TheGreek Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 Committed to a custom build...I'll keep you posted..but for now, here's the timber: [url="http://mwood-guitars.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=138926143"]http://mwood-guitars.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=138926143[/url] Quote
henry norton Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Could be 4 wooden Steinberger copies....... Quote
BassBus Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1317386059' post='1390174'] A coffee table? [/quote] Don't be silly. The clues are in there. He plays bass. The site is for a company that builds guitars. It's a bass guitar. My coat is already hanging on my arm. Edited September 30, 2011 by BassBus Quote
TheGreek Posted September 30, 2011 Author Posted September 30, 2011 several pieces of cherry and a little bit of Cocobola...mmmmhh... Quote
Delberthot Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 A small shed? Fence for dwarves? Bird cage? Quote
TheGreek Posted October 1, 2011 Author Posted October 1, 2011 Going to use one of these....some Seymour Duncan SJBs.. [attachment=90484:005.JPG] Quote
TheGreek Posted October 1, 2011 Author Posted October 1, 2011 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1317453427' post='1390804'] McLaren F1? [/quote] He's going to have fun getting this out of the door.. Quote
TheGreek Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) I know there's been a lot of progress in a short time and the steps are missing (I'll try to get the photos and fill in the gaps) but this is the latest batch of Photo's I've received..As you can see, now just days, possibly a week, from finishing.. The Cherry body needs to be oiled, frets installed and the Cocobola fretboard finished, the headless system is positioned temporarily and this is probably the next job needs doing. Weighs in at 9lb 3oz currently. [attachment=91228:custom2.jpg] [attachment=91232:custom3(resize).jpg] Expecting a call to say it's finshed by Monday hopefully.. Edited October 13, 2011 by TheGreek Quote
TheGreek Posted October 15, 2011 Author Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Some more photos.. [attachment=91333:custom4.jpg] [attachment=91334:custom5.jpg] [attachment=91335:custom6.jpg] [attachment=91336:custom7.jpg] [attachment=91337:custom8.jpg] [attachment=91338:custom9.jpg] [attachment=91339:custom10.jpg] [attachment=91340:custom11.jpg] [attachment=91341:custom12.jpg] [attachment=91342:custom13.jpg] [attachment=91343:custom14.jpg] [attachment=91344:custom15.jpg] Mark's flying with this - gone from pieces of timber to needing frets and finish within 3 weeks. He says another couple of weeks and it should be with me...Obviously you can't tell the quality of the work from these photos but I'll give a review and detailed photos when it's completed..nice early Xmas pressie to myself courtesy of a recent Tax rebate.. Mark's prices are very reasonable/competitive...the other basses which I've seen look very well finished and well made..I'll let you know whether it's value for money.. Edited October 15, 2011 by TheGreek Quote
TheGreek Posted November 17, 2011 Author Posted November 17, 2011 Updating with some new photos - few refinements needed but should be with me next week.. [attachment=93316:DSC_0175(33%).jpg] [attachment=93317:DSC_0174(33%).jpg] [attachment=93318:DSC_0178(33%).jpg] [attachment=93319:DSC_0180(33%).jpg] [attachment=93320:DSC_0173(33%).jpg] [attachment=93321:DSC_0181(33%).jpg] Quote
BassBus Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 That is looking very nice. Wise man going headless. Quote
ShergoldSnickers Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 So it wasn't a wooden statue of Rolf Harris after all. I have to say I do rather like that bass. The round chamfer pickup bays give it an organic feel, the body contouring is really well done, and it has that elusive minimalist feel. Excellent. Quote
allighatt0r Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 I like that pickup routing, it's like they were pushed into the body when it was soft. very cool! I haven't seen anything that before, was that your choice or the luthiers? Quote
soopercrip Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1321564143' post='1440811'] I like that pickup routing, it's like they were pushed into the body when it was soft. very cool! I haven't seen anything that before, was that your choice or the luthiers? [/quote] But where you gonna stick yer thumb? Looking very, very nice matey. Andy Quote
TheGreek Posted November 18, 2011 Author Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1321564143' post='1440811'] I like that pickup routing, it's like they were pushed into the body when it was soft. very cool! I haven't seen anything that before, was that your choice or the luthiers? [/quote] It's one of Mark's trade marks - I was a bit wary at first but he assures me that he's never had any problems with any of the other basses that he's built..Bass needs to lose a little weight on the top and bottom horns (a la Gibson SG) - I'm looking for a more streamlined look - but this a merely a refinement..hoping to have it early next week.. Quote
TheGreek Posted November 18, 2011 Author Posted November 18, 2011 [quote name='soopercrip' timestamp='1321571927' post='1440928'] But where you gonna stick yer thumb? Looking very, very nice matey. Andy [/quote] Thanks..I'll pass your comments on to Mark..I'm sure I'll be able to cope..I suppose I could always buy a cheap plastic thumb rest..(just joking!!!) Quote
TheGreek Posted November 21, 2011 Author Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) In it's finished state (bar a lick of oil) - here it is.. [attachment=93464:MWoodCustom1.jpg] [attachment=93465:MWoodCustom2.jpg] [attachment=93466:MWoodCustom3.jpg] Edited November 21, 2011 by TheGreek Quote
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 I'm really liking that Mick! It combines a few classics, JD GA, Manson etc but still retains its own shape if you know what I mean! Must be that 28th Dec thing! Quote
TheGreek Posted November 26, 2011 Author Posted November 26, 2011 They say that people born on that date are great blokes - well me and you do anyway!! Next time you're in the area, give me a bell and you can try it out..BTW, are you any good yet?? [center] [/center] Quote
discreet Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1321551080' post='1440593'] Wise man going headless. [/quote] That's an album name right there. Quote
ShergoldSnickers Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1322315299' post='1449268'] That's an album name right there. [/quote] Actually..... so's that. Quote
Bass Culture Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 So, what does it play/sound like then? Quote
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