Grangur Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Jabba, this is truly stunning. I'm sorely tempted to try to get the the Midds Bass Bash, JUST to hear this bass! I'm sure many folk here would love to hear a recording and/or a vid of it being played. Congrats on an amazing result. Well, I'm amazed. You probably aren't cos you always knew your talent before you started I guess. Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Had a mad rush to get this done for the Midlands bass bash and just managed to get it done! Really pleased how it turned out and really impressed how it sounded. Still got the fretless bass to do but that might have to wait for some house DIY to get done first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 For all those not fortunate enough to get to the Midlands Bash, Jez's basses, including this one, are jaw-droppingly good. Utterly aspirational... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Fantastic builds. Thanks for letting me try them out. It makes me want to get started on my bass build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubbersoul Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I've really enjoyed following the progress of this build. It looks amazing and I'm sure it sounds and plays amazing too. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I've really enjoyed following the progress of this build. It looks amazing and I'm sure it sounds and plays amazing too. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I had the privilege to try some of Jez' basses on Sunday. They are truly remarkable. Jez is a modest gent with a great talent. I really enjoyed his 5-stringer. It hangs well, the reach to the 1st fret isn't too much of a stretch and the sound is great. Many thanks Jez. It was a real pleasure to meet you. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashweb Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Just managed to catch up with this build and what an incredible result. Must be a great feeling playing this knowing it's made from an old door, a shelf and an A4 notebook; it looks like a professionally made instrument. You have a great talent for this and one hell of an imagination, well done indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 With builds like this it makes you wonder why you'd go into a shop and buy something that's mass produced. Having met Jez I got the feeling that if there were any issues with one of his creations he'd be more than happy to put them right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1465832291' post='3071388'] With builds like this it makes you wonder why you'd go into a shop and buy something that's mass produced. Having met Jez I got the feeling that if there were any issues with one of his creations he'd be more than happy to put them right... [/quote] I'm sure Jez would. He's a true gent. But I understand that he's never yet thought about selling his basses. I'd buy one though. Mind you, he's got me thinking about taking on build from scratch. Don't know if it would come to his high standards though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1465240156' post='3066450'] I had the privilege to try some of Jez' basses on Sunday. They are truly remarkable. Jez is a modest gent with a great talent. I really enjoyed his 5-stringer. It hangs well, the reach to the 1st fret isn't too much of a stretch and the sound is great. Many thanks Jez. It was a real pleasure to meet you. Thank you. [/quote] Yes I also had a go on these basses at the Hertz bash and agree with Rich, it was a real pleasure to try them out. If you were handed one of these and not told what it was, you'd have no idea it wasn't an instrument from a known bass maker. It's astonishing really... The basses I tried not only looked great but they sounded great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 The sheer perfection of the build and finish on Jez's basses is what strikes you first when you see them in the flesh. Remarkable on all levels when you are talking hand built. But there are also some really well thought out design features. For example, a number of us put multiple strap buttons on the tail to offer a player different 'sits' of the bass on the strap. Jez's is the only bass I've ever seen where these allow the base to sit safely upright without a stand. It might seem a small detail, but how many of us struggle with this in venues where space is tight? While the rest of us are looking for a room corner or a radiator to jam the thing against, Jez's will stand up anywhere. Even against the cab. Respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1465890245' post='3071787'] The sheer perfection of the build and finish on Jez's basses is what strikes you first when you see them in the flesh. Remarkable on all levels when you are talking hand built. But there are also some really well thought out design features. For example, a number of us put multiple strap buttons on the tail to offer a player different 'sits' of the bass on the strap. Jez's is the only bass I've ever seen where these allow the base to sit safely upright without a stand. It might seem a small detail, but how many of us struggle with this in venues where space is tight? While the rest of us are looking for a room corner or a radiator to jam the thing against, Jez's will stand up anywhere. Even against the cab. Respect [/quote] After reading this, take another look at the pic of the bass leaning against the door. Notice how the bass is standing on the 2 strap buttons, so the wood is not actually on the floor. That way it's safe from damage. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) The two buttons are a nice touch and are brilliant when you dont have a stand. Here's Betsy my beloved Pangborn (early eighties) it had the same thing Im off to sob...this is the bass i should NEVER have parted with (20 years....man and boy !) WWaaaaaaaaaahhhh..... Edited June 14, 2016 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 [quote name='scojack' timestamp='1465897249' post='3071878'] The two buttons are a nice touch and are brilliant when you dont have a stand. Here's Betsy my beloved Pangborn (early eighties) it had the same thing Im off to sob...this is the bass i should NEVER have parted with (20 years....man and boy !) WWaaaaaaaaaahhhh..... [/quote] Slight thread derail, but that's LOVELY, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1465900996' post='3071925'] Slight thread derail, but that's LOVELY, Ian [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1465900996' post='3071925'] Slight thread derail, but that's LOVELY, Ian [/quote] [quote name='scojack' timestamp='1465901112' post='3071926'] Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh [/quote] Andy, now look what you've done!! I'm sure Jez wouldn't mind. There's always space for great looking basses and ideas for getting a design right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Cheers for all the positive comments - they really are appreciated. To date, I haven't ever made a bass for anyone else nor have I ever tried to sell any of my own basses but from the comments from recent bass bashes and from here I think this is something I should maybe try at some point, so thank you for the encouragement! Ian, waaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh - that Pangborn is lovely........ Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Followed this thread in awe. One word. Gumph. Alright maybe more than one - utterly incredible what a skilled man can do with whatever is lying around, and it surely makes you think about the price some folks charge for a lump of wood with four strings hanging off it........ Jez you are one talented gadgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Cheers for the comments. I'm continuing on with the other half of this build - had a go at a scarf joint for the first time. Not too bad, not perfectly square but will be fine for what I want. Truss rod arrived for this today so this neck will progress a bit over the next week or so (I hope...!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 [quote name='Jabba_the_gut' timestamp='1467055423' post='3080882'] Cheers for the comments. I'm continuing on with the other half of this build - had a go at a scarf joint for the first time. Not too bad, not perfectly square but will be fine for what I want. Truss rod arrived for this today so this neck will progress a bit over the next week or so (I hope...!) [/quote] One of the things on my 'must get round to doing it' list is building a scarf routing jig. My attempts at scarf joints are a little bit different to "not perfectly square"...and not in a good way This looks pretty fine to me, Jez, dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) Still plodding along with this one......scarf joint has turned out quite nicely in the end. Quite please for my first attempt at this. Be interesting to see how it looks when shaped though!! Edited July 19, 2016 by Jabba_the_gut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Looking good from here, Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I'm liking it too. You're doing a great job as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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