karlfer Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 IMO obviously. So, anybody got any idea who could build one for me, without the second mortgage? [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/1231575_622992227723254_1930491160_n_zpsa01e3437.png.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/1231575_622992227723254_1930491160_n_zpsa01e3437.png[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 speak to John [url="http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1380351571' post='2224056'] speak to John [url="http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/[/url] [/quote] I know he's superb but I would guess around £1500 and that is more than I can afford. [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1380353120' post='2224075'] Fender? [/quote] It's the slab body and artwork that are not in their catalogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 You could try BCer nugget... I've seen some of his work in the flesh, and it was very good quality for not much money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Talk to Mark at Classic and Cool as he might be able to sort out a Limelight version of that - he's done a slab 66 tribute in the recent past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Jon Shuker, it would be affordable, and the built quality is second to non Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I think somebody posted a photo of a long haired, tattooed noise maker with a run of the mill P bass over your picture of the worlds best looking bass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 At the end of the day, it's just a precision . If it were me, I'd take bass down to s I m s and get them to do artwork on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='Johngh' timestamp='1380356519' post='2224134'] Jon Shuker, it would be affordable, and the built quality is second to non [/quote] Or to save money go on his bass building course and make one yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 The Bass Doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) I'm trying to workout whether its just 2 pickguards cutout , rather than a paint job. If so, it should be inexpensive to DIY . Forgot about the trimmings and west ham badge . Edited September 28, 2013 by RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1380364064' post='2224262'] I'm trying to workout whether its just 2 pickguards cutout , rather than a paint job. If so, it should be inexpensive to DIY . Forgot about the trimmings and west ham badge . [/quote] The pick guard is just one mirrored one I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Is that binding on the edge or painted on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1380357503' post='2224160'] I think somebody posted a photo of a long haired, tattooed noise maker with a run of the mill P bass over your picture of the worlds best looking bass... [/quote] Blasphemous post alert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1380357503' post='2224160'] I think somebody posted a photo of a long haired, tattooed noise maker with a run of the mill P bass over your picture of the worlds best looking bass... [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1380365524' post='2224298'] Blasphemous post alert! [/quote] ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) If I recall correctly , that bass is actually Steve Harris' original early 70's Precision that started out black , was later metallic blue and was subsequently tarted up by the Fender Custom shop with its' current West Ham F.C -inspired livery. I don't think it is actually a slab body , it just looks that way because of the painted- on binding. You could easily get a used Fender Steve Harris bass and have it refinished white with the West Ham crest on ect. Steve is an incredible player, but I personally find Iron Maiden unlistenable, and, when I think about it, I have only known one person in my entire life who openly admits to liking their music , and I know a lot of people . I suppose lots of people out there must like it because they are without doubt one of the most enduringly successful bands ever . Edited September 28, 2013 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-Bass-M Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 They're rare as hen's teeth, but the Fender Aerodyne Precision has the slab body and edge styling that you're interested in. Mark at Bass Direct had a second hand one a few months back which annoyingly I missed out on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks everybody (except TheGreek and Dingus obviously) . Lot of food for thought. It's a slab body with the binding painted on and a thin chrome-ish scratch plate. The Irons bit is probably just a sticker and would be replaced with a Toon one anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Dingus is correct, it isn`t a slab bass, it is just painted on binding. I`m sure that someone on talkbass made one of these. Get a MIM white one with a maple neck and get a fancy paint job. And new pickgaurd, pickup, baddass... Steve`s is 74 P bass made of Western big leaf maple instead of alder which was in short supply at the time. Edited September 28, 2013 by jezzaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 See, I have the following and I have put a mirror plate on it, but I was convinced 'Arry's was a slab and that the binding wouldn't work.[URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/EC4BD2BC_zps91b3bd06.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/EC4BD2BC_zps91b3bd06.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Nah, it just the paint job on the body. That P would be ideal. Now, off to your local motorcycle custom shop and get one of the painters to do the pinstripes for you and get your `Toon sticker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1380380739' post='2224534'] See, I have the following and I have put a mirror plate on it, but I was convinced 'Arry's was a slab and that the binding wouldn't work.[url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/EC4BD2BC_zps91b3bd06.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] That bass will easily do as the basis for Harris tribute axe , but if you wanted to really be pedantic then I think Steve's bass is a true white rather than the usual Olympic White , which has more yellow in it . Not sure what effect the Toon sticker will have, though - you might find the bass gives a poor performance despite costing you a fortune and provides you with year after year of dissappointment and broken dreams . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1380382710' post='2224569'] That bass will easily do as the basis for Harris tribute axe , but if you wanted to really be pedantic then I think Steve's bass is a true white rather than the usual Olympic White , which has more yellow in it . Not sure what effect the Toon sticker will have, though - you might find the bass gives a poor performance despite costing you a fortune and provides you with year after year of dissappointment and broken dreams . [/quote] I'm used to that And thanks jezzaboy, cracking idea. Edited September 28, 2013 by karlfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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