captainhaddock Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='Myke' timestamp='1382394645' post='2251770'] How long has this build being going on? That heel looks lovely [/quote] Cheers thanks. The first post I put up was on 31st July 2012 but I think the Bass was ordered at the end of June early July. Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 [quote name='rk7' timestamp='1382422811' post='2251825'] Another step closer Captain! RK [/quote] Oh yes it's getting there Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 Cheers bud! I really appreciate your positive comments Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Hi all have some more pictures for you! Work has started on the front cut away More pictures soon Edited January 18, 2014 by captainhaddock Quote
rk7 Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 Oh man, that is a lovely bass. All through this build I've been trying to visualise the finished instrument, but I can't. I have no experience of 8 string basses. In any case, its gonna be a beaut! You have the patience of a saint, Captain. Cap doffed! RK Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 Cheers mate, I have a rough mental picture of the bass! But it seems to change every time I talk to Robbie as we keep bouncing ideas off each other and the build takes a new direction! I feel that the finished product is going to be well worth the wait and Robbie is such a great bloke to deal with. No I've never had any experience with a 8string either,only 4&6 stringer's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
rk7 Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 Its good that you have a good relationship with Robbie. It helps a lot. I was really lucky to hook up with Martin at Overwater for my build. BTW, I visited Williams Guitars yesterday (with Martin) and was very taken with the Jazz that Haydn has just finished. Haydn is a top guy too, and an absolute master luthier. Hmmmm. RK Quote
sprocket123 Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 Oh , looks great ! That bass will weight a ton ! But will have lots of sustain & headroom ! Keep it on . Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 Cheers guys! Yeah Haydn certainly produces some lovely instruments, The marseer should not be be as heavy as you think the body is actually smaller than it looks! Quote
sprocket123 Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 Ah ok , it looks like it s a large body , maybe because it s an 8 stringer . Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 Its basically a slightly widened Marseer 6 body. It will probably be a similar weight to my Yamaha trb 1006 if not a bit lighter!!!!!! Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 I have some more pictures who wants to see them????????? Quote
JimBobTTD Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Me! More pics of this wonderful creation! Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 25, 2013 Author Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Oh OK then!!!!!!!!!! Edited January 18, 2014 by captainhaddock Quote
rk7 Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Oh yes, its coming to life now! Each step now brings it closer to completion, and the details are just fabulous. Cool RK Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 25, 2013 Author Posted October 25, 2013 Oh yes, Its great too see mine and Robbie's ideas coming to life! Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 Why,thank you young man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
captainhaddock Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 Hi all look what the very nice man from the Royal mail delivered this very day! Quote
sprocket123 Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 [quote name='captainhaddock' timestamp='1383079428' post='2260031'] Why,thank you young man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/quote] Lol , I was talkin about the bass body ! But a good one mate ! lol Quote
captainhaddock Posted November 1, 2013 Author Posted November 1, 2013 [quote name='rk7' timestamp='1383293377' post='2262590'] Nice one! Where are they from? RK [/quote] The knobs were custom made in America by a guy I found on eBay named Brian Williams for a really good price,check him out I can't recommend him enough!!!!!! Should have some more pictures of the Marseer for ya all soon! Quote
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