Hellzero Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Excellent job, mate. A fantastic build. The close to final look makes it a bit more massive than what I'd imagined, but this is YOUR project. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 My goodness - it's a complete showstopper! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Magnificent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 That’s wonderful, absolutely mad as a cat in a raincoat on a scooter...but...awesome. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: That’s wonderful, absolutely mad as a cat in a raincoat on a scooter...but...awesome. Which type of scooter??? Love the work on the bass - certainly setting yourself a high bar for the next build though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 39 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Which type of scooter??? Love the work on the bass - certainly setting yourself a high bar for the next build though. A three wheeled peppa pig one from B&M bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 You'd have to be absolutely crazy to ride one of those... This is what you want... As you can see they're "The Bulex" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 39 minutes ago, TheGreek said: You'd have to be absolutely crazy to ride one of those... This is what you want... As you can see they're "The Bulex" This is basschat - surely he can have the Bulex for going on flat places and the peppa pig for going round in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 @mhoss32 Utterly brilliant. Everything. Absolutely. What an incredible build. Well done Sir 😉 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 👌🏼 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_sub Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Incredible. Headstock design may be unusual but it’s growing on me each time I see it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoss32 Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 Thanks so much Guys! @Hellzero, it does look really long haha, that 26 fret neck that far up the body gives it a somewhat stretched look, but overall its actually pretty dainty. the total width of the body is only about 33cm @TheGreeki know what you mean, but ive already got a few sketches of some more crazy ideas for the next one... as well as some improvements to some of the decisions made on this one, plus ive got a few bits of extremely nice wood for things like fretboards and body wood ready to go. i'm hoping to take some time to refine stuff and then see if i can find a customer for MK II 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 2 hours ago, mhoss32 said: ...then see if i can find a customer for MK II Fancy making a 6 string bass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Such a cool build, almost furniture like (in the best possible way) and truly unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoss32 Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 @binky_bass Can't promise i can stretch a bigsby out to 6 strings, but you could get one hell of a pattern down the back of the neck! @HazBeen People often refer to alembics as "furniture basses", its a big compliment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoss32 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 As promised, managed to ge out in the good weather and get a few beauty shots! The scroll at the front and the rounded front of the headstock im particulary pleased with: and a few artsy shots on the grass and a few close ups of the pattern: Hopefully updates in the form of a couple of demo videos coming soon!! 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 That's really nice. Hope that you're happy with the outcome. Really enjoyed following the thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Outstanding. Finished as good as it started 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 WOW. That is all 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 My superlatives bag is not big enough. 👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 That's beautiful! Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Oh it’s awful, what were you thinking? Jaco only needed... Wait, wrong thread. That is stupendously beautiful. You could rent that out to estate agents looking to sell luxury homes. It’s an actual work of art. And it makes noise! What do all the knobs and switches do again? And are they sliders on the pickups? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Daz39 said: Oh it’s awful, what were you thinking? Ah, I thought you were using Negative Psychology to try to get it for nothing...😉😉 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoss32 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 Thanks again so much guys! There's been so many kind comments throughout this thread and i so glad everyone has enjoyed it! I just hope it lived up to the expectations Daz, thanks! The sliders on the pickups switch the pickup coil configurations between 4 modes: 1. p bass 2. Reverse P 3. Jazz bass 4. Humbucking The other controls are: Push pull master volume, switching between stereo output with outboard power and mono output with battery power Balance knob Then each pickup has: Frequency sweep low pass filter 2 position switch between 2nd order (12db/octave rolloff) and 4th order (24db/octave rolloff) Resonance control from 1db peak up to 10db peak, with a push switch in 4th order mode up to 15db 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 minute ago, mhoss32 said: Thanks again so much guys! There's been so many kind comments throughout this thread and i so glad everyone has enjoyed it! I just hope it lived up to the expectations Daz, thanks! The sliders on the pickups switch the pickup coil configurations between 4 modes: 1. p bass 2. Reverse P 3. Jazz bass 4. Humbucking The other controls are: Push pull master volume, switching between stereo output with outboard power and mono output with battery power Balance knob Then each pickup has: Frequency sweep low pass filter 2 position switch between 2nd order (12db/octave rolloff) and 4th order (24db/octave rolloff) Resonance control from 1db peak up to 10db peak, with a push switch in 4th order mode up to 15db So no recessed control to operate the Toaster or Kettle? Hmm... (kicks tyres). What’s your next design then, and will it be such a rhapsody of wood that it evolves into a Treant (or a Liveship if you’re a real nerd). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Dare I ask what you estimate the total cost of the build to have been (materials only) and how many hours you think it took from start to finish? Feel free to not answer if it's too prying of a question, I'm just genuinely interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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