I actually enjoy the wait. Anticipation is almost as good as receiving what ever it is you've been waiting for. That said, I'm sure I wouldn't want to wait for years; months is enough.
Looking forward to pics of your Brase.
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Custom Bass Wait Support Group Needed [Part 3]
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I actually enjoy the wait. Anticipation is almost as good as receiving what ever it is you've been waiting for. That said, I'm sure I wouldn't want to wait for years; months is enough.
Looking forward to pics of your Brase.
Waiting on my ACG, it's killing me! Only 6 months to go, hey 
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Limba core (aka Korina, it's like mahogany but prettier).
bookmatched claro walnut front and back
black accent
5 piece wenge bubinga neck
maccassar ebony FB
matching headstock
MM / HB pickups (both with coil switches, MM closer to stingray position).
john east / ACG filter preamp (18 volts).
maccassar ebony knobs
Oooooh the gas pains... Only have some woods to show. Build thread here.
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Limba core (aka Korina, it's like mahogany but prettier).
bookmatched claro walnut front and back
black accent
5 piece wenge bubinga neck
maccassar ebony FB
matching headstock
MM / HB pickups (both with coil switches, MM closer to stingray position).
john east / ACG filter preamp (18 volts).
maccassar ebony knobs
Oooooh the gas pains... Only have some woods to show. Build thread here.
Mine's the one in the middle. oh yes... Put some strings on it, route some pickups, job done...
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Waiting on my ACG, it's killing me! Only 6 months to go, hey
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Limba core (aka Korina, it's like mahogany but prettier).
bookmatched claro walnut front and back
black accent
5 piece wenge bubinga neck
maccassar ebony FB
matching headstock
MM / HB pickups (both with coil switches, MM closer to stingray position).
john east / ACG filter preamp (18 volts).
maccassar ebony knobs
Oooooh the gas pains... Only have some woods to show. Build thread here.
Man, Alan builds some lovely basses! That piece of claro walnut looks great, too!
I'm not sure if this counts as gloating or commiserating...
I took delivery of a Rob Allen MB-2 at the end of October after an eight week wait. Longest wait I'd ever had was my Modulus back in 1988, which took twelve weeks.
But I just placed an order for a custom handbuilt lugged steel bicycle, and the expected delivery date is in six years! Talk about needing a support group!
I took delivery of a Rob Allen MB-2 at the end of October after an eight week wait. Longest wait I'd ever had was my Modulus back in 1988, which took twelve weeks.
But I just placed an order for a custom handbuilt lugged steel bicycle, and the expected delivery date is in six years! Talk about needing a support group!
I'm not sure I considered this a Custom instrument before but since I ordered it in August and they are telling me it will March before it gets here I guess I'll pull up a chair. Hi. My name is Jim and I'm a Bassaholic.
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do you think its too much to ask, or expect that when a company says 3-4 months, that it would actualy be 3-4 months. And when you call 6 months after, and they say it should be done just after the 9 month mark and its not, to feel jipped for putting down 4 g's just to start it?
Cause I don't
Cause I don't
Johans-Can't wait to see those Benaventes come to Life!
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Routasydän Thanks for the comments.
I'm holding on to the Laggan at least until the Ramirez is done.
Maybe I'll learn to live with the tighter spacing and neck position.
Everybody needs a backup fretless 7 , right?
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Speaking of the Ramirez, some progress already!
Body is glued up, cut, ready for contouring
Fingerboard is marked for position slots and the peg head is ready to be joined with the neck.
I think the heavy figuring on the Ziricote is a great counterpoint to the more "tame" woods.
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Routasydän Thanks for the comments.
I'm holding on to the Laggan at least until the Ramirez is done.
Maybe I'll learn to live with the tighter spacing and neck position.
Everybody needs a backup fretless 7 , right?
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Speaking of the Ramirez, some progress already!
