bassmayhem Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) A week ago this little one man enterprise in the Netherlands caught my eye: Brooks Bass Guitars. https://www.brooksbassguitars.com/ The guy is truly into Gibson basses, which has never been my cup of tea. He even wrote a book about Gibson basses. Anyway, Rob builds his own versions of Gibson bass models, but with a twist. I totally fell in love with his EB-TB bass, a fusion of the first model EB0 (like a Les Paul Special) and the Thunderbird. Absolutely gorgeous! I just had to order one, based on the design alone. So - now it is ordered. It will look like this: Classic but yet not. Classy! Edited August 25, 2023 by bassmayhem 24 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 He makes some really nice looking stuff and occasionally posts build threads here. Here's a thread of his "grabbird" build. I'd love to try some of his basses out! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Thank you Roger. Nice to meet you here too. And thank you Michael. I do realise I've been a bit lazy with my posts over here. Haven't shared my latest builds... Let me know if you think I should. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 19 hours ago, bassmayhem said: So - now it is ordered. It will look like this: Wow -That´s an eye opener. What about some details? Looks like short scale?! I did miss that Grabbird thread , and although I´m not really into the thunderbird design, I´m deeply impressed by that workmanship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 @Basvarken don't feel you need to, but it's always nice to see how basses are made. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 4 hours ago, smithy said: Wow -That´s an eye opener. What about some details? Looks like short scale?! I did miss that Grabbird thread , and although I´m not really into the thunderbird design, I´m deeply impressed by that workmanship. No, it's 34" scale. I enlarged the EB-0 (LP Jr DC) body a bit to make the proportions fit the scale length. And to prevent neck dive. You see the entire build proces here: https://www.brooksbassguitars.com/brooks-eb-tb.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, smithy said: Wow -That´s an eye opener. What about some details? Looks like short scale?! I did miss that Grabbird thread , and although I´m not really into the thunderbird design, I´m deeply impressed by that workmanship. It is a 34" scale bass with a T-bird construction in an EB0/ LP Special shape. 19 mm / 3/4" string spacing at bridge. The body is a bit bigger and wider than you think; it fools the eye. Edited August 26, 2023 by bassmayhem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) I LOVE Rob's basses. For me they strike the exact right balance between the classic and the original. Not many builders manage that, there's usually something a bit iffy, but all of Rob's basses just look so right. Edited August 27, 2023 by Cosmo Valdemar 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Update! We changed my order to an EB-TB-IV, i.e. with two pickups. The build is progressing... Here is a computer rendition of my bass-to-be: ...and a picture of the actual neck during carving... Edited October 25, 2023 by bassmayhem 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 it is coming along nicely 😉 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 The painting process is in progress... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 OH MY GOD! That’s fabulous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 She is done! 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Wow. That's stunning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Awesome. Site seems to be down at the moment? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thump Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 25/08/2023 at 23:19, Basvarken said: Haven't shared my latest builds... Let me know if you think I should. Absolutely 200% yes please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Thump said: Absolutely 200% yes please Here we go! Be forwarned: it's a loooooong thread 😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Good job my wallet is as anemic as it is. This is a near as damn it my absolute dream bass… Well done @Basvarken it’s (ANOTHER) beauty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 I've never owned a Gibson bass. The closest I've been was when I missed the deal on a Memphis Les Paul, the hollowbody shortscale bass. This is not a Gibson, but it shares a lot of the DNA with some classic Gibson basses, but with the Dutch twist. I've almost never had a bass with neck thru body, except the old Aria SB1000 fretless I bought this summer. (It is for sale, if someone is interested...) And some other obscure instruments way back in the past. I am a Fender type bass guy, so now a new chapter begins... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 I sincerely hope that when you pick up this bass, you can detach yourself from the Fender (type) basses you own or have owned in the past. 😉 This is an entirely different animal. Both ergonomically and sound wise. Can't wait to see and hear you play it! Cheers to a new chapter!🍻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 18 hours ago, bassmayhem said: She is done! Bloody hell that is beautiful, me wants one !! 😛 John 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Just seen the demo vid...😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) You beat me to it 😉 Here it is: Edited December 6, 2023 by Basvarken 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, Basvarken said: You beat me to it 😉 Here it is: Whoops! Sorry 😄 Honestly, it's an amazing bass. Totally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 No worries! Thank you very much 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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