Jow Bass

[quote name='borntohang' timestamp='1477650973' post='3163552'] If you did a short scale in black w/ matching headstock I'd bite! Two pickups would be nice too, but that's a decent modding platform at least. [/quote]Should be no problem

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1477395059' post='3161907'] Just seen this thread. I do like these. A black and maple short scale would be tempting. [/quote]Just about to put in a order for some custom basses. If your interested let me know.

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1475740202' post='3148289'] Love the look of these! [/quote]Custom colours are now available!

[quote name='howdenspur' timestamp='1475684737' post='3147962'] Very nice! Those surf influenced colours would really suit - including Sea Foam Green! [/quote]Custom colours are now available!

[quote name='40hz' timestamp='1475682221' post='3147935'] I think that is a really cool looking bass! I think it'd look even better with more vibrant colours. [/quote]Other colours are now available!

[quote name='madshadows' timestamp='1475752051' post='3148428'] Really like it, a natural finish body with a maple fret board would be cool John [/quote] Hi John, yes I can do that

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1475922160' post='3149761'] Needs the extra string though for me or I'll never play it, I'm guessing that's not going to be an option? [/quote]Yep, I can do that for you. [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1476041526' post='3150775'] As with all these bassists (Chowney/Konig/Whitley etc) getting their ideal basses made for them, to their spec, in China, it's unlikely to end up as a massive corporate business for them. The $/£ rate is now a massive issue as well (today I've seen an American STANDARD Jazz, £1700 new on FEEBAY). The only way prices can be reasonable is through economy of scale SO I think it's unlikely there will be a lot of scope for them to arrive at your door custom specced. I personally think if Jow managed half a dozen Sonic Blue in both 5 and 4 string, even that's a risk for him. It's him that's having to fork out his money with no guarantee of sales. My personal spec would be Sea Foam Green 4 with J neck profile and a maple board. In a way I wish I hadn't started this because I've put Jow in an almost impossible position trying to please everybody. There are perhaps half a dozen folk stating an interest, but all with slight variances. Couple of observations. 40 years ago some of us were slagging Japanese off as poor copies. Quite a lot of folk, over the last few years, have been waxing very positively about Chinese made Fenders, especially CV stuff. Sorry Jow [/quote][quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1476041526' post='3150775'] As with all these bassists (Chowney/Konig/Whitley etc) getting their ideal basses made for them, to their spec, in China, it's unlikely to end up as a massive corporate business for them. The $/£ rate is now a massive issue as well (today I've seen an American STANDARD Jazz, £1700 new on FEEBAY). The only way prices can be reasonable is through economy of scale SO I think it's unlikely there will be a lot of scope for them to arrive at your door custom specced. I personally think if Jow managed half a dozen Sonic Blue in both 5 and 4 string, even that's a risk for him. It's him that's having to fork out his money with no guarantee of sales. My personal spec would be Sea Foam Green 4 with J neck profile and a maple board. In a way I wish I hadn't started this because I've put Jow in an almost impossible position trying to please everybody. There are perhaps half a dozen folk stating an interest, but all with slight variances. Couple of observations. 40 years ago some of us were slagging Japanese off as poor copies. Quite a lot of folk, over the last few years, have been waxing very positively about Chinese made Fenders, especially CV stuff. Sorry Jow [/quote] No worries, I've learnt a lot from it. Mainly my supplier can do more or less what I want. This as give me the idea of starting a custom bass & guitar website so I don't have to carry large amounts of stock. All knowledge is good - Budda or Yoda probably said that, and they were right

[quote name='colleya' timestamp='1475943158' post='3149978'] Now that's customer service. Colour me interested for a five string if I can shift one of the stable. [/quote]I can do a 5 string, no probs.

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1476039736' post='3150745'] A bit of binding would look good on mine! [/quote] I can do all of your mods, let me know if you are interested?

[quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1476034826' post='3150667'] Well, as the original suggestion for sonic blue with tort guard was mine & now there may be the possibility of a jazz neck then I'm more than just interested. Dots or block inlays on the neck? [/quote] My supplier assures me he can do all your mods.

[quote name='colleya' timestamp='1475943158' post='3149978'] Now that's customer service. Colour me interested for a five string if I can shift one of the stable. [/quote] It may be possible. I'll find out

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1475922160' post='3149761'] Needs the extra string though for me or I'll never play it, I'm guessing that's not going to be an option? [/quote] I'll check it out will the supplier

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1475782023' post='3148777'] Hi Jow Maybe a nice sweet jazz-size neck sometime in the future? [/quote]I'll check into it. Sounds interesting.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1475883792' post='3149583'] Make that two [/quote] That sounds very very nice. I've decided i'm going to order some custom colours. Let me know if your interested?

[quote name='colleya' timestamp='1475866075' post='3149421'] Yes please! Sonic blue & tort 5er, phwoar! [/quote] That sounds very very nice. I've decided i'm going to order some custom colours. Let me know if your interested?

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1475752242' post='3148430'] It's early days in the production of a bass I am definitely interested in, so I will follow the progress with a view to buying one in the future. The only thing stopping me getting one now is the colour and the nut width, I love sunburst but I already have four, and now I really fancy going for something surfy, and as I said earlier, the nut looks about precision size to me, and as much as I have tried, I just can't get on with a wider nut. [/quote] Hi, yes the nut is 42mm. I know what you mean about the Jazz nut. I had a Fender Jap 75 reissue for years and the neck was sweet. Cheers, Jow

Does anybody know how much it is to have a sales table at the show?

Thanks for the shout out Karl. I'm waiting for the supplier to get back to me regarding the sea foam green. I would appreciate anymore ideas anyone as on different colour schemes for my next order.

Hi Rikki, thanks for the reply. Is the general discussion a good place to start?

Hi, my name is Jow and I've just launched my own bass guitar - the Dirtybird. I'm based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and I've been playing bass for nearly 20 years. I've played in many bands from pub bands, function bands, tribute bands & an original band that nearly 'made it'. I'm also a songwriter, that has had national radio play, a sound enginner, promoter, event organiser, producer etc etc.. You name it I've done it and I'm still skint! Lol I currently use a Orange bass terror 500 & matching sp212 cab, the old Matamp 120 with matching 4x12 & 2x15 cabs where bad for my back according to my chiriopractor,with a Boss me50b pedalboard. My main bass, before I launched my own range, was a Rickenbacker 3000 SS which I love more than life its self. Anyway thats me, please checkout my Dirtybird. Would love your feedback. Cheers