Andyjr1515 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hi All Some of you will have been following the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259782-new-project-bubinga-fretless/"]build thread[/url] on this but, for those who don't want to trawl through the gory detail, here's my new baby. I've always hankered after something with the same look and feel as the Thumb Fretless tribute I built for our band's bassist but wanted to steer clear of any Warwick registered design features. I'm a real Warwick fan and love some of the things they incorporate in their basses so wanted to produce something that followed some of the same concepts but was very much an AJRGuitarmods design (ie with features and ideas stolen from everyone ) . This is the result, and - as it is built for my own use - I'm pleased (and relieved!) to say I couldn't be happier with the result : Ref the spec:[list] [*]34" Scale [*]bubinga body; mahogany / wenge / mahogany neck; ebony fingerboard; ebony face and back plates; mother of pearly 'swifts' inlay [*]Seymour Duncan SJB-2 pups running through STC-2p 2-band EQ [*]Warwick hardware and tuners [*]D'Addario Chromes [/list] Thanks for looking! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I really like that! Colouring in the back of the headstock is a bit different but looks good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Very lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Absolutely stunning Andy, love the headstock shape and decal - funny how difficult headstocks seem to be for so many luthiers and mass-manufacturers alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Very nicely done - it's like a thumb bass for people that like traditional shapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybertect Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1441797637' post='2861820'] Hi All Some of you will have been following the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259782-new-project-bubinga-fretless/"]build thread[/url] on this but, for those who don't want to trawl through the gory detail [/quote] But of course, since you left that link there, I HAD to read it. Kept me occupied in the bus home... Very impressive stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Well, you've been busy since last week Andy. I got my hands on this beauty last week, before the hardware was added. Even nicer in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1441828748' post='2862185'] Well, you've been busy since last week Andy. I got my hands on this beauty last week, before the hardware was added. Even nicer in real life. [/quote] Hi, Neil Yes - I was determined to finish it this week. Still got to rout out the bridge chamber a bit more to be able to drop the action by a couple of mm, but couldn't be more pleased with it! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Great job Andy. The headstock and swift inlay branding really does take away from this bass just being a clone. Can hear the mwaaaah from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naetharu Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 That's a fantastic looking bass! Any chance of a video so we can hear it in action? I just checked out the build diary too and I have to say I am [i]very [/i]impressed with your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 [quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1441884400' post='2862540'] That's a fantastic looking bass! Any chance of a video so we can hear it in action? I just checked out the build diary too and I have to say I am [i]very [/i]impressed with your work! [/quote] Trust me, you wouldn't want any video of [b]me[/b] playing it... Mind you, it's going to be winging its way over to our very own Chris S very soon for a proper going over, and he [b]can [/b]play - I'll see if we can get a clip or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 [quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1441884400' post='2862540'] That's a fantastic looking bass! Any chance of a video so we can hear it in action? I just checked out the build diary too and I have to say I am [i]very [/i]impressed with your work! [/quote] Well, after a tough negotiation with his agent (thanks Jo ), it has been agreed the Chris S will indeed feature in an AJRGuitarmods exclusive! With a background of traffic noise and under the admiring gaze of a spellbound audience (ie, Chris's cat), the new bass is put through its paces. I particularly like the bit at 1:41 where Chris says 'Oh, I like this!' The exclusive [url="https://youtu.be/TvTWjYQ4t1A"]Youtube clip is here[/url] Andy (With thanks to Chris, Jo and Tiger the cat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sharman Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Honestly dont think my playing does this justice. It's a great piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 This is absolutely fantastic. I've just read the build thread and it's fascinating to see this emerging from great big chunks of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1442135979' post='2864533'] This is absolutely fantastic. I've just read the build thread and it's fascinating to see this emerging from great big chunks of wood. [/quote] Thanks! And to all the other kind folk for their encouraging comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naetharu Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Cheers for the video! It sounds as fantastic as it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Blimey, thanks folks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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