Kev

[quote name='dincz' timestamp='1450294232' post='2931499'] I'd expect a 20" radius board to be barely disinguishable from flat. [/quote] This. To be honest, I don't notice too much of a difference at all really, but certainly a 20" board will feel very similar. Far more noticeable will be the Asymmetric carve!

I'd like to try one, particularly as you had the Darkglass and the full sized Cali and chose this over them both.

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1450028038' post='2928906'] Pedal is now ready to order, tempting! €426, so around £308 delivered, expensive but still a good price compared to how much Deep Impact have been selling for! [/quote] Yes, but the kind of people paying £700 for a Deep Impact will not be considering buying this. The Bass Whammy reissue was price much better, has sold well and killed off the market for the vintage ones as it sounds and works better all round. Digitech, though, are somewhat larger and the costs of getting this off the ground may well have been high. I'm still so torn on this. It needs to be a big improvement on the Deep Impact to justify the price tag.

It is bloody expensive, but I can still see myself ordering one...

Considered installing a Nordstrand Bigman pickup? Larger route than a normal MM Humbucker so may let you do away with the pickguard...as well as having a monster of a pickup

How does the M80 compare in size to the Vertigo? The Vertigo is an excellent case, best 'bag' I have come across. Mono also do the Bass Sleeve which, whilst a little thin on protection, will certainly be one of if not the smallest bag you will find.

Aha, the one to replace the ABI and NG2 is revealed! Stunner

MEC stuff is very expensive for what it is, your best bet is to look at EMG replacements. Have someone look st the electronics, though. The eighties MEC preamp is nicely voiced and its be worth repairing if possible. Could possibly be the active pickups too.

Watching the buckeye one with interest!

I know! I chose walnut as it is an excellent tonewood, why not go for a gorgeous piece? Besides, I get to see it . They could have made several topwoods out of that piece too - check the build diary to see the size of the original slab! Haha

For clarity [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Volume (pull for passive mode)[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Pickup pan / blend[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Dingwall 4 way rotary for neck pickup (which gives back coil, both in series, both in parallel, front coil)[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Dingwall 4 way rotary for bridge pickup (which gives back coil, both in series, both in parallel, front coil)[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Nordstrand Mid boost/cut (pull for mid shift)[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Nordstrand Bass + treble boost + cut (stacked)[/font][/color]

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1449243820' post='2921926'] So you don't like it then? How do you find playing on the top 7 frets, the bolt-on heel looks a little restrictive? Beautiful piece of construction though! Si [/quote] Can't stand it Top seven frets are no problem at all! I honestly find it no less accessible than any other SC or DC bass I have had, very comfortable throughout the scale. [quote name='Mattpt85' timestamp='1449243959' post='2921929'] That is spectacular, and a very good review too! They are very close to me and I never knew... scary stuff. Hope you continue to enjoy it. [/quote] Thank you! Pay them a visit

Review now up http://basschat.co.uk/topic/274409-alpher-instruments-mako-elite-5-string-2015-model/page__pid__2921840#entry2921840