Custom Bass Wait Support Group Needed!!!

[AaronH]

It's almost here! I only have one photo of the finished bass, which, according to Cliff Bordwell, doesn't do justice to the flamed koa top. It's been about 7 months since I ordered it, which is pretty good. It'll be just in time for some touring next month - if I can bear to let it leave the house!

 

[j-raj]

^whoa!!

 

[fraublugher]

Didn't you just order that sometime in 2005? I thought Ken had a longer wait time (2 years-ish), but maybe he's been working it down. Looks awesome

remember that pic of Ken's shop , where there was a stack of
that metallica guitarists' bodies in the corner ?

i'm no columbo but....

 

[Lokire]

remember that pic of Ken's shop , where there was a stack of
that metallica guitarists' bodies in the corner ?

i'm no columbo but....

(I keep wondering if the 4th one to the right in that rack is mine...)



None of those are James Hetfield's though. He only has two (with an LP style being built).

 

[fraublugher]

yes but look at all the other ones [J Hetfields'] eating up his time.

thx for the pics lokire

 

[fraublugher]

Gah!

mine could be the 5th one from the left

 

[Lokire]

Those pics are at least a few years old though. I think my bass was finished in '99. I dunno, just looks exactly like it from the side.

 

[tombowlus]

Man Tom...you have away of picking out the exact same features in basses as I would! Congrats. That's BEAUTIFUL.

Thanks! I just noticed, though, that he does not have the thumbrest on it yet in those photos, so I don't know if that will throw it out of whack or bring it even more into line with what you normally go for.

 

[tombowlus]

Thanks! I just noticed, though, that he does not have the thumbrest on it yet in those photos, so I don't know if that will throw it out of whack or bring it even more into line with what you normally go for.

Just found out that Rob will be sending the thumbrest unattached, so I can place it where I want it.

 

[Joel B]

Tom, you inspire me. Whenever my wife starts to complain about my gear harem, I just show her your pics, and that
pacifies her for a while.

Thanks for your addiction to great gear, I for one appreciate it tremendously.

By the way, I am jealous of very few people. You are on that very short list.

That mouse bass caused me to email Rob, and check into my next harem girl.

"Grrrr baby Grrrr, oh yeah "- Austin Powers.

 

[tombowlus]

Tom, you inspire me. Whenever my wife starts to complain about my gear harem, I just show her your pics, and that
pacifies her for a while.

Thanks for your addiction to great gear, I for one appreciate it tremendously.

By the way, I am jealous of very few people. You are on that very short list.

That mouse bass caused me to email Rob, and check into my next harem girl.

"Grrrr baby Grrrr, oh yeah "- Austin Powers.

Happy to be of assistance!


Regarding the Mouse, I have to say that in addition to the beauty of the instrument itself, and how nice they play and sound, dealing with Rob Allen, himself, is an absolute pleasure. He is very responsive to communication, thorough in his replies, and you can tell that he genuinely cares about each customer (and seems to have a personal relationship with each instrument). And talk about quick turnaround! After dealing with a certain other "overseas" custom luthier , dealing with Rob is like visiting another planet!

Tom.

 

[Jomyo]

Well boys,

I just put in the order for my second Hanewinckel...

Draken 4 string
swamp ash body black polyester finish w/matching headstock veneer on front
Gaboon Ebony fb with abalone blocks
3 piece bolt on flame maple neck w/flame maple veneer on back of headstock
18v Bart 3 band pre w/mid switch and Bart J1 p/ups in 70's position

Oh, when will it ever end?

 

[Ed Goode]

Just got a message from Matt @ FBB that my 7 is basically finished, he's installing the Audere Z pre & that's it! He sent me a cool updated pic with it all strung up but I can't post it here until I get it onto my web page.

It'll be available live and in-person at the NYC GTG on the 24th for anyone that interested ........

 

[rabass6]

Happy to be of assistance!


Regarding the Mouse, I have to say that in addition to the beauty of the instrument itself, and how nice they play and sound, dealing with Rob Allen, himself, is an absolute pleasure. He is very responsive to communication, thorough in his replies, and you can tell that he genuinely cares about each customer (and seems to have a personal relationship with each instrument). And talk about quick turnaround! After dealing with a certain other "overseas" custom luthier , dealing with Rob is like visiting another planet!

Tom.

Totally agree about Rob and...my Mb 2 will ship tomorrow ar monday, cannot wait!!!
But, given Mr. Allen fast building times, this is the least appropriate thread for his basses

 

[Lokire]

Just got a message from Matt @ FBB that my 7 is basically finished, he's installing the Audere Z pre & that's it! He sent me a cool updated pic with it all strung up but I can't post it here until I get it onto my web page.

It'll be available live and in-person at the NYC GTG on the 24th for anyone that interested ........

Sweet! I want to see that picture

Too bad you're on the exact opposite side of the US from me though...

 

[Ed Goode]

Here's the updated pic Matt sent me .... only thing not in place is the Audere (that'll be installed today!!)

The bass should be in my hands in the next week ... I'm probably going to take a ride to see Matt and pick it up in person

 

[Mark Wilson]

Add Two Soapbars near the bridge, and that's what I want

-Mark

 

[jimb213]

I'm trying not to think about mine... December is still a long way away...

 

[James Hart]

Here's the updated pic Matt sent me .... only thing not in place is the Audere (that'll be installed today!!)

The bass should be in my hands in the next week ... I'm probably going to take a ride to see Matt and pick it up in person

That is looking SHARP! I can't wait to try it out Ed!

 

[7string]

Looks like I'm gonna be in this thread for a while yet. 4 months in and the guys at Sei are having problems finding the veneer material that I wanted (I specified something pink...).

I was quoted 8 months build time, but looks like it could be a little longer. Not too worry though, I've wanted a Sei for about 10 years anyway, so a couple more months won't make any difference !!