LukeFRC Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Anyone seen these yet? in a world of fender shaped objects I love that body shape! https://www.instagram.com/pheral_ai/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Very much not for me, but it is always nice to see people trying to do non FSOs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Forrer Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 After decades of playing basses of every shape I have come to the conclusion the Fender Jazz shape is absolutely the best for me. It snuggles into my body like a comfy old slipper. No matter how far I stray away I inevitably come back to the Jazz body shape. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 That looks great. I generally like the look of their basses but this has the retro futuristic style I love. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pst62 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Ahh so that's where MDP works! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Oh great. Mortgage has sky rocketed, energy bills through the roof... And I've just read that these guys are based in North Yorkshire, where I was born and raised ... And they don't discriminate against left handers. Bad case of GAS setting in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 It's a bit Jet Screemer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 Ild like to see it being played and see what it looks like then - I like it cos it’s different and a nice visually balanced design 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 51 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: Oh great. Mortgage has sky rocketed, energy bills through the roof... And I've just read that these guys are based in North Yorkshire, where I was born and raised ... And they don't discriminate against left handers. Bad case of GAS setting in. Are they not still in Saltaire/Shipley? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, Daz39 said: Are they not still in Saltaire/Shipley? Instagram just says "North Yorkshire". I darent look into this further in case it's on my way up to family visits!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: Instagram just says "North Yorkshire". I darent look into this further in case it's on my way up to family visits!! I only live in Halifax. It was seriously worrying how close they were! I do like thaqt design - different, but still classy - (like the Nordstrand Acinonyx). Nice finishes and look too. Hmm.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 51 minutes ago, Daz39 said: Are they not still in Saltaire/Shipley? Nah they moved somewhere crosshills direction I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Not for me.....but each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 14 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: Nah they moved somewhere crosshills direction I think Yes, they're out in the countryside near Cross Hills. I've been out there a couple of times - lovely spot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, peteb said: Yes, they're out in the countryside near Cross Hills. I've been out there a couple of times - lovely spot... Well that's no distance at all. That's just Outer Keighley Gah! Even the guitar is nice! Edited September 23, 2022 by Daz39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Wonder what the price point will be. Wish they were shortscale though. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sibob said: Wonder what the price point will be. Wish they were shortscale though. Si I would think that Chris could probably make you a short scale version if you wanted one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Just now, peteb said: I would think that Chris could probably make you a short scale version if you wanted one! Sure, but seems like they're batch built, so I guess it would depend what the demand/sell-through was like on them. We shall see. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, Sibob said: Sure, but seems like they're batch built, so I guess it would depend what the demand/sell-through was like on them. We shall see. Si Of course, but maybe worth a chat. Chris is a very helpful chap and talking to him might help him to gauge demand. Personally, I prefer this shape to the usual ones they produce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 It does have that retro futurism happening. The future ain’t what it used to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 So I've been chatting to Chris at Alpher (Pheral!) asking some questions about these new beasts. Here's what I've learned: - The price will be £1495, which includes the lovely metallic finishes shown in their instagram post. Natural oil finish is also available for the same price if preferred. This is a lower price point than the rest of the Alpher line with fewer options available as a result. - There are three pickup types to choose from, all made by TV Jones. The "Thunder Tron", "Thunder Mag" and "Thunder Blade" - The Mag is a P-style pup whereas the Tron and Blade are humbuckers. The differences between them can be seen & heard at https://tvjones.com/bass-pickups . I'm loving the sound samples! - Wiring layout for basses with with either the "Tron" or "Blade" installed will be Volume, Tone and a coil tap switch. On basses loaded with the "Mag" it'll be Volume, Tone and a kill switch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, CameronJ said: - The price will be £1495, which includes the lovely metallic finishes shown in their instagram post. Natural oil finish is also available for the same price if preferred. This is a lower price point than the rest of the Alpher line with fewer options available as a result That is cheap for an alpher! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Woodinblack said: That is cheap for an alpher! Cheap full stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 It kind of reminds me of a bass I played at a studio years ago but more refined.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 minute ago, NJE said: It kind of reminds me of a bass I played at a studio years ago but more refined.. …what on earth is that?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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