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I collected this from Andyjr1515 yesterday. A custom build in the style of a Mouradian. Build story here. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/294432-finished-and-now-for-something-completely-different/ [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/cDcIpYvh_zpsfup6ywfw.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/cDcIpYvh_zpsfup6ywfw.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/uOxq3NXh_zpsfak7swbt.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/uOxq3NXh_zpsfak7swbt.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/sjc4ec6h_zps1stxkrhg.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/sjc4ec6h_zps1stxkrhg.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='dieseldalziel' timestamp='1486839817' post='3234958'] I agree,matching headstock would have been absolute PORN! [/quote] But then it would have to go on the "top shelf"

[quote name='Harryburke14' timestamp='1486845628' post='3235032'] If anyone wants to do the honors of adding the Bleeding Sunflower Jazz Bass (now the official name) to the list. It's truly an incredible instrument and Andy has transformed it into a great looker and player. [/quote] Here you Harry. From this [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/XqALruFl_zps5irjntmi.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/XqALruFl_zps5irjntmi.jpg[/IMG][/URL] To this. [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/cqTT278l_zpsxww9qwli.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/cqTT278l_zpsxww9qwli.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/aJm93qtl_zpskycllihl.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/aJm93qtl_zpskycllihl.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/5Ypa2vIl_zpswarb0dsy.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/5Ypa2vIl_zpswarb0dsy.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/eyVIx79l_zpsncyfykpl.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/eyVIx79l_zpsncyfykpl.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/z0BmC99l_zpscwck9d4c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/z0BmC99l_zpscwck9d4c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/oU0M8OGl_zpsdjlrgel9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/oU0M8OGl_zpsdjlrgel9.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Here's Andy latest full build. My Mouradian style bass. It started here. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/294432-finished-and-now-for-something-completely-different/"]http://basschat.co.u...tely-different/[/url] I understand that the shape may not be to everyones taste, but hey it's what I wanted and it is absolutely amazing. [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/cDcIpYvh_zpsfup6ywfw.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/cDcIpYvh_zpsfup6ywfw.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/uOxq3NXh_zpsfak7swbt.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/uOxq3NXh_zpsfak7swbt.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/8wuQLqHh_zps738tvbps.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/8wuQLqHh_zps738tvbps.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/UsUpZRxh_zpshdn8ibsl.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/UsUpZRxh_zpshdn8ibsl.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/sjc4ec6h_zps1stxkrhg.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/sjc4ec6h_zps1stxkrhg.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Well, traffic wasn't too bad on the way home. Given that I was feeling pretty happy it wouldn't have made any difference. It may have looked strange to some to see me sitting in the boot of my estate car playing a strange shape bass in the freezing cold with with a very light bit of snow falling. Had a cuppa and chat with Andy before heading off. What a genuinely nice guy. Got back to Cardiff and took it to my practice room to let it aclimatise until evening jam session (normal Friday night) Back to the bass. I have watched this grow for just over three months and really enjoyed the build thread. Would it live up to my expectation? Well emphatically YES. Friday jam is usually just over an hour or so before going for a beer. Last night it was was well over two hours. I didn't even do my normal thing of playing at least a couple of my basses. Didn't even pick up my Ric. I let my guitarist have a play and had to prize it off him to get it back. The weight and balance are perfect for me, both sitting and on the strap. The feel of the neck is sublime and the set up is spot on. The tonal variations obtainable are immense. Pups are Dimarzio Model on and a MM clone (with higher output than MM) Electrics are V-T for each pup with micro switches giving Single, series and parallel on each, It can go from deep smooth to hard punch with variations in between, I'm sure I haven't found all permutations yet. Ordering a custom bass is quite a step of faith, even from a well known luthier but after playing Kerts Single cut I was convinced to give Andy a try. I wasn't sure he would go for it when I sent the pictures of what I wanted. Glad to say he did. A few others had turned me down. Andy even supplied all the relevant hex keys and a UV torch to activate the luminlay fret markers. These are great. As you may guess I am very pleased I did and I am overjoyed with the result. Not only do I have a bass that I have wanted for a long time, it has surpassed expectation and has a story to go with it. This build diary. I am happy to belong to an exclusive group who can say this. Needless to say if you have a desire for a custom, dream bass then Anyjr1515 is your man. In a few months time I will organise the next Cardiff S Wales Bass Bash, where this and Kerts bass will be there. Big public thanks to Andy. And here's another happy feller. [url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zps0php1uvr.jpg.html"][/url][url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zps0php1uvr.jpg.html"][/url][url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zps0php1uvr.jpg.html"][/url][url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zps0php1uvr.jpg.html"][/url][url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zps0php1uvr.jpg.html"][/url][url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zps0php1uvr.jpg.html"][/url]

