Andyjr1515 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Jonnyboy Rotten' timestamp='1432803075' post='2785060'] Oh my! That is beautiful! Given that it is difficult to get a unique headstock design without it looking weird or peculiar you guys just nailed it! [/quote] Thanks, Jonnyboy Rotten I'm really pleased with it, although can't take much credit for it...it is essentially all Tom's design Andy Edited May 28, 2015 by Andyjr1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Cracking job Andy Turned out superb!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 [quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1432811799' post='2785175'] Cracking job Andy Turned out superb!! [/quote] Thanks, FuNkShUi ! The Bubinga bass is making very slow but steady progress, by the way...got a good feeling about it Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixingwithtom Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Sorry I haven't chipped in much, been snowed under...hoping I may be able to pick up the bass this week and if so I will take a camera and try to record some audio as well! I love the way it looks...I take very little credit for any of it, just nudging things along!! Andy was fantastic throughout the process and I shall have more to say in a few days...absolutely desperate to get my hands on it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) So the deed is done Bass is passed over to Tom (our very own wwcringe) to try out in real life. Tom played it quite a bit this morning as we sorted the final action height, etc, and it looked and sounded GREAT . Helped immensely, of course, by Tom's playing but nevertheless a source of great satisfaction We've left the neck as initially carved (a flat-backed D profile) for Tom to play extensively and consider fully how it feels before the possibility of either moving towards a 'C' profile or asymmetric. I think that's wise because it is a relatively unusual scale (34.5") and sits on the strap in a slightly different position to how you would expect - a quick judgement on final profile might turn out to be a rushed judgement. The interesting thing is that is doesn't actually feel like a long scale at all. I thought that but Tom also confirmed the same. We've also left the acoustic strings on. Whether it is the strings or the position of plucking or what, but it sounds very much like an upright double bass to my ears! Anyway, I'm sure Tom will drop a line of how he has found it when he's given it a good going over. In the meantime, here's muggins, the (relieved and) very satisfied builder: ....and here's Tom, the (presently and let's hope it continues that way) satisfied customer Thanks for all of the encouragement over the progress of this most fascinating and challenging of builds Andy Edited June 7, 2015 by Andyjr1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Great to see the pair of you with the finished instrument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Stunning! Clearly your choice of the neck through was spot on. Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Excellent. Really excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 A most enjoyable thread, from a readers point of view it's almost a shame it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1433750501' post='2793504'] A most enjoyable thread, from a readers point of view it's almost a shame it's finished. [/quote] Well, to paraphrase a certain famous politician, "for this bass, it isn't the end....it isn't the beginning of the end...but it may be the end of the beginning!" Edited June 8, 2015 by Andyjr1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitrobot Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1433750501' post='2793504'] A most enjoyable thread, from a readers point of view it's almost a shame it's finished. [/quote] Totally agree. Somebody give Andyjr1515 another weird lump of wood and some random, strict limitations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Looks sterling. So when exactly is this going into production? I'm assuming lefty option included of course! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1433768036' post='2793743'] I'm assuming lefty option included of course! :-) [/quote] With some of my builds, I'm not convinced that you'd notice much difference whichever way round you strapped it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Couple of lovely even straight and flat pieces of mahogany arrived from David Dyke this morning - I reckon I'll be back to where I was on the neck by tomorrow lunchtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 LOL - posted that on the wrong thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Really, really great work! taking a piece of wood many wood have written off and doing that with it really is quite something. Very impressive and inventive build and a great read as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks, folks I'm waiting for the first 'used in anger' report from Tom. It will be interesting to know how well it performs live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Just curious but what did the final assembly weigh in at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1434196411' post='2797521'] Just curious but what did the final assembly weigh in at? [/quote] In the rush to get it all sorted for Tom's visit - and with the expectation of slimming the neck down when he was here - I forgot to weigh it! Perhaps Tom will be able to at some stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Very cool build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 [quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1435171608' post='2806242'] Very cool build! [/quote] Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Just discovered this! Don't have time to read it all now but following for later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Finished! Immense build Andy, you've got some serious skills. And I always enjoy reading what you have to say. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1435262923' post='2807166'] Finished! Immense build Andy, you've got some serious skills. And I always enjoy reading what you have to say. Nice [/quote] Thanks, Mel - means a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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