Body is glued up, cut, ready for contouring
Fingerboard is marked for position slots and the peg head is ready to be joined with the neck.
I think the heavy figuring on the Ziricote is a great counterpoint to the more "tame" woods.
Mine's the one in the middle. oh yes... Put some strings on it, route some pickups, job done...
Does that make our basses cousins or something?
I almost felt a little plain jane with that neck picture. Mine looking so simple compared to most of them there, but I then remembered how ridiculous the rest of the woods being used on my bass are, and I was ok with it.
If there's a good reason for such a delay, then sure. However I would think most companies would want to pride themselves on finished jobs in the discussed time frame.
For 4 g's especially.
Delays happen. Parts don't arrive, certain processes need to be redone, etc. If you want something quick, it's best to buy stuff off the rack.
My Conklin cost a bit more than $4k and it took a little longer than the 12 month quote due to them being sent a twisted piece of Dymondwood for the fingerboard. It was complicated by weak customer service by the guys making Dymondwood. It was further complicated by the manufacturer sending a slightly twisted piece which had to be planed to function properly. Yes, it added time. Yes, it took longer than expected. Yes, it was slightly inconvenient. BUT, Conklin did a fantastic job and I am very satisfied with the results. I'd rather the job be done correctly.
Yep, personally I think a balance of "ridiculous" and "plain jane" woods gives the tastiest visual effect.Does that make our basses cousins or something?
I almost felt a little plain jane with that neck picture. Mine looking so simple compared to most of them there, but I then remembered how ridiculous the rest of the woods being used on my bass are, and I was ok with it.
Love all the ACGs!
Some time ago, I mentioned how ACG and Ramirez basses have a similar vibe.
That's what I meant by a good reason.
With him talking the quote going from 3-4 to now 9 months, that's quite a stretch though.
My Laggan took wa-a-a-a-y longer than was 1st anticipated,
but I was kept informed about all the reasons for the delays.
My MPG has been delayed a few months, but I was informed of the impending delay.
Both builders offered to refund my deposit when they first became aware of their respective unavoidable delays.
(before the builds really started)
Your builder should at least pro-actively keep you in the loop about progress (or lack there of) on your big$$ purchase.
Alan told me it would take a looong time, I'm fine with it.
I suppose they are
That's one think I found hard. Trying to keep the options down and stop being silly Not really for the sake of price, but just to stay sensible. I was originally going for 7 piece wenge, bubinga and ebony.
I still struggle, I suppose the neck is the most basic piece of the whole bass (a throwback to my love of warwicks). I still went for a bookmatched back, matching control plate, wooden knobs and 18 volts electronics!
Does that make our basses cousins or something?
I suppose they are
I almost felt a little plain jane with that neck picture. Mine looking so simple compared to most of them there, but I then remembered how ridiculous the rest of the woods being used on my bass are, and I was ok with it.
That's one think I found hard. Trying to keep the options down and stop being silly
Not really for the sake of price, but just to stay sensible. I was originally going for 7 piece wenge, bubinga and ebony. I still struggle, I suppose the neck is the most basic piece of the whole bass (a throwback to my love of warwicks). I still went for a bookmatched back, matching control plate, wooden knobs and 18 volts electronics!
Alan told me it would take a looong time, I'm fine with it.
I suppose they are
That's one think I found hard. Trying to keep the options down and stop being silly
I still struggle, I suppose the neck is the most basic piece of the whole bass (a throwback to my love of warwicks). I still went for a bookmatched back, matching control plate, wooden knobs and 18 volts electronics!
See, I just threw sensibility out of the window. My amboyna burl topwood was more expensive due to availability. My fretboard was more expensive due to its nature as well. I went for the upgraded 18 volt option on the preamp, as well as the upgraded coil switching option. Spent more money to get wood control cavity covers instead of plastic.
I went all out, but I'm going to love every inch of the bass, no doubt
smakbass
Smakkin basses for 25 years..
