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[quote name='hubrad' post='1112609' date='Feb 2 2011, 04:36 PM']A taster..[attachment=70901:Overwater1.JPG][attachment=70902:Overwater2.JPG] [/quote] Hmmm, I like em... but.... at risk of sounding hard to please - I'd luv a classic j 5 string. Still, 3 tone sunburst contemporary j would look nice, and perhaps some semi- custom options like scratchplates would be possible for a modest fee?

[quote name='hubrad' post='1111174' date='Feb 1 2011, 03:57 PM']Hehe heh! Just seen the brochure.. there'll be a Contemporary J - double soapbar, flame maple top. The brochure shows blueburst and blackburst with maple necks with what looks like abalone block markers. Looking forward to getting hold of these![/quote] Yes yes enough of the dirty talk - 'flame maple' - 'abalone blocks' - 'blueburst' - wash your mouth out with soap(bars) and (over)water - let's rewind a bit... 'Brochure'!? Hello?! They're not even on the website yet!?! I thought I was the arch luddite but hats off to them. And where can one find this brochure of legend foretold? Didst thou summon it with sourcery? Dammit, I'm always the last to know - this can only add to my persecution complex.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1106156' date='Jan 28 2011, 01:17 PM']Hmm... if only there were a 'burst PJ with block markers. [/quote] mmm...block markers....

[quote name='bleedproof' post='1106073' date='Jan 28 2011, 12:12 PM']Thanks for the feedback. The website is updated as and when news is available. This is not always easy to do as the team is rather small and commited to looking after all customers old and new, which is a full time job in itself. All projects are documented and a new gallery is being prepared. The new basses have only just arrived in the UK and will be sent out to dealers soon. Details of stockists are being finalised and will be updated, along with a new section on the website within the next week. If you have any questions about the new Aspiration series or other OW products please do get in touch. Chris and Laurence are always happy to talk bass and if you have any requests for imagery, news, reviews etc PM me here or [b][[email protected]]email[/email][/b] Cheers Stu[/quote] I think I just weed a bit with excitement:) Thanks mr Stu! Hope I didn't sound too disparaging there- but the website thing has been frustrating me for ages 'cos there never seem to be updated j's on there (which is kinda my thing) and I seem to get more info on Overwater stuff looking at Bassdirect and Promenade's sites (which have some stunning j/p overwater porn on them btw!) - have to say that's a faultless and unimpeachable excuse tho. In an ideal world would love to commission a custom pj but can't really justify a £2k+ instrument despite being a working player on the function circuit - but this new series looks fantastic and very much what someone like me has been waiting for. Genuinely v v interested. Unless I tragically lose a limb in a hideous 'jumping up and down with excitement'-based accident, I'll keep an eye out for updates and will be in touch when there's some stock to look at. Meanwhile I'm off to spring me oldest Lakland from the band van, tart it up, and get it on ebay. cheers!

[quote name='ead' post='1061485' date='Dec 17 2010, 12:32 PM']I used the contact us button on the Tanglewood website this week to enquire as to the progress of the project and received the following (having removed a bit of personal info) [b]I can assure you your anticipation is certainly matched here at Tanglewood. Last month Chris personally flew to Asia and signed off every part of the manufacturing project. He fully approved the first delivery of these fabulous instruments which were in the finishing stages of production when he got there. We are now in the hands of freight forwarders ! There is no possibilty of a pre Xmas delivery into shops, but we anticipate mid January, so not long to go ! We liken them to a fine wine..they've taken a while to produce but the wait will certainly be worth it ! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, kind words and patience ! I've copied Chris May personally in on your mail, he'll be pleased his painstaking efforts on this project are appreciated ! Regards Sharon Hunt Company Secretary TangSounds promising I think; now looking forward to some trying out in the new year. I've asked for some pics and will post if I receive anything.[/quote]lewood Guitars[/b][i][/i] Scuse newbie error - I'm a bass player ffs! I've re-juvenated this thread cos I've just read me bass mag where they give a positive review of one of these (one of the nasty pointy ones that 'clever' bass players might buy) and interview Mr May - but I can't find anybody stocking them yet - plus the Overwater website is awful - never updated - and has no info at all on these. It's a shame 'cos I WANT ONE. SOON. If anybody's interested: A passive 35" P/J Jazz 5 with a nice warm sunburst and torty plate. For under £500 - which seems to be where they are pitched. I've long been looking for something answering that general description to sit next to my black DJ5 - my 55-02 isn't cutting it but don't want to pay over a grand for a new Skyline Lakland when they no longer have Dan Lakin at the helm and are making them in a different country that I'm not sure has proven itself as a manufacturing community yet as S Korea has. (Sorry -perhaps it's just me but some Hyundais/Kias actually look pretty good now whereas Protons still look like a rough rebuilt Mitsubishi from 1992). So hope there's some news from Overwater or Tanglewood soon - I can't be the only one who's really interested at the price point they're talking about.