Looks like it balances well (no neck dive.) I've always thought that ASAT bodies were cool, but worried about the instruments being neck heavy.
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Please keep in mind that I took a few steps to remove the neck dive
1) Put on Ultra lite tuners
2) Made the body an inch longer
3) Made the scale length 33", an inch shorter than G&L ASATs
Cheers
OK, we are in the final stages
Neck is polished out. Mostly whats left is setup.
One little gotcha. If you take a look at the back pick, you'll notice that all six screws aren't there. You guessed it, one broke. I'm debating if I want to dig it out or not
Neck is polished out. Mostly whats left is setup.
One little gotcha. If you take a look at the back pick, you'll notice that all six screws aren't there. You guessed it, one broke. I'm debating if I want to dig it out or not
Have it as a patented design.
"The sustain is improved by an engineered screw broken off and lad deep into the cavity which gives a special vibration. The angle of its insertion is unique whilst the other 5 screws maintain a rock solid neck...."
Or words to that effect in the profile of the bass.
"The sustain is improved by an engineered screw broken off and lad deep into the cavity which gives a special vibration. The angle of its insertion is unique whilst the other 5 screws maintain a rock solid neck...."
Or words to that effect in the profile of the bass.
Oh, you mean like this kind of magic sauce
"The sonic texture of this bass is further enhanced by the addition of a stabilizing element, which in is known to absorb and remove the random vibrations of our environment, and vastly improving the tone of the instrument".
......this stabilising element allows the true properties of wenge to flourish. Deep mellow tones and crisp, vibrant uncoloured highs resonate from the instrument, garnished and amplified by the MFD humbucker placed in the sweet spot.
The pick ups are passive only, but in combination with the build quality and properties of the untreated, non relic'd wood a full range of sounds are possible from classic Motown tones on the neck pick up, to hard rock using the bridge. Combining the two gives a definition of sound unheard of to this day in the bass world...."
The pick ups are passive only, but in combination with the build quality and properties of the untreated, non relic'd wood a full range of sounds are possible from classic Motown tones on the neck pick up, to hard rock using the bridge. Combining the two gives a definition of sound unheard of to this day in the bass world...."
One little gotcha. If you take a look at the back pick, you'll notice that all six screws aren't there. You guessed it, one broke. I'm debating if I want to dig it out or not
Dab of RTV, stick insert and screw back in place. Who'll know?
I once discovered a cylinder head bolt "secured" in a car's engine like that.
Seriously, that's an awesome take on an ASAT.
It also give the person holding the instrument, a greater balance within the universe, allowing for grooves never heard before.
Dab of RTV, stick insert and screw back in place. Who'll know?
I once discovered a cylinder head bolt "secured" in a car's engine like that.
Seriously, that's an awesome take on an ASAT.
Thanks for the comp!
I was considering something like this, but at the end of the day it would bug the hell out of me, so I'll be digging out some time this weekend
Ok,
The digging has been completed, and the broken screw has been removed. I was in very deep and it took a bit to get out.
Also, I have received the rest of the needed hardware.
Stay tuned.
Thanks for looking.
The digging has been completed, and the broken screw has been removed. I was in very deep and it took a bit to get out.
Also, I have received the rest of the needed hardware.
Stay tuned.
Thanks for looking.
Update
Fixed a couple little cosmetic issues, and cut a nut. I was about to string it up and then I thought, which strings do I use?
IT or Chrome?
I really like the TI, but I like the B string on Chromes better than the B string in the TIs. I'll string it tomorrow. Maybe someone can influence me one way or another. BTW, I only have these 2 sets, please don't mention a 3rd
Off to wire it up.
First pic shows what I had to do to get the screw out. It had broken off flush. Not the first time I've broken screws off. Ya think I'd learn.
In cutting the nut, the drill bit burned the nut, so for the D and G strings, that's why you see some wonky crap in the slot
Fixed a couple little cosmetic issues, and cut a nut. I was about to string it up and then I thought, which strings do I use?
IT or Chrome?
I really like the TI, but I like the B string on Chromes better than the B string in the TIs. I'll string it tomorrow. Maybe someone can influence me one way or another. BTW, I only have these 2 sets, please don't mention a 3rd
Off to wire it up.
First pic shows what I had to do to get the screw out. It had broken off flush. Not the first time I've broken screws off. Ya think I'd learn.
In cutting the nut, the drill bit burned the nut, so for the D and G strings, that's why you see some wonky crap in the slot
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Ouch. Glad you took the time to fix it though!
What if you made a hybrid set - four of the TIs with the Chrome B?
What if you made a hybrid set - four of the TIs with the Chrome B?
I actually did that. Didn't like it. The TI's are "soft", and the chromes are a little stiffer, so when playing, it feels a little out of balance.
As a set, the TI's are great. As a set, the Chromes are great. There was a marked difference in the tone that I didn't like when I did a mix.
It's alive!
Initial Impressions: Big full sound! The series/parallel switches I put in weren't worth the effort. The control plate scratches way to easily. Still need to zero in the action. So far I am pleased.
Sound files will come once I dial it in.
Cheers and thanks for looking
Initial Impressions: Big full sound! The series/parallel switches I put in weren't worth the effort. The control plate scratches way to easily. Still need to zero in the action. So far I am pleased.
Sound files will come once I dial it in.
Cheers and thanks for looking
Lordy that bass is gorgeous, and the Cookie Monster pants complete the striking Bedtime Bassist Ensemble!
Thanks everybody for following along.
I'll be using part of the day today to get the action set on this. The B string is giving me a bit of a fit, but I almost have it worked out.
Some after thoughts.
1) The pick guard was a mistake. Should have never of went there, but I did, and it's what I got. I need to play this out a bit before I decide, but I might install the preamp.
2) Neck dive. If I wear a smooth strap, yes, it has a slight inclination to neck dive. If I wear a strap that is rough suede, it's not an issue.
3) There is a cosmetic boo boo, that I might go back and fix. When I was putting the finishing touches on the neck, I sanded a little bit too much of the heal, which created a small little gap where the neck meets the body. I may go back and try to fix that (see pic)
4) The nut I cut is iffy, with a couple of the slots almost too low. It works the way it is, but if the weather changes, and the neck moves, I might have an issue.
All in all I am pleased with this.
Thanks for looking
I'll be using part of the day today to get the action set on this. The B string is giving me a bit of a fit, but I almost have it worked out.
Some after thoughts.
1) The pick guard was a mistake. Should have never of went there, but I did, and it's what I got. I need to play this out a bit before I decide, but I might install the preamp.
2) Neck dive. If I wear a smooth strap, yes, it has a slight inclination to neck dive. If I wear a strap that is rough suede, it's not an issue.
3) There is a cosmetic boo boo, that I might go back and fix. When I was putting the finishing touches on the neck, I sanded a little bit too much of the heal, which created a small little gap where the neck meets the body. I may go back and try to fix that (see pic)
4) The nut I cut is iffy, with a couple of the slots almost too low. It works the way it is, but if the weather changes, and the neck moves, I might have an issue.
All in all I am pleased with this.
Thanks for looking
