funkyspuke Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 Good morning, I thought I'd share my latest (and 2nd) bass guitar from Alpher Instruments. It's #69, called the Ivy (named after my daughter). The spec is: Alpher Mako Elite 21 fret 34 inch scale One piece roasted swamp ash body Black accent veneer Purple crazy burl top Roasted flamed maple neck Roasted flamed maple fingerboard Luminlay side and front dot markers Aguilar AG4J-70 pickups in 70s location Darkglass tone capsule preamp Roasted flamed maple knobs Roasted flamed maple back panel Hipshot A style brass bridge Hipshot ultralite tuners The combination of 70's pickup spacing and the woods give an awesome, almighty old school bass sound that just sings and resonates! I bridges the gap between the modern top end bass sound I've been so used to (imagine the Flea sound from Californication) and old school classic 60/70's rock and roll (which more suits my covers band playing Creedence, Hendrix, Free etc). It's weighs about 8lbs and is an absolute delight to play. I gigged it the other night and the amount of attention it brought for both its looks and sound was staggering! If you find yourself in West Yorkshire, then feel free to come along and take a look. Also, Alpher Instruments are based about 4 miles away. Quote
Mattpt85 Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 That is amazing!! I would come to see you just to witness that bass in action! Quote
funkyspuke Posted March 30, 2017 Author Posted March 30, 2017 [quote name='Mattpt85' timestamp='1490863104' post='3268544'] That is amazing!! I would come to see you just to witness that bass in action! [/quote] Thanks. Not a problem at all Quote
HowieBass Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 That top does look very 60s paisley style in a way - if you hadn't already named your bass it could have been Purple Haze Quote
funkyspuke Posted March 30, 2017 Author Posted March 30, 2017 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1490863364' post='3268549'] That top does look very 60s paisley style in a way - if you hadn't already named your bass it could have been Purple Haze [/quote] It was that 60's / 70's look I was going for. The spec pretty much was "imagine if Hendrix owned a bass" Quote
Rikki_Sixx Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 That's stunning, I'll be round in 10 minutes for a go! I think I might have seen a few in-progress shots of this, but the finished article is lovely. Those Aguilar 70's Jazz pickups sound amazing too. Quote
funkyspuke Posted March 30, 2017 Author Posted March 30, 2017 [quote name='Rikki_Sixx' timestamp='1490870260' post='3268612'] That's stunning, I'll be round in 10 minutes for a go! I think I might have seen a few in-progress shots of this, but the finished article is lovely. Those Aguilar 70's Jazz pickups sound amazing too. [/quote] Ha ha! It's been worth the wait for sure. I'd advise anyone who's in the area to pop in and take a look. They have some amazing bass guitars in stock at the moment as well Quote
Lw. Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 Nice looking bass - I bet that bridge pick-up is honky! Quote
funkyspuke Posted March 30, 2017 Author Posted March 30, 2017 [quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1490870613' post='3268620'] Nice looking bass - I bet that bridge pick-up is honky! [/quote] When in middle position, it adds just the right amount of honk he he works brilliantly for my covers stuff. Quote
CameronJ Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Wow! I imagine that put quite a dent in the old wallet? Quote
funkyspuke Posted March 31, 2017 Author Posted March 31, 2017 [quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1490960991' post='3269413'] Wow! I imagine that put quite a dent in the old wallet? [/quote] Indeed Quote
MikanHannille Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 Awesome. I am eagerly waiting for mine! Quote
Kev Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 Stunning! There is no luthier rivalling Alpher for woodwork, plenty of credit to their sources too! Quote
DarkHeart Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 Theyre fantastic and lovely guys to boot, my nbd was a real pleasure meeting the team and I might still be the owner of the only 5 string Cobia int` world. Quote
Yank Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 At one time, only royalty could wear purple. This bass is like the Queen Mum! Quote
dmccombe7 Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 One of the most unusual finishes i've seen. Love it. Enjoy and have fun. Dave Quote
funkyspuke Posted April 6, 2017 Author Posted April 6, 2017 Thanks for all the great comments people Quote
LukeFRC Posted April 9, 2017 Posted April 9, 2017 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1491127494' post='3270630'] One of the most unusual finishes i've seen. Love it. Enjoy and have fun. Dave [/quote] try and find them on Facebook - Luke's bass isn't the craziest finish they do! Quote
TheGreek Posted April 17, 2017 Posted April 17, 2017 Niiiice... Very reminiscent of some of Alan at ACG's work. Quote
HowieBass Posted April 18, 2017 Posted April 18, 2017 Alpher featured in one of Scott Devine's recent videos http://youtu.be/DyPVEsS4bb8 Quote
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