Mikey R

Very nice!

A PJ setup gives you good P tones and quite good J (ish) tones.

[quote name='skelf' post='351760' date='Dec 11 2008, 01:50 PM']Very hard to come up with a new take on any kind of bass. I think that it is a reverse off-set means it will be compared with the Skelf as there are very few of them about at the moment I don't know of an other,I am sure there will be but I have not seen it. The top horn is along the same lines but this is because it works well with the off-set. There is still enough different for me not to be in the least bit bothered, If I thought it was a copy I would have been in touch with you about it.[/quote] Cheers Alan! [quote name='Merton' post='351748' date='Dec 11 2008, 01:39 PM']Now you mention it... Yes, I see! It's held together with gaffa tape! [/quote] Thats just cruel Just for that, Im not going to install any extra neck bolts - see how you like that!

[quote name='skelf' post='351598' date='Dec 11 2008, 11:07 AM']Passing resemblance is right not a copy so I don't see a problem. I spoke to Mike at the bassday and said it was in the same ballpark shape wise but I didn't say stop making it or anything like that so fire away guys. Alan[/quote] Cheers Alan - I picked up a load of tips that day, thanks for sharing! Youre right, if I made it curvey it would be in the Shuker ballpark, if it was big and rounded it would be in the Fedora ballpark. So theres only really so many ballparks a singlecut could be in, I like ours So it seems like all positive feedback, momentary self-doubt over, so I'll stick with the original design. Mert, you had that Citroen BX at Uni, do you see a resemblance...?

Hey, Sorry for lack of progress, Mert and I have been a little stalled on this one, Ive been kept out of my open air workshop (backyard) because of the snow We were talking today about the shape. A few people (Alan included!) have said it looks a little bit Skelfish, the closed top horn does look quite a bit like the single cut Skelf. This is unintentional but I dont want to accidentally rip of another builders design. I wanted to ask the folks here if anyone agrees and thinks I should be changing the shape? Cheers everyone!

Spose we'd best get busy then... Looking forward to how yours turns out! I was really impressed with the Shukers I tried on Sunday, yours will be a top bass when its done.

I was lucky enough to wander past and catch a glimpse of this bass as it was being handed over In the flesh it looks really nice, just like all of Alans other ones on the stand!

[quote name='Merton' post='315528' date='Oct 27 2008, 08:25 AM']I've spent several hours on the phone talking to the MD of the company who does the PCBs for Trace and I can guarantee that the build quality will be second to none.[/quote] most of us just try the amp out in a shop - Mert, on the other hand, really does his research!

cool! nicely done! [quote name='yorks5stringer' post='301562' date='Oct 7 2008, 05:35 PM']Am considering an Aldi router, on offer this week![/quote] as Ive heard, cheap routers dont always work out, sometimes you have to bin them and buy a half decent one anyway. you might want to consider an entry level bosch, ive got one and it work for me though Im now eyeing up the trade rated bosch...

[quote name='Finbar' post='298084' date='Oct 2 2008, 10:16 PM']I would hazard a guess that the BL-6 would justabout fit (I like small string spacings), as some of the 6 string EMG pickups (and I'm sure many others) also do. However, when you take into account the slant, they may not quite be long enough, as you suggest. I'd be interested to see about that.[/quote] Merton and I are using single coils (Mertons gone for Wizard 84s) The pickups have a string spacing of 19mm, the spacing on the bass is 17mm, which gives us just enough slant for the 34 -> 35.5 inch scale. If you want Neos, you could have some made up specially for you - SGD makes neo pickups, I think I remember him saying he always uses bar magnets instead of poles to avoid string spacing issues as well, so thats good for a fan too EDIT: heres a link [url="http://www.sgd-lutherie.com/pages/products.html"]http://www.sgd-lutherie.com/pages/products.html[/url] EDIT: I think neo magnets are an option on Wizard pickups..?

[quote name='Finbar' post='296990' date='Oct 1 2008, 07:39 PM']I did look at Q-Tuners actually! I'm interested for sure. But I don't think they're the pickup of choice for pick playing. I know that isn't your thing at all Alex, but do you have any insight on that?[/quote] If you want slanted pickups for a fanned bass, then Im not sure if the BL series Q-Tuners would work, the pole pieces wouldnt be under the string any more. I would guess the BS would be fine though, just like any other single coil. [quote name='Finbar' post='296990' date='Oct 1 2008, 07:39 PM']And Mikey - let me know for sure [/quote] Just follow Mertons thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21386"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21386[/url]

[quote name='Finbar' post='293126' date='Sep 26 2008, 10:04 PM']Fanned frets. As has been mentioned, I would love to give something with fanned frets a go. Ideally a 6/7+, but even a 4 would give me a good idea to start things from. If ANYBODY can help with this (I'm in Sheffield, which pretty much counts d-basser out ), I would be in indebted to them.[/quote] I work in Sheffield, Im puting together a fanned 5 prototype for Merton so if you dont mind waiting a few weeks till its strung up, you could try it out I cant guarantee the quality at this point, it wont be a Shuker for sure! Otherwise, I rekon there will be a fair few fans at Bassday in Manchester

[quote name='Merton' post='295572' date='Sep 30 2008, 04:13 PM']I do like the look of the neck join [/quote] Its gonna get more carving done to it, just you wait! EDIT: Oh, and if youre wondering why its all stripey, its cut from timber I had in the cupboard, total cost about £20.

