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[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1065854' date='Dec 21 2010, 04:09 PM']Had a chat with Bernie this afternoon. A few delay's took place due to the temperature in the spray shop not being suitable for the poly laquer... this has now been sorted, and after a 2nd trip to the spray shop to get the finish exactly as we discussed, the bass is back with Bernie and having the final assembly done as we speak...

Bass should be with me as soon as the temperature deems it suitable to be in the back of a couriers van, OR I can find a way to get down to Brighton (If anyone fancies a road trip, let me know!!!).

I've been promised a pic later or tomorrow so watch this space :)[/quote]

It must be a nightmare at the moment. His newly installed "jet engine" heater is helping out but even so, it can't be ideal! That workshop is f-f-f-f-f-f-freezin....

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Got as call from Bernie just now (I suggested he stopped working and went to enjoy NYE!) and he sent me a few pics over.

He's been working hard on the bass... And it's basically done! Electrics need fitting and the final setup needs doing after a couple of parts are polished out.

Behold...




All I can say is... Oh my god it's gorgeous...

Shep

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[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1073982' date='Dec 31 2010, 08:18 PM']Yeah. Just need to persuade you to part with that Evo6 and my collection will be spot on :)[/quote]

Just been playing the Evo - I do love 6 string basses. Although, I try and give the other two basses attention, but it's hard. I imagine it's like having a favorite child, but not being allowed to let the other know.... :)

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[quote name='bleedproof' post='1073988' date='Dec 31 2010, 08:26 PM']Just been playing the Evo - I do love 6 string basses. Although, I try and give the other two basses attention, but it's hard. I imagine it's like having a favorite child, but not being allowed to let the other know.... :lol:[/quote]

I don't really have that issue as I ONLY own 6er's now! And until the GB arrives just 1 fretted and 1 fretless so both have thier place. Love your Evo though!

I do miss my Overwater. I loved the tone and the looks. But the weight was sooooo impractical I couldn't play it standing up for more than 10mins before I was in pain. 12.7lbs :D Being my 1st custom build though it will always have a place in my heart :)

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='1074024' date='Dec 31 2010, 09:24 PM']Nice one dude![/quote]

Cheers man. Can't wait to get my hands on this now! Very happy with how it looks. The 'Autum' burst is great. I told him Spalted would look great :)

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[quote name='Finbar' post='1074298' date='Jan 1 2011, 12:31 PM']That's stunning, I won't lie.[/quote]

Cheers bud

[quote name='Dread Bass' post='1074335' date='Jan 1 2011, 01:21 PM']Nice one Shep it looks amazing. At some point when I am back in notts we need to have an erb bass bash.[/quote]

Sounds like a plan dude!

When I have this in my hands I'll take boat load of nice pics and pop it in the GB Porn thread as well...

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[quote name='eude' post='1095591' date='Jan 19 2011, 08:15 PM']Exciting!
Man, you'll have to give up your job, just to play all yer basses! :)

Eude[/quote]

Ha.

If I could afford to there'd be no question...

I've had a huge clear out to be honest and the 3 basses listed in my sig, including the one I'm collecting are the only 3 I now own. 2 fretted and 1 fretless. 3's reasonable isn't it?

I have 3 musical projects, so that's a bass per band. Isn't that how it's done? :)

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Not the full journey by train. A good mate wanted to go see Bernie to so I got the train to Wolverhampton this morning and got there at 8.30, then we drove from there... And he dropped me back at the station on the way home.

Still long enough.

When I order the 6 fretless I'll let you know though :) I am however off to see Robbie & the land of RIM basses next Sunday for a few Marseer tweaks and to see some of his toys if you fancy a less intensive day out!

Pics will have to wait until daylight... Can't get any decent ones under the poor lighting... Tomorrow. I promise!

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