prowla Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Happy Jack said: I've said it before, I'll say it again ... this would be a poorer place without his creations. I can't think of any other luthier who generates quite so much entertainment. Having the bridge overhang the rear of the bass by 3" is just a glorious idea, but securing the steel reinforcement plate with allen bolts is sheer genius. I'm still laughing, though tinged with disappointment that he didn't use https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-hollow-wall-anchors-8-16mm-m5-x-52mm-10-pack/12229?tc=TB9&ds_kid=92700048793290424&ds_rl=1249413&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlOmLBhCHARIsAGiJg7mZvXQ_SXoS5U3vxCUuJ4qI40-yQDZB4kGMfFVvzg_f96P1mG80C8MaAl83EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds instead. 'Makes yer proud to be British! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said: I'm glad he's a luthier. I'd be happier if he actually was a luthier. I think it's likely he trained as a butcher. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 It brings a whole new meaning to shredding a guitar! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Dan Dare said: I'd be happier if he actually was a luthier. I think it's likely he trained as a butcher. Wood butcher 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Just checked his eBay offerings. It seems "perfect balance" is his latest schtick. Plenty of gems on offer at the moment. Just search the 'Bay for "perfect balance bass" Edited October 28, 2021 by Dan Dare 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 17 hours ago, oldslapper said: That’s like sawing one of Carlton Palmers legs off, selling him to PSG for 200 million on the basis that he is now “improved, lightweight and streamlined”. I'm enjoying the Carlton Palmer reference - the man about whom his manager once said 'He covers every blade of grass out there, but that's only because his first touch is so crap...' 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Didn't he also say, "He can trap a ball further than I can kick it"? Edited October 28, 2021 by Happy Jack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Muzz said: I'm enjoying the Carlton Palmer reference - the man about whom his manager once said 'He covers every blade of grass out there, but that's only because his first touch is so crap...' 😃 John Beresford played with him and is not a fan in the hilarious 'under the cosh' series on YT. For any football fan of a certain age, these are very revealing how players were treated prior to the PL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Young Carlton was part of that wonderful zinc generation that preceded the golden generation. Which of course achieved the same level of mediocrity as each other. Edited October 28, 2021 by oldslapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleat Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 7 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said: I'm glad he's a luthier. He could have been a plastic surgeon. 😳 I think he may possibly have already been there and done that, but moved onto bits of wood just for the challenge. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 On 27/10/2021 at 19:58, oldslapper said: So…… Ruin a cheap, but perfectly functional bass, claim it has been improved then charge 2.5 times the price? That’s like sawing one of Carlton Palmers legs off, selling him to PSG for 200 million on the basis that he is now “improved, lightweight and streamlined”. The guy is delusional at best. Oi! I know Carlton! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpc Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 No one has mentioned that a P pickup right up against the neck isn't going to sound like a P Bass. No idea what that jazz pickup will sound like but it must be close to the P position now. It certainly won't sound like a regular PJ. He used to butcher the cheaper Harley Benton basses but he looks to have switched to Glarries. It's the logos written in chunky sharpie that really crack me up. Well worth a 500% markup IMHO. I Didn't know he was a published author. Colour me impressed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, bpc said: No one has mentioned that a P pickup right up against the neck isn't going to sound like a P Bass. No idea what that jazz pickup will sound like but it must be close to the P position now. It certainly won't sound like a regular PJ. He used to butcher the cheaper Harley Benton basses but he looks to have switched to Glarries. It's the logos written in chunky sharpie that really crack me up. Well worth a 500% markup IMHO. I Didn't know he was a published author. Colour me impressed! Self published. In the same way that his instruments are self modified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpc Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Newfoundfreedom said: Self published. In the same way that his instruments are self modified. Yeah I was being sarcastic. Doesn't always come across well on the internet. The "published" was intended as a jibe. Still, he seems quite proud of his work and it does seem to sell so what do we know? On second thoughts, PT Barnums famous quote probably applicable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I still can't get over the hand written headstock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, mep said: I still can't get over the hand written headstock. You can see who inspired him.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangepeelneil Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Yes, I’ve had some amusement from his ‘creations’ on eBay over the years. His trademark these days seems to be telebass headstock and custom 'mounted..' tuners….it looks the one of them has been cut down with an angle grinder here🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 To be fair, his headstocks still look better than Fenders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangepeelneil Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 May 2021 was clearly an inspired month.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, orangepeelneil said: May 2021 was clearly an inspired month.... I see this head stock has a missing screw loose, a bit like it's maker !! 😛 John 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, orangepeelneil said: Yes, I’ve had some amusement from his ‘creations’ on eBay over the years. His trademark these days seems to be telebass headstock and custom 'mounted..' tuners….it looks the one of them has been cut down with an angle grinder here🙄 On the May one he says the reason the tuners are cut down progressively is so they get lighter towards the end of the headstock. This contributes to the 'perfect balance' TM.. genius! However on the June one they go the other way, so the headstock must be lighter? Edited October 31, 2021 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 59 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said: On the May one he says the reason the tuners are cut down progressivley is so they get lighter towards the end of the headstock. This contributes to the 'perfect balance' TM.. genius! However on the June one they go the other way, so the headstock must be lighter? Most enlightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, orangepeelneil said: Yes, I’ve had some amusement from his ‘creations’ on eBay over the years. His trademark these days seems to be telebass headstock and custom 'mounted..' tuners….it looks the one of them has been cut down with an angle grinder here🙄 The only reason he likes doing Tele style headstocks is that he can disguise the bargain basement origin of the original bass as every headstock can be hacked into a Tele shape, hence why every bass is now a telebass regardless of what the pickup configuration or placement is. Although it is slightly amusing that anybody searching for an actual Tele bass on eBay will be swamped by these monstrosities. Edited October 31, 2021 by lemmywinks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 27 minutes ago, lemmywinks said: The only reason he likes doing Tele style headstocks is that he can disguise the bargain basement origin of the original bass as every headstock can be hacked into a Tele shape, hence why every bass is now a telebass regardless of what the pickup configuration or placement is. Although it is slightly amusing that anybody searching for an actual Tele bass on eBay will be swamped by these monstrosities. Oh God. You're right. I had to do the search to see for myself. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pst62 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 On 27/10/2021 at 23:47, Jonse said: Anybody else tempted to read this? It's a shame the Kindle doesn't narrate, it would be fun to hear go a page or two, pause and say "WTF is this shyte? I'm shutting down!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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