MacDaddy Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 [quote name='Spoombung' post='498909' date='May 27 2009, 03:45 PM']The bass actually needs a few tweeks (I'll elaborate later)and annoyingly, I have to try and find time to take it back to Mike ASAP to get it sorted out.[/quote] So what were the tweaks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 [quote name='Spoombung' post='498909' date='May 27 2009, 03:45 PM']The bass actually needs a few tweeks (I'll elaborate later)and annoyingly, I have to try and find time to take it back to Mike ASAP to get it sorted out.[/quote] So what were the tweaks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 [quote name='MacDaddy' post='502592' date='May 31 2009, 09:31 PM']So what were the tweaks?[/quote] The bass is back in Mike's workshop being attended to. One or two issues/preferences that should get sorted soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey R Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Kev, I remember hearing some of your playing at the Harrogate bash, I'd forgotten the kinds of sounds you can get. Ive got to say the look of the bass matches your playing style perfectly! Really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 [quote name='Mikey R' post='502630' date='May 31 2009, 10:08 PM']Kev, I remember hearing some of your playing at the Harrogate bash, I'd forgotten the kinds of sounds you can get. Ive got to say the look of the bass matches your playing style perfectly! Really like it![/quote] Thanks, Mikey. I always think the bass guitar won't do it for you alone - you've got to work on getting a good sound (or an interesting sound, more to the point). And sometimes changing your tuning can be as valuable as acquiring a new instrument. And one shouldn't worry about pleasing everyone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changles Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 this is amazing. I'm getting Mike and co. to make me a chaser bass soon, looking at this I am inspired with confidence in their ability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Video removed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 [quote name='Matte_black' post='545573' date='Jul 20 2009, 06:26 PM']Video removed![/quote] Yeah, I know. The lack of trousers on the vid was bothering me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 And me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changles Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 i never got to see the vid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='Changles' post='547068' date='Jul 21 2009, 10:04 PM']i never got to see the vid![/quote] You didn't miss much. It was just my usual bollox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='Spoombung' post='547294' date='Jul 22 2009, 08:42 AM']You didn't miss much. It was just my usual bollox.[/quote] Is that because of the missing trousers...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='crez5150' post='547300' date='Jul 22 2009, 08:51 AM']Is that because of the missing trousers...... [/quote] Jeez, Crez, what are all those adverts doing under your posts? You're a bassist- not a formula One driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hi Kev found this the other day...... [attachment=29412:Echo_2.JPG] could almost be brothers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='Prosebass' post='548041' date='Jul 22 2009, 07:39 PM']Hi Kev found this the other day...... [attachment=29412:Echo_2.JPG] could almost be brothers....[/quote] Like the look of that, is it for someone? Some interesting basses in the background too! If i sell my Warmoth i might put the money to one side for a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='Prosebass' post='548041' date='Jul 22 2009, 07:39 PM']Hi Kev found this the other day...... [attachment=29412:Echo_2.JPG] could almost be brothers....[/quote] Hi Paul - yes that's very similar - and a bit like the new one I'm drawing up at the moment. Any details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='548049' date='Jul 22 2009, 07:47 PM']Like the look of that, is it for someone? Some interesting basses in the background too! If i sell my Warmoth i might put the money to one side for a bit...[/quote] [quote name='Spoombung' post='548254' date='Jul 22 2009, 09:27 PM']Hi Paul - yes that's very similar - and a bit like the new one I'm drawing up at the moment. Any details?[/quote] The guy is an American Luthier by the name of [url="http://www.simmonsguitars.com/"]Dave Simmons[/url] Like most bass luthiers I had not heard of him until I saw a small ad in the back of an old Bass Player magazine. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Ah i thought they were some of your basses. Some stunning ones on that site though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='549419' date='Jul 23 2009, 09:33 PM']Ah i thought they were some of your basses. Some stunning ones on that site though![/quote] I think the basic model for those kind of basses is the all-influential Carl Thompson. It's just nice to have a good looking instrument that balances with the centre of gravity in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='549419' date='Jul 23 2009, 09:33 PM']Ah i thought they were some of your basses. Some stunning ones on that site though![/quote] My sheds not that big.... I have asked the Mrs if I can use the conservatory but shes non too agreeable.... Some nice designs though and its always good to take ideas in from other builders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Spoombung, I'd be really glad if you could put the video back (even the audio only) as I find you playing style really really interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) Bloomin 'eck! Am i right in counting 9 strings on your avatar bass Matte_black? EDIT Or actually 10? Edited August 11, 2009 by lemmywinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 10 and already planning a 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 [quote name='Matte_black' post='566175' date='Aug 11 2009, 07:45 PM']Spoombung, I'd be really glad if you could put the video back (even the audio only) as I find you playing style really really interesting. [/quote] Hi Matte Thanks for your interest in my playing style (I'm aware it certainly isn't to everyone's taste). I'll get around to posting another video playing the Iceni bass in the future. I've got to take it back to Mike at some point (he offers a follow up service when the wood has settled down after a few months). I'm not very happy with the fretwork at the moment so I'll be glad when that's sorted out. In the meantime here's me playing my Wal - which I play [i]almost[/i] the same as a fretted bass, anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I've already watched it I took a look at youtube days ago. Sorry about the fretwork, anyway... it's very annoying when you have string buzz. I'd be thrilled to build a fretless for you, one day. And I'd really look forward to see a video with one of my instruments. I have a similar approach to solo bass, Mick Karn and Percy Jones are IMHO the best players in the world... but don't forget Yves Carbonne, Manring, Miller and King! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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