kevin_lindsay

Thanks mate. another thing I did after having the instrument assembled was to slightly amend the bridge saddles. I had previously mentioned that I had sanded the sharp edges to make them smoother to the touch, when the saddles arrived, the centre holes looked like this: [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/6149791C-1D18-4724-BFF5-2998D8A0923B-759-000000E3B68F7FF6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/6149791C-1D18-4724-BFF5-2998D8A0923B-759-000000E3B68F7FF6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I gently filed and sanded the "points" to give a smoother feel when resting your hand on the bridge. It also meant the holes were amended to look more like the original ones on Andy's Telecaster. Here's the "after" picture: [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_170711.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_170711.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

More pics [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_202829.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_202829.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_202849.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_202849.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_202858.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_202858.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

On the body, when the guitar was completed it looked pristine. [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/9DC6B5CE-D335-4E7E-A2AD-D5E1FED048D7-759-000000E3DBD02180.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/9DC6B5CE-D335-4E7E-A2AD-D5E1FED048D7-759-000000E3DBD02180.jpg[/IMG][/URL] now, the face of the guitar is totally crazed: [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_094050.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_094050.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_101532.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_101532.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_101552.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_101552.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_170711.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_170711.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_202809.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_202809.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Well, I've now got the guitar back. I'd forgotten just how well it had turned out - it plays and sounds great. The brass bridge plate and saddles give the guitar a really smooth tone. There's no top end "harshness". the finish has crazed just as I had hoped it would. There's a few knocks on the body now which gives the guitar a nicely "played-in" look. I had rolled the fingerboard edges befoe applying the lacquer. Here's some pics showing the lacquer crazing. This hasn't been achieved with freezing or cutting. Rather, the way the lacquer is applied can influence this. On the rear of the headstock the lacquer is nicely lined: Before [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/C226C882-5C63-4914-B055-64C71B1C7D91-759-000000E3F5AD31DD_1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/C226C882-5C63-4914-B055-64C71B1C7D91-759-000000E3F5AD31DD_1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] and now: [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_204531.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_204531.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_203116.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_203116.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_203108.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Andy%20Summers%20tribute%20Tele/20140824_203108.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I know David Rhodes is on guitar, not sure who the rest of the musicians are yet.

I've posted this before, but here's a link to see the build from start to finish: http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaster-discussion-forum/369354-andy-summers-style-build.html the guitar will be back with me this weekend - can't wait!!

Hi mate, I might pop through to your gig on 6th September at the Citrus Club in Edinburgh (bringing the tele with me)

Yippee! The Andy Summers Tele is coming back home. My brother loves it, but he never paid for it! Hahaha. Taking advantage of his big brother's generosity. So, I'm getting it back, and my brother can simply borrow it if he needs to in the future. I'm looking at a new amp - I like this by Stevie Flynn: http://youtu.be/mPSor5mLnTA

Getting to choose your own woods is a fantastic part of the process - you'll love it! I've had 9 Sei basses made for me over the past 20 years . wonderful instruments.

Sharay's clip is cool - jamming along to a jazzy gospel track. In comparison, here are album credits where Pino has played bass. Bear in mind that this doesn't include his live performance credits: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/pino-palladino-mn0000292499/credits

I had Martin at http://www.martinpryceleather.co.uk/collections/leather-guitar-straps make me these straps. I've always been a fan of ostrich leather with its "birds eye" figuring. Anyone else had their straps made to their own preferences? [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140802_191512.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/20140802_191512.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140802_212127.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/20140802_212127.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I saw the BBC Big Band a couple of weekends ago at the Glasgow BBC Studios with Maceo Parker on lead vocals and saxophone - great evening.

Found this in my stash. If anyone wants it, just drop me a PM. Free postage in UK. [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140803_173903.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/20140803_173903.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140803_173857.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/20140803_173857.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

"Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" by Willie Nelson - that or any other country crap-somg. In comparison, "these boots" sounds like an up tempo boogie freakout! Hahaha6

My sofa: [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7303829254151.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7303829254151.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CIMG0006-8.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/CIMG0006-8.jpeg[/IMG][/URL]

Wrapped Around Your Finger - live. Fantastic percussion by Stewart http://youtu.be/SPIWLc2tQJ0

Lloyd Grossman (of pasta sauce / Masterchef fame) plays guitar in his own band [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/LOYDGROSSMAN_2263379b.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/LOYDGROSSMAN_2263379b.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Loyd_grossman_belladrum.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/Loyd_grossman_belladrum.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/article-0-03ACFA48000005DC-969_468x576.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/article-0-03ACFA48000005DC-969_468x576.jpeg[/IMG][/URL]

Pedro (Bassvid75) bought a Boss SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer from me, which I posted off to him in Portugal. Great guy to deal with - 100% reliable. Thanks again Pedro, Kevin

Thanks Pedro, I'm glad the pedal arrived safely in Portugal - I hope you have fun with it,

Ooh - looks very cool mate.

Olympic White or Shell Pink or Surf Green would be my preference, but hey, I'm biased! [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131103_151210.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/62_66%20Jazz%20Bass%20Build/20131103_151210.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20131103_152509-1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/20131103_152509-1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/20130817_193800.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20130817_193800.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Shell%20Pink%2056%20P-Bass/D912E17B-4B05-4D6F-88FF-F1C819EB67E6-183-0000001B9E575A8B.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Shell%20Pink%2056%20P-Bass/D912E17B-4B05-4D6F-88FF-F1C819EB67E6-183-0000001B9E575A8B.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Ecky thump!!!!!!!! [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_29141691162145.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_29141691162145.jpeg[/IMG][/URL]

Hi guys. I primarily play an electric bass guitar, but dabble in double bass. I have owned 3 acoustic double basses over the years (3/4 size), as well as a few EUB instruments (Yamaha Silent Bass, Clevinger). The biggest bugbear for me is the large neck depth on double basses. I've been pampered with the slimline electric bass neck profile. The deeper neck causes fatigue in my hand pretty quivkly. So, I am considering the NS Design EU5 mainly due to the concave neck profile. I think this would ease the "hand fatigue" compared to a traditional neck. It's an expensive instrument, so I'd appreciate advice from anyone here who actually owns one (or has previously owned one). How does the concave neck feel to play? The fully radiused fingerboard (compared to a traditional "angled" board - pros & cons? Hardware - ease of assembly and ease of use when playing? Also, how robust is it? String changing - issues? Electronics - opinion as to how it sounds? Gig bag - robustness? If I don't decide to go down the EU5 route, I might go for one these (even though it obviously has a traditional neck profile) http://www.lingsma.eu/