philw Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='walbassist' post='709532' date='Jan 11 2010, 10:43 PM']Thanks Andy. Yes, an AB session would be good as I've always loved Rob's basses. Drop me a PM when the snow clears?[/quote] Can I come too? I'd love a look at your Deep 5 Andy – never seen one in the flesh. I'll bring the Veillette acoustic bass. Phil PS. I'll try and get a few pictures of it up in the next day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yeah yeah the bass is nice! But more importantly please tell me you're related to your avatar Walbass....and you don't mind me meeting her! lol (probably member number 78 to mention it ) Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='philw' post='709722' date='Jan 12 2010, 09:07 AM']Can I come too? I'd love a look at your Deep 5 Andy – never seen one in the flesh. I'll bring the Veillette acoustic bass. Phil PS. I'll try and get a few pictures of it up in the next day or so.[/quote] Sounds like a good plan Can bring the Electro 1 for old times sake if you like Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='BigBeatNut' post='709956' date='Jan 12 2010, 01:17 PM']Sounds like a good plan Can bring the Electro 1 for old times sake if you like Andy[/quote] Yeah, bring the Electro, but don't let me offer to buy it back. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 [quote name='philw' post='709722' date='Jan 12 2010, 09:07 AM']I'll bring the Veillette acoustic bass.[/quote] Phil, you mean you have one of these ? [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassplayermag/4274748435/in/photostream/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassplayermag...in/photostream/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) [quote name='BigBeatNut' post='715680' date='Jan 17 2010, 02:18 PM']Phil, you mean you have one of these ? [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassplayermag/4274748435/in/photostream/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassplayermag...in/photostream/[/url][/quote] Yes those are the ones. I played Phil's when I picked up the Archtop, and it was truly lovely. Edited January 17, 2010 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='BigBeatNut' post='715680' date='Jan 17 2010, 02:18 PM']Phil, you mean you have one of these ? [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassplayermag/4274748435/in/photostream/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassplayermag...in/photostream/[/url][/quote] Yes Andy, one of those. Mine is a fretless 4 with ebony neck and bridge, spruce top, and koa back and sides, all made to look a bit mysterious and moody by a transparent smoke tint. I'll put some pics up when I get around to it (although I'm a useless photographer and unlikely to do the instrument justice). You could always pop down to Brighton and have a go on it. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 [quote name='philw' post='716287' date='Jan 18 2010, 07:02 AM']Mine is a fretless 4 with ebony neck and bridge, spruce top, and koa back and sides, all made to look a bit mysterious and moody by a transparent smoke tint.[/quote] Looks like the folks at Veillette have beaten you to it Phil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 [quote name='philw' post='716287' date='Jan 18 2010, 07:02 AM']... all made to look a bit mysterious and moody by a transparent smoke tint ...[/quote] Smokeburst ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 I have to say the pictures really don't do it justice. It's absolutely stunning in person, and the "smokeburst" really works against the koa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 [quote name='walbassist' post='717518' date='Jan 19 2010, 09:45 AM']I have to say the pictures really don't do it justice. It's absolutely stunning in person, and the "smokeburst" really works against the koa.[/quote] Not bad pics though Gareth. Better than I would have done anyway. I suspect the smoke over koa look is one of those that will never really look quite as good in photos as it does in the flesh. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 (edited) While my Archtop fretless continues to thrill and amaze me, I am delighted to say it will soon be joined by a sibling at the end of May! This is where it has got to in the build process so far: The spec: [list] [*]Poplar body with curved radius top [*]Fretted 5 string maple neck with pau ferro fingerboard, side dots only [*]Citron pickups [*]"Monorail" type bridge [*]Aguilar OBP2 preamp – four knob setup of volume, blend, passive treble cut, and boost/cut bass [*]Tobacco sunburst gloss finish [*]Black hardware throughout, including Dunlop strap locks [/list] Can't wait! Cheers Gareth Edited April 30, 2010 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Come to papa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 I'm very pleased to say my bass is featured on the Veillette [url="http://www.veilletteguitars.com/news_shop.php"]website[/url]. A quick update... I’m loving the bass. I thought the guys had done an amazing job with my Archtop, and the Alpha just confirms that the bar is kept very high by Joe and the team. The fit and finish is just superb, the attention to detail absolutely perfect. I’ve never had instruments that are just so playable, and just feel so right, and how on earth they manage to balance the basses so well is beyond me (this bass, at just over 9lb, is nearly a lb heavier than my Archtop)! I love how they look so traditional on one hand, and yet totally modern on the other, and I've never had so many people come up and ask about my basses at a gig before. The Citron pickups and Aguilar preamp are a perfect match. Both pickups have a wonderful voice; the neck pickup with a hint of extra bass and not much treble does a lovely P bass thump, while the bridge pickup has terrific bite and presence. Running it through my Demeter preamp revealed some real power and authority to the bass, and at rehearsal last night the bass was very even all over the neck, and it sat in the band mix perfectly. Finally, I'd like to thank Phil Ward for being such an effective intermediary, and for putting up with my constant emails! I really appreciate the time he took answering all my questions, however minor, and Joe Veillette has definitely got himself a good UK rep! I've played many bespoke makes over the years, but I really do feel these basses are the ultimate for me. Cheers Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Some pictures for your delectation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Been using the video feature on our HD camera today and filmed a couple of clips. I've uploaded one of the Archtop to Youtube; it's okay but you can't really hear the changes in tone that well. I may try again with a higher quality mic fitted at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I've just been alerted to these basses by an out-of-the-blue (pun intended) PM from PhilW. Very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I've been meaning to put pics up for a while - finally got round to sorting out a camera that actually works.. Hope you enjoy the vintage stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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