stearstree1304 Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Absolutely top notch build. Lovely looking instrument. Its new owner will be chuffed to bits to receive that!! Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 [quote name='stearstree1304' timestamp='1489396940' post='3256497'] Absolutely top notch build. Lovely looking instrument. Its new owner will be chuffed to bits to receive that!! [/quote] Thanks . I will be passing it across to him next week Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 [quote name='Bastav' timestamp='1489398414' post='3256509'] That looks very tasty indeed [/quote] Thanks, Bastav. Much appreciated Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 OK - brass nut cut and installed and arty-farty pictures taken so I now pronounce this project finished! Please forgive the self-indulgence : Quote
gary mac Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Truly lovely Andy, amazing work as always. Quote
gelfin Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Lovely work again Andy. Was there meant to be a Swift in the truss rod cover? Edited March 13, 2017 by gelfin Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 [quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1489420311' post='3256760'] Lovely work again Andy. Was there meant to be a Swift in the truss rod cover? [/quote] No - I thought it might be one bling too far Quote
T-Bay Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 That is truly a work of art, utterly gorgeous. Quote
sblueplanet Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Don't imagine I could play a fanned fret instrument upside down being a lefty but looks superb Andy. Quote
scojack Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Top drawer Andy, love the walnut top especially . Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 Thanks, folks - you are all too kind Quote
FuNkShUi Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Another quality bass. Getting a bit good at this Andy Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Posted March 14, 2017 [quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1489476930' post='3257163'] Another quality bass. Getting a bit good at this Andy [/quote] Thanks, Kert Quote
allighatt0r Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Looks great! I'm not sure if this question has already been asked, but... What is Pete planning to do with a Piccolo bass? Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Posted March 14, 2017 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1489502898' post='3257476'] Looks great! I'm not sure if this question has already been asked, but... What is Pete planning to do with a Piccolo bass? [/quote] Thanks, Bryan Primarily, Pete wants it to be able to 'noodle on the sofa' and practice, work out new riffs, etc, without risking concussing family or friends with a flailing 34" neck and headstock Having now heard what it sounds like, I think it actually has gigging potential. He will get his sticky mitts on it for the first time this evening so I'll see what he thinks. At the moment I haven't fitted the straplocks because, unless he wants to gig it, there is no point in adding an extra lump of bling on the end of the top horn. I have to say, it is a delight to handle. If ever there was a bass that would encourage you to play more, it must be this one! Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) By the way, [url="https://soundcloud.com/andy-rogers-6/piccolo-bass-sound-comparisons"]there are some sound clips here, matched against my gigging 6-string electric on neck pickup[/url]. The six string has SD P-rails fitted and is in humbucker mode on this recording. It's a subtle difference but in real life a significant one... Edited March 14, 2017 by Andyjr1515 Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1490372112' post='3264730'] Pete's slacking...where his review?? [/quote] His review is the big stupid grin he's had on his face since he got it To be honest, it doesn't improve his looks...... Actually - I've got a clip from our practice on Tuesday when he decided he was going to play the piccolo for the lead guitar part of one of our numbers (!). I'll post it when I can get the flaming thing off the iphone!!!! Edited March 24, 2017 by Andyjr1515 Quote
TheGreek Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1490377599' post='3264774'] His review is the big stupid grin he's had on his face since he got it To be honest, it doesn't improve his looks...... Actually - I've got a clip from our practice on Tuesday when he decided he was going to play the piccolo for the lead guitar part of one of our numbers (!). I'll post it when I can get the flaming thing off the iphone!!!! [/quote] Technology causing a problem?? Nooo!! (actually I've been trying to download photos for the last week) Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Posted March 24, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1490378567' post='3264788'] Technology causing a problem?? Nooo!! (actually I've been trying to download photos for the last week) [/quote] Yes - quite! Anyway, here it is - when Pete got hold of the piccolo neither of us were quite sure what it would be best used for other than the primary aim of sofa noodling. We still aren't sure but first practice Pete tried a lead break with it and continued using it as a rhythm guitar during the final vocal verse - [url="https://soundcloud.com/andy-rogers-6/time-to-let-go-piccolo-bass-playing-lead"]here are the last few minutes of the tryout[/url]. It's definitely not a bass and it's definitely not an electric 6-string. So mission accomplished, then Quote
T-Bay Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 That sounds fantastic, a lovely tone. Was that clean or any effects on it? Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 24, 2017 Author Posted March 24, 2017 [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1490387288' post='3264869'] That sounds fantastic, a lovely tone. Was that clean or any effects on it? [/quote] I think he had just a touch of overdrive on it Quote
T-Bay Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1490387359' post='3264870'] I think he had just a touch of overdrive on it [/quote] I love it, looks superb and has the sound to match. I really do need to save up some cash and talk to you about one. Quote
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