phsycoandy Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='303760' date='Oct 10 2008, 12:12 PM']OK - first up many more pro players have used GB not just Mark King and whilst he is probably one of the more high profile players, I wouldn't say he defines the sound of a GB... Laurence for example, is at the complete other end of the spectum - virtually no treble whatsoever... and for what it's worth, all of Mark's GBs had dark necks because GBs are supposed to be bright GBs are slap monsters though...! Opinions and discussions are good! If we were all the same, the world would be a boring place. You're right - it is a nice day... and I'm going to go to the pub in a bit and get some scran. Big fat burger I think.[/quote] guess it must be me thats not bright then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Still a fantastic bass - leaning towards this look for the Rumour again! Mark [quote name='phsycoandy' post='303784' date='Oct 10 2008, 12:44 PM']Here you go new pics! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='304212' date='Oct 10 2008, 10:45 PM']Still a fantastic bass - leaning towards this look for the Rumour again! Mark[/quote] The decisions, the decisions!! I'm not going to say a word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Gabbies famous - she's made front page of the GB site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I had that spot once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='304225' date='Oct 10 2008, 11:12 PM']I had that spot once [/quote] On the new website? I feel guilty now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 The old one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='304230' date='Oct 10 2008, 11:17 PM']The old one[/quote] I don't feel as guilty now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Yeah I know it's such a stress because you want it to be right as it is not every day that someone builds a guitar for you and you just want to get it right! Out of the pics that I posted I must admit that I have preferred the black american walnut with the maple neck only because it has a uniform look to it. The other wood (which I think is English walnut) is lovely but I do worry that the heavy black figuring in the middle would always detract from the rest of the bass. As I said before I think that Gabbie is the dogs dangly bits and I think that the black american walnut is going to get me much closer to that look. Did you have to go through a lot of choices to get to Gabbie or was it a one shot see it and loved it job? Mark [quote name='EBS_freak' post='304217' date='Oct 10 2008, 10:53 PM']The decisions, the decisions!! I'm not going to say a word [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Tricky decision and as you say, it's important to get it right. The BA Walnut is always a pretty choice to have but it's not every day that you get pretty patterned English Walnut like that. The most exotic I've seen is Bernie's own Angel bass, but apart from that, I don't think I can recall anything quite like the example you have there. It's got some interesting features in it and what looks to be a little bit of spalting at the back which is a nice touch. What's hard to remember is that when these things are polished, they look very different again. The colours go a lot richer in a colour and the grain and features really pop. If you are going for the Gabbie look, then yeah, it has to be the first piece of wood... but it you look at my Rumour closely - particularly at the one which is now on the GB site... do you really reckon that would work as well with maple? I'm not so sure. Your eyes may tell you differently. This is coming from a maple fan by the way... Whatever you chose, it will look beautiful. The pieces of wood that Bernie gets hold of are exceptional. If it doesn't pass Bernie's quality gate, it doesn't get used. My original conversation with Bernie about Gabbie was shortly after picking up my Spitfire. It started as an exercise in building the most rediculous Rumour possible. Outrageous woods - hence the flame sides, magnetic battery compartments, LEDs of course, front and back headstock laminates, mother of pearl inlays, ebonised wood detail... and it just went from there. I think we both pretty knew what it was going to turn out like. It brought with it many challenges (for Bernie) - like how to route it for the cables to the battery compartment, the LEDs, where the headstock logo should go etc... they are all in new positions and various things had to be done throughout the build to make sure it would all piece together - although it is a Rumour, its far from being a standard Rumour build. Again, I put trust in Bernie's judgement - it's as much his baby as mine! [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='304240' date='Oct 10 2008, 11:40 PM']Yeah I know it's such a stress because you want it to be right as it is not every day that someone builds a guitar for you and you just want to get it right! Out of the pics that I posted I must admit that I have preferred the black american walnut with the maple neck only because it has a uniform look to it. The other wood (which I think is English walnut) is lovely but I do worry that the heavy black figuring in the middle would always detract from the rest of the bass. As I said before I think that Gabbie is the dogs dangly bits and I think that the black american walnut is going to get me much closer to that look. Did you have to go through a lot of choices to get to Gabbie or was it a one shot see it and loved it job? Mark[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Another two options you have got are: Not show the neck laminates of the tru neck by having the facings over