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It is rather nice. I suspect it will look even better in the flesh. Camera phone, white background and strip lighting won't really do a picture any justice. No offence to Martin's photography skills. All the guys involved have done a first class job as usual and turn around has been so quick for a custom build.

And the whole thing.

It's a bit like asking the length of a piece of string. It depends how often you use the bass. If you play it for 3 hours every day they won't last long. If you play it less they will last longer. Best rule of thumb is to keep spare batteries in the case all the time then you won't get caught out. I didn't have spares once and had the rise taken out of me by the guitarist. The shame of it. [size=4] [/size]

Palpitations! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Bass is finished and will be with me sometime next week.[/size] [size=4]I just love the bridge.[/size] [size=4] [/size][size=4][/size] [size=4]...and the knobs a sublime.[/size] [size=4][/size]

Loosen the strings a bit and move it around until the intonation is as close as possible. That's it.

The wood under the finish probably has something to do with that. It's gawjuss!

I think it was probably worth £200, since that's what it sold for. You can't beat a good conspiricy theory though.

+1 on the used iPad. I'm typing this on a used one picked up on ebay for the same price as a new android. Go for a 10" screen as well. I think 8" would probably be too small for reading on a gig. No need for security software on ipads either. Buy an android and you'll probably have to buy that as well which will on cost you more.

Good choice that man. I have them on my ACG and they produce a great tone on that. Expensive they may be but they last a long time. I have a set on a Bass Collection which are OLD. Still produce a good tone though.

Sounds like some interesting plans you have there. Will enjoy watching this.

Christian McBride's website will explain better than I can, for it is he who plays that there bass. [b]Atelier Z 5-string maple neck fretless[/b] [url="http://www.christianmcbride.com/gear.html"]http://www.christian...e.com/gear.html[/url]

I take it you have tried Google?

What price is it selling for? What model is it? From the description it sounds like a B4 or 5. Cort basses are very good value for the money.

Impressive job. Top marks!

Inthink that's what Dave Reaume describes as DNA

Oh yes. Thanks for posting this. Good to hear it again. One of the great instrumental breaks in the middle of that song.

It sounds like there is a particular frequency of EQ that resonates with the Bb, if that makes sense. It's probably a frequency your amp doesn't have. The Fishman gives the chance to dial out some of that resonant frequency. Other multi-band EQ pedals can do the same. It's really a matter of finding the offending frequency and dealing with it.

It doesn't get tougher than that. Brilliant.

Tick tock Tick tock Tick tock

[quote name='rk7' timestamp='1397064266' post='2420327'] Get your order in, and save up while its being built, ha ha. RK [/quote] Good idea RK. Only problem is there won't be much time to save at the rate they have produced this one. The bass is being shipped to me. Probably just as well as I might have to show off my dodgy intonation if I picked it up

You're right Howie. It's unfortunate that has to happen but it needs a bridge The Bass Collection restore I had done last year had a lovely V of sap wood just where the pickups went. Such is life. And on that bombshell the final invoice is in. Not long now.

It really is quite special. I don't think the photos do it justice as often happens. When Chris wiped spirits over it it had such a deep red colour with such a strong figuring. The excitement is building.

It is particularly good and three other basses will get faces from the same piece. Lucky guys who get them.

That reminds me, I need to go to the optician. :\

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1396987071' post='2419546'] Looks great but you are going to have to work on that neck [/quote] It's a short scale bass, don't you know