Spoombung Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) This really is a truly unique one-off bass. American Black Walnut body with a Native Walnut top. Deep set neck made from Wenge/Bubinga/Flame Maple. Acrylic Impregnated lined Ebony board. Hipshot Type A with piezo and FB neck pickup and SB bridge pickup ACG EQ01 pre-amp. Two Hipshot extenders on the E and G string. This bass also has a piezo element under the nut. This has it's own pre-amp to buffer it before going into the ACG EQ01. As far as I know, [i]this is the only bass in the world[/i] that has this feature. It produces interesting tonalities, adds complexity and when mixed in subtly produces an almost acoustic, double bass effect. There is extensive carving on both the front and back of the bass all with a satin finish. You can hear a track made with this bass (featuring the nut piezo in places) [url="http://soundcloud.com/spoombung/mr-moffat"]http://soundcloud.co...mbung/mr-moffat[/url] Price is [s]£1900[/s] [s]£1800[/s] [s]£1700[/s] [b]£1600[/b] The price reflects the added features and uniqueness of this instrument. Email: [email protected] Edited November 22, 2012 by Spoombung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SoVeryTired Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Piezo in the nut? Wow, hadn't realised quite how unique this bass was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1350046521' post='1833963'] As far as I know, [i]this is the only bass in the world[/i] that has this feature. [/quote] ... http://www.manne.com/2011/05/06/piezo-sotto-il-capotasto/ Love the track BTW, refreshingly individual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1350051621' post='1834071'] ... [url="http://www.manne.com/2011/05/06/piezo-sotto-il-capotasto/"]http://www.manne.com...o-il-capotasto/[/url] Love the track BTW, refreshingly individual [/quote] I've got a feeling this one predates the Manne by quite a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Can't believe you're selling this! Anyone buying this should know that Alan put a huge amount of work into getting it right. Definitely a bass for someone to treasure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1350052694' post='1834089'] Can't believe you're selling this! Anyone buying this should know that Alan put a huge amount of work into getting it right. Definitely a bass for someone to treasure! [/quote] Every word of that is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1350051929' post='1834079'] I've got a feeling this one predates the Manne by quite a bit... [/quote] Yes, I think that's true. And it's a slightly different concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Great bass and what a nice track ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 immense bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 When I first saw this I tried to con Alan into making me one like it, its a lovely shape, but alas it was a one off, its a real shame that I'm skint now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1350055078' post='1834128'] Yes, I think that's true. And it's a slightly different concept. [/quote] I'd be interested to know more about the piezo nut concept, what sort of dimension does it add to the sound compared with the piezo bridge? I couldn't really identify it in the sample track Edited October 13, 2012 by ikay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1350114817' post='1834651'] I'd be interested to know more about the piezo nut concept, what sort of dimension does it add to the sound compared with the piezo bridge? I couldn't really identify it in the sample track [/quote] It will pick up the note behind the fretted note - so for example, when you slide up the piezo will pick up the other side of the strings so the note appears to fall or lower in tone as the magnetic pickup or piezo captures the rising note. ( you can hear this at 1.23 on the Soundcloud track during the solo) It also picks up the open strings too so you can get unexpected jumps in volume as the other piezo or magnetic pickup is also picking up that of course, It's just a matter of getting used to. It suits an experimental approach but if your taste is more traditional you can mix it in slightly and this kind of replicates an acoustic effect (a double bass is subject to this phenomenon to a lesser extent anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ikay Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1350120815' post='1834732'] It will pick up the note behind the fretted note - so for example, when you slide up the piezo will pick up the other side of the strings so the note appears to fall or lower in tone as the magnetic pickup or piezo captures the rising note. ( you can hear this at 1.23 on the Soundcloud track during the solo) [/quote] Very intriguing ... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1350046455' post='1833962'] You can hear a track made with this bass (featuring the nut piezo in places) [url="http://soundcloud.com/spoombung/mr-moffat"]http://soundcloud.co...mbung/mr-moffat[/url] [/quote] Love that track The opening reminded me a bit of this -- [url="http://is.gd/xMA3zJ"]http://is.gd/xMA3zJ[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby K Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I love alan's work, wish I had the funds to get one made! Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednose200 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Oh yes. How nice is that. Good luck with the sale, but personally, it would break my heart to part with it man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spoombung Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 [s][size="5"]£1900[/size][/s] [size=6][b]£1800[/b][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KuzBass Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Amazing bass! A great track! If not the incoming fretless due to arrive next week, I'd be definitely on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Interesting bass, fantastic track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Thanks for all the nice comments about the track (and the bass), guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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