Overwater Evolution 6

[STU-SBL]

Hi,

I thought I'd share a few pictures of my latest bass - an Overwater Evolution 6.

It's been in the 'works' for a while and I decided not to post a build diary as I was in no rush. It's a simple beast, but sounds amazing. It features a rather rare Holly top that has no visible grain pattern which gives the impression of a painted finish - you have to look very closely to see slight wood characteristics. The holly is matched with a Walnut body and a black veneer.

The full spec is below. It's a welcome additional to my bass family and I'd like to thank my good friends at OW for their patience, experience and workmanship.

[size=3][b][u]Overwater Evolution 6[/u][/b][/size]

[b]Body:[/b] Walnut
[b]Top:[/b] Holly
[b]Neck:[/b] 3 Piece Maple
[b]Fretboard:[/b] Ebony
[b]Bridge:[/b] Hipshot Style A (brass)
[b]Machineheads:[/b] Hipshot Ultralite Y Key
[b]Pick Ups:[/b] Nordstrand Fat Stacks
[b]Preamp:[/b] OW3 Band EQ

[b]String Spacing:[/b] 19mm at bridge
[b]Scale:[/b] 35"

[b]Extra's:[/b] Matching Holly pick up covers - Matching Walnut cavity covers.

[b]To be added:[/b] Holly Truss Rod cover

I've tried to give an accurate impression of colour, however as the top is rather pale the colour may look a little yellow due to spot lights used.

Edited October 16, 2010 by bleedproof

[BottomEndian]

Ye gods, Stu... that holly looks incredible! A monster of a bass there. In a good way, of course!

[STU-SBL]

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='990606' date='Oct 16 2010, 09:01 PM']Ye gods, Stu... that holly looks incredible! A monster of a bass there. In a good way, of course! [/quote]

I think we need to meet up and you can try her out

[pantherairsoft]

Awesome dude. Ticks all the boxes for me!

Shep

[velvetkevorkian]

That's pretty spectacular. It looks more like ivory than holly!

[7string]

OOooooo. That's wonderful

[Chris2112]

Truely beautiful! I think it was Fodera who I first saw using Holly, on some Monarch and Contrabass guitars. It does have that incredible effect, and is a brilliant looking wood in the right context! Looks like a stunner from Overwater!

[purpleblob]

One word - Wow !

The holly looks amazing.

[bartelby]

As others have said, that's pretty amazing looking!

[tayste_2000]

Wish I'd have played it on Bass Day but I'm sticking with my if you don't touch another Overwater you won't buy another Overwater rule

[STU-SBL]

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='993424' date='Oct 19 2010, 12:42 PM']Wish I'd have played it on Bass Day but I'm sticking with my if you don't touch another Overwater you won't buy another Overwater rule [/quote]

I think people thought it was on the endangered species list and left it alone. Next time you're in town you'll have to have a play.... and fill in an order sheet

[tayste_2000]

Yeah I need to bring everything down and have it setup the new old one is putting them to shame.

[pantherairsoft]

I miss the tone of my Overwater. I have serious GAS for a 6 string Perception or Evolution now. REAL GAS!!! (Just needs to be lighter than my 5 string was!). Damn you for showing us this!

Shep

[STU-SBL]

[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='994162' date='Oct 19 2010, 10:10 PM']Damn you for showing us this!

Shep[/quote]


It's my job!

I've owned and played more OW's than I care to remember (in a good way....) - this sounds great and firmly cements my love for bolt on basses!

Any of my basses are open for audtion - if anyone is ever up at OW HQ just let the guys know and I'll drop my basses off.

Stu

[mattbass6]

That is quite simply, absolutely bloody stunning That Holly top is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing - just beautiful!!

[Schnozzalee]

I love bolt on basses too! I live in Carlisle as well, always wanted an Overwater for sentimental value, yours is stunning.

[jwbassman]

Nice one mate - that's simply superb

Sorry I didn't make it to bass day - I must give you a call to catch up soon...

[STU-SBL]

Thanks guys. Good to know she's visually appreciated!

[Sean]

Stunner! One of the first sixers that has made me go WOW!

[Rayman]

Good god, that's beautiful, really really beautiful. I love Overwaters anyway, but that's right up there with the best.

[Machines]

So Holly is a white, almost grainless wood, right ?

[Chris2112]

[quote name='Machines' post='1006596' date='Oct 30 2010, 07:17 PM']So Holly is a white, almost grainless wood, right ?[/quote]

If you get the right piece, although you can get some with grain or figuring.

[lee650]

that my friend is a thing of great beauty and im pretty sure it sounds as good as it looks, been interested in overwater for a while, i tried a perception at promenade music and i was very smitten with it at the time, i concur with the bolt on thing ive always preferred the punchy sound of a BO just love em- great bass you must be very proud

[STU-SBL]

[quote name='lee650' post='1009031' date='Nov 1 2010, 10:32 PM']that my friend is a thing of great beauty and im pretty sure it sounds as good as it looks, been interested in overwater for a while, i tried a perception at promenade music and i was very smitten with it at the time, i concur with the bolt on thing ive always preferred the punchy sound of a BO just love em- great bass you must be very proud[/quote]


Thanks. If you've got any questions about any of the bass models just give me a shout.

I'm really digging ebony at the moment and the notes just leap off the fretboard on this bass fantastically defined and articulate.

Stu

[martin lee]

[quote name='bleedproof' post='1009434' date='Nov 2 2010, 11:24 AM']Thanks. If you've got any questions about any of the bass models just give me a shout.

I'm really digging ebony at the moment and the notes just leap off the fretboard on this bass fantastically defined and articulate.

Stu[/quote]

Fantastically defined and articulate just like your good self! cheers for the taking the pics the other day.