margusalviste

[quote name='jmanfunk' post='436461' date='Mar 16 2009, 08:54 PM']That really does look amazing. I'm really starting to favour solid colours over the exotic wood top these days. I'm also tiring of engineers/band members taking the piss out of 'coffee table' No accounting for taste I suppose. Also, how does this feel compared to the body of the Kronos. Looks a little sleeker/downsized. The Kronos looked sleek enough already. Jay.[/quote] Thanks! I like also solid colors on basses like that. Actually I haven't got the Alvistar yet from Italy. It takes a week or two before I can get my hands on it. I'll let you know as soon as I'll get the first impressions. But Chronos is really comfortable to play. Really the best bass I've played so far. Hope the Alvistar will be even better!

[quote name='beerdragon' post='436502' date='Mar 16 2009, 09:16 PM']is that the actual bass you are buying? is has what look like scratches or marks near the nut thats all.[/quote] Yes, that's the one and only Alvistar I am going to have. But there are no scrathes as far as I know. It's just a photo I guess.

[quote name='wizbat' post='435724' date='Mar 16 2009, 03:20 AM']That bass looks superb.[/quote] Thanks!

[quote name='the_house123' post='435691' date='Mar 16 2009, 02:11 AM']If you can, id love to hear some sound clips of that (especially with the low when you get it matey, I bet its a tone monster!![/quote] Yes, I will do it. As soon as I get my hands on the Alvistar. It's still in Italy and I hope to get it within a few weeks. I'll let you know.

[quote name='the_house123' post='435664' date='Mar 16 2009, 01:28 AM']Now THATS Funktastic! Loving the gold hardware [/quote] Thanks man, it sure is a FUNK-MACHINE! I wanted to mix the modern and classical design and gold fits just perfectly with the sonic blue finish and vintage pearl pickguard. It makes it look somehow royal!

[quote name='Hamster' post='435666' date='Mar 16 2009, 01:34 AM']I'm liking! I've not long bought a Fender P with a similar hue and really getting to like it![/quote] Thanks! I looooove Sonic Blue!!!!!

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='435564' date='Mar 15 2009, 11:49 PM']Great looking bass! Is it a 34" scale neck?[/quote] Yes, it's 34".

[quote name='leschirons' post='435154' date='Mar 15 2009, 02:29 PM']Looks great, well done and, what a coincidence, Travis Perkins are just putting the finishing touches on my first signature bass.[/quote] Congratulations! Tell us the details/specs!

Got some new pics...

BTW, the text on the headstock is just a first design. I personally don't like it too much. So I think it's going to be a bit different. Any suggestions?

[quote name='xgsjx' post='433426' date='Mar 13 2009, 01:37 PM']I had a look at the W&T website, Very nice basses indeed. Is that a W&T in your avatar? Look forward to hearing your clips. [/quote] Yes, that's another WT I have. It's the best bass I've played so far. And I had recently 15 high end basses in my collection - MTDs, Sadowskys, Nordstrands, Pedullas, Status etc. I played it also against 10-15 different Foderas in different countries and finally understood that my searchings for the ultimate bass are finished.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='433293' date='Mar 13 2009, 11:37 AM']The lines of the scratch plate are a bit weak in relation to the pickups but apart from that, its a very distinctive looking bass. I think some sound clips would be very interesting when you finally recieve it![/quote] Thanks for your opinion! I agree with you. In fact the original pickguard shape was design for the MM pickup at the bridge position. It took a few days for me to get used to it. But I think it looks better strapped on.

[quote name='xgsjx' post='433302' date='Mar 13 2009, 11:52 AM']I think you're gonna have trouble playing it! Your avatar shows you as a lefty, that nice shinny new bass looks like a right winger to me. Very nice bass tho, I like the body shape.[/quote] Thanks for your comment! Actually I am not a lefty! This is a mirror picture, just for fun! Alvistar will be my third Woodandtronics and I must say that all of these basses are tremendously good! And I can say it after playing them against tens of 10K boutique basses. I hope to give you some sound samples soon.

Hey! I just got ready my very first signature bass from www.wtbasses.net. It's super-funky! Still hasn't got it from Italy though but I hope to get it within a few weeks. Specs: Neck - 3 piece Flame Maple Neck Through Fingerboard - Macassar Ebony Body Wings - Light Ash Tuners - Gotoh Bridge - Hipshot A style Strap Locks - Schaller Pickups - Custom made by Christoph Dolph (Bassculture) Preamp - ACG filter based pre According to Enrico Passini - one of the builders behind The Alvistar - this bass is one of the best instruments they have ever made. In fact, he said that he doesn't have words to describe how good this bass is. Well, I hope he is right! So feel free to comment how do you like this new baby!