CHRISDABASS

[quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1365627408' post='2042151'] Very nice, but is the nut plastic or some other material? [/quote] Thanks! We use graphtech nuts on all our instruments

I like to use birchwood casey tru oil (gun stock oil) it is very easy to apply and brings out the best in the wood. It is also easy to repair should you need to do so in the future

[quote name='Sean' timestamp='1365014966' post='2034220'] You could get a British luthier to build you one to your spec and it would be a million times better than anything Fender vod ever produce. [/quote] And knowing fenders prices it would probably cost about the same!! Haha

[quote name='andy159' timestamp='1364846486' post='2031715'] and when replacing the nut do you need to use glue or is it ok just to slot it in? [/quote] I'd recommend just a small amount of glue to stop it shifting side to side

[quote name='phlebas' timestamp='1364042891' post='2021211'] So, I'm in the process of making a squier precision special V into a six string (never liked the wide string spacing and thought this might solve the issue). I'm happy filing the slots myself but am trying to find the right size nut. I bought a bone blank on eBay but it's too thick. Don't fancy sawing it as I'd only be taking off 3mm (bound to run into issues), and filing/sanding it down will take hours with hand tools. Any suggestions? [/quote] I may have a blank i could send you.... If you're happy to wait till friday when i get back from holiday i can double check and send it to you

That clover is a beauty!!! Saying that i dont think you can beat a good jazz! I'd get the jazz and see how you get on with having the 3 of them

Cool! Well we'll be passing at least twice so we could call in if you like? First time will be tomorrow afternoon and then either thursday evening / friday afternoon of next week.

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1364421602' post='2026401'] These look great. I've been following the stuff on Facebook for a while... I'd really like to try one of your singlecut designs. [/quote] Where abouts are you based? You're welcome to try one anytime We're based in west yorkshire but often travel around the country with our instruments We're heading down south on friday for a week and will be visiting london, beaconsfield, stadhampton and winchester. So please let me know if any of those places are near you and i'll bring a bass with me Cheers Chris

Hey Check out the latest build diary here http://basschat.co.uk/topic/203571-alpher-instruments-5-string-bass-build/page__pid__2025081#entry2025081

I have some brand new wizard 84s (never got around to installing them) for sale if you're interested?

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1363953566' post='2020017'] is this the super lightweight one? [/quote] The super light weight one is the 5 string bass. This one is still quite light thought at 7.5 pounds

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363903098' post='2019378'] Tsk! If you can't discuss manufacturers' QC and customer service policies on a forum, where [i]can [/i]you? [/quote] What he said

[quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1363692892' post='2015851'] You built those!? What's your brand name?? Alesker? [/quote] I did We're called Alpher Instruments Sorry the old logo has a bad choice of font!

I'll never understand why people think that using bolts in a headstock repair is a good idea!! Plenty of the right glue and clever clamping will make it stronger than it was originally!

[quote name='OldG' timestamp='1363674897' post='2015517'] Very,very nice! Is that 'fender' scale length? [/quote] Yep! Well spotted!

Cheers guys!! Specs are One piece ash body with wenge veneer Spider burl maple top One piece indian rosewood neck Ebony board Abm brass bridge Locking grover tuners Custom wound wizard pickups More pics to follow once i get to a computer