Andyjr1515 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 There are some lovely timbers in this build. Can't wait to see the finished bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Neck routed for the truss rod. [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/13689749_10157127626480405_390714923_n_zpsooplnfqo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/13689749_10157127626480405_390714923_n_zpsooplnfqo.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) couple more pics from yonks ago [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/13884402_10157202243425405_2056359645_n_zpsmmm5bjyv.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/13884402_10157202243425405_2056359645_n_zpsmmm5bjyv.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/13817254_10157145080040405_1027433298_n_zpshnt0upd8.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/13933073_10157235496085405_1718934648_n_zpsrmrd6cwe.jpg.html"][/url] Edited September 3, 2016 by DarkHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Oh my goodness the figuring on that neck is awesome, and the body's not bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Awesome, is there additional stain on the topwood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I like the detailing on the headstock very much. Bodes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1472862815' post='3124953'] couple more pics from yonks ago [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/13884402_10157202243425405_2056359645_n_zpsmmm5bjyv.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/13817254_10157145080040405_1027433298_n_zpshnt0upd8.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/13933073_10157235496085405_1718934648_n_zpsrmrd6cwe.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] some of the best looking pieces of timber I have ever seen! Your finishing is superb! I take it you do this for living? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1473251197' post='3128324'] some of the best looking pieces of timber I have ever seen! Your finishing is superb! I take it you do this for living? [/quote] Hey Dyerseve Thank you very much! Yes i do. i have the best job in the world and this weekend is one of the most satisfying parts where i actually get to hand over the bass to it's owner in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbs Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Great skill, it looks lovely.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Aaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnddddddddd its here!!!!!! Just been down to Alpher HQ in deepest Yorkshire to pick up my baby and oh my goodness its lovely, like really lovely! really really lovely!! Attention to detail is fantastic and the build quality is awesome, words just cant describe how happy I am with this bass. Enough waffle heres some pics! Notice the serial number, its my age and birthdate, how cool [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/IMG_5527_zps8krrdyxe.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/IMG_5527_zps8krrdyxe.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/IMG_5530_zpssndwycar.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/IMG_5530_zpssndwycar.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/IMG_5532_zpspcidgfec.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/IMG_5532_zpspcidgfec.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/IMG_5534_zps95v6r3z6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/IMG_5534_zps95v6r3z6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/IMG_5531_zpskml6pbwi.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/IMG_5531_zpskml6pbwi.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Its a swamp ash back with buckeye burl top, flame maple neck and fingerboard, pickup is a Nordstrand Bigman with push/pull active and push/pull midrange boost and cut, all hardware is hipshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 That's lovely - the neck is sublime. Ooooo, a Bigman, that's two of us on here with one - I've got one in my Shuker with a coil tap/parallel switch - they're a fantastic pickup. Very nice, congrats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 This has a coil tap, parallel and series switch, coupled with the Nordy preamp it can do any tone you like, ive never had anything like it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Hey Jeff Thanks for keeping this build diary and thanks again for coming to collect your bass It's always so nice to hand them over in person I wish you all the best with the new bass Stay in touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1473589658' post='3131367'] Hey Jeff Thanks for keeping this build diary and thanks again for coming to collect your bass It's always so nice to hand them over in person I wish you all the best with the new bass Stay in touch! [/quote] Will do Chris, was a pleasure from start to finish and it is an amazing instrument i truly truly feel blessed even if i am a little older haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britsie Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 What a beautiful bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Looks stunning! Love that fingerboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki_Sixx Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Incredible work from the Alpher guys as always, it's amazing to have someone producing such amazing stuff so close by! Makes it all the more tempting and dangerous... You must be so stoked to own this, I'll bet it was a great birthday present when you finally got your mitts on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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