BassicLee Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 This build is really coming along now. More photos from Alpher Instruments - The neck is now carved.. [attachment=152179:Neck 6.jpg][attachment=152180:Neck 7.jpeg][attachment=152181:Neck 8.jpeg][attachment=152182:Neck 9.jpeg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassicLee Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 It's been a few weeks since I've posted any updates on this, as the guys at Alpher have been working hard on getting the finish perfected on the top. Here are a few photos from today.. [attachment=154357:received_m_mid_1391598255014_a90136c84b526aba63_1.jpeg][attachment=154358:received_m_mid_1391598255014_a90136c84b526aba63_0.jpeg][attachment=154359:received_m_mid_1391616456817_2a4c4d3eb14fbabb30_0.jpeg][attachment=154360:received_m_mid_1391617090372_66c64fedb18cff4431_0.jpeg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaddock Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Very nice, what a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassicLee Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 More pictures! Headstock branded, and wiring complete! [attachment=154565:received_m_mid_1391810104060_8b0c50b95397e86d01_0.jpeg][attachment=154566:received_m_mid_1391810104060_8b0c50b95397e86d01_1.jpeg][attachment=154567:received_m_mid_1391810305412_31076e6053e4e24d89_0.jpeg][attachment=154568:received_m_mid_1391810305412_31076e6053e4e24d89_1.jpeg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassicLee Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 So, this weekend has seen a lot of progress! My Alpher Instruments bass is officially complete! Here are a few sneak previews, before the guys get their photographer in to do the proper pictures. Can't wait to get my hands on this! [attachment=154706:received_m_mid_1391953016627_ee57d6e4461b123d85_0.jpeg][attachment=154707:received_m_mid_1391964269194_4735f94c97482e8265_0.jpeg][attachment=154708:received_m_mid_1391964269194_4735f94c97482e8265_1.jpeg][attachment=154709:received_m_mid_1391964269194_4735f94c97482e8265_2.jpeg][attachment=154710:received_m_mid_1391964269194_4735f94c97482e8265_3.jpeg][attachment=154711:received_m_mid_1391964269194_4735f94c97482e8265_4.jpeg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticktock Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Wow. That is stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 given how long that must have taken and my estimated cost of that... how do the guys at alpher manage to afford to eat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 They simply build amazing instrument thats how! when i ve been the first time in chris and alex they had about 5 finished basses and few on order ! 3 months after they got really busy with orders ... theyr attention to detail and craftmanship its unbelivable . i reckon that this time next here they will be one of the busiest and best bass builder in uk! i had a chance to play few alpher and i was left astonished in the end i just order one..... after i ve owned the best basses on earth (roscoe,adamovic,sadowsky , wood and tronics )i dont regret selling them at all , i just found that the guys in saltaire are incredible and theyr instrument comes from different planet if you have a chance to try one in alex and chris you will buy one;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 and btw man thats a killer bass!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassicLee Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Cheers guys. I'm picking this beast up on Sunday (16th), so if anyone wants to give it a try, let me know. I'm based in Coventry. These guys deserve every ounce of praise they get. Supreme workmanship, great knowledge, and really friendly guys. This is only serial # 10, imagine what instrument number 100 will be like. Edited February 11, 2014 by BassicLee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 What a beauty, you are a lucky man John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 ehy john , i know you are in london but if you decide to take a trip north , its really worth to stop at alpher !do you know who mister geppetto is? this guys are better the mister geppetto! their work is incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 [quote name='fiatcoupe432' timestamp='1392340877' post='2367711'] ehy john , i know you are in london but if you decide to take a trip north , its really worth to stop at alpher !do you know who mister geppetto is? this guys are better the mister geppetto! their work is incredible [/quote] If I am ever up there I will And I didn't know who Mr Geppetto was until I googled the name Do they have a website?, cannot seem to find one ! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 http://alpher.co.uk/ website is under construction at the moment but you can go to their facebook page or instagram to find out more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 [quote name='fiatcoupe432' timestamp='1392372484' post='2367827'] [url="http://alpher.co.uk/"]http://alpher.co.uk/[/url] website is under construction at the moment but you can go to their facebook page or instagram to find out more [/quote] Thanks for that, interesting stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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