Bassmonster Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 [quote name='whynot' post='817509' date='Apr 24 2010, 08:04 PM']Wow, how did I miss this. Looking great so far. Love the wood combination. This reminds me I have to start a build diary for my lefty Jazz 5 from Mr Shuker which I ordered recently.[/quote] indeed you do sir!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I had a really good look at this when I was up at Alan's last weekend speccing up more ACGs for myself. At first I couldn't believe my eyes (see, I've owned Lazarus since Alan resurrected it) but then clearly it's a recurve SC shape and, most obviously, left handed. It looks great, it really does, and I'm sure you're going to be absolutely thrilled by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 More updates - body & neck contouring done. It looks great! Look at the flame on that middle piece of mac ebony.... D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Another bass that looks good enough to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 very very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) Latest updates - pickup cavities routed, next on the list is fret finishing, final sanding and then the application of the lacquer/oil or whatever it is Alan uses. To say I'm excited is a gross understatement!! D. Edited May 7, 2010 by deksawyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 It will be lacquer with a 35% sheen which is then wet sanded to 1200 grit then buffed with 00000 steel wool lubricated with oil to reduce the cut and produce a satin finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 I spoke to Alan yesterday and he's looking to get the bass finished by Tue next week (my birthday as it happens). The Elixir strings I sent him are too short - only the inner winding is passing through the nut. I must need XL scale strings to fit the 35" scale. Anyone know? He was also wrestling with a pickup that wasn't doing what it's supposed to do..... No photos yet, but there will be loads when I actually pick it up - I just need someone to give me a lift down to Moffat as I don't drive! cheers D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='deksawyer' post='855867' date='Jun 3 2010, 11:20 AM']I spoke to Alan yesterday and he's looking to get the bass finished by Tue next week (my birthday as it happens). The Elixir strings I sent him are too short - only the inner winding is passing through the nut. I must need XL scale strings to fit the 35" scale. Anyone know? He was also wrestling with a pickup that wasn't doing what it's supposed to do..... No photos yet, but there will be loads when I actually pick it up - I just need someone to give me a lift down to Moffat as I don't drive! cheers D.[/quote] Exiting times mate! I'm afraid you're right about the strings. Some "regular" strings will fit a 35" scale fine, but most larger manufacturers make XL strings now for that kind of application. I believe all DRs are OK on 35"ers, can't comment on Elixirs though I'm afraid. Good luck! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='deksawyer' post='855867' date='Jun 3 2010, 11:20 AM']The Elixir strings I sent him are too short - only the inner winding is passing through the nut. I must need XL scale strings to fit the 35" scale. Anyone know?[/quote] Check out [url="http://www.elixirstrings.com/products/product_bass.html"]the Elixir website[/url]. They do a 4-string set in extra-long scale (45-105, product code 14087), and then you'd have to separately buy the only extra-long B they do (130 taperwound, product code 15433). As to whether anyone actually has these in stock... dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='855923' date='Jun 3 2010, 11:49 AM']Check out [url="http://www.elixirstrings.com/products/product_bass.html"]the Elixir website[/url]. They do a 4-string set in extra-long scale (45-105, product code 14087), and then you'd have to separately buy the only extra-long B they do (130 taperwound, product code 15433). As to whether anyone actually has these in stock... dunno. [/quote] Yeah, I spotted them yesterday. I work in music retail so I'll ask one of the Elixir reps when they're next in.... cheers D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Here's a teaser pic (as much for me as it is for you) until I pick the bass up this week sometime. [attachment=51600:IMG_4736.jpg] A very happy D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Awesome Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 [quote name='deksawyer' post='859872' date='Jun 7 2010, 02:05 PM']Here's a teaser pic (as much for me as it is for you) until I pick the bass up this week sometime. [attachment=51600:IMG_4736.jpg] A very happy D.[/quote] Phoarrr...That's down right filthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 looks fantastic, I really like the bound neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 [quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='859903' date='Jun 7 2010, 02:23 PM']Phoarrr...That's down right filthy![/quote] I second that Phwoar (with only a slight spelling difference) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Here's a pic of the rear, in a way, better than the front: [attachment=51640:img_4724.jpg] Picking the bass up tomorrow....... cheers D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 That's a very classy looking bass and I know from 1st hand experience that the product will even exceed it's looks in terms of build quality, tone and playability. I don't think the rear looks better, just different. Welcome to the wonderful world of ACG but just don't tell everyone Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Not long through the door after picking up the bass. Had a wee shot at Alan's place and actually couldn't play it very well as I've never played (not seriously anyway) or owned a 5 string before. The bass is amazing. Back home I seem to be getting to grips with it although the flat fingerboard and asymmetrical neck are going to take a few weeks to get used to. The tones are pretty damn good though and I may seriously be able to retire the Wal. Thanks Alan for a lovely bass and getting it ready for my birthday. Cheers!! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 [quote name='deksawyer' post='861694' date='Jun 9 2010, 12:18 AM']Not long through the door after picking up the bass. Had a wee shot at Alan's place and actually couldn't play it very well as I've never played (not seriously anyway) or owned a 5 string before. The bass is amazing. Back home I seem to be getting to grips with it although the flat fingerboard and asymmetrical neck are going to take a few weeks to get used to. The tones are pretty damn good though and I may seriously be able to retire the Wal. Thanks Alan for a lovely bass and getting it ready for my birthday. Cheers!! D.[/quote] Hey man, glad to hear you're enjoying the new bass You'll learn to love the flat board and the neck profile, they're actually a lot more sensible for bass necks in particular for 5 and 6 stringers. Congrats dude, I hope you two are very happy together. Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 [quote name='eude' post='862063' date='Jun 9 2010, 01:43 PM']Hey man, glad to hear you're enjoying the new bass You'll learn to love the flat board and the neck profile, they're actually a lot more sensible for bass necks in particular for 5 and 6 stringers. Congrats dude, I hope you two are very happy together. Eude[/quote] +1 to all that, best fretboard/neck profile I've tried. congratulations mate, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 To finish off this thread, here's a photo of the bass in the garden. A big thanks to Alan for building the bass, I really do like it and I'm getting used to the extra string quite quickly. It sounds amazing too - these SIT strings are quite nice! cheers D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 very nice indeed!!.....wouldn't mind hearing some sound clips of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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