mrn1989 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) So I got some pics today of my bass still being built, so far it looks good, the seller has estimated a week until it's finished. http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/Mobile%20Uploads/E4A99E44-BC2C-46EE-AC12-6FF1459D5ABB_zpsu37lmfvy.jpg http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/Mobile%20Uploads/869028C1-ED70-4208-97A9-3A6BFBAA2C20_zpsxmorgbri.jpg http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/Mobile%20Uploads/A105FACA-42A8-44A4-92AA-9FFB1D9CDE56_zpsanocbyiz.jpg http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/Mobile%20Uploads/78F9A6EC-3295-4E29-B4BE-D8E26F506BA8_zpsw85rkws0.jpg Edited May 23, 2015 by mrn1989 Quote
mrn1989 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 When it arrives I will probably do an unboxing and demo video and upload some high res pics Quote
ezbass Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 Looks great from those updated pics. If you have to replace all the hardware it'll still be a bargain if the woodwork is solid. Quote
mrn1989 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1432407034' post='2781239'] Looks great from those updated pics. If you have to replace all the hardware it'll still be a bargain if the woodwork is solid. [/quote] Yes I'm interested to see what size the pickups are, maybe some emgs will fit? Quote
Geek99 Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 [quote name='r16ktx' timestamp='1431361695' post='2770491'] I've had loads of stuff directly from China (via eBay usually) and have had no problems and only experienced from good to excellent value for money. [/quote] Yep Instant refund where quality wasn't up to snuff Quote
mrn1989 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 Yes, there is no real need to worry about being shafted Im just hitting the "I want it now!" stage lol Quote
mrn1989 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 Haven't had final pics yet for me to ok but 5-10 days delivery Quote
landwomble Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Really interested in this. On the face of it, there are some absolute bargains to be had... Quote
landwomble Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Really interested in this. On the face of it, there are some absolute bargains to be had... Quote
ambient Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 [quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1431353282' post='2770338'] It's certainly ugly enough to pass for a Fodera :-) At that price I wonder if they'll actually use a burled wood top or if it's just a pattern printed on? I'm interested to see what it's like when you actually get it. [/quote] I quite like the Fodera shape, it's the price that puts me off. Quote
mrn1989 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) So here are the final pics before despatch I'm not a fan on the control layout, think Stevie Wonder drilled it http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/China%20Bass/HTB12wdIIXXXXXcyXVXXq6xXFXXXB_zpsxpvkonbv.jpg http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/China%20Bass/HTB1c00JIXXXXXcUXVXXq6xXFXXX2_zpsgupjse9r.jpg http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/China%20Bass/HTB1miqbIXXXXXcLXXXXq6xXFXXXb_zpsujx8ytcm.jpg [url="http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/China%20Bass/20150601204823_zpswjywqttc.jpg"]http://i1272.photobu...zpswjywqttc.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/China%20Bass/20150601204803_zps4dndofng.jpg"]http://i1272.photobu...zps4dndofng.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/China%20Bass/20150601204813_zpsyp8phru8.jpg"]http://i1272.photobu...zpsyp8phru8.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/China%20Bass/20150601204832_zpsu512sfko.jpg"]http://i1272.photobu...zpsu512sfko.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/China%20Bass/20150601204808_zpsbgrhxp0w.jpg"]http://i1272.photobu...zpsbgrhxp0w.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y382/mikeoranage/China%20Bass/20150601204827_zps4iro0a55.jpg"]http://i1272.photobu...zps4iro0a55.jpg[/url] Edited June 9, 2015 by mrn1989 Quote
Annoying Twit Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 That does look very nice. Props to you for not getting a butterfly logo put on it. I'm looking forward to hearing how it plays and sounds. Quote
Sibob Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 My OCD can't get past the bridge placement not being in the centre of the tone-block......or matching up with the width of the neck. It will be interesting to see what the general fit and finish is like, the nut looks messy, however could just be shine/bad photos. I wonder what the inside cavity looks like And yes, the control layout is............silly Si Quote
mrn1989 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1433868509' post='2794718'] That does look very nice. Props to you for not getting a butterfly logo put on it. I'm looking forward to hearing how it plays and sounds. [/quote] Thanks I didn't want to go for a blatant rip off, videos to come Quote
mrn1989 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1433869052' post='2794724'] My OCD can't get past the bridge placement not being in the centre of the tone-block......or matching up with the width of the neck. It will be interesting to see what the general fit and finish is like, the nut looks messy, however could just be shine/bad photos. I wonder what the inside the cavity looks like And yes, the control layout is............silly Si [/quote] I was expecting a few errors so I can't say I'm disappointed in the bass lol 😆 Quote
Dad3353 Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Seeing as there's very little symmetry on the whole design, I'd have not even noticed if it hadn't been pointed out that some stuff is not 'centred'..! I'm not, in general, fond of 'coffee table' designs, but that looks very nice, especially the speckled aspect of the table. Jolly good, I say. Quote
Sibob Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 First thing I spotted lol. Meh, I dunno, at any price point I don't expect 'errors', those Sires look pretty flawless for the same money. Tbh, I'd stick to that really nice Corvette you got man! Si Quote
mcnach Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 [quote name='mrn1989' timestamp='1433867773' post='2794712'] I'm not a fan on the control layout, think Stevie Wonder drilled it [/quote] yeah, that's a little odd! when will you receive it? I hope it plays nicely. I'm not a big fan of that kind of bass, but I can see its beauty! Quote
Machines Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Considering how good the woodwork seems to be, they have really ruined it with the random knob placement (teehee). Quote
Geek99 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 What do those knobs do ? Is the placing logical ? Nice woodwork though and ckearly very nice timber and work Quote
CamdenRob Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I would suspect the woodwork has been done by someone who knows what they are doing... the rest... maybe not so much so What you have though is a custom bass for a fraction of the price you would get from a UK / US / Eurpoean builder. Quote
tauzero Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1433869052' post='2794724'] My OCD can't get past the bridge placement not being in the centre of the tone-block......or matching up with the width of the neck. [/quote] In the first photo it looks on the wonk but later in the album it looks better: Possibly a shadow? Quote
mrn1989 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1433910005' post='2794972'] What do those knobs do ? Is the placing logical ? Nice woodwork though and ckearly very nice timber and work [/quote] I asked him a few times what the controls were but never got an answer lol I assume it's vol, bass, mid, treble, blend? Quote
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