OliverBlackman Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1159775' date='Mar 12 2011, 08:01 PM']London Bass Guitar Show GB stand porn![/quote] what wood is used for the top of the bass on the bottom left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 [quote name='blackmn90' post='1159853' date='Mar 12 2011, 09:03 PM']what wood is used for the top of the bass on the bottom left?[/quote] just found it on the GB site, damn thats exquisite walnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 [quote name='blackmn90' post='1159853' date='Mar 12 2011, 09:03 PM']what wood is used for the top of the bass on the bottom left?[/quote] That's black American Walnut. (presuming you mean the headstock?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 [quote name='BigJim' post='1159805' date='Mar 12 2011, 08:17 PM']I must say being opposite GB was a pleasure and they were in full force today, can't wait to have mine there tomorrow[/quote] Good to meet up with you Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1159775' date='Mar 12 2011, 08:01 PM']London Bass Guitar Show GB stand porn![/quote] I wish I had managed to get to the show, had to go to a wedding . I have had the pleasure of spending time with two Spitfires and completely fell for both of them. This thread along with the show pictures has just reignited my GAS for a Spitfire. Out of interest are all of the basses from the show "stock" or were they borrowed from their owners? I have found the for sale section on the site but was wondering if there would be any more added? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 [quote name='NJE' post='1162298' date='Mar 14 2011, 08:17 PM']I wish I had managed to get to the show, had to go to a wedding . I have had the pleasure of spending time with two Spitfires and completely fell for both of them. This thread along with the show pictures has just reignited my GAS for a Spitfire. Out of interest are all of the basses from the show "stock" or were they borrowed from their owners? I have found the for sale section on the site but was wondering if there would be any more added?[/quote] No, they aren't stock - they were borrowed for the show. A few of them are a work in progress - e.g. backplates still to be made. The ones in the sale section on the website are show basses - he builds a couple of those every so often so he can add a bit of variety - for example, the current trend is walnut - so the flame/burr/spalted maple top one for example, was done to take to shows to add a bit more variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1162693' date='Mar 15 2011, 08:19 AM']No, they aren't stock - they were borrowed for the show. A few of them are a work in progress - e.g. backplates still to be made. The ones in the sale section on the website are show basses - he builds a couple of those every so often so he can add a bit of variety - for example, the current trend is walnut - so the flame/burr/spalted maple top one for example, was done to take to shows to add a bit more variety.[/quote] I thought I recognised a few of those basses, i thought it would be a little strange to have that many basses about at one time. I noticed a trend for the walnut, it is very nice though, I wouldnt say no. Just out of interest has Bernie ever made a bass with Buckeye Burl top? I have always wanted a bass made with it, it seems popular amongst some american luthiers like Elrick, Michael Tobias and Roscoe but I have not really seen it used by British builders much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Walnut has been the GB fave for a couple of years now. Previously, the fave seemed to be coloured maple tops. In answer to your buckeye question, yes, there is one buckeye Rumour. A 4 string, through neck spitfire. As for other UK luthiers, Sei have a fair few buckeye examples. Edited March 16, 2011 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyp28 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Its been a long winter but finally the wait is nearly over. Cant wait to get her now, played her at the bass show and it was amazing, just the amount of tones you can get is amazing. Many fun times to be had, god am a happy man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='Jimmyp28' post='1165110' date='Mar 16 2011, 10:50 PM']Its been a long winter but finally the wait is nearly over. Cant wait to get her now, played her at the bass show and it was amazing, just the amount of tones you can get is amazing. Many fun times to be had, god am a happy man[/quote] Was nice to catch up again. Yup - it's a beaut alright! This Spitfire absolutely sings! A few more pics due soon so I'll do some updating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyp28 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1165330' date='Mar 17 2011, 07:44 AM']Was nice to catch up again. Yup - it's a beaut alright! This Spitfire absolutely sings! A few more pics due soon so I'll do some updating...[/quote] Yeah was cool to catch up mate and it was a great day, am so going to the bass show again next year. But some thing has to be done about the slap I will picking her up sat, can not believe, its going to be a good weekend oh yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='Jimmyp28' post='1166128' date='Mar 17 2011, 06:57 PM']Yeah was cool to catch up mate and it was a great day, am so going to the bass show again next year. But some thing has to be done about the slap I will picking her up sat, can not believe, its going to be a good weekend oh yes [/quote] Your girlfriend is gonna hate you - you dragged her to the bass show last weekend... and this weekend, you'll shun her for the new lady in your life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) A couple that people may have seen from the show. A new Walnut Rumour - complete with green LEDs... [attachment=75038:rumour_green_leds.jpg] And bass_ferrets new broken white Spitfire with bound neck and snakeskin plate. Yum! [attachment=75039:white_spitfire.jpg] Edited March 18, 2011 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyp28 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1166148' date='Mar 17 2011, 07:13 PM']Your girlfriend is gonna hate you - you dragged her to the bass show last weekend... and this weekend, you'll shun her for the new lady in your life [/quote] That she will be but i will be more than happy, plus she got the bass show tickets, she knew what she was getting into lol Yeah next time we bump into each other we should have a GB jam mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Look what's tuned up... An early pre Goodfellow, serial number 01. Built in Bernie's shed and one that Bernie considers as one of his early prototypes. Edited April 4, 2011 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Been looking on YouTube for some time for this one. Got it... This is a Rumour featuring with Angie Stone. If you look carefully, you spot Bernie hiding in the curtains off to the side of the stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Ha Bernie in the curtain! sounds mega though how good does that sit in the mix. That white Spitfire is very nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) Andy Tolman on his GB Spitfire. Love his playing... top bloke too! Edited April 8, 2011 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 No updates for a while... but have some of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Satin loveliness! Rumour 5, walnut, maple, purpleheart... nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Man, GB makes some gorgeous basses. The "sound to light" system is one of the coolest things ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='Darkstrike' post='1280413' date='Jun 24 2011, 12:42 AM']Man, GB makes some gorgeous basses.[/quote] Damn right! Stunning stuff! [quote name='Darkstrike' post='1280413' date='Jun 24 2011, 12:42 AM']The "sound to light" system is one of the coolest things ever.[/quote] Hmmmmmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1280415' date='Jun 24 2011, 12:48 AM']Hmmmmmmmm... [/quote] Cool in the right situation. Its all about the right time and place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Davies Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1279361' date='Jun 23 2011, 08:53 AM']Satin loveliness! Rumour 5, walnut, maple, purpleheart... nice. [/quote] Yes, what a lovely bass, it sounds and plays great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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