stingrayPete1977 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I am liking the lady/bass inlay, I presume it is an inlay the same as yours Russ? If so how the feck did he do that, Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerz Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Re the Merlin bass - WOW, Bernie's woodwork is some of the best in the world. How amazing all the laminates and finishes come together. If I had a single cut, I would always look more at the back than the front! The black one does look more 'complete' to the eye, it's probably exactly the same shape, but the part where the arm rests at the top/back of the body looks less prominent. Seems to help the shape, but that part of the design makes it really comfy to play being a bit more extended on his original designs. Good to see him looking well and turning out amazing look basses as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My GB Standard / Spitfire Prototype N. 001 is up for sale, I just do not play enough anymore, too many basses and too little time... All the details and pics in the "For Sale" section of BassChat. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Why doesn't Bernie ever update his website to show off these latest builds and designs!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 He is waiting for pics I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1410476297' post='2549955'] He is waiting for pics I believe. [/quote] From us GB owners or for his new-builds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1349531884' post='1827443'] Some photos of my recently acquired Rumour: Images do not do justice to the beauty of this... [/quote] This has been sitting in it's case under my bed for so long I'd forgotten how gorgeous it is...looks like it's going to have to come out again soon.. Edited February 28, 2015 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) [quote name='visog' timestamp='1409864999' post='2544206'] Why doesn't Bernie ever update his website to show off these latest builds and designs!? [/quote] It's been updated! Edited March 3, 2015 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1425385610' post='2706708'] It's been updated! [/quote] So it has!... Still coming to terms with the Merlin! The design looks better than the Warwick and the Ibanez SC's, but the Foderas have it. In contrast Bernie's super-J Spitfire looks better than most other basses period! IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1426623305' post='2720051'] So it has!... Still coming to terms with the Merlin! The design looks better than the Warwick and the Ibanez SC's, but the Foderas have it. In contrast Bernie's super-J Spitfire looks better than most other basses period! IMHO [/quote] The Merlin feels great when you play it. I don't know about SCs on the whole buy certainly being behind the wheel so to speak, its a lovely instrument to play. The Spitfire though... well, I love mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Calling all GB owners......... If anyone is willing ...... i would love to try out a 5 string GB bass. I live in Plymouth , Devon and was wondering if any GB owners would be willing to meet up with me and allow me to try out your bass ? Please PM me if you are local ish Many thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqbob Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) To expand on the Chris Holton's request... let me put this "out there"... If anyone cares to try a 4-string Spitfire and you're in Canada or the USA...and heading to Ottawa, Ontario, arrangements can be made. Hit me here with a PM and we'll make it happen. Here's Bernie with my bass before sending it to Canada. Cheers, [attachment=196981:Bernie.jpg[attachment=196981:Bernie.jpg] Edited July 22, 2015 by bbqbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 All stunning in every way [attachment=198917:IMG_1855.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 [quote name='Harry' timestamp='1440086592' post='2848196'] All stunning in every way [attachment=198917:IMG_1855.jpg] [/quote] Absolutely stunning basses ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestick Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Harry' timestamp='1440086592' post='2848196'] All stunning in every way [attachment=198917:IMG_1855.jpg] They look amazing [/quote] Edited August 21, 2015 by thestick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestick Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 [quote name='Harry' timestamp='1440086592' post='2848196'] All stunning in every way [attachment=198917:IMG_1855.jpg] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Just wanted to share some pictures of my recent GB I am converted , so much so that i have placed an order for a new GB Spitfire...... It will be the first bass that i have ever bought brand new !!! [URL=http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Angel/GB%20Maple/received_1510281235932735_zpsluhip58b.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/cmsb_horton/GB%20Angel/GB%20Maple/received_1510281235932735_zpsluhip58b.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Angel/GB%20Maple/1448789233051_zpsbtpfvcje.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/cmsb_horton/GB%20Angel/GB%20Maple/1448789233051_zpsbtpfvcje.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 That's a beaut! And a monorail bridge... normally hipshot... Not sure what another Spitfire will get you.. unless its got more/less strings, frets, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1451471460' post='2940681'] That's a beaut! And a monorail bridge... normally hipshot... Not sure what another Spitfire will get you.. unless its got more/less strings, frets, etc? [/quote] sorry , meant to type "merlin" not spitfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 wow merlins are bucks ... love ur spitfire dude thts gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 If anyone is selling their Rumour 5 string bass please send me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) I thought it about time that I shared some pictures of the GB Merlin that Bernie is building for me. Top wood with the body sandwich .................. mmmmmmm sandwich [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/b_zpsukugtpxl.jpg.html"][/url] Next , you just chop up a bit of wood you find lying around into long straight bits.... [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/d_zps4j7kdqdb.jpg.html"][/url] Slap a bit of glue on it and squash it all together........ [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/e_zps033tinfj.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/c_zpsfjigwdfn.jpg.html"][/url] Stick a bit of birdseye maple on top , Whack some frets into it ............ and with a few minutes sanding you end up with a neck....... [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/g_zpss5lrkjqt.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/f_zpswmlcv30o.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/h_zpsrqzwkwvr.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/i_zpst9df4etg.jpg.html"][/url] a tiny bit more shaping..... [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/l_zpshq24owde.jpg.html"][/url] and BOOM !! A Merlin .......... [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/o_zpscwop9s5v.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/p_zpsgwknlobf.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/s_zpsksn1pdky.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/m_zpsvk4lzjbi.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/t_zpsprvxy8hw.jpg.html"][/url] [URL=http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/GB%20Merlin/r_zpsw9llyg2z.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/cmsb_horton/GB%20Merlin/r_zpsw9llyg2z.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The bass is currently at the spray shop being [s]painted pink[/s] lacquered I spoke to Bernie today who said that he is undecided if GB Guitars will be attending the 2016 London Bass Guitar show. Edited February 17, 2016 by Chris Horton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Looking good already - expect this to be superb once lacquered....amazing how little work is involved in making a top class bass.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) And with finish... Edited March 17, 2016 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Yes! That's very very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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