CHRISDABASS Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) Quick update!! Here is a quick photo of the crotch walnut top for the on tour bass! let me know what you think [URL=http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/97A891C6-6FB9-4988-A834-B12ED58378BA_zpsaqbjf10z.jpg.html][IMG]http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/chrisdabass/97A891C6-6FB9-4988-A834-B12ED58378BA_zpsaqbjf10z.jpg[/IMG][/URL] And this is the body wood [URL=http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/C3302294-955A-4F3B-82ED-9AD1894CADB5_zpscehf4rjq.jpg.html][IMG]http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/chrisdabass/C3302294-955A-4F3B-82ED-9AD1894CADB5_zpscehf4rjq.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Hi I've had an idea (just cleared it with Ped) Next year i will be looking to make a bass for all you basschatters to try out there in the real world! The idea is that we compile a list of people wanting to try the bass, work out the best route then we start the tour by shipping it to the first person. Each member of the group simply keeps all the packaging and ships it to the next person after they've had their week (or whatever amount of time we decide works best) Every month or so we would have it sent back to our workshop where we can change strings, check setup etc so everyone gets the best possible experience! Please let me know if you would be interested in this idea i would love to hear all feedback and please feel free to suggest anything useful you can think of There are links to facebook in my signature for those not familiar with our work and there are also a few build diaries on here [b]NEW PICS!!![/b] [url="http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/1441171_10202364015531066_635620664_n_zps55159b78.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/625583_10202364013851024_269808236_n_zpsebf86b9e.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/1381559_10202364009930926_1579356916_n_zps2cb177b3.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/1395424_10202364015371062_907613948_n_zps6c32af71.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/1208492_10202364011450964_974897542_n_zps330563e5.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/1393635_10202364024131281_1892982391_n_zpse16f5097.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/1376474_10202364018451139_1344464714_n_zps7dbb6fba.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/1025411_10202364019371162_980887426_o_zps4ba615a9.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s169.photobucket.com/user/chrisdabass/media/1393774_10202364027251359_426699566_n_zps2cbdcfee.jpg.html"][/url] Cheers Chris Edited January 14, 2014 by CHRISDABASS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'll give it a go... always interested in custom basses. How many strings will the bass have? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hey Rob. Thanks for getting involved. That is yet to be decided! Maybe we can have a vote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenYork Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'd be up for that ;-) haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Sounds great, I'd definitely be up for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'd be up for that if it has 5 strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 im game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_the_bass Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I would most definitely be interested in joining in with this one. Hopefully it'll tie in nicely with either a few gigs or the studio time that one of my bands is starting to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I'd be happy to try it whether it coincides with a gig or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Keeping an eye on this. When you have agreed on some more details I'll pin this thread - or a new one - and tweet it to our followers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 This sounds awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 All sounds positive so far! Excellent stuff!! Will get working on the spec for it soon! The real debate is how many strings? 4 or 5? Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1381235537' post='2236126'] All sounds positive so far! Excellent stuff!! Will get working on the spec for it soon! The real debate is how many strings? 4 or 5? Hmmmm [/quote] Woohoo! I'd be more than happy to try a 4 string with a drop-tuner as a compromise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I'm up for it. Either 4 or 5 string! thank you please RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I'd prefer a 5 but will go with the flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Great plan. If it goes to the vote, mine would be for four strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I would like to try a 4 string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Count me in! I'm easy on number of strings, how about 7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I reckon four strings... it'll have a broader appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think Rob is right - even if I mostly play 5 strings. (I can't join this project as I'm one of them back-to-front bassists... ) I've just tweeted this thread and sent Chris a friend request on FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Does it have to be gigged? I'd be up for it if not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 [quote name='Si600' timestamp='1381309205' post='2237189'] Does it have to be gigged? I'd be up for it if not. [/quote] No, you can just play it at home or wherever you please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1381315524' post='2237341'] No, you can just play it at home or wherever you please [/quote] Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Hell yeah i would love to have a go of this. I have just seen the Alpher basses and added them on my facebook. I love the look of them and would love to give one a go. 4 stringer would be best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzybass Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I'd love to try one out, they do look so damn good. Can you put me on the list if there is a 4 string doing the rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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