Pariahrob Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 I'm a fan too! Just picked up a goldtop les paul with p90s and it sounds plain rude. Absolutely love it. In in other news my jazz style bass has been reworked and will be on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury tomorrow and then in a special set for the BBC at 7pm if you're interested in seeing and hearing it. Not sure if I posted pics already (and too lazy to search my thread) so here it is in all it's glory. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubie Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pariahrob Posted June 27, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Well that went well. Feedback was it sounded clear, deep and punchy. Played well with lovely neck, so can't ask for more. Heres a snap of Marshall I Henry playing it on the pyramid stage! Very humbled to have one of my instruments used here not just in my little studio. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 i have been swamped at work and havent been up on reading thru all the threads and somehow missed this. How awesome is that!! good for you man- the bass looks great- and lets face it- not many of us on here get to say one of our instruments was played on SUCH a major stage as that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoltar Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 On the big screen at Glasters! Well done mate Looks fantastic, both in your pics and on stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariahrob Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thanks guys! I was pretty nervous about it. Had thoughts if the neck falling off mid set and all sorts. He loved it though so all good and has definitely given me more confidence in my abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariahrob Posted June 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) Back to current builds and the superstrat I'm building continues after a break. I'm currently slotting the finger board. Love this ziricote! Edited July 1, 2017 by Pariahrob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I love Ziricote myself. I really wish I could get some over this side of the pond without it causing me to eat water for the next few weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just caught up with the Glastonbury shot. Just how cool and gratifying is that!!!!!! Well done and well deserved 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariahrob Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said: Just caught up with the Glastonbury shot. Just how cool and gratifying is that!!!!!! Well done and well deserved Thanks so much Andy. Was amazing feeling to see. The feedback from the artist was amazing too. Tomorrow im meeting Cerys Matthews bassist to talk about building him one!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, Pariahrob said: Thanks so much Andy. Was amazing feeling to see. The feedback from the artist was amazing too. Tomorrow im meeting Cerys Matthews bassist to talk about building him one!!!!!!!!! OK - now that's VERY cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariahrob Posted July 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 No way!!!! i just saw I won guitar of the month! That's so amazingly exciting. Thank you so much to anybody who voted. I'm seriously touched. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Hahaha! You must have been distracted by real life or something equally absorbent!! Congratulations, and it's a well-deserved win. I do think that @2.5itim's entry was equally superb though (and he should re-enter this month!) but the ayes have it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5itim Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Thank you @Prostheta, it was a true slaughter lol. I have been trying to decide if I want to put the n12 back in this month or save it for later and put my pg17 I just finished up in on this month. I've got a little thinking to do. And congrats to you on the win @Pariahrob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I'd enter the N12 unless you prefer your PG17. Don't enter both though, because you'll split the vote further! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Natural Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 i am still catching up reading thru threads from being on vacation-congrats on GOTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10pizza Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 awesome job, great looking guitar, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariahrob Posted July 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Thanks everyone! I've not been able to either do much building or get online the last couple of weeks but really appreciate the support. Superstrat build is is progressing very slowly. Fingerboard is slotted and glued on. I might even trim andcradius it today. If so photos will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariahrob Posted November 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hi all. Well the last couple of months completely got away from me. I got another Harrier built for a client but have mostly been travelling with my day job. But im back now and the superstrat is well under way again. It’s also changed a little. Final plans are: tulipwood body with splayed maple cap maple/wenge/maple neck reverse headstock. 10 degree angle with volute and a maple/ebony veneer. 22 jumbo frets. Jescar wire. Brass eye 12th marker. Either a slight brown burst or ‘dip! With hand burnished nitro clear finish in satin. All black hardware. Hipshot and locking tuners bill lawrence l500xl and volume only. Set neck (biggest change) with wide and low profile. Not too flat like a jem but enough for comfortable playing. So so that’s my spec. To follow are some progress shots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariahrob Posted November 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 ...Meet the Brollichan. It's still rough in places but getting there. Very pleased with the deep cutaway. Might encourage me to play up there more. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Good to see you again Rob. The maple wenge combo on the neck is very striking; it looks great! SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoltar Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Completely agree, the maple/wenge looks fantastic, especially with that beautiful top. How did you find working with the tulipwood Rob? I used it on a project a couple of years ago (for Louis Vuitton, don't you know..) and really liked using it, but found it a bit soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Wow! I got the email notifier and saw Scott's comment about Maple/Wengé and figured it would be quarter-inch type laminates....not that monster! It'll have a nice defined bottom end to it, that's for sure. It's great for clarifying the muddiness of woods like Mahoganies/African "Mahoganies" and adding more balance to Maple. I'm sure that's going to sound great right off the bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariahrob Posted November 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Thanks all. Good to be back in the saddle! I love the width of the wenge. It's not the most suitable material for thin strips. It's properties for tone wouldn't show much and it's hard on tools. I think this slab will work well. I like how dense it is. Good balance with the maple plus it looks cool! @Zoltar I really like working with tulipwood. Some blanks can be a bit green and soft. If you get one like that a gentle baking can work well. If you get a thoroughly dried one it's really good. Machines very well, is lightweight and sounds well balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariahrob Posted December 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Client for the superstrat has run into cash flow problems, so it’s sitting waiting right now. I’ve just started a new build for myself however. Essentially a Strat but with a few modern elements. Wenge neck with a wide flat D, Ebony fretboard. Staggered locking Gotoh tuners and tusq xl nut. Duncan ssl set with a hot bridge. Wilkinson term with big stainless block and bent stainless saddles. I know now it’ll look like a Nick Johnston Schecter but going for sea foam green and off white plastic. Some work in progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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