mixingwithtom Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Awesome! Edited May 31, 2016 by wwcringe Quote
mixingwithtom Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Only just had chance to check in with this since almost the beginning of the project - looking amazing! What was a "save a bass/novelty repair" project has turned into a really classy instrument, by the looks of it very playable and "very AJR" as well!! Fantastic work Andy! Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Posted May 31, 2016 [quote name='wwcringe' timestamp='1464731140' post='3062055'] Only just had chance to check in with this since almost the beginning of the project - looking amazing! What was a "save a bass/novelty repair" project has turned into a really classy instrument, by the looks of it very playable and "very AJR" as well!! Fantastic work Andy! [/quote] Thanks, Tom You should see it now! By the way, are the spare set of acoustic strings I got hold of any use to you? They are the same as fitted to your custom job and they are yours for free if they are of any use to you Quote
TheGreek Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) [quote name='zbd1960' timestamp='1464627469' post='3060959'] I'd be tempted to go along to see it, having seen it in a rougher state at Leicester. Unfortunately, I have an all-day rehearsal in Birmingham [/quote] Personally I think that you need to re-evaluate your priorities I'm having withdrawal symptoms - no update for over 24 hours - how will I make it till Sunday?? Edited June 1, 2016 by TheGreek Quote
zbd1960 Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1464790168' post='3062566'] Personally I think that you need to re-evaluate your priorities I'm having withdrawal symptoms - no update for over 24 hours - how will I make it till Sunday?? [/quote] Much as I'd like to.... I'm playing in a concert at the Adrian Boult Hall at the Birmingham Conservatoire on the 12th and 5th is our final rehearsal... and it's 11-5. Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Posted June 2, 2016 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1464043442' post='3056132'] (Ref the control chamber) Bigger? I await the next development with interest! [/quote] Hi, BigRedX This is why the control chamber needed to be bigger.... ...it's like spaghetti junction! Quote
TheGreek Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 Nearly finished but no view of the [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]purple static-electricity-applied velvet scratchplate or [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]the pink and purple glitter...[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Unveiling at the Herts Bash on Sunday.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]JOOI, I'm sure that you've tried it Andy, how does it feel/play??[/font][/color] Quote
Dad3353 Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1464886614' post='3063572']...[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]you've tried it Andy, how does it feel/play??[/font][/color] [/quote] "Rotten, so I burned it. " ... ... Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1464886940' post='3063579'] "Rotten, so I burned it. " ... ... [/quote] You peeped again!!!! Now that's Mick's surprise gone! Edited June 2, 2016 by Andyjr1515 Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Posted June 2, 2016 All finished, in its case and ready for the Bash. I'll post the fancy pics when I get back and Mick has been put out of his misery Quote
TheGreek Posted June 2, 2016 Posted June 2, 2016 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1464900170' post='3063710'] All finished, in its case and ready for the Bash. I'll post the fancy pics when I get back and Mick has been put out of his misery [/quote] I hope you really mean "[i]suspense[/i]"..unless you're considering a mercy killing... Hurry up Sunday!! Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Posted June 2, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1464900358' post='3063713'] I hope you really mean "[i]suspense[/i]"..unless you're considering a mercy killing... Hurry up Sunday!! [/quote] Quote
TheGreek Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 It reminds what it's like having prezzies under the tree but not being able to open them... Quote
Ashweb Posted June 4, 2016 Posted June 4, 2016 Somehow, I think this may be TheGreek's Saturday outside the venue of the Herts Bass Bash... [attachment=220727:Tents.jpg] Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='Ashweb' timestamp='1465037856' post='3064834'] Somehow, I think this may be TheGreek's Saturday outside the venue of the Herts Bass Bash... [attachment=220727:Tents.jpg] [/quote] That made me chuckle Quote
TheGreek Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 So I should get to see it today - just a bit of clock watching to do. Quote
TheGreek Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 Andy delivered the Bass to me today at the Herts Bass Bash - Words fail me - Andy, you are a genius and a true craftsman - only you and I really know how much difference you've made to this bass - Hopefully somebody will post some photos to let others see what you achieved. I can not thank you enough - have a think about our discussion about the next build. Quote
SICbass Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) NEXT build!!!! You don't hang about, do you? 😀 Edited June 5, 2016 by SICbass Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Posted June 5, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1465147844' post='3065603'] Andy delivered the Bass to me today at the Herts Bass Bash - Words fail me - Andy, you are a genius and a true craftsman - only you and I really know how much difference you've made to this bass - Hopefully somebody will post some photos to let others see what you achieved. I can not thank you enough - have a think about our discussion about the next build. [/quote] It was worth it just to see that grin on your face when you opened the case I'm hoping to see some of the Herts bash photos soon (and of some of the other superb basses and equipment on show) but, for those not able to have seen it, I'll post some of the final build fancy shots shortly. Anyone have any shots of Mick's crazy fixed grin??? Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Posted June 5, 2016 OK - here's where we began: ....and this is where we ended up: 3 Quote
bartelby Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 Now, that's impressive!! Top work... as usual. Quote
TheGreek Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 Beautiful, don't you think?? Plays like a dream (neck has a bit more meat than I'm used to but not a problem - we will adapt). I was playing it earlier - hard to decide which is my favourite tone. Time on my hands tomorrow to experiment and decide. Nice photos...but they compare to what it looks like in the flesh. I almost feel sorry for the rest of you. Quote
Lozz196 Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 Played this earlier, great bass, huge variety of tones available. Looks to me like the sort of bass Mick Karn from Japan would have played - and that`s a compliment to the styling, not a criticism. Quote
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