BassApprentice Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 Very much part of the "weird" side of bass making https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-long-scale-fretless-electric-bass-pine-neck-through-cherry-unique-rustic/271991099938?hash=item3f53eed222:g:HB0AAOSwgQ9V04ig Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 It looks like something Barney Rubble might play Quote
fleabag Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 That headstock - i like the way its been shaped so that strings rub on the face. Nice touch 1 Quote
oldslapper Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 I think their skills will improve once they've moved to big school. So don't be too harsh. Quote
lowregisterhead Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 The standard of finish reminds me of a teapot stand I made in Woodwork when I was about 12. My Mum still has it, but it's not worth nearly £600. It's priceless! 🙂 Quote
alyctes Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 The interesting thing about all this is the seller is now going "oooh, look at all the interest I'm getting from the UK! I better push the price up on the next one!"... Quote
lowregisterhead Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 10 hours ago, alyctes said: The interesting thing about all this is the seller is now going "oooh, look at all the interest I'm getting from the UK! I better push the price up on the next one!"... How ironic. Someone should message him a link to this thread. Then again, Yanks don't get irony. There, I said it. Puts me in mind of this rant by Ed Byrne about Alanis Morrisette: Mind you. she's Canadian... Quote
Happy Jack Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) That is truly outstanding. Great rustic looks suit anyone who loves knotty pine. ... Instead of a truss rod, this bass features a hollow steel tube 1" in diameter under the fretboard for stability. This makes the neck quite "beefy" I particularly like the pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey approach to drilling holes for thru-body stringing, and the way the strings run parallel along the length of the neck yet still manage to be different distances apart. Edited June 19, 2018 by Happy Jack Quote
lowregisterhead Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 Purchase price, shipping and duty would be approaching a grand. But it's art, innit? I just checked out his other auctions, I really wish I hadn't. Quote
Paddy515 Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 I need some kindling for my firepit so have offered $10 - hope he doesn't accept it!!! Quote
mentalextra Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 On 19/06/2018 at 09:15, Happy Jack said: That is truly outstanding. Great rustic looks suit anyone who loves knotty pine. ... Instead of a truss rod, this bass features a hollow steel tube 1" in diameter under the fretboard for stability. This makes the neck quite "beefy" I particularly like the pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey approach to drilling holes for thru-body stringing, and the way the strings run parallel along the length of the neck yet still manage to be different distances apart. Not forgetting that "The tone is pretty loud unplugged for a solid body...." Quote
bearhart74 Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 perfect example of "just because you can doesn't mean you should." 1 Quote
Woodinblack Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 On the plus side, nice to see someone so optimistic! Quote
dyerseve Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 On 19/06/2018 at 09:15, Happy Jack said: That is truly outstanding. Great rustic looks suit anyone who loves knotty pine. ... Instead of a truss rod, this bass features a hollow steel tube 1" in diameter under the fretboard for stability. This makes the neck quite "beefy" I particularly like the pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey approach to drilling holes for thru-body stringing, and the way the strings run parallel along the length of the neck yet still manage to be different distances apart. I think we can all guess why it's fretless... And unlined... And no fret markers.... Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) 49 minutes ago, dyerseve said: I think we can all guess why it's fretless... And unlined... And no fret markers.... ... just like most stringed instruments..! ... Edited July 4, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote
dyerseve Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Dad3353 said: ... just like most stringed instruments..! ... I was thinking it was more in line with the builders talent or lack thereof... 😛 Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 4, 2018 Posted July 4, 2018 37 minutes ago, dyerseve said: I was thinking it was more in line with the builders talent or lack thereof... 😛 Very likely, in this particular instance. I wuz just joshin', really. Quote
prowla Posted July 8, 2018 Posted July 8, 2018 On 19/06/2018 at 09:15, Happy Jack said: That is truly outstanding. Great rustic looks suit anyone who loves knotty pine. ... Instead of a truss rod, this bass features a hollow steel tube 1" in diameter under the fretboard for stability. This makes the neck quite "beefy" I particularly like the pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey approach to drilling holes for thru-body stringing, and the way the strings run parallel along the length of the neck yet still manage to be different distances apart. "unique rustic"! Quote
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