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Custom Bass Wait Support Group Needed [Part 3]
- Thread starter Ryan L.
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Apparently this is now somewhere halfway between Scotland and my house.....
How the hell do I sleep tonight?
I'm having a De Gier Bebop built. So far the neck is kinda finished, the body as well so now it's time for hardware and electronics! Here are the pics I have so far:
Alder body.
Maple/rosewood neck with dots+binding. I'm the only Bebop owner that has dots+binding!
I chose Pharao Gold as the color. The lacquer and body had a light chemical reaction which makes the finish slightly translucent. Hip!
Body+neck. I love the combination so far! It will get a parchment pickguard.
Alder body.
Maple/rosewood neck with dots+binding. I'm the only Bebop owner that has dots+binding!
I chose Pharao Gold as the color. The lacquer and body had a light chemical reaction which makes the finish slightly translucent. Hip!
Body+neck. I love the combination so far! It will get a parchment pickguard.
Update on my Skjold's
The body / tops are glued and have cut into DE Whalebacks!!
Very excited!!
The body / tops are glued and have cut into DE Whalebacks!!
Very excited!!
Sorry man!
Thanks. Admittedly one part of the problem is some mods I requested that they thought would be no big deal but ended up requiring a redesign of the body, so at least when I finally get the bass it will be a one-off that is totally unique to me...
Congrats Antonius. Another excellent ACG!
Speaking of ACGs - -
Final coats drying on the ACG niner!
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Final coats drying on the ACG niner!
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Nordstrand vP5, ordered February, ETA October.
Per Adrian it didn't make it into the current batch of basses started, but he said to check back later this month for an update -- ETA should still be October. We shall see, I've got my fingers crossed.
Per Adrian it didn't make it into the current batch of basses started, but he said to check back later this month for an update -- ETA should still be October. We shall see, I've got my fingers crossed.
I'm currently waiting on two custom builds.
1. Status-Graphite Kingbass Standard 4. Flamed Maple top, black hardware. Due mid-October.
2. Carvin B50 5-string fretless (unlined). Claro walnut top and headstock laminate, satin finish, black hardware, ash body, maple neck, ebony fretboard, TUSQ nut, Dunlop straplocks, active circuit with J pickups. Due mid-September.
1. Status-Graphite Kingbass Standard 4. Flamed Maple top, black hardware. Due mid-October.
2. Carvin B50 5-string fretless (unlined). Claro walnut top and headstock laminate, satin finish, black hardware, ash body, maple neck, ebony fretboard, TUSQ nut, Dunlop straplocks, active circuit with J pickups. Due mid-September.
It is awesome.
No time share more at the moment.
Here's a taste:
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No time share more at the moment.
Here's a taste:
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Callowhill MDM5 on order since 2012 NAMM happy to wait for a custom bass. I do not play out as much as other customers and don't really mind taking the back burner...I have had to use the cash "set aside" for a move and property taxes. The extra time is welcome... It is gonna be one happy day when it arrives.
My Nordy PP5 arrived early December, a little past the ETA but given that it was such a crazy design I can understand the slight delay.
I'm still in the club, though! In March of this year I ordered a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] fiver. Specs: alder body (pearl red), maple neck/board (no top dots), Luminlay side dots, 34.5" scale (standard for this bass), Nordstrand pickups (adjacent MM and reverse P), Aggie OBP1 preamp with passive tone control, black hardware, EVO fretwire.
Build pics sent May 1st:
A lot has happened since. The bass is now being painted, and after that there's final assembly. So, I might get the bass this month, but even if it's July then we're looking at just a four-month turnaround for a custom boutique. Not bad at all!
I'm normally prefer Fender-style/P-style basses, so this baby will be unique for me. Let me count the ways:
I've been dealing with Martin directly and he's been prompt, pleasant, and perfectly professional. Thanks also to TBer and frequent customer Marshall Perry for sharing his experiences with Martin Keith basses prior to my purchase. I'm excited!!
Build pics sent May 1st:
A lot has happened since. The bass is now being painted, and after that there's final assembly. So, I might get the bass this month, but even if it's July then we're looking at just a four-month turnaround for a custom boutique. Not bad at all!
I'm normally prefer Fender-style/P-style basses, so this baby will be unique for me. Let me count the ways:
- Singlecut
- 24-fret
- Angled headstock
- Black hardware
- non-34" scale (34.5"
)
I've been dealing with Martin directly and he's been prompt, pleasant, and perfectly professional. Thanks also to TBer and frequent customer Marshall Perry for sharing his experiences with Martin Keith basses prior to my purchase. I'm excited!!
I'm still in the club, though! In March of this year I ordered a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] fiver. Specs: alder body (pearl red), maple neck/board (no top dots), Luminlay side dots, 34.5" scale (standard for this bass), Nordstrand pickups (adjacent MM and reverse P), Aggie OBP1 preamp with passive tone control, black hardware, EVO fretwire.
Build pics sent May 1st:
A lot has happened since. The bass is now being painted, and after that there's final assembly. So, I might get the bass this month, but even if it's July then we're looking at just a four-month turnaround for a custom boutique. Not bad at all!
I'm normally prefer Fender-style/P-style basses, so this baby will be unique for me. Let me count the ways:
- Singlecut
- 24-fret
- Angled headstock
- Black hardware
- non-34" scale (34.5"
I've been dealing with Martin directly and he's been prompt, pleasant, and perfectly professional. Thanks also to TBer and frequent customer Marshall Perry for sharing his experiences with Martin Keith basses prior to my purchase. I'm excited!!
Agreed, I've traded a few emails with him regarding a possible build and he's been prompt, knowledgeable and all, seems like the kind of guy you'd make a deal with, plus, his basses are gorgeous!
Sent in a deposit for the following last week:
5 string Callowhill (j)unk
Maple FB
Ash body in trans green burst (watch out Major Metal!)
34" scale
19mm
Nordstrand FatStacks
Aguilar OBP 3 pre
Black Hipshot hardware throughout: B-Style bridge and clover tuners
Very small nickel banjo frets
Dunlop strap locks
black face dots and the circle side dots
5 string Callowhill (j)unk
Maple FB
Ash body in trans green burst (watch out Major Metal!)
34" scale
19mm
Nordstrand FatStacks
Aguilar OBP 3 pre
Black Hipshot hardware throughout: B-Style bridge and clover tuners
Very small nickel banjo frets
Dunlop strap locks
black face dots and the circle side dots
