funkyspuke Posted March 30, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattpt85 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 That is amazing!! I would come to see you just to witness that bass in action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyspuke Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted March 30, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyspuke Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki_Sixx Posted March 30, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyspuke Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Nice looking bass - I bet that bridge pick-up is honky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyspuke Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Wow! I imagine that put quite a dent in the old wallet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyspuke Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Very nice, I love my Cobia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Awesome. I am eagerly waiting for mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Stunning! There is no luthier rivalling Alpher for woodwork, plenty of credit to their sources too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted April 2, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yank Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 At one time, only royalty could wear purple. This bass is like the Queen Mum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 One of the most unusual finishes i've seen. Love it. Enjoy and have fun. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyspuke Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Thanks for all the great comments people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 9, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Niiiice... Very reminiscent of some of Alan at ACG's work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Alpher featured in one of Scott Devine's recent videos http://youtu.be/DyPVEsS4bb8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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