EBS_freak Posted January 15, 2009 Author Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) [quote name='bass_ferret' post='380526' date='Jan 14 2009, 06:21 PM']No did not see the 2 tone bridges. I will probably go for the lightweight Hipshot A and thru body stringing.[/quote] Here ya go. I think it would look great with a bright white paint job... not so sure with the off white... guess you'd have to lay them out together for a better idea. We both know though, that to be honest, hardware colour are the last thing on your list! Edited January 15, 2009 by EBS_freak Quote
bass_ferret Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='381009' date='Jan 15 2009, 09:27 AM']Here ya go. I think it would look great with a bright white paint job... not so sure with the off white... guess you'd have to lay them out together for a better idea. We both know though, that to be honest, hardware colour are the last thing on your list![/quote] Thats a hipshot model A. Was thinking maybe gold but they dont do the aluminium bridge in gold. Quote
EBS_freak Posted January 15, 2009 Author Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='381236' date='Jan 15 2009, 01:17 PM']Thats a hipshot model A. Was thinking maybe gold but they dont do the aluminium bridge in gold.[/quote] Why so set on the aluminium? Why not go for the brass? Quote
bass_ferret Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='381382' date='Jan 15 2009, 03:22 PM']Why so set on the aluminium? Why not go for the brass?[/quote] Weight and one knackered back. Quote
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Any joy with the GB wallpaper? [quote name='EBS_freak' post='381382' date='Jan 15 2009, 03:22 PM']Why so set on the aluminium? Why not go for the brass?[/quote] Quote
EBS_freak Posted January 15, 2009 Author Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='381647' date='Jan 15 2009, 07:35 PM']Any joy with the GB wallpaper?[/quote] I need to know the resolution at which you are running at... Quote
EBS_freak Posted January 15, 2009 Author Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='381631' date='Jan 15 2009, 07:18 PM']Weight and one knackered back.[/quote] Ah OK. Makes sense. Quote
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 1280 x 800 Cheers! [quote name='EBS_freak' post='381780' date='Jan 15 2009, 10:06 PM']I need to know the resolution at which you are running at...[/quote] Quote
EBS_freak Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 How's the advert from the latest BGM sound? Quote
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Hi Russ, Yes that would be great - thanks Mark [quote name='EBS_freak' post='382007' date='Jan 16 2009, 08:10 AM']How's the advert from the latest BGM sound?[/quote] Quote
EBS_freak Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 OK, I'm out and about today but I'll format it for your resolution at some point soon...! Quote
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Nice one - thanks. BTW have you guys seen Stuart Clayton playing The Simpsons theme tune on his Rumour on You Tube? [quote name='EBS_freak' post='382018' date='Jan 16 2009, 08:22 AM']OK, I'm out and about today but I'll format it for your resolution at some point soon...![/quote] Quote
EBS_freak Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Yep - an arrangement from his forthcoming solo book. I can't wait to get my hands on that book! His books are excellent. Quote
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I was kindly given his slap bass book as an xmas present and it looks pretty good stuff but I just have not had time to look at it yet! I have never learnt how to do the tapping thing but have to admit that it sounds fantastic! Great for a bass solo!! [quote name='EBS_freak' post='382024' date='Jan 16 2009, 08:28 AM']Yep - an arrangement from his forthcoming solo book. I can't wait to get my hands on that book! His books are excellent.[/quote] Quote
EBS_freak Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Yeah - its good. I could never get the tapping thing sounding any good. But then I got my first decent bass. It all started to come. I'm still working on it but I'm getting there. Got a couple of wooten tracks I am working on which are happening quite nicely now. Quote
bass_ferret Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Much as I love Bernie's basses I will stick with my current wallpaper. The resolution is sh*t but the picture is priceless! Quote
Modo74 Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Just thought I'd add my Goodfellow Harlequin to this thread. One of Bernies originals. Not as pretty as some of the more recent models, but I guess its the daddy of them all. Edited January 18, 2009 by Modo74 Quote
bass_ferret Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Wow! What a finish! And you can see some of Bernies trademarks like the wooden tuner buttons and an eary Runour shape. Welcome to the club; daddy. Quote
EBS_freak Posted January 18, 2009 Author Posted January 18, 2009 Hey Ferret - I remember discussing this finish with the man. Its made from many multi-laminates which then became the facing laminate of the guitar. I think he still has a piece - he showed it me once when discussing finishes. I think its behind the door on one of the shelves. That's where all the wood is anyway as you know. Anyway, nice harlequin! PS there is a fretless from the same era in the gallery at the moment although the finish isn't quite like that one! Nice bass dude! Quote
Modo74 Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) I emailed Bernie a little while back when I first got the bass, and was pleased to receive a response. Part of the email gives the following information :- [b]"The construction of this bass is a Brazilian Mahogany core with man made veneer back and front and on the headstock. The veneer is individual dyed pieces of wood glued together and sliced at an angle which gives the Harlequin effect. From what I can see of the neck it is Maple and possibly Puduk laminates with an Ebony, Macassa Ebony or Rosewood fingerboard, it is hard to tell from the photograph." [/b] I've had a close look and I'm sure the fingerboard is rosewood. Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated. Glad to be part of the club! Edited January 18, 2009 by Modo74 Quote
ropeman23 Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=18744"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=18744[/url] Hey that’s my bass! Bernie made the maple neck for her back in October. It's amazing she’s now been immortalised in an ad in Bass Player Mag. Oh and hi it's my first post Edited January 19, 2009 by ropeman23 Quote
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