Andyjr1515 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 We're all waiting (almost) patiently for the finished pics We all have very high expectations based on what we've seen so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 no pressure for Jon then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Update from Jon: [color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=1]The body is all sorted now, i’ve just started get the shielding sorted, so electrics over the next few days. I’ve got a bit more to do on the neck which i’ll be doing this coming week too. I’ve had a bit of a restricted 2 weeks or so with ‘students’ in, a course the week before last, returning students for three days last week and 3 days again this week, but i shall crack on![/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 No updates for over a month??...come on, there are people here with OCD who need to know what's going on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1479140070' post='3174251'] No updates for over a month??...come on, there are people here with OCD who need to know what's going on.. [/quote] Bugger! Has it been a month already? The last email from Jon : [color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=1]Yes just trying a few options on the string clamp, well, trying to come up with something easy to use and unobtrusive. I have a similar idea to the kubicki, a little smaller, but its not quite playing ball at the moment, in terms of sitting squarely on the string. I’ll send a pic, Im trying to improve on the number one bass, although is that design standing the test of time?[/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Latest from Jon: [color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=1] I hope you’re well! Not far off, as far as the string anchor, I’ve gone for the original design but slightly refined it so the ‘hook’ sits flush with the board and reduced the button size from the rear, this seems to be the least ‘obtrusive’ design.[/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=1] I’m going to be lacquering the rear of the neck, probably fri/mon before fitting the unit.[/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=sans-serif][size=1] I’ll send over some alignment option pictures for the volume knob, so it sits on the stripe, theres a bit of scope to move it around so i’ll send a couple for your approval.[/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Because of the lighter body I was worried about neck dive, but Jon doesn't think that will be a problem. I asked if it would be ready before Christmas, and Jon said yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Jon has sent a selection of pics of the volume pot, a couple of variations in placement and then a few different knobs… he quite likes the one with the white line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Holy crap! That looks incredible! Definitely like the Sadowsky style knob with the white line too. Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Very nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 I've gone for pic 6 (or second from bottom) as it is in a similar place to the pots on Shuker 1. And Eude, Not yet (x11) [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Good choice and thank you for the update on whether it was ready or not Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1481015879' post='3188903'] Good choice and thank you for the update on whether it was ready or not Eude [/quote] Jon said before Christmas, so I'm holding him to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Jon said he only recently got hold of the knobs with the white lines. He rather likes them, they are turned aluminium, anodised black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1481287690' post='3191220'] Jon said he only recently got hold of the knobs with the white lines. He rather likes them, they are turned aluminium, anodised black. [/quote] There's not many forums where you can say "nice knob" without it being taken out of context, lets hope this is one of the good ones... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 I asked Jon if I would be able to pick up on 23rd December, and he said he was hoping to have it all finished on Tuesday. He will let me know about any problems, but he is pretty much on assembly now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 A last minute gig came through, so was unable to pick up on 23rd December. I'm picking it up tomorrow! [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Looks good...having seen the "original" I've got to say I prefer this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 [quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1482957911' post='3203786'] That looks killer! How does the D tuner thingy work? Looks like two additional wee frets? [/quote] A spring loaded 'hook' pulls down on the string behind the fret for open E. I release the hook, pull the string out, the hook disappears into the body, and I have open D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1482958363' post='3203791'] Looks good...having seen the "original" I've got to say I prefer this.... [/quote] Thanks. I prefer the neck and its lighter [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Ha!!!! Man! I love it! Cracking bass! Great features and certainly going to be eye catching! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Wowsers! That really works. Gotta be happy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 That is simply awesome mate! You must be one happy bunny? We'll need a photo with it's sibling, of course... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1483004174' post='3203981'] That is simply awesome mate! You must be one happy bunny? We'll need a photo with it's sibling, of course... Eude [/quote] yup, Jon has again excelled himself. I'll try get a pic of Camille and Kennerly up at some point. At the moment I'm playing lots of bass Next rehearsal isn't until 8 January, so I'll report back what it's like at volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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