Mr Stinky Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) Hello All. After many years of dithering, i've finally decided to learn to play the beast that i created..... at 53 years old! During a very long session of night shifts in a machine shop, i built 'It', that was eight years ago. I've had many painful and aborted attempts at getting my stupid fingers around the smaller version, you know, the ones with the six little strings. So I though the longer things with the fatter strings would be a better bet.....and the strings match the amount of pinkies on one hand. I'll try and post some pics when i work out how all this works but here's a run down: Body is solid maple, sourced from a kitchen work top maker. Roughly Aria shaped. Carvin birds-eye maple neck with rosewood for where yer pinkies go. Circa 1998. Gotoh machine heads. Nut cut from graphite blank from Manny's. R.I.P. Seymor Duncan Quarter Pound Bassline pickups. Bridge and saddles custom made from bit of steel hanging around. Oh, and it's purple.....because i can! My fantasy gig list of songs, not murdered too much, include: Tush She sells Sanctuary Run to You Dakota Careless Memories (Duran) All Ramones! Pretty Vacant etc.... Under the Bridge Californication Nothing Else Matters Cocaine Disco Inferno Stayin Alive I've tried to vary it a bit so i can teach my poor arthritic puddys to behave and one day, before i get my zimmer frame, i might even get into one of those...errrm.....oh yeah.... BANDS! I would point out that i can only just remember what the strings are called, never mind what notes i'm playing.....i just find where it sounds right and have a good pluck. [attachment=149004:IMG_5364.jpg] Edited November 22, 2013 by Mr Stinky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Welcome from another old plucker. [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigyin Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 And an ol' Fart from Grimsby saying Hello and Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 welcome on board skipper, always nice to have another DIY'er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Welcome, Stinky! bert (57 and yet to finish my first build) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stinky Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all the welcome notes guys. Here's a few more pics. It's a sort of 'before' phase. I'll be taking it to bits shortly, i fancy the horns to be a bit sharper and i want 2mm planed off the back to reduce the weight a little. I've found a slightly different purple for the respray which is more 'In Yer Face'. The paint will also go from the head, putting it back to natural wood. It seems to be a more up to date look. [attachment=149145:DSCF0020.JPG] [attachment=149142:DSCF0021.JPG] [attachment=149143:DSCF0019.JPG] [attachment=149144:DSCF0018.JPG] Edited November 24, 2013 by Mr Stinky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Welcome from another Pompey bassist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Greetings youngster, have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Nice. I'm willing to bet that's the first bass pic on this forum ever to feature antimacassars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stinky Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1385325837' post='2286997'] Nice. I'm willing to bet that's the first bass pic on this forum ever to feature antimacassars. [/quote] Oh yes....those! It's a long boring story involving intrigue, deceit, love, loss and personal sacrifice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stinky Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1385317886' post='2286834'] Welcome from another Pompey bassist. [/quote] ......and hello to the guy on the ramparts next to Castle field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Hello and welcome Mr Stinky Nice work there - don't think I'll ever get enough time to do a self-build Keep on learning, and try alternating, using fingers and a pick - I think it's good to do this anyway... Oh yeah, [b]and have fun[/b], especially playing the Ramones stuff Gabba Gabba Hey! Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great harry Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Welcome from another oldie newbie. The bass looks great. I could never produce anything like that. Hats off to you. I am not even repelled by the purple. Personally I wouldn't mess around with its looks, as it looks fantastic, but that's just my taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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