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    [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1481228884' post='3190869'] Nice bargain [/quote] Thanks, jassbass I think it has the potential to make some soul very happy
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    [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1481227632' post='3190855'] Absolutely the most stunning SG guitar I ever saw [/quote] Thanks
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    [quote name='3below' timestamp='1481231672' post='3190899'] You are left wondering why a certain USA major guitar manufacturing company does not produce items of this quality and appearance (unless they have passed me by). Someone on BC should be getting 'head hunted' by the aforesaid USA guitar company . [/quote] I don't think they'd want to hunt my head, 3below - they'd quickly find its full of marshmallow....
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    Apologies - in the meantime my original post has been freed up. Ignore this duplicate, it will be deleted! Andy
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    OK - sussed it. Forgot about the subscription thingy! Here we go again! Each time Pete, our old-gits-band's bassist gets a new build from me, he gives me one of his current basses. This is his 2003 Yamaha BB604, in Wine Red that I am looking for offers in the region of £200, preferably collected from just N of Derby or meeting up to 50 miles radius. It comes with soft gig bag and leather strap / straplocks It has a good spec with the Nathan East styling and NE1-Parametric EQ which give an amazing variety of sounds. It does have some gigging dents in the top, and a small but comprehensive buckle patch in the back, but in most other respects it is in amazing condition. It even still has the detachable 'these knobs do this' card on the controls and the cellophane protector on the control chamber cover! Here it is: Still got the detachable 'knobs guide'! Note also some of the gig dints: The dints on the front are pretty much restricted to the line from the knobs to the lower cutaway - the rest of the top is in very good nick. The 'fluff' on the strings probably means they are a bit used!: The small but comprehensive buckle rash on the back: The rest of the back is in good nick, including the cellophane still on the control chamber cover!: If there's not much interest, it'll probably go onto ebay next Thursday, but if you are interested, drop me a PM with any queries at all Andy
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    Hi Just tried to post this but got an error. If this posts OK, I'll resubmit the full details Andy
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    Hi Everytime I build a bass or guitar for Pete, our old-gits-band's bassist, he gives me his old one. This is his BB604, bought from new in 2003. One the one hand, there are some gigging dints on the front from the lower cutaway towards the knobs and a small but comprehensive buckle rash patch at the back (both pictured). In most other respects, it is in amazing condition - it even still has the 'these knobs do this' guide attached and the cellophane on the back control panel cover! It is Wine Red, and has the very flexible NE1-Parametric EQ - it can produce a VERY wide variety of sounds. Looking for offers close to £200, collected from just north of Derby (happy to meet up to 50 mile radius), including soft gig bag and leather strap. No trades for this one, I'm afraid. If no great interest, it will probably go on ebay from next Thursday eve. Thanks for looking Andy It's a nice, clean looking bass: Neck and headstock in great nick: The (removable) knobs guidance card is still on it! If you look up from there, you see some of the gig dints. It hasn't been gigged a huge amount, despite its age: Here are the other dints from the lower cutaway. Judging from the 'fluff' coming from the strings, I suspect they are in need of replacing! No dints on the top under the strings or upper bouts: Here's the small but comprehensive buckle rash patch! Rest of the back is damage free - cover still has its cellophane!:
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    I've added the radius on both sides - the slight router burn marks on the upper horn will sand out ... I slowed down the travel here to make ABSOLUTELY sure I didn't radius the neck! Been there, done that! I've also planed the top for the fretboard to sit properly with the dusty end flush with the top. ...and the back. Here you can see I've just started planing the transition of the neck. I will finish this off when I carve the neck itself...which is pretty much the next job after a bit more sanding on the body:
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    [quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1481141110' post='3190045'] Andy, those powerfiles are a bit savage for finish sanding imho [/quote] Yes - I'm thinking ahead for the next build, though
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    [quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1481127279' post='3189899'] As for sanding in the awkward spaces I used a power finger sander. Something like this. [url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Finger%20sander_zpsleljt5m8.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Actually, I've been wondering about getting a power-file like that for a while... maybe this could be my justification! (I'll start practising the conversation with the boss..."Now then, dear, I don't want a power-file, it's just that I [i]need[/i] a power file" )
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    [quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1481127279' post='3189899'] The real truth why I asked Andy to do this build is twofold. 1. I couldn't possibly build a neck accurately enough, let alone the fretting. I used donor necks on my builds. Because of this I had bolt on necks. I prefer through neck. 2. I played Kerts Camphor single cut at the last S Wales Bass Bash and was blown away with how good it is. As for sanding in the awkward spaces I used a power finger sander. Something like this. [url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Finger%20sander_zpsleljt5m8.jpg.html"][/url] Additionally, the finish on my builds does not stand up to scrutiny of well lit photography. 20ft away on a dark stage is fine. [/quote] I'll pass your comments to my psycho-analyst
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    I think I've solved a mystery. As Nic has built TWO Mouradian style instruments, including the stunning double neck, you must have been wondering, as I was, why would he need a relative stranger to do the next one rather than do it himself? I think I've sussed it. PTSD Post Traumatic Sanding Disorder!!! I've been at this a full day already....and at least another day of sanding still to do - and that's BEFORE I start rounding the edges. When the normal method for sanding down to the join is a block and sandpaper on a continuous external curve, you forget just how hard it is to sand down to a join when you can't get a block there or any leverage or real pressure! Those tight internal curves. I can now imagine, if you'd already built two of these, why you might not want to build a third I also need to check with Nic what radius he prefers for the edges - the various examples you see are quite varied. The original was pretty much just rounded off corners, but some of the other examples have a definite radius. It does, on the other hand, look and feel more like a bass each day that goes by