the complete front and not just the wings. Stain the body part of the neck to give a contrast to the maple fingerboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='304212' date='Oct 10 2008, 10:45 PM']Still a fantastic bass - leaning towards this look for the Rumour again! Mark[/quote]Think u may be right, its a overall finish, go with the american walnutty finish, forget whatever i said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Thats where I am coming from guys - the beauty of both Gabbie and your Spitfire is that they are fantastic basses to play but also look very pleasing to the eye! The English walnut might just be a little to outstanding! Think that no matter what I am going to go with a maple fingerboard! Ferret has a couple of good ideas which I will talk through with Bernie next week. I think that Mike's idea to buy both was great but sadly the lottery numbers did not come in last night. Ultimately I can't wait to join the "club" I am using a KSD 5 string at the mo which Bernie put the EBS preamp into and when gigging I have to switch back to my Warwick fora couple of numbers and the sound from that is pathetic in contrast - such a weak signal and no depth of tone. Can only imagine what the Rumour is going to sound like against both of these basses - Bring it on!!!! [quote name='phsycoandy' post='304541' date='Oct 11 2008, 07:51 PM']Think u may be right, its a overall finish, go with the american walnutty finish, forget whatever i said![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 [quote name='phsycoandy' post='303784' date='Oct 10 2008, 12:44 PM']Here you go new pics! [/quote] Still one the nicest basses I have ever seen. This one and that ebony faced Nordy are definitely my top two. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 (edited) [quote name='paul h' post='304710' date='Oct 12 2008, 10:04 AM']Still one the nicest basses I have ever seen. This one and that ebony faced Nordy are definitely my top two. P.[/quote]Thank you, i was really lucky to hit on her as she wasnt a commissioned order from me but a chance email to Bernie asking what he had in stock as id always fancied one, and he came up with this one which was built for a show I believe, and was amazingly pretty much what i would have commissioned anyway, i may have added a matching headstock, dont know if that can be done retrospectively? he doesnt carry any stock usually just ordered basses, so i was fortunate, the rest is history, deal was done and i didnt have to wait 6 months. Ive said to the wife, "never let me sell her" but another really vintage jazz has come up and i may have to pawn the wife or the GB or both probably. Edited October 12, 2008 by phsycoandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 [quote name='lukeward2004' post='303970' date='Oct 10 2008, 03:47 PM']All this wood is giving me GAS....[/quote] At least it's not the other way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 [quote name='4000' post='304792' date='Oct 12 2008, 01:12 PM']At least it's not the other way round. [/quote] ...and what would be wrong with that?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) gunsfreddy - any news on the choice of woods yet?? Edited October 17, 2008 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi, Yes had a good long chat with Bernie last Friday and I have decided to go with the black american walnut and a dark fingerboard which I think is some kind of ebony but looks fantastic! Hard decision to make but took Bernie's advice in the end as he knows more than I ever could about what works or not! Mark [quote name='EBS_freak' post='308455' date='Oct 17 2008, 11:31 AM']gunsfreddy - any news on the choice of woods yet??[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'm loving all this GB porn. I've not noticed any block inlays yet. Any one know if Bernie will accomodate such a preference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sounds good dude. Think you made the right decision there. Its gonna be great! [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='313363' date='Oct 23 2008, 10:05 PM']Hi, Yes had a good long chat with Bernie last Friday and I have decided to go with the black american walnut and a dark fingerboard which I think is some kind of ebony but looks fantastic! Hard decision to make but took Bernie's advice in the end as he knows more than I ever could about what works or not! Mark[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 I only asked him that a month ago. The answer is yes. As he says, "you pay, you say". [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='313424' date='Oct 23 2008, 11:10 PM']I'm loving all this GB porn. I've not noticed any block inlays yet. Any one know if Bernie will accomodate such a preference?[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hope so! I am trying to get Bernie to agree to a December finish. As soon as I pick her up I assure you that I will post some pics for comments! Cheers MJB [quote name='EBS_freak' post='313431' date='Oct 23 2008, 11:19 PM']Sounds good dude. Think you made the right decision there. Its gonna be great![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brooks Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I tried to have abalone block inlays in my Rumour 4.........didn't happen. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Mike Brooks' post='314307' date='Oct 25 2008, 01:04 AM']I tried to have abalone block inlays in my Rumour 4.........didn't happen. Mike[/quote] Haven't you got LEDs on your Rumour 4? Nice shot in your avatar by the way Mike. Edited October 25, 2008 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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