NBD - Alpher Hammerhead.

[MNY]

A quick shout out to the guys at Alpher Instruments for their superb craftsmanship, willingness to explore new ideas and their first class service. Al and Chris delivered my new Hammerhead bass last Friday and what a monumental day it was.  Tone wise this bass is absolutely mind boggling, the build quality is pretty special too.  I have always been quite traditional in my taste especially when it comes to body shapes but I must say the more radical nature of the Hammerhead shape is definitely growing on me, have I mentioned the tones on tap?  Blooming awesome!!!

[Geek99]

Is it, erm, just wondering … any good for metal? 🤔

Edited November 28 by Geek99

[MNY]

9 hours ago, Geek99 said:

Is it, erm, just wondering … any good for metal? 🤔

Not sure if that’s a genuine question but I will answer it as though it is, yes the multitude of available tones from the four coils and stellar tone 10 way switch means you can play it in pretty much any musical genre. 
 

… and yes it has a metal pick guard.😬

Edited November 29 by MNY

[jonno1981]

Ahhh is it vol/tone and 4 push switches for the pickups? I thought it had a four way eq or something and the knobs looked close together. Looks terrific. 

[Geek99]

@MNY it’s a trope around here, a running joke that new members are often young metal fans and don’t know Much about equipment hence they ask the question “is it …” 

 

forgot to say it’s a handsome bass btw 

Edited November 29 by Geek99

[kodiakblair]

@MNY

 

Stunning work 🙂

 

Congratulations on a very wise decison.

[Rodders]

Four 51 P pickups in total or are they custom designed? 

[MNY]

55 minutes ago, Rodders said:

Four 51 P pickups in total or are they custom designed? 

Yes I believe you are correct, 2 pairs of 2 with a switching button for each coil and a stellar tone 10 way tone pot. 

[MNY]

2 hours ago, Geek99 said:

@MNY it’s a trope around here, a running joke that new members are often young metal fans and don’t know Much about equipment hence they ask the question “is it …” 

 

forgot to say it’s a handsome bass btw 

Sorry whilst I have been here a while I don’t post or read many posts. Thanks for your kind comment. 

[MNY]

1 hour ago, kodiakblair said:

@MNY

 

Stunning work 🙂

 

Congratulations on a very wise decison.

Thank you, much appreciated. 

[MNY]

5 hours ago, jonno1981 said:

Ahhh is it vol/tone and 4 push switches for the pickups? I thought it had a four way eq or something and the knobs looked close together. Looks terrific. 

@jonno1981 yes you’re spot on. The push buttons control the pick up coils, which you can use in any combination from all on to all off, and then there’s a volume and 10 way tone control.  Thank you for your comment.