pantherairsoft Posted November 14, 2010 Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Now the build is complete (see build diary in my sig), I figured this deserved a place in the Porn Section. It arrived today, hand delivered by Robbie and other than to post here I've not put it down... Specs... RIM Marseer Bolt-On 6 35" scale 5 piece Maple/Wenge eck with RIM-style slotted headstock Ebony nut Honduran Rosewood Board (Side 'tube-style' dots only) Black Limba body with RIM-style slotted fish tail & matching control cavity cover Quilted Myrtle top (with separating Ebony layer) and matching headstock Black Hardware (Hipshot O-Ring Knobs, Schaller Strap Locks etc.) and custom fish tail bridge Delano SBC6 HE/S Pickups Aguilar OBP-3 Preamp 18.5mm string spacing Edited November 14, 2010 by pantherairsoft Quote
pantherairsoft Posted December 1, 2010 Author Posted December 1, 2010 After a couple of weeks I can honestly say this bass is a beast!! Absolutely stunning feel and tone to die for. The flat EQ sound is not as instantly striking as some other basses I've played but the minutest turn of the dials and it suddenly explodes. Literally a 2-3% turn of the bass control (tiny movement) and the floor below you starts to crumble! So so so so so so so so happy with this instrument! Quote
pantherairsoft Posted December 1, 2010 Author Posted December 1, 2010 Definatley the most defined and solid sounding B string I've ever played. I thought my old Overwater would never be beaten for the B but this has topped it! Quote
pantherairsoft Posted December 1, 2010 Author Posted December 1, 2010 Stunningly well made... Up there with the best and far more reasonable than you'd think! Quote
cocco Posted December 4, 2010 Posted December 4, 2010 The head stock is gorgeous! Actually so is the rest. Congrats! Quote
lee650 Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 really really love it. i played a fretless Rim at the manchester bass day a couple of years ago, and had a lovely chat with robbie, a fantastic fellow and the bass was amazing, id never heard of them before, the headstock is very striking and i can see myself with a 5 string semi hollow version, great design!! Quote
pantherairsoft Posted January 7, 2011 Author Posted January 7, 2011 Cheers bud. The finished article is a work of art. Robbie's a very talented builder with a fantastic eye for detail. Shep Quote
funkypenguin Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Shes an absolute stunner mate! any chance of some soundclips sometime?? Quote
mikhay77 Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Mmm mm,that is one gorgeous bass.I really would love one of his 4 string designs.Note to self,sell gear NOW!Did you have to wait long? Quote
pantherairsoft Posted January 8, 2011 Author Posted January 8, 2011 Spec was settled on May 15th. Bass was complete Nov 7th… I'd say that was pretty good for any custom build! Shep Quote
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