misrule Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='83431' date='Nov 4 2007, 10:56 AM'][/quote] Look, there's a Fimble on the back That's a stunning bass, though. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 [quote name='mikeh' post='83436' date='Nov 4 2007, 11:04 AM']The first thing I said when I saw the first pic was f**k me!!! Thats a stunning looking bass, and one of JS's finest builds I'd say. If it plays and sounds half as good as it looks it'd be hard to beat!! Very nice[/quote] The sound is amazing! I've never heard a bass with so much prescence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontdo Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Congrats Tinman! That bass is gorgeous! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Woah, that's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 [quote name='simontdo' post='83452' date='Nov 4 2007, 11:28 AM']cool [/quote] [quote name='eude' post='83467' date='Nov 4 2007, 12:21 PM']Congrats Tinman! That bass is gorgeous! Eude[/quote] [quote name='Buzz' post='83475' date='Nov 4 2007, 12:37 PM']Woah, that's beautiful.[/quote] Thanks guys. I'm over the moon with the way it turned out, Jon has an artists mind, I'm sure of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Congrats Pete, she's turned out to be a gem, not unlike the original "Lady T" no doudt ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 [quote name='Johngh' post='83518' date='Nov 4 2007, 02:03 PM']Congrats Pete, she's turned out to be a gem, not unlike the original "Lady T" no doudt ! [/quote] She has hasn't she. And Mrs Tinman is made up that I named it after her (I'm a big softy really) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Stunning, what a great job - I love the headstock shape on Jon's basses... Hope she gives you many years of playing happiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 That does look very good indeed, I didn't even consider Shuker when I was looking at customs for some reason I don't even know now, but having asked a few what they paid and now seen the results of loads I probably should have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 fan-bloody-tastic! and i see the fimble too! oh, and do we get any sound clips? and update your avatar!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 [quote name='wotnwhy' post='83570' date='Nov 4 2007, 04:30 PM']fan-bloody-tastic! and i see the fimble too! oh, and do we get any sound clips? and update your avatar!! [/quote] ...and what, pray tell, is a fimble? Sound clips? Mmmm, I haven't got a clue how they're done I'm afraid Tom and I don't know if I've got the equipment for it anyway. Avatar, now that is something I can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='83577' date='Nov 4 2007, 04:41 PM']...and what, pray tell, is a fimble? [/quote] A children's TV character. Here's the adult's guide: [url="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2312321.stm"]Fimbles guide[/url] Hope that helps Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 [quote name='misrule' post='83588' date='Nov 4 2007, 05:22 PM']A children's TV character. Here's the adult's guide: [url="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2312321.stm"]Fimbles guide[/url] Hope that helps Cheers Mark[/quote] Thanks Mark, I see what you mean, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Magnificent - still drinking in the finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 lovely apples mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 congrats pete, very nice indeedy, bet all that endless waiting now seems like a distant memory....it did for me anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 He's right about the Fimble being there you know Lovely bass, well worth the wait I'm sure. Cheers, Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Oh wow. Pete, man, looks every bit as good as we expected .. Fabulous . I hope to hear it live at some point. Great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 [quote name='steve-soar' post='83635' date='Nov 4 2007, 07:09 PM']lovely apples mate. [/quote] Apples? [quote name='Bassmonster' post='83638' date='Nov 4 2007, 07:14 PM']congrats pete, very nice indeedy, bet all that endless waiting now seems like a distant memory....it did for me anyway[/quote] You're right you know, it's gone. I'm not even giving it a thought [quote name='Alun' post='83641' date='Nov 4 2007, 07:16 PM']He's right about the Fimble being there you know Lovely bass, well worth the wait I'm sure. Cheers, Alun[/quote] The Wife thinks it's a springer Spaniel, in fact, she's spotted some other stuff but I'll let her tell you about that. :wacko: [quote name='OldGit' post='83755' date='Nov 4 2007, 11:26 PM']Oh wow. Pete, man, looks every bit as good as we expected .. Fabulous . I hope to hear it live at some point. Great stuff![/quote] I does Si and then some. Thanks for your help with Pics and stuff mate, much appreciated. I may have to take a trip to Cardiff at some point to introduce you properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Ok Pete, you have a few days with your wonderful bass.. how you getting on mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 [quote name='dood' post='85177' date='Nov 7 2007, 11:21 PM']Ok Pete, you have a few days with your wonderful bass.. how you getting on mate?[/quote] Hey Dan Unfortunately I haven't had chance to put it through my gig rig or to play it with the band (that all happens tonight) However, I've used it with my Tascam at home, so all I can comment on is it's playability: This has to be the easiest bass I've ever played (easier than my jazz and the Aria that the neck was based on) I had Jon set it up with a nice low action, so it's fast, really fast. I've found that I'm able to move around the neck quicker than I've ever to be able to. The build quality is as you'd expect - spot on, with no sign of fragility (fragility???) It's solid as a rock. It's also very comfortable both sitting and standing. As you mentioned in Largo's thread, I don't think I'll ever get bored with opening the case and just looking at it, it is stunning. Obviously I'm biased, I was built for me but when I picked the facings etc, I never imagined it would ever turn out like it has. The wait is forgotten. Jon is not the only manufacturer that has quoted a build time only for it to double. Works of art take time and are an inexact science. (This comment isn't aimed at you Dan) I guess if you want a bass now, you go and buy one. If you want a custom then you should be prepared to wait. I'll tell you about it's sound when I've had the chance to use it properly. Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 So tomorrow night I shall be gigging with my new bass, trouble is last night's practise had to be called off so I didn't get chance to see how it's going to sound with in the band set-up With not much time for a sound check I'm going to have to wing it, wish me luck people, I'm going to need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='86017' date='Nov 9 2007, 04:16 PM']wish me luck people, I'm going to need it.[/quote] ha ha! no your not! it's gonna sit in the sound as comfortably as my grandad on his trusty old armchair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 [quote name='wotnwhy' post='86028' date='Nov 9 2007, 04:28 PM']ha ha! no your not! it's gonna sit in the sound as comfortably as my grandad on his trusty old armchair [/quote] Thanks mate, that's reassuring, I think It would have been nice to have had the chance of getting at least a vague idea of how the onboard eq reacts and stuff but hey ho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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