Popular Post Andyjr1515 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 And the 'as near as makes no difference finished' shots. Forgive the self-indulgence: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Someone asked earlier in the thread how this would sit on the strap. This clip of Chris playing it gives a decent idea - it sits well, with the tuner block wrapping round an inch or two away from the player. It's VERY comfortable It also probably gives a better idea of the sound, even through my rubbish phone mic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Just awesome... And you pulled it off, like we all knew you would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 49 minutes ago, mattharris75 said: Just awesome... And you pulled it off, like we all knew you would. Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 If we don't try things outside of the envelope, we're doomed to repeat ourselves forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Wow, there's a lot of stuff going on in there, Andy. Looks like someone raised the bonnet on a Porshe. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Damn fine work there, Andy. You've got to be pretty chuffed how that turned out. Your shout or mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 4 hours ago, curtisa said: Damn fine work there, Andy. You've got to be pretty chuffed how that turned out. Your shout or mine? Well as it took twice as long as the previous one, I reckon it warrants two rounds. My round first, yours second? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 I can drink to that. Here's cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psikoT Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Congratulations Andy, I really admire the innovative approach you took here... probably the most interesting build I've ever seen in terms of design... plus the fact that you didn't use a computer in the whole process, which makes it even more interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 36 minutes ago, psikoT said: Congratulations Andy, I really admire the innovative approach you took here... probably the most interesting build I've ever seen in terms of design... plus the fact that you didn't use a computer in the whole process, which makes it even more interesting. Wow....I'm very flattered. Thank you very much for the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StratsRdivine Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Wow - it took the last day til now to catch up on your progress. If there was an award for most outside-the-box design, I think you nailed it, and with grace. Fine work - lots of times I thought "millenium falcon-esque" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Bravo Andy- great job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djobson101 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Amazing job on all the details of this - looks similar to when you see one of those really futuristic concept cars, and are more inclined to believe that it came forth from a time machine than our current existence outstanding work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 16 minutes ago, djobson101 said: Amazing job on all the details of this - looks similar to when you see one of those really futuristic concept cars, and are more inclined to believe that it came forth from a time machine than our current existence outstanding work! Thanks . I fully accept also that it is a 'like it or loathe it' kind of shape. When we started, I was in the latter camp from a personal point of view. Loved the challenge but would have been the last thing I would personally go for. But now? Well, it FEELS so great and it sits so well and it plays so nicely....hmmmmm....makes a difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Andy, I'm a big fan of unique and original designs and builds...and this one stands tall in that category. I never had a doubt but that you could pull it off...with aplomb,naturally. Even your near replica builds always have some unique and original aspect to them, that AJR magic touch. This was tremendously entertaining to watch you identify and overcome each challenge present by the design. Very cool, man! Well done. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 1 hour ago, ScottR said: Andy, I'm a big fan of unique and original designs and builds...and this one stands tall in that category. I never had a doubt but that you could pull it off...with aplomb,naturally. Even your near replica builds always have some unique and original aspect to them, that AJR magic touch. This was tremendously entertaining to watch you identify and overcome each challenge present by the design. Very cool, man! Well done. SR Thank you very much, Scott - it means a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Well, this - now named the Psilos Bass from a name competition held on basschat - has gone to Mick and I'm delighted to say he is delighted with it Here it is adorned with the DR Neon strings he sent me: This was a little back support I added to keep the bone saddle upright - because the strings are tightened from this side, I was concerned they might over time drag the saddle out of square and enlarge the slot. This works great And, if you forgive the poor quality of the recording off my phone, here are a couple of video clips of Mick's first touch yesterday. On the strap: https://youtu.be/84asdOSV34g And over the knee: https://youtu.be/J_U9VkTxXos 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 I've been away for a couple of weeks, so there's not much I can say that hasn't already been said either here or on basschat. What I will say though is that this is absolutely top drawer stuff and fantastic attention to detail. You've produced some pretty good guitars in the past, but this is streets ahead. I doff my cap to you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Norris said: I've been away for a couple of weeks, so there's not much I can say that hasn't already been said either here or on basschat. What I will say though is that this is absolutely top drawer stuff and fantastic attention to detail. You've produced some pretty good guitars in the past, but this is streets ahead. I doff my cap to you Thanks, Norris Very much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Congrats on your win, @Andyjr1515. Your bendy, topsy-turvy bass creation finally cracked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 minute ago, curtisa said: Congrats on your win, @Andyjr1515. Your bendy, topsy-turvy bass creation finally cracked it Do you get the impression I'm pleased? Clearly the tactic of shameless bribery and blackmail worked . The cheques are in the post and the dossiers have been shredded, folks Many thanks for the votes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 7 hours ago, curtisa said: Congrats on your win, @Andyjr1515. Your bendy, topsy-turvy bass creation finally cracked it What he said Andy. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Congratulations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thanks, folks Very much appreciated, as was the encouragement, thoughts and tips thoughout the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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