under-bed.html[/url] Someone better "Grab" this one, as at that price, it is certainly not a "Rip" off!

Shocked and sad. Innovative and a real talent. Influenced me and I'm sure many, many more on here. Another great gone.

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1435099240' post='2805556'] found pics of yours on the blog... looks a wee bit different, two piece bridge and pups...? or just a variation on the same thing? [/quote] 'ello mate! The ones on the blog and the ones that Jon referred to - they are earlier - Badass/Dimarzio, from around 1977, as far as I can make out. The one I have the same as the one advertised, I haven't got around to doing on the blog yet. [attachment=195037:Balogh Odyssey Bass.jpg] Mine looks like this one. The one you show, seems to be the same in a Brown Burst. In Canada, where they were made, they go for around $800 - $1500. Oh well, another time, perhaps! Cheers.

The thing with CNC, is you need to understand it to get it to work for you. To start with, on a 2D machine, you have to be inventive, to get the shapes you are looking for. You have to be skilled in CAD, as the machine won't correct your mistakes - so the drawings are really important. The drawings then need to be converted into commands - G Codes - you need to tell it what cutter it is, for offset and you need to hold the material firmly, so it doesn't wander - etc, etc. Getting to make the first one, is the hard part. The beauty of CNC is. . . . . . . when you have made one, you can make THOUSANDS all the same. The first company to use CNC to make guitars. . . . . . Peavey! If you do follow this route, I would be interested to see the results.

Ooooooooooooooooh NNNNNnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnno!!!! £125!!!!!!!! I need to lie down in a dark room!! These things are like rocking horse ****!! In the UK, there can only be a very small amount of these and considering I am always on the lookout, all the time - It is years between a sighting!! Gutted isn't the word. I have one the same as shown, in a cherry burst, which cost me a LOT more than that, an awful lot more, from someone who knew what is was. Any sniff of who got lucky, I would like to know. Just hope is wasn't bought as a cheap learner, that is going to be customised!! Oh dear, Oh dear, Oh dear!!

I can't speak about P or J types, when it comes to Greco but their own designed basses are, in my opinion - truly great! I have two GOB II 750 basses, and are high on the list of favourites. I do have a Greco copy which is a really nice, well made instrrument. It's the sort that Chris Squires/Paul Mac would "recognise" For me, Greco means high quality. Cheers.

After trying several, some long and some medium - I went for the Ibanez Studio. A really nice bass, medium scale, active and lots of tone. The only problem I have found, when I have been to see bands using an 8 string, is the eq seems to be set up for a 4 and there is just not quite enough mids and top, to clearly pick out the octave strings. Shame They sound great unplugged - just noodling - piano like tones. Love the look of that Kramer!

My, oh my, oh my!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW. You are a very lucky man! In my opinion, one of the best passive basses around! Hang on to that one - DO NOT let it go. Cheers.

Result! Kent Armstrong! Words from the man, himself! "Yes they are mine that I made many years ago !! What do you need to know ??? Sincerely Kent Armstrong" Dropped him a line and he got back to me within a day. Sweet. Will post the answers to my questions, when I get them back. Cheers.

Blimey Nick - you were up early on a Sunday morning! Top job mate - look forward to seeing it. Now go back to bed!! Cheers.

WOW! Very impressed! Sweet!!

Geoff, Hi. I see what you mean but these would have been fitted in the 80's/90's. I have had a thought. . . . . I bought some "Rainbow" pick-ups, in the late 70's/very early 80's, for a guitar project and never fitted them. One those, the whole pick-up was resin. Is/Was Rainbow anything to do with Armstrong?? Anyone? Cheers.

I am now started on the Reeve. What I thought were custom wooden covers on the pick-ups, seem to be very cleverly done in resin!! Having lifted one out, I am no wiser as to who made them. Over to you. [attachment=193303:IMGP5919.JPG] [attachment=193304:IMGP5920.JPG] [attachment=193305:IMGP5921.JPG]

Oooooo! Very Nice!!!

Never recall seeing the micro on any ZZB and then two pop up in a couple of days!! Comments welcomed from Bloodaxe!

Thanks for your input. You are right about the attention to detail - if you did follow the link I put up, you can see the allen key that screws out of the body - The string retainer and bridge, seem to be custom made for this bass. The pick-ups (don't know what they are yet) have got custom wooden covers. My next step is to get it all sorted ansd running again - as it says in the blog, it is exactly how I received it, I have done nothing to it. Will keep you posted. Cheers.

Nice. Rare maple board - don't see many of them. I have one that [i]is [/i]a Blueburst, which doesn't have the lightening stripe across the body. More interesting - you seem to have some sort of Micro tuning, at the bridge? Not seen the before - mine doesn't have it. Got a closer pic? Cheers.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1430483171' post='2761868'] I remember them. They were very well known in the Luton music scene back in the 80's and had a workshop next to their house on Gooseberry Hill. Their attention to detail was truly astounding for the time and, as a fresh faced teen, owning a Reeve was high up on my list of 'must haves'. Sadly that never happened. [/quote] Brilliant. Just what I am looking for. Did you used to live in the Luton area? Anything else you can tell me at all, would be much appreciated. Cheers.

Looking for anyone out there who may have any info. Reeve Guitars. Some years ago, there was a guitar and bass maker, called Reeve, who were based in the Luton area. This was my first one: This is the second one: I have tracked down several other owners but would like to know more about Reeve. The company folded many years ago, as one of the brothers passed away. Anyone out there know of them, seen one/played one. . . . . Got One?? I put this out a few years ago - I am hoping that someone new has come along that may be able to help with some more info. More details and pics, here: [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/"]http://flatericbassa...blogspot.co.uk/[/url] Fingers crossed - Hope to hear from anyone with anything they can add. Cheers.

Jon - I'm loving seeing your more extreme tastes in basses but it's the bike that caught my eye. . . . . . VERY nice indeed!