alittlebitrobot Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1500883516' post='3340720'] [font=sans-serif]Anyway, just off to build my 16 string glass-composite uke. It's going to be my best build yet....[/font] [/quote] Just the 16? Keeping it simple for your next build? Disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I bet you need a rest after all that Andy. Terrific build. Terrific name - The Greek is a lucky an. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Looks great! Have you sorted out a suitable case for it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1500909824' post='3341007'] Looks great! Have you sorted out a suitable case for it yet? [/quote] Mick has one he thinks will fit - we'll find out on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_sub Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Something about this bass makes me think of Prince, perhaps the curves / flamboyance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben4343 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Much like with the camphor single cut a while back this style really isn't my cup of tea, but it is a wonderful piece of craftsmanship, and I am certain that The Greek will be over the moon!! I have been excited to read every single update; great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stearstree1304 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I've not really chipped in much during the build process, just watching from afar. I get the marmite looks of the bass but everyone who's posted on here is right about one thing, the level of work in this bass exceeds anything that you've done before. Its a fabulous piece of work and I can't wait to read what the Greek has to say about it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 One of the many good things about living in Derbyshire is that I'm only a stroll away from Andy. I had the honour of seeing and holding this bass for real this afternoon. Wow. That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1501095800' post='3342518'] One of the many good things about living in Derbyshire is that I'm only a stroll away from Andy. I had the honour of seeing and holding this bass for real this afternoon. Wow. That's all. [/quote] That's all?? How does that help me??? I won't know till tomorrow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Oooooh...just one more sleep till it arrives.... Can't wait...can't wait....can't wait.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Okay it's 'tomorrow' now what's the verdict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 [i]Sorry...can't get this stupid grin off my face.... [/i][i] [/i] So following a pretty sleepless night as a result of anxiety, anticipation and some gunfire and helicopters (I kid you not) I'm up at the crack of dawn to get everything sorted for the arrival of the Psilos Bass - oh yeh...and Andy.... He arrives with Bass in hand ([i]well, case actually[/i]) and we get ready to reveal the Bass. "[i]What's the problem[/i]" you ask, "[i]you've been following the build thread so you know what you're getting"[/i]. That's just it, already having a bass built (re-built?) for me by Andy tells me that it's bound to exceed my expectations. And so it does.... I open the case that it has arrived in and take the bass out. Well I think I do because at 7lb and a few little bits it feels like it's floating away. By far the lightest bass I've ever had my hands on and it makes everything that's gone before it feel like the core of a collapsed Sun. Only when you have this in your hands do you realise that there's probably no reason to have 10lb basses. Next thing that hits me is the texture/finish of the timber - that satiny feel that comes with craftsman built instruments - reminding me why I'm buying back my old green Overwater from Ben in France. Obviously the neck profile is going to be spot on, it's borrowed from a Bass Collection Nanyo which are my favourite low budget basses, IMHO the best [s]value[/s] basses on the market. Combine the feel and the profile and it's like the bass is playing itself. This is helped by the DR Neon white 40 gauge strings and within seconds I'm feeling the Bass's "character" - that immeasurable quality that comes with all instruments but is more profound in exquisitely hand built items like this. Anybody who's picked up an ACG, a GB or similar quality items knows what I mean. So I'm playing it sitting down. Near perfect balance, not even a hint of dive from either end, sits perfectly comfortably on the knee which may be a bit surprising really as it doesn't conform to any of the more common shapes you'd associate with a bass. I feel the bass playing itself - my hands flying up and down the strings and frets effortlessly - it's almost erotic. Andy insists we put it on a strap to see how it feels. Again the balance is spot on, the Bass hangs exactly where you'd want it to. Obviously more of the Andyjr1515 magic he instils in every instruments he touches. Andy explains what each of the controls does, master volume, pan and tone for each of the pick ups - a Piezo and the Martin Herrick designed individual coils ([i]nice one Martin[/i]) - each adjustment subtle yet distinct - Andy adjusts as I play till we find what, for me is the perfect tone. I'm surprised, yet not. The Bass has that irresistible, indefinable quality that not every bass has. You know, those basses which you can't put down. Andy's explaining stuff and TBH I'm only half listening, engrossed in feeling the Bass playing my hands and fingers, only being interrupted with Shalla (my dog) baying for attention - it's time for her to go out. Damn!! another case of SWMBO getting her own way, again. So we're back.....lock the doors, turn off the phones, to all intents and purposes I've left the planet...send me a letter, go through my agent, I'm unavailable....I'm renewing my relationship with the Psilos Bass. Andy has worked his magic again... Many thanks, sir...cos one is certainly not enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 As I said yesterday, wow. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Hi, Mick Not long got back (don't you just love the M1 ) As I said as we parted company, I'm absolutely delighted you are delighted . It looked good on you, it sounded GREAT through your rig - and your playing...well, let's just say that my latest baby has gone to a VERY good home indeed Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Forgive the poor sound quality from my phone - it sounded fantastic live - here is Mick with the Psilos on the strap: https://youtu.be/84asdOSV34g ...and here is Mick with it on his knee: https://youtu.be/J_U9VkTxXos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Apologies for the bum notes folks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1501190349' post='3343290'] Apologies for the bum notes folks... [/quote]Sounded pretty darned good to me...especially as this was the first time you'd touched it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastav Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Love it it looks minimalist and flamboyant at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 My word. Something like that I want to hang on my wall as an art piece! It looks incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sharman Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I told you you'd be pleased with it! You also make a far better job of playing it than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1501189146' post='3343280'] Forgive the poor sound quality from my phone - it sounded fantastic live - here is Mick with the Psilos on the strap: [url="https://youtu.be/84asdOSV34g"]https://youtu.be/84asdOSV34g[/url] ...and here is Mick with it on his knee: [url="https://youtu.be/J_U9VkTxXos"]https://youtu.be/J_U9VkTxXos[/url] [/quote] Doggy looks super ineterested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 She doesn't like it when she isn't centre of the world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customstocker Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 great job Andy, it's just amazing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Latecomer to this thread but having played this bass on Tuesday I can’t get it out of my mind and now Ive read all about the build... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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