RIM Basses Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Way to many drugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 [quote name='silddx' post='1018806' date='Nov 10 2010, 02:08 PM']I can see that! Good call mate. Amazing looking bass isn't it. Totally not the sort of bass I would ever want, but I sort of wish I did if you know what I mean.[/quote] Glad it's not just me. Those wine gums can do funny things to you you know. Well hopefully mine's next, whenever Robbie's ready. Let me know, Mr. M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 That's a fantastic piece of work. Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 [quote name='4000' post='1019336' date='Nov 10 2010, 08:47 PM']Glad it's not just me. Those wine gums can do funny things to you you know. Well hopefully mine's next, whenever Robbie's ready. Let me know, Mr. M![/quote] lol. Looking forward to the next Marseer build diary! [quote name='7string' post='1019354' date='Nov 10 2010, 09:00 PM']That's a fantastic piece of work. Awesome [/quote] It is looking fan-bloody-tastic. I can't wait for sunday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Looks like the fun starts Sunday for me too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 [quote name='4000' post='1020706' date='Nov 11 2010, 09:18 PM']Looks like the fun starts Sunday for me too.....[/quote] Crikey he finished that quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_l_perry Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Stunning work....I love Robbies fishtail basses....very, very nice indeed [quote name='4000' post='1020706' date='Nov 11 2010, 09:18 PM']Looks like the fun starts Sunday for me too.....[/quote] Fantastic Shaun...cant wait to follow this one as well pal ! And when it arrives I must get my grubby hands on it...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Today is the day!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 [quote name='4000' post='1018741' date='Nov 10 2010, 01:31 PM']Am I alone in thinking that in the first pic the figuring on the top bout of the bass looks like a dark haired girl sitting on a rock with the already discussed sea/sunset behind her? Regardless, that figuring is amazing.[/quote] I was thinking more like a mermaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 [quote name='bartelby' post='1023208' date='Nov 14 2010, 10:06 AM']I was thinking more like a mermaid.[/quote] Lol. At this rate I might dscover the secret to the Da Vinci Code hidden within its grain! I thought I was commissioning a bass, but I seem to have discovered the unwritten secrets of life. Damn fine work Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Its here. Robbie stopped by for a coffee and a crumpet, had a good chat and played some bass… A few pics from me… Edited November 14, 2010 by pantherairsoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 And a few more… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Not really my thing, but I can't deny it's a stunning looking bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Gorgeous. Another stunning Rim job. Edited November 14, 2010 by paul h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks guys. I'm more impressed than I thought I'd be. What takes me the most is the weight! My Roscoe is particularly light for a 6 string (about 9lbs), this is even lighter! The balance is perfect as well. When you pick it up you'd think it was a chambered bass! The sound is fantastic also. It's definitely a bass where I will use the pre a fair bit. The natural flat sound is quite low mi heavy, largely due to the pickup. It has a soft, warm jazz tone, owing itself well to a reggae/dub kind of sound. It's nice to have something that sounds a little more traditional as I'm used to having a GB as my only fretted bass which is full of highs. The Agi preamp has plenty of room to move with some nice zingy highs and fat subby bass... It's a bass that I'll enjoy tweaking. Shep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 That is truly a thing of beauty - nice one to both you and Robbie. If Id built that I would never let it out of my site I have a question tho, the dark line between the myrtle top and the main body wood, is that a fillet of some other wood in between the two? or paint? cant figure that on out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 [quote name='sprocketflup' post='1023538' date='Nov 14 2010, 04:01 PM']That is truly a thing of beauty - nice one to both you and Robbie. If Id built that I would never let it out of my site I have a question tho, the dark line between the myrtle top and the main body wood, is that a fillet of some other wood in between the two? or paint? cant figure that on out[/quote] It's a 1mm layer of Ebony dividing the facing and the body. A nice added touch I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 A couple of pics from Robbie... And the happy customer shot (yes, I am THAT short, and yes, I do REALLY need a shave )... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STU-SBL Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1023606' date='Nov 14 2010, 05:11 PM']And the happy customer shot (yes, I am THAT short, and yes, I do REALLY need a shave )... [/quote] No mate.. you're perfectly proportioned for your bass I'm 6'7 and purposely go for huge basses to make me look smaller Looks great. A lovely bit of engineering! Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Moved to Gear Porn section now the build is complete - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=110899&st=0&gopid=1023834&#entry1023834"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...p;#entry1023834[/url] Cheers for all the kind comments, and to Robbie for the craftsmanship.... Shep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1023606' date='Nov 14 2010, 05:11 PM'][/quote] Yup looks really well proportioned matey, it barely looks like a 35" scale either, amazing bit of bass design there. Absolutely beautiful bass and I've really enjoyed following your build thread too - thank you for sharing! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Nice work Robbie, that is a very nice lump of wood!! Looks perfectly in proportion mate (although I have it on good authority that Robbie is only 4ft 11). Enjoy it!! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Cracking stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 [quote name='eude' post='1023890' date='Nov 14 2010, 08:19 PM']Yup looks really well proportioned matey, it barely looks like a 35" scale either, amazing bit of bass design there. Absolutely beautiful bass and I've really enjoyed following your build thread too - thank you for sharing! Eude[/quote] I second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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