durandassi Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Right, went down to see Bernie this morning, and took a few snaps of the bass so far, i'm very very very very very very very very very very very very excited!!:D:D Here's what it looked like last time, i'd been quite specific as to what i wanted , and i think Bernie has excelled!! And here is the progress, its still rough sawn, but i think its gonna be stunning!! the thru neck is almost there, Bernie has used Ebony for the splices, as well as the fret board , a lovely jet black, this is a first for a GB !! to give you an idea with knobs and hardware, JUst look at this wood, its outrageous! only a matter of weeks now, i'm gonna get led's , not decided on colour yet, and i'm going to try some single coil p/ups, which can be changed if i don't get on with them. James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 That looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 that looks amazing, can't wait to see more progress pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 WOW - Stunning looking wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hey James - saw this last night and I have to agree that the ebony stringers look fantastic in the flesh... and the maple on the neck is outrageous. A good selection of timber there. The ebony pinstripe around the body is going to look stunning when that thing is polyed up also. You must be pretty stoked. It's not going be long before it's going to be in your hands! Congrats! PS amber (there is a really cool colour called sunset or something...) or purple LEDs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Blimey It's gonna be a marvellous bass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 That looks really nice, what wood is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 That's looking absobloodylutely gorgeous already! :brow: Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 [quote name='budget bassist' post='336528' date='Nov 25 2008, 06:31 PM']That looks really nice, what wood is that?[/quote] I presume you are talking about the top? Buckeye Burl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='336657' date='Nov 25 2008, 09:23 PM']I presume you are talking about the top? Buckeye Burl.[/quote] I was indeed, looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 [quote name='durandassi' post='336306' date='Nov 25 2008, 03:15 PM']And here is the progress, its still rough sawn, but i think its gonna be stunning!! the thru neck is almost there, Bernie has used Ebony for the splices, as well as the fret board , a lovely jet black, this is a first for a GB !![/quote] Whats a first - the ebony splices? [quote name='durandassi' post='336306' date='Nov 25 2008, 03:15 PM']only a matter of weeks now, i'm gonna get led's , not decided on colour yet, and i'm going to try some single coil p/ups, which can be changed if i don't get on with them. James.[/quote] Black LED's I recon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durandassi Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Yup, Buckeye burl facing, ash body and ebony and birdseye maple (bookmatched) for the neck. mmmmmm....nice thanks for all the comments so far! James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Oh boy James this is gonna look even prettier than mine! cant wait, we need a GB bash when shes done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durandassi Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 [quote name='phsycoandy' post='340825' date='Nov 29 2008, 10:05 PM']cant wait, we need a GB bash when shes done![/quote] That sounds like a great idea! would love to meet some other GB players! James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 That Buckeye Burl really is a bit special. Interesting the way Bernie builds the bass around the nect and then cuts out the body shape. My new bass has a burl front , Amboyna (Hondo Mahogany body, Flamed Maple rear). It's at the spraying stage as we speak and I'm gettin' pretty excited I can tell ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 That is going to be an amazing bass - and very unique. I am waiting for some pics from Bernie as we speak for my Rumour which is well on it's way and should be ready for Xmas. I have some pics like your of the wood that I chose for the facings etc and am hoping for others from Bernie which show the middle stages before the guitar is finished. I know what you mean about being excited I can hardly wait either. The best thing about GB Basses is not only that they look fantastic but they play and sound awesome too! Cheers Mark [quote name='durandassi' post='336306' date='Nov 25 2008, 03:15 PM']Right, went down to see Bernie this morning, and took a few snaps of the bass so far, i'm very very very very very very very very very very very very excited!!:D:D Here's what it looked like last time, i'd been quite specific as to what i wanted , and i think Bernie has excelled!! And here is the progress, its still rough sawn, but i think its gonna be stunning!! the thru neck is almost there, Bernie has used Ebony for the splices, as well as the fret board , a lovely jet black, this is a first for a GB !! to give you an idea with knobs and hardware, JUst look at this wood, its outrageous! only a matter of weeks now, i'm gonna get led's , not decided on colour yet, and i'm going to try some single coil p/ups, which can be changed if i don't get on with them. James.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durandassi Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Well, its almost done, hopefully will pick her up on Tuesday (a nice early xmas present (to myself)! ) Bernie was kind enough to send me some pics to tide me over the weekend. He has stressed that they are not great photo's due to the lighting, and is even more beautiful in person. i've decided to go without LED's (for now) . oh, and a bit of t shirt porn too, Come on Tuesday!!! James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Might bunk off work Tuesday and go and have a skeg meself! What time you picking it up James? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durandassi Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 more than welcome! Not sure on a time yet, all depends on Bernie, he's waiting on some new super duper pick ups!? Probly late afternoon, I'll let you know! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 (edited) [quote name='durandassi' post='359915' date='Dec 20 2008, 09:49 PM']more than welcome! Not sure on a time yet, all depends on Bernie, he's waiting on some new super duper pick ups!? Probly late afternoon, I'll let you know![/quote] He needs to get a super-duper Hoover and Hoover that bloody floor. EDIT - I'll bring the biscuits. Edited December 20, 2008 by johnnylager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean.Robinson Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Hi, the bass looks stunning, though am i the only one amazed by the build time, or am i missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Build time being long or short? James, you are going to like this one. Its certainly a GB first. PS Ask Bernie for a limited edition "Goodfella" t-shirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 You're a bad man James - that looks awesome!!! Last time I spoke to Bernie he was hoping to get my Rumour 4 finished by Xmas for me to pick up so if you see a 4 string with black american walnut facings back and front then that is mine!!! I hassled Bernie for some pics a week or two ago and they couldn't send them as their ISP was down or something - I guess this must be fixed now?? Let us all know how she plays when you pick her up on Tuesday and some final finished photos would be great too. Bet you are like a small excited child again? - Roll on Tuesday eh! Mark [quote name='durandassi' post='359897' date='Dec 20 2008, 09:30 PM']Well, its almost done, hopefully will pick her up on Tuesday (a nice early xmas present (to myself)! ) Bernie was kind enough to send me some pics to tide me over the weekend. He has stressed that they are not great photo's due to the lighting, and is even more beautiful in person. i've decided to go without LED's (for now) . oh, and a bit of t shirt porn too, Come on Tuesday!!! James.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 You got me gassing again I am still waiting for Bernie to get some XXL tee's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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