Fisheth Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1493492262' post='3288792'] The customizer will be updated as it goes along as apparently its a proper nightmare to program ..... So worry not , your wallet is in trouble lol , all shapes and models will be possible [/quote] I can imagine it's a pain, it looks far more functional than some of the other ones I've seen, from a quick glance at it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1493445715' post='3288318'] i may have just wet myself ..... [/quote] That's lovely! Full report when it arrives please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 ooh momma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Question, I really like the Sputnik, but I notice it's always the most expensive model but does anyone know if Adrian could cater for a more budget Sputnik? I guess the price comes from the premium woods used for the Sputnik so do you reckon he could do it cheaper with non premium materials? I'm probably best off emailing Adrian but thought I would ask here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='BassApprentice' timestamp='1493545921' post='3288996'] Question, I really like the Sputnik, but I notice it's always the most expensive model but does anyone know if Adrian could cater for a more budget Sputnik? I guess the price comes from the premium woods used for the Sputnik so do you reckon he could do it cheaper with non premium materials? I'm probably best off emailing Adrian but thought I would ask here too. [/quote] Honestly, I'd probably email him. He'll get you sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I had a customer asking for the same sort of vibe , it came out a sputnik with solid color is a bit cheaper ... I have no idea but he can eventually do a bolt on? No idea, you need to ask him [quote name='BassApprentice' timestamp='1493545921' post='3288996'] Question, I really like the Sputnik, but I notice it's always the most expensive model but does anyone know if Adrian could cater for a more budget Sputnik? I guess the price comes from the premium woods used for the Sputnik so do you reckon he could do it cheaper with non premium materials? I'm probably best off emailing Adrian but thought I would ask here too. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1493619590' post='3289388'] I had a customer asking for the same sort of vibe , it came out a sputnik with solid color is a bit cheaper ... Just asked , bolt on is not possible ... so solid color is the only way to bring price a bit down. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 The custom configurator is now live guys ! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Just had a play about with it. It is very good and gives you nearly all the options you could think of! And most helpfully for Adrian, a price! so We don't have to pester him all the time. Only thing I've found it doesn't do so far is let you put split-coil at the bridge position. This is a very niche issue though. Well done to all involved in programming the configurator though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Looks pretty good. Couldn't configure one like mine from it, but I guess if you go through the configurator to get 90% of what you want, it will cut down about 10 of those emails when ordering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 That was good fun and my basic configuration was not a whole lot cheaper than my more specialised recent custom build. Adrian certainly doesn't load the costing for off standard spec builds like my 33" scale, wider than normal neck, etc. I imagine things would be somewhat different at more well known custom shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project_c Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) The configurator is a GAS factory. When the P body shape gets on there it's going to be hard to resist. Edited May 1, 2017 by project_c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) I did a sparkly Fretless Jazz that came out at a stupidly affordable price. Only nitpick is that the 5 string options don't have 35 as a standard option. Time to sell some excess instruments I think! Edited May 1, 2017 by Fisheth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 This is going to be harsh. I now have virtually no excuse except that they haven't given custom neck or nut widths a box to specify dimensions or profile. Better than warmoth definitely. Very evil and bank balance destroying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 For fun just configured a 'Geddy' bass followed by a 'Jaco' alike. Then did a 'what would my ideal bass now be?' & got depressed as it came out at €1910........ Like Fisheth's post above, now thinking what to put up for sale........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Wilco' timestamp='1493642496' post='3289608'] For fun just configured a 'Geddy' bass followed by a 'Jaco' alike. Then did a 'what would my ideal bass now be?' & got depressed as it came out at €1910........ Like Fisheth's post above, now thinking what to put up for sale........ [/quote] The problem now is I keep playing with the creator, trying to choose between the standard headstock and a matching one is a right pain. A five string Jazz is actually stupidly affordable, especially for US Fender money. What sort of strings should go on a 34" Jazz? Just wanting to avoid floppy B string syndrome. Edited May 1, 2017 by Fisheth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 1600 Euro for the model I would want. Not quite as cheap as I thought it would be! But still good value for a custom order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1493642909' post='3289613'] What sort of strings should go on a 34" Jazz? Just wanting to avoid floppy B string syndrome. [/quote] My Elwood wears a 120 and it's fine, it's set up light and low though. My Jake, which is my 'rock' bass and gets hammered a bit more wears a 125 and that's every bit as solid as the 35 inch scale Lakland that it replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 [quote name='NickD' timestamp='1493662495' post='3289830'] My Elwood wears a 120 and it's fine, it's set up light and low though. My Jake, which is my 'rock' bass and gets hammered a bit more wears a 125 and that's every bit as solid as the 35 inch scale Lakland that it replaced. [/quote] Good to know, I'm using a 35" Lakland as my go to five string for now, so it's nice to know someone has used both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Cor, good job I'm not in the market for a fretless...... [IMG]http://i64.tinypic.com/zkstbs.jpg[/IMG] Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I know what the radius is - in terms of a bass set up. But what does it mean in terms of a new build? Is it just the plane of the fingerboard beneath the strings - if that makes sense? Or is it the thickness of the neck? I'm asking as I do find the stock neck a bit thicker than I'd like (not width). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 [quote name='burno70' timestamp='1493669155' post='3289889'] I know what the radius is - in terms of a bass set up. But what does it mean in terms of a new build?. [/quote] The radius is the curvature of the fretboard and this is of course determined when the neck is carved. This is not altered during a bass setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1493677172' post='3289941'] The radius is the curvature of the fretboard and this is of course determined when the neck is carved. This is not altered during a bass setup [/quote] Yeah, I didn't explain my point well at all. You use the radius in a bass set up to even the string height across the curvature of the fingerboard. But in terms of playing a bass say, what difference does this make? Edited May 2, 2017 by burno70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo2 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 haha, i love how Pilichowski is now selling his Mayo basses on public peace used basses shop https://www.public-peace.de/bass-guitars/used-basses there are some vintage, expensive fender jazz basses too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Just stumbled across this. Nice. https://youtu.be/CW9TA1pXrSg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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