Andyjr1515 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hi All again Been off line for sometime for a couple of reasons: First is that I was given an assignment which has involved at least 4 days a week in Belgium (apparently someone has to) where they told me it was only until Christmas - and yes, they didn't tell me WHICH Christmas So, 15 months later... Second is that I took on a bit of a mammoth build project for our old-git's-band's bassist, Pete. He wanted me to build him a tribute to the fabulous Warwick Thumb Jack Bruce Signature Fretless. Bit of a steep learning curve (never built a neck before , etc, etc) but I'm pleased with the result - and I suppose more to the point, so is Pete. It's not a straight copy, the main difference being the way the neck is fitted, but most things are close to original - bubinga wood for body, amazaque (v similar to ovangkol) neck splice with mahogany, ebony fretboard and headstock, MEC active p/ups, Warwick hardware. The EQ is 3-part Seymour Duncan, hence the extra knob. It sounds fabulous Hope you like it. If anyone's interested, I can add the build process in the Build Diaries section - just let me know...I've got plenty of build shots Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Nice job indeed. I've never been a fan of the looks of the Thumb but the way you have used the woods here gives a bit more life to the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Well done Andy, it is beautiful! As a fledgling maker I would love to see the build process if you would be happy to share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1357425205' post='1922618'] As a fledgling maker I would love to see the build process if you would be happy to share [/quote] Hi I will post the build - might need to wait until next weekend (yes - Belgium beckons again) but it won't be forgotten! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Very nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Been following this build on UKGB but it deserves a build thread here too I'd say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Build Diary started if anyone's interested... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 You deserve at least a Jupiler for that - have a genever chaser too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1358030175' post='1932212'] You deserve at least a Jupiler for that - have a genever chaser too!! [/quote] There speaks another Belgium regular...mine's a Leffe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 VERY nice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Build Diary is finished in the other section if anyone's interested. Thanks for the nice feedback Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1361656399' post='1989034'] Build Diary is finished in the other section if anyone's interested. Thanks for the nice feedback Andy [/quote] I recommend a look at the build diary. The finished product is even more impressive when you see the steps leading up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Beautiful looking bass. I have a Warwick Thumb BO 4 lefty and was contemplating a 5 string NT fretless. Have you ever built a lefty? Is it the exact same process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1363118125' post='2008886'] Beautiful looking bass. I have a Warwick Thumb BO 4 lefty and was contemplating a 5 string NT fretless. Have you ever built a lefty? Is it the exact same process? [/quote] Hi Although I've never built one, the process is identical. The nut would need to be popped on the other way round and the bridge would either need to be a lefty version or a bit of careful filing, etc and a bit of imagination with the control chamber cover, but the basic construction would be identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 My god that is beautiful you clever clever person you .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1365175987' post='2036413'] My god that is beautiful you clever clever person you .) [/quote] Flattery will get you absolutely everywhere Thanks. It is being used in anger tomorrow by Pete, our old-gits-band's bassist, at his daughter's wedding where we are the evening act - no pressure, then... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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