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    Hi jonnythenotes As Grangur says, it needs the continuity checking. Basically something is randomly disconnecting or shorting, maybe within one of the pots but more likely one of the external wires or connections. It's a straightforward job. I'm just north of Derby and very happy to take a look for nowt. Fixing this kind of stuff, providing it is done properly, is expected and will not reduce the value - certainly not as much as the alternative of selling something as a 'non-runner'. PM me and we can arrange you coming to me or me coming to Lichfield. Andy
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    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1481034395' post='3189158'] Thanks! Just had a look at the TI web site and the strings I used were [url=http://www.thomastik-infeld.com/sites/default/files/catalogue/ti_e_guitar_folder_06_13sc.pdf]Infeld Superalloys set IN111[/url] from which I used the 20, 30, 42 52 strings - all wound. [/quote]That's great, BigRedX. Thanks
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    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1481019813' post='3188951'] I used to own the Manne Mandobass which is a piccolo bass with a 26" scale. [IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/Bass/ManneMandobass.jpg[/IMG] I strung mine with a bottom 4 strings from a set of TI heavy (with a wound G) guitar strings. [/quote] Great info - thanks . Nice looking instrument
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    [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1481018672' post='3188935'] I haven't worked that out yet, Stuart. Generally, a piccolo bass is full length and has thinner strings to pitch up the octave. This will have a 25" scale. It might be a couple of standard upper strings (the D and G) and a couple of the lower piccolo strings. I should be able to work it out ref target a string tension but it probably will end up being trial and error. Also not certain whether to fan fret it either. Building won't start before the end of the year so plenty of time yet [/quote] The other thing I must check (and I should know!) - is a bass one octave lower than a 6 string? If so, is a piccolo bass the same pitch as a baritone guitar? In which case the answer will be ... Baritone strings I'll check when I get chance.
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    [quote name='W1_Pro' timestamp='1481015547' post='3188899'] What sort of strings are you planning to put on this Andy? [/quote] I haven't worked that out yet, Stuart. Generally, a piccolo bass is full length and has thinner strings to pitch up the octave. This will have a 25" scale. It might be a couple of standard upper strings (the D and G) and a couple of the lower piccolo strings. I should be able to work it out ref target a string tension but it probably will end up being trial and error. Also not certain whether to fan fret it either. Building won't start before the end of the year so plenty of time yet
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    [quote name='NickA' timestamp='1480887270' post='3187910'] I shall try to come along. Will bring my Wal and Warwick and hope to try some amps out in return. Double basses too? or is this a purely electric bash? [/quote] I would have thought a Double Bass would be most welcome
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    Yup - I'll be there too [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Si600 - GK rig (house rig) Fender P V so GrammeFriday can get GAS all over again![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Tauzero - One or two SEI's or an Ash[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. T-Web[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. Ashweb[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. Len_derby[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. Markstuk[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]7. ChunkyMunky - Musicman Bongo 5HH, Genz Benz Shuttle 12.0 and other bits.[/font][/color] 8. Jabba_the_gut - Some home build basses 9. Andyjr1515
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    [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1480886425' post='3187893'] Another great build Andy! I'd love to see more of this SG six stringer [/quote] Hi, Evil_Undead - good to hear from you It was one of my first fretted full builds and again, done for Pete our band's bassist. He actually plays 6-stringers beautifully and I now gig with him as an occasional spin off from the 5-piece band, him on this and me vocals and sax. In fact we did a paid gig last Monday! And I'm pleased to say the guitar is still playing and sounding well It is mahogany back, figured maple top, mahogany/walnut/mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and headplate and fitted with a pair of ToneRider Alnico Classic IV's (best humbuckers out there IMHO). Here's a couple more shots:
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    [u]Now[/u] it's starting to look like a bass Here's the back - the neck carve will take the slim-down between the body and the neck diagonally between the two mahogany join points at the respective cutaways:
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    [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1480863810' post='3187622'] Seems like lots of progress in a short time...will Santa be delivering this for Xmas?? [/quote] No - I'm afraid not, Mick. The build is going well but the finishing generally takes a while - a lot of waiting rather than doing, but best not to be rushed. I always allow 4 weeks after physical completion. Could be mid to end of Jan, though...
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    ..and now the top is ready to be glued Now, I'm sure there's a mantra for this bit.....oh yes, I remember: "[i]You can never have too many clamps!!!" [/i]
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    The fretboard has tidied up nicely: Before the top can go on, I had to rout the cable runs, weight relieving holes and cut the slot for the wireless Tx, and also check that nothing clashes with each other: I will cut some corresponding weight relief chambers at the back of the top to maximise weight reduction and then it's pretty much time to glue it on!
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    [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1480852993' post='3187518'] Andy, my Yamaha BEX hollow-body (the orange one I took to the bass bash) has a piezo under the bridge. Feel free to have a poke around on it if you'd like to look closely into the installation. [/quote] Great - thanks, Neil It's a way off needing to sort that yet, but good to know I can have a look when the time comes Andy
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