[quote name='Galilee' post='295325' date='Sep 30 2008, 12:35 PM']Loooooooooooooong scale.[/quote] Yep, its a bit of a stretch down the far end! I seem to remember Dingwalls having a 37" scale, sounds scary... But I think the real stretch will be the width of the neck, as I remember its close on 51mm! (oops...) Im kinda surprised how nice it feels round about the 7th, the angle of the fret lines feels very natural. Speaking of which, does anyone else get the urge to play guitar hero as soon as the neck is bolted on? Anyhoo, we'll know for sure when the frets are in and the strings go on (some time in 2012) EDIT: heres a shot from the back - before any body carving [attachment=14158:bassback.JPG]

[quote name='bigjohn' post='289742' date='Sep 23 2008, 10:55 AM']I'm thinking about using some [url="http://www.behlen.co.uk/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=B103-021&Category_Code=AEROS"]behlen[/url] aerosol lacquer.[/quote] Youre in trouble - it says on the website "Pre-Cat Lacquer Satin - 369g" - you wont be able to use it on the mog Just out of interest, did you consider a water based brush on laquer, like [url="http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Chestnut-Acrylic-Lacquer-19769.htm"]http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Chestnu...cquer-19769.htm[/url] Ive also been eyeing up this [url="http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Polyvine-Wax-Finish-Varnish-715653.htm"]http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Polyvin...nish-715653.htm[/url] - will have to give it a try on some scrap

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='292112' date='Sep 25 2008, 07:11 PM']Okay, off the top of my head: - ACG Finn Singlecut (bet you've not heard of a singlecut finn before!) Body same widths as before giving the same look, but made of Stripy Ebony/Sycamore/Wenge/Sycamore/Stripy Ebony 34" scale 4 string Flamed sycamore board with ebony binding Neck made from sycamore/wenge/sycamore/ebony/sycamore/wenge/sycamore[/quote] Is the sycamore board going to be acrylicised, like some of Alans spalted maple boards?

[quote name='Peaty' post='259417' date='Aug 10 2008, 05:28 PM']Hi Mikey Yup those are the ones, however I have since discovered that the large segmented thread on these is designed for soft wood. There is a version with a smaller thread on the outside for use in hardwood. I would go for the hard wood version as they requirer a smaller hole to insert into and should be more accurate as they go in. The larger threaded soft wood insert thread had a tendency to move off center when cutting in. Something like this would be better not only does it have a smaller thread to cut into the wood but it also has no flange on the top to stick out proud of the neck. [url="http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/3606-STS/14-20-Steel-Threaded-Inserts"]http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/3606-STS/1...hreaded-Inserts[/url][/quote] Thanks! I wonder if they could be got direct from Germany, rather than from the US - would be cheaper! [quote name='Peaty' post='259417' date='Aug 10 2008, 05:28 PM']As for bolts I used some stainless countersunk ones that i had around from a different job....nothing special I can send you a set if you need em.[/quote] Cheers for the kind offer - Ive got three single cuts planned, 24 bolts in total so I'll have a hunt around here and see what I can find. If theyre just standard machine bolts then I shouldnt have any problem finding them, and will probably be cheaper in bulk anyway. Otherewise I may be in touch

[quote name='Peaty' post='88852' date='Nov 15 2007, 11:57 AM']Threaded inserts to take the neck bolts, probably overkill but it was some thing I wanted to try [/quote] Hi Peaty, Looks like I arrived late to this thread... I love that spalted top! Threaded inserts are the way to go! Coupla questions: Are those the Trend inserts from Axminster? And what screws did you use? Cheers!

[quote name='steve-soar' post='227195' date='Jun 26 2008, 11:13 AM']Mikey should be perfectly within his rights to work and make noise as he sees fit, as long as it's not late in the evening, there is nothing anyone, poice and lawyers included, could do to stop him. He should meet with the neighbours to say that he is going to contiue to work and then apologise for any inconvience.[/quote] thanks for the encouragement. i was totally gutted monday evening when i got the complaint, but i cant just leave it now as Merton and i have way too much invested in these basses! Im going to give them a weekend off, then start again on the handtools. powertools will have to wait [quote name='steve-soar' post='227195' date='Jun 26 2008, 11:13 AM']The bass looks like it's gonna be great, I like that ACG Skelf-like singlecut.[/quote] wow - i love ACG basses, thats a real complement! ive heard nothing but great things of them, i'd love to give one a try sometime. it was really tricky getting the design right with that wonky bridge. i started with a double cut, and couldnt get it to look right. then i just tried filling in the top horn and it suddenly just worked!

Snakey Lane, looking forward to seeing this one take shape! we're all in for a treat here [quote name='alexclaber' post='219414' date='Jun 15 2008, 08:27 PM']I continue to be blown away by my RIM Custom 5 and am almost certain it'll still be my main bass come the middle of the century![/quote] hi Alex, im new to this forum but watched this bass being built over on talkbass.com, i must say Robbies basses look really awesome!

(and the prize for the most original thread title goes to...) i hope these basses dont dissapoint, theyre not all that inovative, all pretty standard features. ive just never seen them put together in this combination. shape wise, its a collection of ideas we've been chatting about for the past 9 years or so and finally getting round to building it. funny that someone should mention status, a coleague of mine said it looks a little like a single cut status. anyhoo, Mertons thread so i'll let him fill you in.