Peter Cook, Gutar Maker - Eric and Peter meet. . . . . .

[Highlander]

Most interesting... pm'd - something he said...

[uwe]

All sehr schön - great reads and pics!

[FlatEric]

All sehr schön - great reads and pics!

Thank you. 

There is quite a bit more to come.

The further I have got into this, the more I have found.

Stick with it and pop back over the next few days and more
will be revealed.

Cheers.

[FlatEric]

More Peter Cook.

This'll get you flumoxed!! Ask Kenny for a translation!!

This next part is all about the very advanced Axis Bass & Guitar.

http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/

Here's a description of what does what!


Here you go:

1. volume knob (near back p/up)

2. cut/boost knob offering 15dB cut/boost

3. Frequency knob which works in turn with cut/boost knob (essentially, you've got a parametric
system - freq range of 80Hz to 20KHz).

4. pickup selector switch

5. pickup phase mini toggle switch

6. Active/Passive mode mini toggle switch - I assume this is a 3 way job as it says that you get
`passive with top cut, full normal passive and active on'.


The three rotary controls govern volume (aided by a pickup selector switch) but the further two
tone pots are not in use when the bass is set passive. When active, the final two pots offer
cut/boost of +/- 15dB and the frequency selected on, what is in effect, a parametric eq system.
The switches offer pickup selection, pickup phase and active/passive mode control; which means
passive with top cut, full normal passive and active on. Overall, the frequency range covered is
80Hz to 20KHz.

Soundwise, the Axis is possibly the most versatile active bass produced in the UK.
A staggering variety of tones is obtainable; a far cry from from some of the less than
phenomenally ranging active basses of recent years.
potential is incredible.

Got That??

Cheers.

[Highlander]

Grabbed the link and posted the Shadows vid with an Axis bass Eric mentioned in his blog and above...



I wonder if he has schematics for the circuitry in his box in the loft...

Might be interesting to recreate...

Oh yeah, and thanks for the effort re that question - I can now do the math and I can figure out mines birthyear...

And a further edit - who designed the circuit...?

I may have mentioned this to you privately but can't remember - I think there was an article I read in one of the rags when this model was launched, maybe an advert or two - cant be sure...

[godofthunder]

Eris is Peter aware of how mad we are about his Fenderbird creations? Would he be pleased..............................or lawyer up?

[Highlander]

Considering they are styled on a Gibson body design connected to a Fender neck, I'd be more concerned about Henry...

[Dave W]

Considering they are styled on a Gibson body design connected to a Fender neck, I'd be more concerned about Henry...

Seriously. Henry would never win a lawsuit, since the end product is recognizably not a Gibson product, but the cost of defending a trademark suit will run to six figures. Gibson sues people to get settlements, it seems to be their main business model.

I suspect Peter Cook is flattered that people remember him. In any case there's no way he would have legal claim to the design.

[FlatEric]

Eric, is Peter aware of how mad we are about his Fenderbird creations?
Would he be pleased..............................or lawyer up?

Hi.
I don't know - I think he would be flattered - I will ask him.

Seriously. Henry would never win a lawsuit, since the end product is recognizably not a Gibson product, but the cost of defending a trademark suit will run to six figures. Gibson sues people to get settlements, it seems to be their main business model.

I suspect Peter Cook is flattered that people remember him. In any case there's no way he would have legal claim to the design.

Hi. Perhaps not!

These, on the other hand. . . . . . . .










Cheers.

[Dave W]

Eric,

If he ever had design patents on any of those unusual shapes, they would be long expired by now.

If he ever claimed a trademark on any of them, it wouldn't be valid now. In order to trademark any product shape, the first requirement is that it has to be in regular production.

[Barklessdog]

Thank you for the ongoing updates. Funny how he does not seem to realize the impact of the Fenderbird / explorer birds.

Great work & thanks again.

[FlatEric]

Thank you for the ongoing updates. Funny how he does not seem to realize the impact of the Fenderbird / explorer birds.

Great work & thanks again.

Thank you.

Some more to come, so keep looking.

Cheers.

Eric,

If he ever had design patents on any of those unusual shapes, they would be long expired by now.

If he ever claimed a trademark on any of them, it wouldn't be valid now. In order to trademark any product shape, the first requirement is that it has to be in regular production.

Dave, Hi.

Yes, I think we all realise that it was a very long time ago.

I don't think Peter is that bothered to be honest and further more,
is perhaps not even aware of the amount of "Tributes" there are
out there.
For me - and this is my opinion, I just think it would be nice if
he was acknowledged, if nothing else.
After all, it is a Fender Stratocaster, not "The Buddy Holly Six String"
or the Gibson EDS-1275 Twin Neck, not "The Jimmy Page Twin" - if you
can see where I am coming from.

Let's put it like this, when I started my research into Peter Cook, who
let's face it, is the creator of the instruments that a lot of you guys
admire - all I got when I Googled Peter Cook, was "you know who" - Dud!!

Even if you put Peter Cook Guitars, it only came up with the shop he used to run.

Peter Cook - Guitar Maker/Builder/Luthier. . . . .  Not much at all.

At least when you do that now, you will be able to find out a great deal
about him and his work, so for me - Result.

Next instalment coming up soon.

Cheers.

[dadagoboi]

Thank you.

Some more to come, so keep looking.

Cheers.


Dave, Hi.

Yes, I think we all realise that it was a very long time ago.

I don't think Peter is that bothered to be honest and further more,
is perhaps not even aware of the amount of "Tributes" there are
out there.
For me - and this is my opinion, I just think it would be nice if
he was acknowledged, if nothing else.
After all, it is a Fender Stratocaster, not "The Buddy Holly Six String"
or the Gibson EDS-1275 Twin Neck, not "The Jimmy Page Twin" - if you
can see where I am coming from.

Let's put it like this, when I started my research into Peter Cook, who
let's face it, is the creator of the instruments that a lot of you guys
admire - all I got when I Googled Peter Cook, was "you know who" - Dud!!

Even if you put Peter Cook Guitars, it only came up with the shop he used to run.

Peter Cook - Guitar Maker/Builder/Luthier. . . . .  Not much at all.

At least when you do that now, you will be able to find out a great deal
about him and his work, so for me - Result.

Next instalment coming up soon.

Cheers.

I name Peter Cook as builder of the original Fenderbird on my site and will be adding designer to that based on your conversations with him.  Thanks so much for tracking him down.

[Dave W]

Eric, he certainly deserves full recognition as the originator. I appreciate your efforts to make that come about.

[FlatEric]

No problem, it's been a pleasure.

Next Part:

http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/

Cheers.