franzbassist Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) I am blown away by Alan's basses, so much so that as a 50th birthday present to me my family are all clubbing together to buy me a new 5 string fretted to go with my two Recurves. Alan has been very patient with me while I fret over the spec, but we've now settled on the following: Shape: Krell A Type Scale: 33” Body core: Alder (lightweight) Top/veneer: Myrtle with Black 1mm veneer Neck woods: 5 piece Maple/Mahogany, bolt on Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony Radius: flat Head plate to match body top, with black veneer Back plate to match body, with black veneer Bridge: ACG/Hipshot 18mm spacing black Pre-amp ACG DFM 4K AP Pickups: FB series in 32 x 110 casings Gotoh GB350 Resolite tuners Dunlop dual design Straplocks Standard finish of oil rubbed satin lacquer Here's the top Edited February 11, 2016 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Fantastic news mate! Your family are a nice bunch I'll be watching this build closely. Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 That's a braw bit o wid!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 That top is beautiful Gareth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Awesome, I'm showing this thread to my family as a hint for my 40th That top is utterly delicious too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Stunning choice of woods. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 That's going to be rather classy looking. Look forward to seeing it progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 And here's the ebony board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) very nice, the ebony board contrasts and complements the myrtle top ....great choice of woods. Oh and Happy Birthday Young Un ! Edited February 25, 2016 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Saw Alan post this earlier, it's going to be a peach, one of my favourite ACGs ever I think Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) This is going to be great Edited March 16, 2016 by Dread Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Well hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack1592 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Oh my now that is beautiful following this thread; I have a feeling it's gonna turn out to be something rather special Edited March 23, 2016 by jack1592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 That's a rather nice piece of wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Well that's turning out nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Very tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Cracking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Sweet - Just imagine how it'll look when it's finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Neck and pickup cavities cut. It's getting closer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Looking good Gareth! Not long to go now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1466761647' post='3078484'] Looking good Gareth! Not long to go now. [/quote] Thanks Ian. Your new bass looks fab as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1466767076' post='3078564'] Thanks Ian. Your new bass looks fab as well [/quote] Thanks Gareth, I'm pretty happy with it I have to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Absolutely stunning! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1466783675' post='3078821'] Absolutely stunning! [/quote] Thanks Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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