MythSte Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) Im forever told that curiosity kills cats, but im not cat, so i figured the worst that could happen is that ill just have a slightly lighter wallet if all goes wrong! Yes, ive ordered a mule bass. As a full time student, this seemed like the perfect oppertunity to get a custom bass at a price a summer job would cover, and so far, Bob has been brilliant at sorting out what i want. That shape, with a wenge 24 fretted neck. Ive aquired a Custom basslines MM from a modulous (thanks tony, money will be on its way shortly!) and a J that are going to be used. Figured sapele body, With a contrast veneer running through the centre to give a pinstripe effect round the edge. Hopefully when i get it (septemberish) i shall be able to sing his praises and you will all have yet another option on great british basses! Edited September 23, 2007 by ste_m3 Quote
thedontcarebear Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 I wanted to get a bass from him, but he just never replied, so it put me off. Quote
MythSte Posted June 22, 2007 Author Posted June 22, 2007 Hmm, i actually use myspace to contact him at the moment (but thats my e-mails fault, not his!) If your still interested try hitting him up on there [url="http://www.myspace.com/themule82"]Bobs space.[/url] Quote
thedontcarebear Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) Might do sometime, I got a few replies from him, then no more! That was ages ago now though, maybe he was offline for months back then or something. Edited June 22, 2007 by thedontcarebear Quote
thumb4bob Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 has anyone got his e-mail or his website?? Im not on myspace :ph34r: Quote
Kiwi Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Good to see he's still around The woodwork in the instrument I reviewed was excellent. Quote
lex_luthier Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 Hi there, Thank you to CrazyKiwi for the nice comment. To Thumb4bob, you can always contact me through basschat. I've been checking in every now and again to check the build threads (I didn't even know Ste had posted this up until Robbie from RIM Basses sent me a message through Myspace) I've got pictures of the build that I've been sending to Ste but I'm not sure if its ok to post them up (having read the forum rules) I'm just building basses for people as a hobby (and a bit of pocket money) nowadays. Quote
thumb4bob Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 Wow didn't know you were on here! that makes things easier Lex you have PM!!! Quote
MythSte Posted August 8, 2007 Author Posted August 8, 2007 I dont think it would be against forum policy to post pics of how its going (if it is let me know and ill remove them) but yes, otherwise here goes Shes gonna be a regular gigger this one! No messin Quote
jwbassman Posted August 8, 2007 Posted August 8, 2007 (edited) [quote name='ste_m3' post='43039' date='Aug 8 2007, 08:32 PM']I dont think it would be against forum policy to post pics of how its going (if it is let me know and ill remove them) but yes, otherwise here goes [/quote] Forgive me if I'm wrong but isn't that the whole point of this section - we all like to see these builds progress and without the pictures there wouldn't be much to look at Seriously it's looking cool - seems to be coming together pretty quick, how long has it been in production? Bet you can't wait for her to be finished EDIT - Just read the guidelines and the way I undersatnd it, the rules are there to stop 'manufacturers' posting about every build they undertake, as a BC member who is having a bass built my guess is you're more than welcome to post the progress of your particular build so I think you'll be fine Edited August 8, 2007 by jwbassman Quote
Kiwi Posted August 8, 2007 Posted August 8, 2007 [quote name='jwbassman' post='43087' date='Aug 8 2007, 10:41 PM']EDIT - Just read the guidelines and the way I undersatnd it, the rules are there to stop 'manufacturers' posting about every build they undertake, as a BC member who is having a bass built my guess is you're more than welcome to post the progress of your particular build so I think you'll be fine [/quote] Indeed this is the case, unless by special arrangement with Ped. Quote
MythSte Posted August 8, 2007 Author Posted August 8, 2007 yeahh i had thought so, but i always like to check Im especially looking forward to hearing what the Modulous Flea 'bucker sounds like with all that growly wood! no graphite here! Quote
MythSte Posted August 8, 2007 Author Posted August 8, 2007 and we started choosing options late june? ish? Quote
MythSte Posted August 13, 2007 Author Posted August 13, 2007 (edited) Excited much! looking good eh? Edited August 13, 2007 by ste_m3 Quote
BigRedX Posted August 13, 2007 Posted August 13, 2007 That's looking sweet now it's all coming together. I really like the upside down strat jack socket idea. Bob's a great person - I was seriously considering a fretless from him until Simon at Gus made me an offer I'd have been stupid to refuse... Looking forward to seeing how this build finishes up. Quote
MythSte Posted August 13, 2007 Author Posted August 13, 2007 yaehh, He's been great so far, Sending me loads of pictures of mockups etc to see what would work best. totally sound guy. As for the upside down strat input idea, Im forever forgetting to loop my lead through my strap with concequences! So this way its near impossible for me not too! Im aware it wont have the same tension if it where the other way, but i think itll do the job just fine. Cant wait to get my mits on her! Quote
MythSte Posted August 20, 2007 Author Posted August 20, 2007 more progress! Argh, its hurting now! Quote
steve-soar Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 I feel your pain. Mine is only a few weeks away too, be strong my friend, be strong. Quote
RIM Basses Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Looking nice nice Bob, keep up the good work. Robbie. Quote
The Funk Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 That's going to sound (and look) monstrous through the Nemesis 8x10! Quote
lex_luthier Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 Hi there, Just wanted to let anyone who might be interested know that my website is back online. [url="http://www.freewebs.com/mule-basses/"]http://www.freewebs.com/mule-basses/[/url] Its still under construction so please bear with me. Thank you for the kind comments about the bass. Regards, Bob. P.S To Thumb4Bob, yes it is a solid wenge neck (Seriously hard timber, gonna have to do some tool sharpening real soon!!!) Quote
thumb4bob Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 Cheers Bob, Nice to see the site back up Quote
MythSte Posted September 1, 2007 Author Posted September 1, 2007 <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UgPr4HVmz8s"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UgPr4HVmz8s" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> can someone make that work? Bobs gone to the trouble of making a short video "tour" of the bass. Looks f'kin awsome. what a guy! Quote
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