Scooby

And, should you want to know more - http://www.newtonestrings.com/bass_page.htm

The Bass Barn did have these very same basses on display ([url="http://www.bassbarn.co.uk/epages/es140349.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es140349/Categories/Shuker_Bass/Stock_Basses"]http://www.bassbarn....ss/Stock_Basses[/url]) I have no idea why Jon switched to Bass Direct? I suspect that as Bass Direct are retailers and the Bass Barn had the basses on a 'display only' basis, it is easier for for Jon to let Mark handle the finance side. However, Jon must be losing a fair wedge in commission?

I have to agree with Molan's sentiments above about naming those luthiers who do what they promise. Although I do understand the desire to name and shame, I much prefer the 'Name and Fame' approach. In other words, celebrate those who do what they promise to do. Surely, those luthiers with frequent mentions will attract further custom and so on. However, and here is the rub, almost all of the luthiers are very small businesses with an obvious limit to their time. The more they go out to promote the less build time and, unfortunately, delays. I would really like to encourage players to help in a positive manner and, if they are genuinely happy/thrilled/ecstatic then say so - often! I have no problem in praising the work and commitment of ACG, Ritter, and Marleaux - hopefully add Douglas at Eve to that list too. The more promotion we do for these luthiers the less time they have to go out and promote themselves. Although, I also have to agree that, at times, a name and shame is necessary. Could I suggest that before anyone parts with any amount of folding money that they post a query in the appropriate forum? Any reply doesn't have to be public but simply a PM - unless you really feel that strongly C'mon folks, praise where praise is due...

Subbeh bought my LIne 6 Floor Pod. Great transaction. A credit to Basschat. Ta muchly

Great build thread and some lovely pics of Robbie's skill. If I ordered something similar to this it would have to come supplied with a surgical truss too! I know, what a wimp ;0))

After reading - numerous times - the articles on Eve basses in the Bass Magazine, I decided to fling a few hundred questions to Douglas Mullins of Eve bass. Credit to Douglas, he answered each and every question fully and explained his choice of woods, electronics and overall construction.

Thanks for the comments folks. I've decided to order a Probass - after a plethora of Q & A emails - and, at £900 (I've gone for a 33" scale, which is an additional £50 option), it is well worth the money, particularly if the sound and build quality mentioned in the couple of Bass Magazine articles are anything to go by! I'll put pics in the build diary section. Cheers.