karlfer Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) Also available in white. Most decent amps can make most basses sound good. I have e mailed the chap in question to see if he can make his next project a FenderBird with the same neck, or even better, a tribute to the Ox, with the same neck (photo nicked from FlatEric's website, sorry, forgot to ask permission) [attachment=101717:ExplorerBird.jpg] Have a look at this little beauty [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280837090639&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123"]http://cgi.ebay.co.u...E:X:AAQ:GB:1123[/url] Edited March 5, 2012 by karlfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) Hmmm, not sold on that one, to be honest, but on the Fenderbird front, I'm a fan - if he can make a good one like this, I'd be in.... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:89623] Edited March 5, 2012 by Muzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1330953223' post='1565191'] Hmmm, not sold on that one, to be honest, but on the Fenderbird front, I'm a fan - if he can make a good one like this, I'd be in.... [/quote] Hmmm, Oldham you say, now, where's that electoral roll . Seriously though Muzz, that one you've got . Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Cheers Karl, I do like it, though it was done on a budget, just to try the concept out - £130 for the Epi Thunderbird (less what I got for the neck when I sold it), a MM neck I had sort of lying around, plus a bit of machining for the pocket. Result. I liked it so much, however, I've spent a bit more on it: Hipshot Supertone bridge, Hipshot superlites (inc.Xtender), rewire (inc.pull-serial pot) and SD pickups. It'll be finished by the end of the week - I'll post more pics then. I've also got a really nice Lakland birdseye maple neck awaiting another Thunderbird body, so I can start all over again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Blimey, a Rickenfrankenfendermanjazz thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1330959981' post='1565357'] Cheers Karl, I do like it, though it was done on a budget, just to try the concept out - £130 for the Epi Thunderbird (less what I got for the neck when I sold it), a MM neck I had sort of lying around, plus a bit of machining for the pocket. Result. I liked it so much, however, I've spent a bit more on it: Hipshot Supertone bridge, Hipshot superlites (inc.Xtender), rewire (inc.pull-serial pot) and SD pickups. It'll be finished by the end of the week - I'll post more pics then. I've also got a really nice Lakland birdseye maple neck awaiting another Thunderbird body, so I can start all over again... [/quote] Soooooo, you'll need to find funding for the LakBird, so bagsy first dibs on the one in your photo. Cheers, Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1330974258' post='1565693'] Blimey, a Rickenfrankenfendermanjazz thing! [/quote] You took the words right out of my mouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetbass Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 How about my Fenderwateroverbird? ........... and a very old cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 [quote name='Davetbass' timestamp='1330983028' post='1565915'] How about my Fenderwateroverbird? ........... and a very old cat! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uke Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 This one was made a few years ago, had quite a few fans at the Moffat Bass Bash. Fenmanbacker, Jazz neck 21 frets for that high E, solid maple body and a MM pickup! [IMG]http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h327/uke2/397158_2928091374249_1619880660_2478775_1972048136_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h327/uke2/395350_2928090214220_1619880660_2478774_1875028847_n.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 [quote name='uke' timestamp='1331158571' post='1568811'] This one was made a few years ago, had quite a few fans at the Moffat Bass Bash. Fenmanbacker, Jazz neck 21 frets for that high E, solid maple body and a MM pickup! [/quote] Whoa, seriously nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1330953223' post='1565191'] Hmmm, not sold on that one, to be honest, but on the Fenderbird front, I'm a fan - if he can make a good one like this, I'd be in.... [/quote] That is nice, shame not with Gibson and Fender parts Haha! FenManBacker!! License it quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='uke' timestamp='1331158571' post='1568811'] This one was made a few years ago, had quite a few fans at the Moffat Bass Bash. Fenmanbacker, Jazz neck 21 frets for that high E, solid maple body and a MM pickup! [IMG]http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h327/uke2/397158_2928091374249_1619880660_2478775_1972048136_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h327/uke2/395350_2928090214220_1619880660_2478774_1875028847_n.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Is this for real. Any picture of the whole guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='Davetbass' timestamp='1330983028' post='1565915'] How about my Fenderwateroverbird? ........... and a very old cat! [/quote] stop it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uke Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1331242974' post='1570327'] Is this for real. Any picture of the whole guitar. [/quote] I'll take some pics at the weekend (if we get any sunshine!) and stick it on Gear Porn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Either this is for real or your gonna have a busy few days knocking one of those babies up. Either way I look forward to the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 [quote name='uke' timestamp='1331158571' post='1568811'] This one was made a few years ago, had quite a few fans at the Moffat Bass Bash. Fenmanbacker, Jazz neck 21 frets for that high E, solid maple body and a MM pickup! [/quote] Now pour some ginger ale over it: [IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Just%20Stuff/GingerBeer.jpg[/IMG] That makes it a Fentimanbacker ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Medication not working Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1330932242' post='1564816'] Also available in white. Most decent amps can make most basses sound good. I have e mailed the chap in question to see if he can make his next project a FenderBird with the same neck, or even better, a tribute to the Ox, with the same neck (photo nicked from FlatEric's website, sorry, forgot to ask permission) [attachment=101717:ExplorerBird.jpg] Have a look at this little beauty [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280837090639&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123"]http://cgi.ebay.co.u...E:X:AAQ:GB:1123[/url] [/quote] i really really like this new Retrovibe. I think it's considerably better than the more standard Ric copy. Gorgeous in white. Edited March 10, 2012 by RichF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1331375021' post='1571971'] Is it just me or does Femanbacker sound like a ladies product you might find in the toiletry aisle. Or some sort of female self help aid. [/quote] Just you . Well, just you admitting to thinking that way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uke Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1331246177' post='1570395'] Either this is for real or your gonna have a busy few days knocking one of those babies up. Either way I look forward to the photos. [/quote]Photos up in Gear Porn now! [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1331375021' post='1571971'] Is it just me or does Femanbacker sound like a ladies product you might find in the toiletry aisle. Or some sort of female self help aid. [/quote]Yes, "Femanbacker" does sound like a Ladies product , but it's Fenmanbacker! Like a manly man working on the Fens with an addiction to Bookies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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