Psilos Bass finished build

Andyjr1515Andyjr1515 Frets: 3127
edited July 2017 in Bass
Hi, I think that most of those who might be interested in such things will already have spotted this in the 'Making and Modding' section here, but for anyone who hasn't and might be interested at least seeing the finished article, this is my latest completed bass build, the 'Psilos' bass:







In terms of overall spec it's:
  •  34" scale
  • Integrated fretboard and body, radiused at 20"
  • Piezo under saddle; custom individual magnetic coils (hidden); John East MPM-02 blend
  • Sycamore / maple / ebony construction
  • Modified headless tuner system
  • Master vol; blend; piezo tone; magnetic tone
  • DR Neon White strings (seen in last pic)
  • 7lbs 4oz
The finish is Osmo Raw 3044 - silky smooth finish and designed specifically to preserve the freshly sanded colour of the woods.

To everyone's surprise it sits absolutely right on the strap and over the knee....that bit was definitely fluke ;)
 
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  • vasselmeyervasselmeyer Frets: 3664
    Amazing work again  @Andyjr1515 ;

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  • Andyjr1515Andyjr1515 Frets: 3127
    Amazing work again  @Andyjr1515 ;

    Thanks, @vasselmeyer  :)   Bit of a relief that it's finished and worked out OK ;)
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  • axisusaxisus Frets: 28280
    Whilst not my sort of thing bass-wise, I have to say that it looks incredible. You could put that in an art gallery as sculpture!
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  • Andyjr1515Andyjr1515 Frets: 3127
    axisus said:
    Whilst not my sort of thing bass-wise, I have to say that it looks incredible. You could put that in an art gallery as sculpture!
    Thanks, @axisus :)

    I know what you mean - took me a while to get used to the shape myself.  Playing it, though, all reservations of the look evaporate... ;)
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  • Pretty incredible looking instrument.  Never seen anything like it.
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  • StrangefanStrangefan Frets: 5845
    What I would do to have that in my life! 
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  • KebabkidKebabkid Frets: 3301
    edited September 2017
    Saw this in the flesh, so to speak and other examples of Andy's builds, repairs and fine work at the SE Basschat Bass Bash. It's certainly something.

    Nice meeting and chatting with you Andy

    Cos
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  • Kebabkid said:
    Saw this in the flesh, so to speak and other examples of Andy's builds, repairs and fine work at the SE Basschat Bass Bash. It's certainly something.

    Nice meeting and chatting with you Andy

    Cos
    Thanks, Cos :)

    Great bash and v good to meet you.
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  • Splendid work fella!
    The Swamp City Shakers
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  • Splendid work fella!
    Thanks :)
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  • That's a beautiful looking bass and I imagine the wood grain looks even nicer in the flesh. Any chance of a video demo of its' sound?

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  • That's a beautiful looking bass and I imagine the wood grain looks even nicer in the flesh. Any chance of a video demo of its' sound?

    Theres a couple of links to youtube clips on the last but one post of the last page of the tortuous build thread here -
    http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/103527/finished-pics-ultra-modern-bass#latest
     They were Mick's first hold and just taken on my crappy phone but it gives an idea :)
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  • SnapSnap Frets: 6256
    one word: WOW!

    stunning, it looks like its moving, very clever.
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  • Andyjr1515Andyjr1515 Frets: 3127
    Snap said:
    one word: WOW!

    stunning, it looks like its moving, very clever.
    Thanks! :)
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