CHRISDABASS Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) I have a new bass!! It's an Alpher Instruments JJ4 Specs are: Chambered Wenge body Spalted maple top Quarter sawn maple neck Maccassar ebony board Sadowsky HC pickups Sadowsky 2 band EQ All Hipshot hardware New pics now added [IMG]http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/chrisdabass/AlpherBass1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/chrisdabass/SAM_0189.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/chrisdabass/AlpherBass2.jpg[/IMG] Edited August 25, 2012 by CHRISDABASS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Congrats! Nothing beats a new bass day, especially such a lovely one like that Edited August 23, 2012 by derrenleepoole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deefer_dog Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 That is HORRIBLE! You should get rid of it. Send it to Cork and I'll dispose of it in a safe, and correct manner!! Nice. Very, VERY nice!! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Love the shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 New pics now added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Love that wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 congrats, very nice plank. I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Cheers for the nice comments! i actually hand built this bass so I'm glad you like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1345910882' post='1783055'] Cheers for the nice comments! i actually hand built this bass so I'm glad you like it [/quote] Well done mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashcityrocker Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Lovely grain. We got some spalted sycamore in our yard that we felled a few years ago,wish I was good enough with wood work to make a bass outta it! Lovely bass,how she play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classrock Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) Oh man, look's sick ! I do mean that in a nice way. Have you got the vintage knob on the pre-amp? Did ET help you build this bass ! Edited August 25, 2012 by classrock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 [quote name='merello' timestamp='1345917170' post='1783158'] Well done mate! [/quote] Thanks!! [quote name='clashcityrocker' timestamp='1345918110' post='1783179'] Lovely grain. We got some spalted sycamore in our yard that we felled a few years ago,wish I was good enough with wood work to make a bass outta it! Lovely bass,how she play? [/quote] Never seen spalted sycamore before! i bet its lovely! any pics? I'm over the moon with how it's turned out! both playability and sound are great!! but i guess I'm quite biased! haha anyone local to saltaire (west yorkshire) is welcome to pop in and try it by the way [quote name='classrock' timestamp='1345918374' post='1783184'] Oh man, look's sick ! I do mean that in a nice way. Have you got the vintage knob on the pre-amp? Did ET help you build this bass ! [/quote] Hey! Thanks mate! After owning more than my fair share of Sadowsky's i decided against ordering the VTC, i wanted to keep things as simple as possible! Will try and get some pics of the back for you guys too! there's a 6 bolt neck joint with proper M8 machine bolts and inserts and also a surprise on the electronics cover!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashcityrocker Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 No pics I'm afraid,got some spalted beech too but guess that's too heavy for a guitar. Also thought about using some Apple we had planked,never seen that done before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyspuke Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I've played this bass at my last band rehearsal (usually use my Valenti Jazz) and I have to say I was mega impressed! it felt, played and sounded amazing. to give it a brief review; build & design - the workmanship that has gone into this 'prototype' is just top class, I was really impressed! the body shape & design is very unique and I think it really works. the headstock, which I've been informed is smaller than planned (accidentally) also adds to a unique and modern feel. the wood is just gorgeous and has a lot to do with the way this bass sounds! it's also a very light bass .. or so it seemed. sound & playability - you can't go wrong (IMO) with Sadowsky electronics, however this Alpher bass does something to add to that sound (the wood used and way it's built). it has an aggressive and slightly modern jazz sound, with great balance between the bottom and top end (even more so than my Valenti) but at no point does the sound become too much or over bearing! there were no dead points on the fret board, the action was low and fast, the neck was smooth and the fretboard just looks amazing and sounds awesome! all in all, I was taken back by how good this was .. especially considering it's a prototype! I'm certainly looking forward to putting in an order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thanks Luke!! A question to all... Ideally how many frets do you need? 20 21 22 24 26?? Please discuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I don't really need any more than 12 but I'll say 20. That's a lovely bass by the way, sort of reminds me of the westone thunder. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1345967203' post='1783539'] Thanks Luke!! A question to all... Ideally how many frets do you need? 20 21 [i][b]22 24[/b][/i] 26?? Please discuss [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 [quote name='funkyspuke' timestamp='1345965407' post='1783526'] I've played this bass at my last band rehearsal (usually use my Valenti Jazz) and I have to say I was mega impressed! it felt, played and sounded amazing. to give it a brief review; build & design - the workmanship that has gone into this 'prototype' is just top class, I was really impressed! the body shape & design is very unique and I think it really works. the headstock, which I've been informed is smaller than planned (accidentally) also adds to a unique and modern feel. the wood is just gorgeous and has a lot to do with the way this bass sounds! it's also a very light bass .. or so it seemed. sound & playability - you can't go wrong (IMO) with Sadowsky electronics, however this Alpher bass does something to add to that sound (the wood used and way it's built). it has an aggressive and slightly modern jazz sound, with great balance between the bottom and top end (even more so than my Valenti) but at no point does the sound become too much or over bearing! there were no dead points on the fret board, the action was low and fast, the neck was smooth and the fretboard just looks amazing and sounds awesome! all in all, I was taken back by how good this was .. especially considering it's a prototype! I'm certainly looking forward to putting in an order [/quote] wow if it compares to that valenti that's high praise indeed! very nice looking thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Any more thoughts on this before i start the next build? A question to all... Ideally how many frets do you need? 20 21 22 24 26?? Please discuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyspuke Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I have never need anymore than 20/21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 24 is sometimes nice. I think it more effects the slap tone than anything doesn't it? (may be wrong there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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