Alpher basses

[Bassman Sam]

I went to the North West Guitar Show yesterday and met up with the lovely Chris Dobson of Alpher Basses and Guitars.What a wonderful guy and I managed to blag a play on a couple of his works of art. The quality of them totally blew me away and I'm know suffering from the worst GAS I have ever experienced in my life.

If you haven't checked them out, do yourself a favour and do so immediately.

edit. Why I'm I upside down?

Edited May 15, 2017 by Bassman Sam

[mark76]

Yes... Why are you upside down?

[Guest Jecklin]

I have been following Alpher on Instagram for a while.
They have made some lovely Instruments.
I'd really like to have a go on one, but try as might I just can't fall in love with their body shapes.
The necks on the other hand look incredible

[Bassman Sam]

[quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1494873158' post='3299230']
I have been following Alpher on Instagram for a while.
They have made some lovely Instruments.
I'd really like to have a go on one, but try as might I just can't fall in love with their body shapes.
The necks on the other hand look incredible
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The necks are out of this world. I love the body shape and I normally hate single cuts.

[sifi2112]

I met Chris a while back & got a chance to try one if his basses .. really nice fella & passionate about his builds, which are gorgeous !

If I had spare cash I'd get one !

[Guest Jecklin]

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1494873415' post='3299234']


The necks are out of this world. I love the body shape and I normally hate single cuts.
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I think once I was playing one I'd forget all about the body shape

[Bassman Sam]

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I think once I was playing one I'd forget all about the body shape
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You would.

[ChazzJEUK]

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1494869397' post='3299206']
I went to the North West Guitar Show yesterday and met up with the lovely Chris Dobson of Alpher Basses and Guitars.What a wonderful guy and I managed to blag a play on a couple of his works of art. The quality of them totally blew me away and I'm know suffering from the worst GAS I have ever experienced in my life.

If you haven't checked them out, do yourself a favour and do so immediately.

edit. Why I'm I upside down?
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I was there too! Fantastic day, lucky enough to play a couple too

[MikanHannille]

Having put my order a couple of months ago, now I can not wait for it to be finished.

[ChazzJEUK]

[quote name='MikanHannille' timestamp='1494887160' post='3299398']
Having put my order a couple of months ago, now I can not wait for it to be finished.
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What you gone for dude?

[DarkHeart]

They dont just do single cuts!Ive got a Cobia and its stunning

[ChazzJEUK]

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They dont just do single cuts!Ive got a Cobia and its stunning
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I love the Cobia shape, love the Mako shape too. If I'm honest whenever I'm playing my Mako it doesn't feel like you're playing a Single cut at all. It's strange, something just sets the shape apart from all other single cuts.

[Bigwan]

I've also been following Alpher on Instagram lately and have been blown away by some of their creations. Beyond my wallet at present, but perhaps some day...

[LukeFRC]

Top knotch basses. Need to visit and try some of their newer basses

[AdamWoodBass]

Another vote for Alpher here. Really nice guys and absolutely stunning basses, I think I played 4 or 5 of them at the Northwest Guitar Show on Sunday and was consistantly blown away. That dark red passive 5 string was unreal! I think there's a youtube video of Scott Devine trying out the same bass. For a passive 5 string the low B is absolutely monstrous.

[Bassman Sam]

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1494900617' post='3299430']
They dont just do single cuts!Ive got a Cobia and its stunning
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Please share some photos.

[AdamWoodBass]

Here's a pic of the 5 string Mako I was playing, absolutely stunning bass!

Edited May 17, 2017 by AdamWoodBass

[BassApprentice]

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1494961029' post='3300032']
Please share some photos.
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Here's a Cobia for you

Edited May 17, 2017 by BassApprentice

[ChazzJEUK]

[quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1494940345' post='3299774']
Another vote for Alpher here. Really nice guys and absolutely stunning basses, I think I played 4 or 5 of them at the Northwest Guitar Show on Sunday and was consistantly blown away. That dark red passive 5 string was unreal! I think there's a youtube video of Scott Devine trying out the same bass. For a passive 5 string the low B is absolutely monstrous.
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Hey dude! I left mine with them at the show, can't wait to get her back

[CHRISDABASS]

Hey Guys!!

Thank you all for visiting us at the show! and thank you for all the lovely comments!

it was a fun day and great to meet you all in person.

let me know if any of you have any questions and i'll be happy to help


Chris

Alpher

[DarkHeart]

Here you go, my Cobia

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[Bassman Sam]

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1495158287' post='3301750']
Here you go, my Cobia

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OMG. That is stunning.

[ChazzJEUK]

Here's my new BEATIFUL Mako Thinline, I'm sure this is a very recognizable bass, I couldn't resist giving her a home. I've had it for around 2 weeks now, I can honestly say it's one of the most fantastic sounding and playing instruments I've had the pleasure of owning. Obligatory show off pics....