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been busy so not checked in for a while, it's looking good... do you get a free pizza with every track recorded

you're stood in the bar after the show and the only people who talk to you are members of your family and the barman as you order another pint...

[quote name='Rimskidog' post='518950' date='Jun 19 2009, 11:06 PM']It overran by about 3 months and £40k![/quote] Ouch - I'm guessing it's a case of I've started so I'll finish - I'm sure it will be well worth it in the end

I like the shot of the floor makes it look huge Thanks again for the thread and the constant steam of photo updates - what's the project timescale for getting it totally finished?

[quote name='escholl' post='517955' date='Jun 18 2009, 11:00 PM']ah, looking brilliant. this is seriously one of the best build threads ever. [/quote] +1

sweet!

That's why I got it Took it along to two rehearsals today (Big Band and Show rehearsal) and went down very well for both - so really pleased with it - got to adjust to the slightly shorter scale, the fewer strings and the frets (my usual bass is the OW 35" fretless 5) but other than that it's really enjoyable to play and sounds great through my new Barefaced Compact

Thanks Thom Glad it reached you safely and even happier that you like it - it's a great combo which served me well - enjoy EDIT : Thom is a good guy - prompt payment and good comms

Ok - I'm now officially the owner of an American Vintage ‘75 Jazz Bass - thanks Malcthebass - so all set for the show and really looking forward to it oh - and the octaves sound great on it too

I guess my PM made sense then As soon as the bass arrives I'll leave you some proper feedback EDIT: for bass arrival... Bass arrived this morning in time for rehearsal at the weekend so I'm happy Good comms throughout, easy transaction, no problems here...

The Compact has landed - just arrived - shame I've got no way to try it out until I get home Looking Great Alex and light as expected, can't wait to try it out later... think I might leave early today

[quote name='alexclaber' post='509057' date='Jun 9 2009, 02:28 PM']Mr Fedex is taking some Compacts away today.[/quote] Excellent news Alex - I'm really looking forward to giving my new Compact a workout I'll let you know how I go with it and will get you some feedback soon...

Looking good - really starting to take shape now

[quote name='Rimskidog' post='507055' date='Jun 6 2009, 04:02 PM']...and yet more (you can see that the first layer of plasterboard/drywall on ceiling is 75% done):[/quote] Just checking in to see how it's progressing - there's some serious work going into this build, how many layers of plasterboard are you going to end up with?

Just been looking over the score and had the click to play along with too. Very playable just the odd 8 bar corner with too many semiquavers that go by too quick for me but otherwise it's all cool, really looking forward to it EDIT for the octaves - I've never played so many in a single show... ever!

Good job I don't use a plectrum on my P then

[quote name='51m0n' post='506127' date='Jun 5 2009, 09:39 AM']you need a jazz just cos you havent got one [/quote] oh - go on then

You're right - I'm sure the audience wouldn't notice, I could use my fretless and nobody would have an issue with it, guess I'm just trying to authentic. That said I've been told the band is on stage for this show rather than in the pit so that'll be way more exposure than I'm used to for this kind of gig and we've costumes too

[quote name='Hamster' post='506016' date='Jun 5 2009, 01:00 AM']What better excuse to you need to get another bass! - You need a Stingray in your arsenal for sure [/quote] Don't really need an excuse as such (I work and save hard to be able to afford such things) but it helps to justify the outgoing in the current climate As for a Stingray - never really thought about one, but I wouldn't discount it... I remember the bass player in a Soul band I played in for a while (I was playing Trombone at the time) had one and from what I recall it sounded pretty good and looked cool - black, black, maple (my prefered combination), so if one was available at the right price I wouldn't rule it out...