bertbass Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 All gold tuners and body as is, black and gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Personally I'd go all gold - sometimes less is more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Gorgeous as always. I like the top combination as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I like the black tuners with gold details - it mirrors the bridge a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Black tuners and gold swifts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stearstree1304 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Whichever combination you go for, the best bit is that you'll have to build another bass using the leftovers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 [quote name='stearstree1304' timestamp='1488999253' post='3253640'] Whichever combination you go for, the best bit is that you'll have to build another bass using the leftovers!!! [/quote] ...or, as MrsAndyjr1515 put it, "So what are you going to do with the left over bits, then??? Oh....nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!" Here's how it's looking with mixing everywhere. I'm actually quite liking this even though it is significantly outlandish!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 If it sounds half as good is it looks, then it's going to be a very special instrument indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 The gold and black gives the bass a boutique quality and the body shape with that hollow chamber is killer. Have you tried the look of a brass nut instead of black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1489029158' post='3253854'] The gold and black gives the bass a boutique quality and the body shape with that hollow chamber is killer. Have you tried the look of a brass nut instead of black? [/quote] Thanks Yes - that's on the list. I've been looking for a blank that is the right dimensions but needed to get the strings on at this stage to do the 'first fit' checks so used a length of blank I had in the bits box. On a more general note in terms of playability, the initial conclusions are that: - the volute is a bit too big and a bit too far forward, particularly where the bass strings rake back - the relatively light string tension means that the truss-rod is basically loose. - the bridge saddles are set quite high for a normal (electric 6 string) action. They are within adjustment limits, but I will consider adding a shim under the bridge cluster - some further fret-levelling is needed to sort a few buzzes. I generally do a light levelling first time round to get a feel of the set up before removing too much metal! - I will check the clearance so I don't break through into the truss rod, but I might slim the neck just a touch, but I'll play it a bit more with the other stuff sorted before I do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 As always, looking cracking mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 [quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1489047174' post='3253897'] As always, looking cracking mate! [/quote] Thanks, Kert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 That looks great. On the headstock I'd have gone with all gold except for the ferrules, so as it is in the latest photo but with gold posts. Everything else looks spot-on to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1489002266' post='3253679'] [/quote] Definitely loving that combo, and a brass nut to finish off..........hmm maybe the frets should have gold coloured ....*hides* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 [quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1489070935' post='3254155'] Definitely loving that combo, and a brass nut to finish off..........hmm maybe the frets should have gold coloured ....*hides* [/quote] You can come out of your hiding place...they are EVO Golds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Quick shot of the 'first fitting' with some strings on. Visually, the main changes to come will be the brass nut, the knobs, etc, and the bridge ferrules that fit inside the holders (photographed were some old large telecaster ones I happened to have - they are needed because guitar string ball-ends are too small for the bass bridge retainers) I reckon this will be ready to pass across to Pete by the end of next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Probably feel like the longest week of his life..."[i]Is it here yet??[/i]" Edited March 9, 2017 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1489088484' post='3254341'] Probably feel like the longest week of his life..."[i]Is it here yet??[/i]" [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 I'll do the arty farty shots when the brass nut has arrived and I've decided which strings I like best (at the moment I've got 2 jazz flatwounds and two acoustic bronzes on ), but it's pretty much done. Here are a few shots: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Love the shots of the rear....the gold hardware certainly complements the colour of the timber. Pete must be feeling tortured watching this thread.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1489331082' post='3256073'] Love the shots of the rear....the gold hardware certainly complements the colour of the timber. Pete must be feeling tortured watching this thread.. [/quote] He doesn't follow the threads, so I can say whatever I like about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1489331947' post='3256078'] He doesn't follow the threads, so I can say whatever [i]nice things [/i]I like about him [/quote] Fixed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Best build yet, Andy - truly magnificent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1489333034' post='3256091'] Best build yet, Andy - truly magnificent. [/quote] Thanks, Paul. I have to say I well chuffed with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1489332143' post='3256081'] Fixed.. [/quote] Of course...what else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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