Cameronj279

Wasn't expecting any photos from Alan for at least a few months but got this today. Fretlines cut

I miss mine just for the neck profile on it. insanely thin necks.

You seem sad to be giving up. That to me says that you shouldn't. Of course I'm not going to tell anybody what to do but if something makes me unhappy, I wouldn't do it.

Was not aware there was such a show so close to me. May need to pop over to it

[quote name='blablas' timestamp='1401906172' post='2468202'] Checked the weight after full assembly and it weighs exactly 5 kilograms. [/quote] Considerably less than my Warwick. Beautiful bass you've made!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1401962270' post='2468673'] Why does he look so unhappy? [/quote] shoulder pain I imagine!

Worst I've had was my first ever gig. I had been playing roughly 9 months at this point in time and we were doing a set of 4 original metal tunes. During the first song the drummers bass pedal stuck to the bass drum (luckily he used a double pedal and was good enough with that!). Come the second song I forget and start playing the wrong tune. Luckily nobody else had heard it before and it was in the same key so didn't sound too mental.

This was my reason for buying an MXR Compressor. I feel it does help but not entirely. Although it is a pain in the hole I agree with Ambient. Practice the part until dynamics are as close as can be. Although me being lazy (and not very good) does use the compressor.

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1401879164' post='2467710'] God no! 6 strings is my limit, but I keep settling back to 5 as a mainstay. I'd love a go on that 10, and I was extremely surprised at how compact it turned out too. One day I'll likely order a 6 string headless ACG as a super compact, easy to move around, record, gig, rehearse bass, but not for a little while yet. My current build is a 5 string 33" Krell SC with one of those awesome Uber ART tops, hoping to see it before Xmas Eude [/quote] ooo. Those tops look so much nicer in person! I look forward to the NBD thread!

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1401870449' post='2467594'] Anywhere between a few months to nearly 12on average I think, but don't quote me. A Graft bass is obviously quicker as a lot are built from stock bodies, but Uber Grafts, Custom and then Uber instruments would obviously take longer. If you manage to convince Alan to build you something insane like a headless 10 string fanned fret half fretted half fretless, it'll take as long as it takes Eude [/quote] is that 10 string monster thing yours? If so I saw it. looking good and mental in equal measures! I was quoted around a year for my custom build.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1401820953' post='2467283'] That's what I like to hear I have a new one on order myself although technically Mrs ead may not be aware of this fact... [/quote] I don't know how you can manage that. I haven't shut up about mine and I only placed the order 2 weeks ago!

Looks lovely. like a modern jazz!

ONE OF US, ONE OF US!

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1401720199' post='2466131'] I've seen it and played it in real life, it's even better in the flesh [/quote] I played it too. I second this!

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1401717698' post='2466101'] IMHO the time you spend learning to play left handed would be better spent practicing right handed... [/quote] This. However I am a firm believer of the easy option is usually the best (read : lazy as sin)

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1401622605' post='2465257'] Holy Mother of God!! What did you order? Is there a pic of it? [/quote] Currently not much on here but it shall be updated as the year passes by Specs etc are all there http://basschat.co.uk/topic/237850-so-i-decided-to-take-the-plunge/

I went to his workshop a week or so ago. That certainly didn't help! Ended up leaving with an order placed and my bank balance whimpering slightly.

My name is Cameron and I have an addiction towards basses I can't afford and pedals I don't need. This started several years ago and has now spiralled out of control and similar to ChrisMuzz my girlfriend doesn't seem to mind my illness.

Always felt this was a problem but just too small a problem to be worth changing tuners.

That's...definitely something! Think I saw a very brief video with Andy Irvine playing this and it sounded pretty good. Definitely couldn't get past the shape though.

I've played a few of the Korean Spectors (assuming they Koreas like you (I'm just considering the cheaper ones)). They were good but I definetely prefer my Warwick Corvette (which I actually got cheaper than the Spectors! Edit : I will say if you are going for a fully bubinga bass (i.e Corvette) be prepared for the weight of it. I believe mine is just shy of 6kilos

Thought I put them in the original post (shall amend!). Going for 2 50mm humbuckers. If money were permitting it'd be the multi coils though!