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Post by Lillian » Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:29 am

Matthew, it is incredible beautiful. There isn't a single detail that you have missed.
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Post by Paul B » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:31 am

Congrats Matthew,

That big guitar turned out fantastic. Amazing work.

So what's next? Another Bass?
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Post by ozziebluesman » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:19 am

Congratulations Mathew. A fine looking bass! The binding is special and your craftmanship and detail is first class. I have enjoyed watching this instrument grow.

Thanks for sharing

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Post by sebastiaan56 » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:57 pm

Gee that's a nice Bass Mathew, for the WWw Show Instrument competition I hope,
make mine fifths........
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Post by kiwigeo » Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:37 pm

The Bassmeister strikes again! Nice work Matthew. Now...what's next??
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Post by matthew » Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:12 pm

You've all been very kind with your comments and I really don't expect any more, but for completeness here finally are some fullsize pics of the finished product:

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The bass sounds deeper than the previous one, and is easier to play, so I succeeded on those points. It also resembles the original bass quite well, so I give myself four stars for that too.

If you watch School Spectacular on the ABC on Sunday, keep an eye open for Olivia playing this one in the orchestra!
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Post by Allen » Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:47 pm

It really is a thing of beauty Matthew. I'll sure try to see it on the telly on Sunday.

Do you have a burning desire to start on another one yet? Or just enjoy this one for a while?
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Post by Craig » Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:58 am

One word Matthew,,,,, " superb "


This instrument is loaded with character right from the get-go.

It's been quite a journey , and I've enjoyed following your thread . Thanks.
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Post by matthew » Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:47 am

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=SfbTuD6immc

'scuse the rather amateurish playing. but get to hear the bass.
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