Cato Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) This is a stunning example of why Build Diaries is one of my favourite corners on Basschat. I have no technical skills and nothing to contribute but, my goodness, I like watching you guys work. If I ever win the lottery (unlikely as I've not bought a ticket in years) the first thing I'd do is commission an Andyjr1515 build. Edited October 30, 2016 by Cato Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted October 30, 2016 Author Posted October 30, 2016 Your comments and encouragement mean a lot, folks Very much appreciated - thanks Quote
W1_Pro Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 That is a very pretty bass Andy. Well done! Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 [quote name='W1_Pro' timestamp='1477884845' post='3165030'] That is a very pretty bass Andy. Well done! [/quote] Thanks, Stuart Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 Round wounds on: One last photo before..... ...it gets put in its case to go to it's new home It's like when the kids leave home...... .... WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WITH ALL THE SPACE??? Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1477932059' post='3165356'] Bring on the next one [/quote] Ah...you may have hit the nail on the head.... Quote
HowieBass Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 Did you make the nice wooden storage unit (cupboards, shelves seen in the background where the new bass is on the stand) as well Andy? Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Posted November 1, 2016 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1477959885' post='3165611'] Did you make the nice wooden storage unit (cupboards, shelves seen in the background where the new bass is on the stand) as well Andy? [/quote] No - we got a joiner in for that. There's straight lines and square joint involved in that. As MrsAndyjr1515 (the worlds first human spirit level) would confirm, I'm not good at straight lines and square joints Quote
Len_derby Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 Brilliant, as always Andy. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing this beauty in action. Any gigs coming up? Living just the other side of the hill from Andy I can reliably inform the rest of you that his creations look even better in real life. Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Posted November 1, 2016 [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1478020870' post='3166103'] Brilliant, as always Andy. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing this beauty in action. Any gigs coming up? Living just the other side of the hill from Andy I can reliably inform the rest of you that his creations look even better in real life. [/quote] Thanks, Neil Pete and I have a local gig on Mon 28th. Full band have one 10th Dec. Yes I know....part timers I reckon a beer beckons soon:) Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted November 8, 2016 Author Posted November 8, 2016 Got the opportunity to play this at tonight's band practice . It sounds great in full band context. The Model One is a cracking pickup....I noticed Pete only used one of the six settings on the rotary (no surprise, it was the 'neck only') and when I got to play, I never got past that setting either. At the gig on 10th Dec, it will be a bit special because I will have built every guitar and bass used in the band . The fully tally will be the lead guitarists tele and spare, the vocalist's dreadnought acoustic, Pete's EB3 bass and SG six string, my own own design six string. Must remember to get someone to take a photo Quote
allighatt0r Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1478564685' post='3170005'] At the gig on 10th Dec, it will be a bit special because I will have built every guitar and bass used in the band . The fully tally will be the lead guitarists tele and spare, the vocalist's dreadnought acoustic, Pete's EB3 bass and SG six string, my own own design six string. Must remember to get someone to take a photo [/quote] That's a fantastic achievement Quote
3below Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 Sufficient time to build the drum shells then Crack on ....... Quote
Len_derby Posted November 8, 2016 Posted November 8, 2016 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1478564685' post='3170005'] At the gig on 10th Dec, it will be a bit special because I will have built every guitar and bass used in the band . The fully tally will be the lead guitarists tele and spare, the vocalist's dreadnought acoustic, Pete's EB3 bass and SG six string, my own own design six string. Must remember to get someone to take a photo [/quote] The ever-modest Andy is a bit coy. The gig is at the Milford Social Club, Milford, Derbyshire. Just off the A6 and about 5 miles north of Derby. I plan to be there. Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted November 8, 2016 Author Posted November 8, 2016 [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1478629711' post='3170471'] The ever-modest Andy is a bit coy. The gig is at the Milford Social Club, Milford, Derbyshire. Just off the A6 and about 5 miles north of Derby. I plan to be there. [/quote] It would be great to see you there, Neil Quote
allighatt0r Posted November 9, 2016 Posted November 9, 2016 A bit far for me to come, unfortunately Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Posted November 9, 2016 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1478680888' post='3170789'] A bit far for me to come, unfortunately [/quote] I think I'll let you off, Bryan Actually, it's a tiny venue. It's the place we practice at nowadays so this is a part 'thank you' gig for them and part charity fund raising Quote
Evil Undead Posted December 4, 2016 Posted December 4, 2016 Another great build Andy! I'd love to see more of this SG six stringer Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted December 5, 2016 Author Posted December 5, 2016 [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1480886425' post='3187893'] Another great build Andy! I'd love to see more of this SG six stringer [/quote] Hi, Evil_Undead - good to hear from you It was one of my first fretted full builds and again, done for Pete our band's bassist. He actually plays 6-stringers beautifully and I now gig with him as an occasional spin off from the 5-piece band, him on this and me vocals and sax. In fact we did a paid gig last Monday! And I'm pleased to say the guitar is still playing and sounding well It is mahogany back, figured maple top, mahogany/walnut/mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and headplate and fitted with a pair of ToneRider Alnico Classic IV's (best humbuckers out there IMHO). Here's a couple more shots: Quote
Evil Undead Posted December 8, 2016 Posted December 8, 2016 Absolutely the most stunning SG guitar I ever saw 1 Quote
3below Posted December 8, 2016 Posted December 8, 2016 You are left wondering why a certain USA major guitar manufacturing company does not produce items of this quality and appearance (unless they have passed me by). Someone on BC should be getting 'head hunted' by the aforesaid USA guitar company . Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted December 8, 2016 Author Posted December 8, 2016 [quote name='3below' timestamp='1481231672' post='3190899'] You are left wondering why a certain USA major guitar manufacturing company does not produce items of this quality and appearance (unless they have passed me by). Someone on BC should be getting 'head hunted' by the aforesaid USA guitar company . [/quote] I don't think they'd want to hunt my head, 3below - they'd quickly find its full of marshmallow.... Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted December 8, 2016 Author Posted December 8, 2016 [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1481227632' post='3190855'] Absolutely the most stunning SG guitar I ever saw [/quote] Thanks Quote
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