I would suggest you give these a try. They might seem to be too cheap to be true but I was amazed at how good they are. http://www.entwistlepickups.com/

Dadario NYXL's as reviewed somewhere on here. They gave away free sets for the reviews. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/276770-beta-test-review-daddario-nyxl-bass-strings/

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1486403893' post='3231522'] Surely you need a Steinberger to play cricket with?! [/quote]

Snoopy is somewhat over excited so I have put him to bed. I actually prefer the contrasting headstock so I won't be living with , I'm lovin it. Handover is very soon and I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas.

Andyjr1515 you can find him and his work in the Build Diaries topic.

I am utterly speechless. I can't belive how well this has progressed. Needless to say I am very keen to get my mits on it. Andy has done a fantastic job. He is great to communicate with and although we haven't met yet I feel we are friends. Full review to follow soon.

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1486222449' post='3230153'] Wowsers! I'm expecting a very happy looking Snoopy to be along again very soon. [/quote] And here he is. [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

I have been so pleased with my SmootHound that when I decided to have Andyjr1515 build me a custom bass we came up with this idea. A big thanks to Chris for sending me a non working prototype to help with this concept. [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/MesCZyFl_zpshm5ontnx.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/MesCZyFl_zpshm5ontnx.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The whole build is in build diaries, here. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/294432-finished-and-now-for-something-completely-different/page__st__240

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This may help. http://openmicfinder.com/UK/Wales/Cardiff/

I think that when you move the saddle toward the neck you will actually lower the tension on the string as you are changinging the break angle.

It's looking fanatstic and I love the way the varnish has coloured the maple.

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1485278353' post='3222750'] Thanks! Before I order the black tuners, I needed to know if we were going to need lightweight ones because of the amount of weight I'd taken out. But no, with the total assembled bass now at just under 9lbs (8lb 14 oz without the pickguard), this is how it sits with a slippy narrow strap: That'll do me. I'll be ordering some black Y tuners tomorrow [/quote] Aha so now we know what our artisan looks like.

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Hi. Just looked at the manual for the speakers and there doesn't seem to be a gain / volume control. So you would need a stereo pre-amp. The Tascam US1800 is not suitable for this. Connect T/T to CP1. Then CP1 to pre-amp and then to the speakers. You can use a pre-amp with either balanced or single ended connections. Balance would be better if the cable runs are long, however a pre-amp with balanced outputs will cost significantly more and may not have single end to balanced capabilities. If you connect the CP1 direct to the speakers you will be playing at full volume and are likely to cause damage. Manual for the speakers is here. https://www.adam-audio.com/content/uploads/2016/12/adam-audio-user-manual-A7-en-de.pdf

Sad to hear. I heard and saw Chris play his Mouradian on the 90125 tour as well. I always wanted a CS74 so ended up comissioning this from Andy. It's in build diaries here. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/294432-and-now-for-something-completely-different/

Slightly poignant. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/298722-rip-bassist-and-luthier-jim-mouradian/

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Given that both buyer nd seller have now contributed to this thread I feel that there should be no further judicial comments posted. Both parties should be left to sort this out in a frindly, mature fasion. Not by this forum. The sale was generated innitially via ebay and concluded privately. Not via this forum. Thank you.