Bassman Sam Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) I went to the North West Guitar Show yesterday and met up with the lovely Chris Dobson of Alpher Basses and Guitars.What a wonderful guy and I managed to blag a play on a couple of his works of art. The quality of them totally blew me away and I'm know suffering from the worst GAS I have ever experienced in my life. If you haven't checked them out, do yourself a favour and do so immediately. edit. Why I'm I upside down? Edited May 15, 2017 by Bassman Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark76 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Yes... Why are you upside down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jecklin Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I have been following Alpher on Instagram for a while. They have made some lovely Instruments. I'd really like to have a go on one, but try as might I just can't fall in love with their body shapes. The necks on the other hand look incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 [quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1494873158' post='3299230'] I have been following Alpher on Instagram for a while. They have made some lovely Instruments. I'd really like to have a go on one, but try as might I just can't fall in love with their body shapes. The necks on the other hand look incredible [/quote] The necks are out of this world. I love the body shape and I normally hate single cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I met Chris a while back & got a chance to try one if his basses .. really nice fella & passionate about his builds, which are gorgeous ! If I had spare cash I'd get one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jecklin Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1494873415' post='3299234'] The necks are out of this world. I love the body shape and I normally hate single cuts. [/quote] I think once I was playing one I'd forget all about the body shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 [quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1494874914' post='3299254'] I think once I was playing one I'd forget all about the body shape [/quote] You would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazzJEUK Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1494869397' post='3299206'] I went to the North West Guitar Show yesterday and met up with the lovely Chris Dobson of Alpher Basses and Guitars.What a wonderful guy and I managed to blag a play on a couple of his works of art. The quality of them totally blew me away and I'm know suffering from the worst GAS I have ever experienced in my life. If you haven't checked them out, do yourself a favour and do so immediately. edit. Why I'm I upside down? [/quote] I was there too! Fantastic day, lucky enough to play a couple too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Having put my order a couple of months ago, now I can not wait for it to be finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazzJEUK Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 [quote name='MikanHannille' timestamp='1494887160' post='3299398'] Having put my order a couple of months ago, now I can not wait for it to be finished. [/quote] What you gone for dude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 They dont just do single cuts!Ive got a Cobia and its stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazzJEUK Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1494900617' post='3299430'] They dont just do single cuts!Ive got a Cobia and its stunning [/quote] I love the Cobia shape, love the Mako shape too. If I'm honest whenever I'm playing my Mako it doesn't feel like you're playing a Single cut at all. It's strange, something just sets the shape apart from all other single cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I've also been following Alpher on Instagram lately and have been blown away by some of their creations. Beyond my wallet at present, but perhaps some day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Top knotch basses. Need to visit and try some of their newer basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Another vote for Alpher here. Really nice guys and absolutely stunning basses, I think I played 4 or 5 of them at the Northwest Guitar Show on Sunday and was consistantly blown away. That dark red passive 5 string was unreal! I think there's a youtube video of Scott Devine trying out the same bass. For a passive 5 string the low B is absolutely monstrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1494900617' post='3299430'] They dont just do single cuts!Ive got a Cobia and its stunning [/quote] Please share some photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Here's a pic of the 5 string Mako I was playing, absolutely stunning bass! Edited May 17, 2017 by AdamWoodBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1494961029' post='3300032'] Please share some photos. [/quote] Here's a Cobia for you Edited May 17, 2017 by BassApprentice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazzJEUK Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 [quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1494940345' post='3299774'] Another vote for Alpher here. Really nice guys and absolutely stunning basses, I think I played 4 or 5 of them at the Northwest Guitar Show on Sunday and was consistantly blown away. That dark red passive 5 string was unreal! I think there's a youtube video of Scott Devine trying out the same bass. For a passive 5 string the low B is absolutely monstrous. [/quote] Hey dude! I left mine with them at the show, can't wait to get her back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hey Guys!! Thank you all for visiting us at the show! and thank you for all the lovely comments! it was a fun day and great to meet you all in person. let me know if any of you have any questions and i'll be happy to help Chris Alpher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Here you go, my Cobia [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/IMG_5526_zps8lwcd6aj.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/IMG_5526_zps8lwcd6aj.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/IMG_5527_zps8krrdyxe.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/IMG_5527_zps8krrdyxe.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/14206041_10157354387475405_6644875016121791670_o_zpssonp5huz.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/14206041_10157354387475405_6644875016121791670_o_zpssonp5huz.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/14138186_10157354387055405_4175562400663630707_o_zpsd69esdow.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/14138186_10157354387055405_4175562400663630707_o_zpsd69esdow.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/13884402_10157202243425405_2056359645_n_zpsmmm5bjyv.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/13884402_10157202243425405_2056359645_n_zpsmmm5bjyv.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1495158287' post='3301750'] Here you go, my Cobia [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/IMG_5526_zps8lwcd6aj.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/IMG_5527_zps8krrdyxe.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/14206041_10157354387475405_6644875016121791670_o_zpssonp5huz.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/14138186_10157354387055405_4175562400663630707_o_zpsd69esdow.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/13884402_10157202243425405_2056359645_n_zpsmmm5bjyv.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] OMG. That is stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChazzJEUK Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Here's my new BEATIFUL Mako Thinline, I'm sure this is a very recognizable bass, I couldn't resist giving her a home. I've had it for around 2 weeks now, I can honestly say it's one of the most fantastic sounding and playing instruments I've had the pleasure of owning. Obligatory show off pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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