Billy Apple Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1354956792' post='1892289'] That is so lovely! You must be bursting [/quote] Thanks mate, I have a feeling I'm going to be knocked out when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Need help with the trick to adjust the truss rod. Any knowledgeable people please post here.. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/193780-at-heel-truss-rod-adjustment-advice-please/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 It's a very nice I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Posted in Cali on the 4th, just cleared UK customs today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Won't be long now mate!! I'm in the same boat - 2 weeks until my own Andy Summers Tele build is completed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1356221769' post='1908220'] Won't be long now mate!! I'm in the same boat - 2 weeks until my own Andy Summers Tele build is completed! [/quote] It seems like an age has gone by since I started all this. I was hoping to get her all fixed up before Xmas, but think she is in a back-log somewhere cos of the time of year. Was hoping to check her out on Xmas day with an OC-2 I scored here New year maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 I've been very keeping very quiet today, as I didn't know whether I would finish this, but at near 3am I've done as much as I can. The only thing stopping me finish is the lack of a 1/16th Inch Allen key (mine are all metric) to do the saddle height. Everything seems to work as it should, although the strings are slammed down on the frets at the mo. I tuned her at the 20th fret to get the right tension on the neck. I'll get the right key later today. She is very light, weighing in at 7.6 lbs, and the finish on the body is superb. So without further a-do, Ladles and Jelly-Spoons, Presenting my Rutter/Warmoth (Ruttmoth?) Custom La Cabronita Precision.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 That's very, very nice Sean. I love the finish and uncluttered look. The maple looks the business, and I'd never have thought to specify a reverse headstock, but it works really well. You going to put any kind of decal on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassPimp66 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 She's a very sexy lady. I really dig the minimalist look. If it sounds as good as it looks, you have a winner here (and a keeper!!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Oh yes Very nice Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 That must have been worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Looking good matey! You must be champing at the bit to get it set up for playing? I too am finding that I'm going back to simpler layout basses these days. Get the basic sound right, and it sits better in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Oh yeah, that'll work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 niiiiiiicccceeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) Thanks for all the comments. She's up and running now, and (apart from the strings) sounds fantastic. Very powerfull Pup with a wide tone. KiOgon's circuit was very easy to install, and she is completely noiseless, even through my old Carlsboro 150w combo sitting right under halogen spots on dimmers. I've strung her with the Roto 45 rounds I won in the raffle at the SE Bass Bash, but they are a bit bright and toppy. I'm looking to sling her with flats and I'm torn between GHS or LaBella Flats. I don't think I can sing the praises of the neck enough. It is absolutly flawless with some very subtle flame, grain and figure that does not show in the pics. It is absolutely rock solid. I don't know whether it's because it is quarter-sawn, or has graphite stiffening rods, but it has come from hot dry California to rainy old Berkshire and has not moved an inch since stringing. Feels full and deep with the C shape, but is fast and manageable Because the truss rod nut is at the heel, the neck has to come off to adjust, so I was advised to put on a little turn and take it from there. Even the little turn I put in was too much, and have now taken all but all the tension off the rod, and the relief is just right. The bridge is working just right, and the compensated saddles are working very well. She intonated correctly on the E and A with no adjustment, and only slightly needed on the D and G. I set her up following The Jerzy Drozd manual and have got 2mm clearance across the strings at the 20th, so a lovely low action. Most other basses move slightly overnight following any adjustment, not this one, just completely solid. The body is so comfy its unreal. It totally has that slab look, but the arm cut especially is beautifully contoured. The finish is great and the hardware is beautiful. All the screws are slot headed, and its a really nice touch. Sounds great, feels great, looks great.. What more could you want? Edited December 30, 2012 by Billy Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 GHS every time for me I've got a spare set or 2 (new) if you're looking for some? Cheerz, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1356893988' post='1914860'] GHS every time for me I've got a spare set or 2 (new) if you're looking for some? Cheerz, John [/quote] Sounds like a plan. PM me with a price if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 id love a plain black one like that without the plate but im probably in the minority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Put on a black scratchplate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'd thought about getting a black one made up. It's on a long list of things to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 reading back through this post has inspired me to buy a similar pup to fit into my `51 bitsa! i was right about the plain black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 [quote name='JimBobTTD' timestamp='1376738825' post='2178524'] Put on a black scratchplate? [/quote] Black s-p on its way from Uncle Horrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 New addition of a black scratch plate from the Bass Doc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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