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12 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said:

Actually, you're both wrong.  The timbre I used was poplar :)

 

50 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said:

Fir goodness sake!

I'm beginning to feel with pines like those you won't be allowed at next years Midlands Bash 😛

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3 minutes ago, Si600 said:

 

I'm beginning to feel with pines like those you won't be allowed at next years Midlands Bash 😛

What about the Midlands Bush?  Are you banning us from that too?

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Well, I think we've pretty much exhausted the timbre stuff (please, please, please! ;) ).

In the meantime, thanks again for the nice words - always means a lot.

Got a nice gig bag for it today, did the final pickup height stuff, micro-web'd it and added a signed label for the back of the control chamber cover.  Just waiting for the MN blend pot - hoping tomorrow but banking on Wed latest  - and we can relieve @Len_derby of his very patient vigil! :) 

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12 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

ok - what is the secret thing on the shelf behind the guitar? :D

 

 

That's where Andy keeps the secret meat pies.

(He has to have an outlet to get rid of all of the leftover necks and bodies that he ends up with)

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1 hour ago, SpondonBassed said:

That's where Andy keeps the secret meat pies.

(He has to have an outlet to get rid of all of the leftover necks and bodies that he ends up with)

Yes - and there's a hatch into the cellar, directly over the bandsaw ;)

14 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

ok - what is the secret thing on the shelf behind the guitar? :D

 

 

Well, I keep seeing these Russian/ US election interference documents where every 4th word is redacted, I thought I'd try it here :)

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Well, I've had the bass for a few days now and I thought it would be nice to post some feedback.

The top line is that the 'vision' I had for a custom built bass has been brought to wonderful life by Andy.

The main design brief was for a Jazz-influenced 'working' 4 string that looked good but didn't scream 'look at me'. For me, a triple tick has been achieved.

The light weight of the bass, at 6.5 pounds, was almost disconcerting when I first picked it up. But after playing it for a few days I ask myself 'why are most basses so heavy?'.

I set Andy the challenge of block markers on a maple fret board. They look and feel beautiful. 

So far, I've only used the bass for personal playing and one band rehearsal. Through a Phil Jones Bass Cub the Norstrand NJ4 pickups I went for sound sweet although there's still some experimentation to be done on bass and amp settings.

The whole attention to detail and quality of build is fantastic. Andy is a great craftsman to work with. He doesn't impose his views but will advise where things can be done better.

Bottom line; a very happy customer.

 

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1 hour ago, Len_derby said:

Well, I've had the bass for a few days now and I thought it would be nice to post some feedback.

The top line is that the 'vision' I had for a custom built bass has been brought to wonderful life by Andy.

The main design brief was for a Jazz-influenced 'working' 4 string that looked good but didn't scream 'look at me'. For me, a triple tick has been achieved.

The light weight of the bass, at 6.5 pounds, was almost disconcerting when I first picked it up. But after playing it for a few days I ask myself 'why are most basses so heavy?'.

I set Andy the challenge of block markers on a maple fret board. They look and feel beautiful. 

So far, I've only used the bass for personal playing and one band rehearsal. Through a Phil Jones Bass Cub the Norstrand NJ4 pickups I went for sound sweet although there's still some experimentation to be done on bass and amp settings.

The whole attention to detail and quality of build is fantastic. Andy is a great craftsman to work with. He doesn't impose his views but will advise where things can be done better.

Bottom line; a very happy customer.

 

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Thanks, Neil :)

I'll track down one of your gigs sometime soon and take a few live shots in between some enthusiastic heckling xD

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