spiltmilk_2000 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Well? Did you pick it up? How is it? Where are the pictures??? Can't wait to see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 [quote name='spiltmilk_2000' timestamp='1469200078' post='3096614'] Well? Did you pick it up? How is it? Where are the pictures??? Can't wait to see... [/quote] I did - just got back in the last hour after battling with car park that is the M6 on a Friday afternoon. It was worth it though. When I arrived yesterday afternoon Mike took me into his workshop where the bass was waiting to be collected, innocently lying on the (protected) worktop. My jaw just dropped and I just stood there smiling like an idiot for several seconds. I had no idea it would turn out this good: [URL=http://s120.photobucket.com/user/Myrtle2014/media/Zoot%20Custom/WP_20160722_09_23_39_Pro_zpseldsho1h.jpg.html][IMG]http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o168/Myrtle2014/Zoot%20Custom/WP_20160722_09_23_39_Pro_zpseldsho1h.jpg[/IMG][/URL] And then, once I closed my mouth, we plugged it and gave it a listen. I'd taken my TC RH750 and we plugged into one of Mike's Zoot cabs which, he mentioned only afterwards, had a damaged driver. Even so it sounded simply fantastic. It's got the weight and character of a passive bass with the note definition and focus of an active bass. And it honks and growls like a beast. I'll do a NBD and proper review in a couple of weeks because if I write it now it will just be a list of superlatives! To say I'm overwhelmed though is an understatement. It's not only a fantastic player's bass, it's also almost a work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Ooh, very nice. Shiny, shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Very very nice. I love the lack of position markers on the front of the fretboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Ooooo, that be a bit special, that be. Lucky man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Stunning. How's the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Only *almost* a work of art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1469214714' post='3096783'] Stunning. How's the neck? [/quote] Fantastic actually. Profile is a soft 'V' and - I don't know how - but Mike's got it as close to a Wal fretless that was owned by a friend of mine which I played maybe 35 years ago as I've tried since. Very comfortable and the V is a subtle reference point for your thumb. Superb and incredibly fast. Did you try it in his workshop? If so I have you to thank for not taking any more off because it's perfect as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 [quote name='Harryburke14' timestamp='1469214760' post='3096784'] Only *almost* a work of art? [/quote] Actually, it's the real thing close up! I'm truly in awe of people with this level of skill. The build quality is breath taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiltmilk_2000 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Simply stunning! Can't wait until it's my turn to make a collection from mike but won't be until close to Christmas. The wait is killing me already. Looking forward to reading your full review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Cracking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Top job. Beautiful looking bass. Soft V is my favourite too - for bass and 6 string electric. Was never sure why it went out of fashion for the latter - it has the depth for chords and the slickness for lead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 [quote name='spiltmilk_2000' timestamp='1469261515' post='3096977'] Simply stunning! Can't wait until it's my turn to make a collection from mike but won't be until close to Christmas. The wait is killing me already. Looking forward to reading your full review! [/quote] Ooh. what's the spec for yours? Do share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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