Myke Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 [quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1398792747' post='2437672'] Is that including the one who sold it?.. Lol... New one should have 1 less knobs.. Unbelievably that bass also had 5 dip switches inside and a overall eq gain pot as well. [/quote] So you had control over pretty much everything then! Nice Quote
ZenBasses Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 [quote name='Myke' timestamp='1398796168' post='2437724'] So you had control over pretty much everything then! Nice [/quote] Ahh.... But could it make a brew?.... Quote
TheGreek Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Bass looks incredible....as for what timber to use for the fretboard, I would seriously consider any advice Jon gives, after all he's been building great basses for many years now and will have an insight into what does and doesn't work. You'll need to take into consideration function and form - just because it looks great doesn't mean it will function as you need it to. Having said that I'm sure that Jon will guide you to the right decision. You must be having the worst GAS on the forum waiting for this.... Quote
ZenBasses Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 So I've just got home to my 2 dogs fussing over me as I smell of Ruby Ruby Ruby... Just had a nice drive over Penistone to see Jon.. Bass is shaping up to be amazing.. The body is proper gorgeous with lovely figuring. Slightly darker than in the pictures. This was being buffed.. Unfortunately it was attached to the bench in Jons back room. So photos didn't work. However the neck was in the day light and what a fretboard. It's definitely going to be noticed that for sure.. T minus not a lot of weeks... Gas fix for today but it's all worth the wait in the end. Next time we go down Jon told me to bring my dogs over for a good run... They will be excited.... Lovely countryside over yonder.. And as you can see not always a handful.. Quote
TheGreek Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 I'm confused... [b] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/28783-zenbasses/"]ZenBasses[/url][/b] and [b] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/6758-zenbassuk/"]zenbassuk[/url][/b] Quote
ZenBasses Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 I've only just realisedthat when I signed up as Zenbasses I must of signed up before and totally forgotten. It must have been when my very old Hotmail got hacked I moved everything to Gmail. As the Hotmail one was shut down and therefore I couldn't receive the 'forgotten password' email. So I signed up again using Zenbasses with my Gmail email address. No confusion meant... Quote
ZenBasses Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Oh..... I see what you mean now when I look at the thread page. Started by zenbassuk That's odd.. I wonder if a mod can shine a light on this as the accounts seem to be linked. I have no idea what I've managed to do lol... Quote
RichValentine Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Think I met you today picking mine up. That fretboard is stunning! Will be following to see how the rest of it comes along. Quote
ZenBasses Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 I think we met in passing as I was leaving from checking out the neck and fingerboard. Can't wait and seeing your all completed make it even more exciting. If it's anyway near as nice as yours it'll be a real treat. Quote
tonybassplayer Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Nearly bought a used one for £1000 a few years ago but sensed ( correctly ) work was a little wobbly. One day I will resolve not making that purchase. They all just look stunning to me. Quote
Veils Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 Looking groovy!! What sort of lead times is Jon working to at the moment? Quote
ZenBasses Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 The deposit was made to Jon in October and hopefully we are looking at June sort of time.. Cross fingers.... As Jon and me decided to keep it 'simple' it does reduce the time. Quote
ZenBasses Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Bit of a pointless post but got excited when the invoice from Jon landed in my inbox last night Smiled at the price.. Also means we are not too far away at all.. Whoop Hopefully I can get down next Thursday Quote
Pete1967 Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 Remember the golden BC rule.... "Pics or it never happened"! Quote
ZenBasses Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Will you just take a look at that 98% complete with just 2 switches and the control cavity to fit Looks a million dollars All paid for with hopefully a collection time made for next week Another of Jon's finest creations Quote
eude Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Lovely, and quick! How long was the turnaround on this build? Eude Quote
ZenBasses Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks for the comments Deposit was paid in October as year so it's been in reality a year from start to finish.. Which I am pleased with Quote
ZenBasses Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the comments Deposit was paid in October last year so it's been in reality a year from start to finish.. Which I am pleased with Edited September 26, 2014 by ZenBasses Quote
shizznit Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 Stunning bass! Once again, Jon has excelled himself. I hope you will have lots of fun playing it. I am quite envious! Almost ready to put down my deposit for my next order, which will be a J 5 string to replace my Fender. It will have the same electronics setup as my trusty Lakland 55-02 loaded with a J and MM pickup. The only reason reason why I haven't ordered it yet is because I haven't decided on how many frets I want yet! Quote
ZenBasses Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 T-Minus, not a lot of hours left Collection is tommorow afternoon. Quote
ZenBasses Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 It's finally at home It's absolutely amazing I won't release sub standard pictures hehe It's too dark outside and photos on my trusty phone are not coming out so good even with all the lights on So here is a teaser shot of the headstock with a 3+1 Config ..... Oh and sounds the 'dogs' Quote
ZenBasses Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 So here it is in all its glory [url]https://www.dropbox.com/sc/ix1a9koa15pxwsw/AACwrVHmfxM41_syLsLPi2waa[/url] Quote
shizznit Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 Oh my! That is one seriously beautiful bass! The fingerboard is mental! The 3 up 1 down tuners configuration has really surprised me as I think that's the first I have seen for that headstock shape. Looks really sweet Quote
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