doctor_of_the_bass Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 Bring her down to my studio (as seen on BBC TV!!!) Quote
charic Posted October 4, 2008 Author Posted October 4, 2008 if you get me and it on bbc then youve definately got a deal Quote
charic Posted December 1, 2008 Author Posted December 1, 2008 Sorry about the delays for those following this thread, fulltime work really does leave a lack of spare time so I have just been a lurker for a while and not really had time to post. So heres a few updates ive received from Alan lately: The mac ebony fretboard slotted: [attachment=16677:fretboardslotted.jpg] and the neck together [attachment=16678:Neck_together.jpg] Body now looking like a bass, this was in my dreams for a few days [attachment=16679:Cut_to_shape.jpg] And now the roundovers done: [attachment=16680:Roundovers.jpg] It really is nice to see things coming together! Can't wait to play what will undoubtedly be my dream bass! Alan really is great for passing on progress reports etc aswell, highly recommended so far! Quote
GreeneKing Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Wow this is gonna be very nice. In that I know it'll look nice but... Being an ex Harlot owner with my new one in the pipeline looks aint everything because as well as looking stupendous it's gonna sound awsome, balance, have a great neck and just be generally all round amazing in terms of quality of construction, ergonomics etc. Mine's not far off and I'm excited in case you can't tell Peter Quote
7string Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 It's looking very, very good. Can't beat a bit of quilt maple [quote name='GreeneKing' post='341942' date='Dec 1 2008, 02:36 PM']Mine's not far off and I'm excited in case you can't tell [/quote] With my 9 coming down the home stretch, I know how you feel Quote
charic Posted February 20, 2009 Author Posted February 20, 2009 Got an update Necks all glued up and the back of the bass routed. Heres the latest pic [attachment=20630:riksbass.jpg] God its effort posting when I dont have the web in my new flat yet Quote
thedontcarebear Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Is it a set neck then and not a bolt-on? Quote
charic Posted February 20, 2009 Author Posted February 20, 2009 Its a bolt on neck, what made you think that out of interest? Quote
thedontcarebear Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 You said the neck is all glued up! Quote
7string Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Looks great I know what you mean about dreaming about the bass, by the way.... Quote
charic Posted June 3, 2009 Author Posted June 3, 2009 Sorry about the incompleteness of this build thread, im well behind on it due to lack of er... internet at home. Currently stealing the GF's lappy but dont tell her! A few pics for now, will fill in the blanks probably next week when internet comes to my flat! Waaaay. Anyways heres the most important updates... Colour! First the body got sprayed green as opposed to staining. [attachment=26500:Light_green.jpg] This was a fair bit lighter than either me or Alan were looking for unfortunately and the amount of coats needed to get a bright colour would have created a risk of the lacquer cracking. At the same time the neck got masked off and the stringers and headstock got sprayed. [attachment=26499:Green_Neck.jpg] The green on the stringers is beautiful IMO, however the headstock will probably have to be adjusted to match the body the stringers cannot be stained as it will bleed into the wenge. So body got sanded (after setting ofcourse), and after Alans hardwork and sanding the body got stained [attachment=26501:Staingreen.jpg] This was a fair bit darker than I expected, however after a few coats of finish the backplate looked like this: [attachment=26498:Backplate.jpg] Im gobsmacked. All i can say is that this finish has surpassed all expectations I ever had and im now itching to get this bass into my hands! Quote
doctor_of_the_bass Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 [quote name='charic' post='505143' date='Jun 3 2009, 10:38 PM']Sorry about the incompleteness of this build thread, im well behind on it due to lack of er... internet at home. Currently stealing the GF's lappy but dont tell her! A few pics for now, will fill in the blanks probably next week when internet comes to my flat! Waaaay. Anyways heres the most important updates... Colour! First the body got sprayed green as opposed to staining. [attachment=26500:Light_green.jpg] This was a fair bit lighter than either me or Alan were looking for unfortunately and the amount of coats needed to get a bright colour would have created a risk of the lacquer cracking. At the same time the neck got masked off and the stringers and headstock got sprayed. [attachment=26499:Green_Neck.jpg] The green on the stringers is beautiful IMO, however the headstock will probably have to be adjusted to match the body the stringers cannot be stained as it will bleed into the wenge. So body got sanded (after setting ofcourse), and after Alans hardwork and sanding the body got stained [attachment=26501:Staingreen.jpg] This was a fair bit darker than I expected, however after a few coats of finish the backplate looked like this: [attachment=26498:Backplate.jpg] Im gobsmacked. All i can say is that this finish has surpassed all expectations I ever had and im now itching to get this bass into my hands![/quote] Am liking it son! Very nice!! Nick Quote
GreeneKing Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 That cover plate is quite something. If one things for sure its that you can't be sure what the finish will look like until it's finished Quote
charic Posted June 4, 2009 Author Posted June 4, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='505228' date='Jun 4 2009, 06:56 AM']That cover plate is quite something. If one things for sure its that you can't be sure what the finish will look like until it's finished [/quote] How true! I cant wait to see the full body fully finished. Ive actually transferred the pics to my phone for viewing pleasure. Doc, I have to agree.. I'll hopefully have my not so grubby mitts on this relatively soon, so I'll bring it up for a noodle when I get a chance. Maybe youll add an acg to your huge collection at somepoint Quote
steve-soar Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Hi there Cheeky Pup, Red Setter here, that is incredible, what a colour. Superb. Quote
charic Posted June 4, 2009 Author Posted June 4, 2009 Hey red setter, cheeky pup here. Wana take the dogs 4 a walk sumtime Quote
steve-soar Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 It would be a pleasure, plastic bags at the ready. Quote
7string Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Have to say that the emerald green looks superb. Could it be the first green ACG bass? Really classy looking instrument and it'll sound superb as well Quote
charic Posted June 4, 2009 Author Posted June 4, 2009 7string, yes i believe it is the 1st green one. The 2nd stained 1 iirc. Quote
7string Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 Very cool! When you get it make sure you're not scared of playing it because it looks so good. Quote
charic Posted June 5, 2009 Author Posted June 5, 2009 Not likely! This baby is getting atleast 2hrs a day! Will be careful with it tho ofc Quote
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