ShergoldSnickers Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Some photos of the update work done on Matilda recently. Firstly the new adjustable bridge, a vast improvement in quality. The action is currently set up as 7mm on the G rising to 9mm on the B, and that is the lowest possible position for now. There is also a new lightweight ebony tailpiece — we couldn't source a 5 string carbon fibre one at a decent price. And lastly, the fingerboard camber has been substantially reduced, making it far easier to play the E and B strings. The sound is better, with more volume and sustain, and the ease of playing is vastly improved. Well it would be if I were up to it. Edited April 16, 2014 by ShergoldSnickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Gorgeous. I'm jealous - I want a lefty 5 string DB too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezyorkshire Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Im sure i saw this bass at Peters workshop on monday? would recognize that fingerboard anywhere lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggiesnr Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Peter does good work doesn't he Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I love the look of this bass and would love to try out that low B! Such a cool instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 [quote name='Jezyorkshire' timestamp='1397684084' post='2426566'] Im sure i saw this bass at Peters workshop on monday? would recognize that fingerboard anywhere lol [/quote] Yep, 'twas in Beverley Music Centre until yesterday. Had a little bit of a heart-stopping moment when he informed me that a chimney stack had collapsed into the workshop a while back. No harm done fortunately, but it took a while to get things back to normal. Steve — Peter is a lovely fella, and does do great work, I agree. At very reasonable cost too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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