pierreganseman Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Hey guys , just sharing my experience. I just received my custom ordered Anaconda bass! Here are the full specs : Swamp Ash Body Swamp Ash Top Maple / Wenge neck 34 inch Hipshot hardware Glockenklang pre amp Bartolini Duals Schaller strap locks Please understand all this comes in as standard... My communication with Andrew Taylor-Cummings has been nothing short of amazing, he has been very communicative about every single step of the way and is responsive via Facebook. Not like many other builders which I will not name. A great product is only a great product as long as it has a great customer service. The build quality of that bass is the same as other top UK builders like Martin Petersen of Sei bass, or Overwater..... Just a hint ... an anaconda Standard will cost you about a third of those brands. Please understand I am in no way slagging them off as I own Sei's too. Get in touch.... and get yourself a handmade bass for less than a factory made Fender. See ya Edited July 4, 2014 by pierreganseman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 What is it like to play? I've seen these before and I think they look lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 playability is right up there...... just like the quality.... Andrew is in north London.... P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) How long did it take to build? Edited July 4, 2014 by Myke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 12 weeks man... something like that... maybe a bit less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 NBD and you're only going to give us one pic?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfkimble Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 They are awesome. I had the Anaconda Crusher Elite CXE5 built and took delivery on Monday.... can't put it down. Highly Recommended. Andrew is the man, and keeps you up to date all throughout the build process. Ronnie Funky Monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Nice, but can he do one with a fender logo on the headstock :-@ I'll get my coat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russbass Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I have the same to say! I ordered a CX5 Standard, strung E-C. This bass is amazing. Andrew's skill and attention to detail is second to none. I ordered my bass just after the London Bass Guitar Show so I was able to buy at a discounted price, but still, Andrew's basses are OUTSTANDING value for money, even if paying full price. My bass spec is: Ash body (chambered) Ash top Maple neck with wenge stringers Wenge fingerboard 35” scale length Tuning: E-C Chrome hardware Hipshot tuners Bartolini pickups Glockenklang 3-band EQ plus Andrew's awesome coil taps! I've literally waited decades to own a bass of this quality. The more I play it, the more I want to. The tonal range is outstanding. I would recommend Anaconda Basses to anyone looking for a high-end bass at a great price supported by excellent customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The only thing that puts me off these is the 35" scale as I've never played one before. I wonder if he does other scale lengths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
such Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 You can have it in 34" as well. I haven't got an Anaconda bass, I do intend to though. Visited Andrew at his workshop several times, got him to do some minor work on my other basses, been to his launch event and to his booth at the LBGS - at those occasions I've tried most of the basses he's made so far and many that he's modified. Top man. To put it shortly, Anacondas are a well thought-of, functional and ergonomic package of quality woods, based on their tonal properties, with complementing it set of electronics, providing versatility and yet transparent reproduction of the organic "native" tone. Great hardware and killer B string. I'm getting one when I can, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Ah thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 in case some one missed it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Just been for a look at Andy's site and can't get over those prices. I can see that man being very busy for long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 yes see :-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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