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[quote name='ROConnell' timestamp='1486055805' post='3228897']
OH WOW! Simply beautiful, it's not just a bass, it's a piece of art.

Brilliant way of doing the magnets, such innovation sir. ;)
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Thanks :)

I confess I'm pleased with the magnets thing - I'm a bit of a duffer when it comes to positional accuracy so to work something out that actually does the job is both a surprise and a personal triumph ;)

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[quote name='Harryburke14' timestamp='1486052988' post='3228859']
Wow. Very nice. I have to admit when I first saw the body shape I wasnt convinced but now its together it looks laaavvly. Makes me want you to do some work for me... wait
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Wait until Saturday. I think your Red Devil is going to blow your socks off when you see it in real life. One of the best transformation jobs I think I've done :)

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[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1486052058' post='3228851']
Amazing .....just amazing!
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Thanks, White Cloud.

And thanks for the frequent words of encouragement- means a lot. That goes for all the rest of you too ;)

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>I then remembered the copper I use for shielding. With a small offcut, I soldered a tab to the earth wire:
That's how I've always done it, but I also fold the tape over the wire to make a little pocket.

I wasn't convinced when I started reading this thread, but like others, I have come around.
You have done good work sir.

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[quote name='samhay' timestamp='1486067661' post='3229043']
>I then remembered the copper I use for shielding. With a small offcut, I soldered a tab to the earth wire:
That's how I've always done it, but I also fold the tape over the wire to make a little pocket.

I wasn't convinced when I started reading this thread, but like others, I have come around.
You have done good work sir.
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Thanks, samhay :)

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And - apart from some polishing, tidying up and set up tasks, it's done :D

Lots of sonic variation from single coil to deep thump. And, marmite or not, it looks absolutely beautiful. I'll do the arty-farty shots once it's been polished, but here are some to be going on with - a sunny day so you can actually see the colour for a change!!! Forgive the self-indulgence :)













Got to tweak the angle of the jack holder to get the Smoothhound to fit square, but this is basically how it will fit:

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[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1486225213' post='3230171']
That looks absolutely awesome, beautiful work Andy.....Did I miss something re strap buttons though, cos I don't see any.
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One of the 'bits and pieces' still to do :)

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[quote name='Harryburke14' timestamp='1486228472' post='3230200']
If you bring it to Mids bass bash I'll let you play mine if you let me play yours...
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By then, it will be it in beautiful Wales.

...but you'll be able to play my Bubinga fretless:


and, if I can lever it out of Pete's grasp, his EB3ish:



Fair swop? :D

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[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1486225553' post='3230174']
One of the 'bits and pieces' still to do :)
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Aha! And there was me thinking you had somehow found a way to magnetically affix it to a bass player!

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Wowsers! :o I'm expecting a very happy looking Snoopy to be along again very soon.
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And here he is.

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I am utterly speechless. I can't belive how well this has progressed. Needless to say I am very keen to get my mits on it.

Andy has done a fantastic job. He is great to communicate with and although we haven't met yet I feel we are friends.

Full review to follow soon. :drinks:

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[quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1486240801' post='3230337']
I am utterly speechless. I can't belive how well this has progressed. Needless to say I am very keen to get my mits on it.

Andy has done a fantastic job. He is great to communicate with and although we haven't met yet I feel we are friends.

Full review to follow soon. :drinks:
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Blimey - 6 Snoopys makes us blood brothers at the very least ;)

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[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1486231158' post='3230240']

By then, it will be it in beautiful Wales.

...but you'll be able to play my Bubinga fretless:


and, if I can lever it out of Pete's grasp, his EB3ish:



Fair swop? :D
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Now that doesnt help the GAS now does it :D

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Many thanks for the great comments, folks. Always very much appreciated.

Everything's ready now for the handover to Nic. It sits nicely on the strap as well as the lap, the action should be pretty much the same as Nic's present basses, the SmoothHound now sits nice and squarely in the housing, the pickups are balanced and SOUND GREAT!, the neck is silky smooth and - to my uncouth touch - feels great, it's just under 9lb and - although not perfect - I'm really, really pleased with it and think Nic is going to be too :)

Here - I promise - are the very last shots :lol: :









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Beautiful - my one criticism is the natural finish on the headstock seems a little out of place - possible should have been the same as the neck and electrics cover. I'm sure the new owner can live with it though.

As always - good work young man..

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