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[quote name='MoJoKe' post='9393' date='May 30 2007, 06:44 PM']Yes, and I particularly liked those little cakes he made with swirls of chocolate in, with white icing.... Can you still get them (says he, showing his age somewhat!!!!)!! Lol[/quote] Exceedingly good ... Cheers Mark

[quote name='Hamster' post='9243' date='May 30 2007, 02:53 PM']Go placidly amid the noise and haste, And remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly & clearly; and listen to others, even the dull & ignorant; they too have their story.[/quote] +100 for Mr Kipling. Thank you, Hamster. Cheers Mark

I don't know if this helps your decision, but I've got an HLF -- and a three-wheels-on-each-side trolley from Machine Mart like [url="http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/csl2-industrial-stair-climber"]this[/url] It makes the rather bulky cab a one-man job on stairs. That's just as well because we rehearse in a cellar . I tried the HLF side-by-side with a 2x10 and 1x15. I liked the two-cab route slightly better for sound, but not enough to pay more for them new. Cheers Mark

Thanks for an intelligent and informative thread, folks But now I'm getting all-valve GAS Cheers Mark

[quote name='acidbass' post='1977' date='May 19 2007, 01:19 AM']Jon 'The Flame' Shuker VS Bud 'Frenchie' LeCompte![/quote] lol I'll ask Mike if he's coming to the South East bash -- then people can try the two side-by-side. Cheers Mark

Another thought -- it would be interesting to compare this bass with Mike's Shuker (see Build Diary nearby) when they both arrive. They're both transparent blue with matching headstock, flame maple top, birdseye board and Nordstrands. Maybe we can stage some sort of Anglo American heavyweight custom title bout. And in the blue corner ... and in the other blue corner ... I'll get my people to have a word with Mike's people. Cheers Mark

[quote name='acidbass' post='1738' date='May 18 2007, 07:47 PM']Just out of interest - is there anything that made you choose LeCompte over say, a British luthier?[/quote] To be honest, I didn't even think about going British before I ordered it. It's not that I don't like the work I've seen here, it's just that I never considered having a custom bass made. Then I saw a couple of Bud's STSS 5s on TalkBass -- the second and third [url="http://www.lecomptebass.com/stss5/"]here on his website[/url]. I wanted something slightly more conventional (!) yet with the same rock look. I got GAS, the dollar/pound situation was good so I just went for it. Looking back, I have wondered why I never looked around British makers first. But I just fell in love with that style. And, even with tax and duty, I suspect I'm paying a good price. Cheers Mark

Cheers, guys. Mark

Buy one of those super-calorie-loaded nut bars. They're called Absolutely Nuts, from Jordans, if I remember -- and they're 40 per cent fat. Eat it before you go on and you'll be bouncing off the walls. * [size=1]* Must be used as part of a balanced, calorie-controlled diet. May produce weight gain, sleep deprivation and dependency. If side-effects occur, discontinue use. [/size] Cheers Mark

Have you noticed that your 'Views' count isn't working? It's still on zero despite four posts. Bizarre ... Cheers Mark

[quote name='Mike' post='1491' date='May 18 2007, 03:38 PM']First update: Body is cut. No pics yet though![/quote] Good to see it's rolling along -- and has made the jump to the new site. Cheers Mark

[quote name='ped' post='1305' date='May 18 2007, 11:53 AM']Looks great - a very individual design, congrats on being bold and different![/quote] I picked one of his more tame designs -- you should see some of the others Cheers Mark

[quote name='presoulnation' post='1220' date='May 18 2007, 09:47 AM']Lovin the fretboard!![/quote] Cheers -- he's doing a good job. The whole design's got a Seventies BC Rich feel to it that I wasn't expecting. Mark

Wow, after about three weeks I just got these: Note I asked for a jack socket on the side of the body, not on top like he usually does. The large hole is for a stacked pot Note large hole for 18v power. Now the blue dye goes on next week. Cheers Mark

I'm still interested. I could probably negotiate for a school auditorium in Cranleigh or Crawley if you need it. I know a couple of teachers in Cranleigh and a head in Crawley. Cheers Mark

Hi, folks -- There's been a slight delay on this while Bud the Builder waits for a shipment of Nordstrands. They are apparently on their way to him now, and I expect to post new pics later this week. Cheers Mark

Hi, folks -- Here are the latest pix -- ^^ Neck, now with dots ^^ Headstock end, with slot for the nut ^^ A view of the heel end ^^ Headstock from the side ^^ Neck, with frets yet to be trimmed Cheers Mark

Here are two more pics: ^^ Neck, glued and trimmed ^^ Side of the headstock. Cheers Mark

Here we go -- the necks instalment :roll: ^^ Back of the headstock ^^ Front of headstock and truss rod ^^ Bird's eye fretboard, not glued on yet. Cheers Mark

More pics -- ^^ Top, with rounded edges ^^ Back, same ^^ Maple laminate on the headstock front ^^ Headstock sandwich -- maple, walnut, maple, limba (front to back) Cheers Mark

Hello, folks. This week's updates: ^^ The body's cut out. ^^ The top. ^^ The back. ^^ Maple, walnut accent stripe and limba, seen from the side. Cheers Mark

Here's a small update -- a pic of the neck blank. Bud has glued a book-matched laminate on the back of the headstock to match the wavey body. The body itself is also glued up ready to be cut out this week. Here's a reminder of what the back looks like: Cheers Mark

Here are a couple more wood shots: The front, not glued. The accent stripe. They'll all be sandwiched together this week. Cheers Mark

[quote]Here's a potted version of my build diary started on bassworld on March 2, 2007. Sorry I couldn't transfer people's comments -- feel free to add them here. Cheers Mark[/quote] Hello, folks -- I love seeing the progress on people's custom-builds, so here's my LeCompte ST-4. It'll have a transparent blue, flamed maple top, black limba body, walnut accent stripe and stabilised bird's eye board. Also on the list are Nordstrands (P/J), an Audere Z-mode 3-band, chrome Hipshot A and ultralites, with a five-piece maple neck. You can see other examples at [url="http://www.lecomptebass.com"]www.lecomptebass.com[/url] Click on the bass shapes to see pictures. Bud LeCompte is a maker near Houston, Texas. Things have barely started yet but here are pics of the wood: The fretboard The top The back. More to come as it happens. And if you think I'm being a flash git, check out his prices now there are almost two dollars to the pound. :wink: Cheers Mark