squire5 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I know Wishbass are famous for their quirky looking basses,and each to their own,I guess,but I can not begin to imagine how this baby would feel round you neck.It's weird. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Fretless-5-String-Mahogany-Marco-Wishbass-Piezo-Pickup-Free-Ship-in-48-/131040023674?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e8298147a"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-Fretless-5-String-Mahogany-Marco-Wishbass-Piezo-Pickup-Free-Ship-in-48-/131040023674?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e8298147a[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I guess that would depend on whether you use a strap, or just hook the thing round your neck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Wowza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 How is this guy still in business!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Quirky is good. I like quirky. I don't own any, but I'm glad to know that it exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) I'd rock that. The thing that puts me off - No Truss rod. Stiff or not, in the UK climate I put money on that neck moving. I prefer this one though - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131044970978 Edited November 12, 2013 by pantherairsoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 It'll be handy for playing sea shanties.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 [size=4]It looks like a bit of driftwood.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1384258002' post='2274469'] ....Quirky is good....I like quirky.... [/quote] Me too, but these are just badly made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Looks like poo on a stick. Probably plays and sounds that way to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire5 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1384261335' post='2274533'] It looks like a bit of driftwood. [/quote] Thats exactly what it (and all the other) Wishbasses look like.I think that this guy's got it made as these have become a sort of 'cult' bass to own.I believe there's a sort of club in existence on Talkbass.Me,personally wouldn't be seen dead with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I like the look of some of their creations but the reputation of the build quality puts me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1384257798' post='2274465'] How is this guy still in business!? [/quote] Second hand wood, not much finishing, and he sells loads of them. Did you see the one made from an old piano where you could still see the marks from the internal struts? I thought that looked pretty funky and interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Why buy a Wishbass? Anyone can make their own to that level of craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1384282083' post='2274839'] Second hand wood, not much finishing, and he sells loads of them. Did you see the one made from an old piano where you could still see the marks from the internal struts? I thought that looked pretty funky and interesting. [/quote] Wishbass's are all unique instruments. Every bass seems to be experiment into the weird and wonderful mostly made with exotic woods. Hand made and definitely one offs ...a very different approach to mass produced, machine made precision factory stuff ! Pretty low cost too in comparison to a lot of stuff out there. Cheap, unique, handmade. I reckon that with so much variables in design and materials that some instruments will twist and distort but looking at the production it seems to all be about owning something quite unique. Love a particular instrument or hate it. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=wishbass&hl=en&qscrl=1&rlz=1T4ACPW_enGB436GB391&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=RYSCUvGsNNCihgeL8YHoCg&sqi=2&ved=0CEAQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=595 There is a market for these I guess! Edited November 12, 2013 by ubassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire5 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Quite a claim:[color=#000000]After over 1500 basses sold world wide, we wish to make the following claim. "These are without a doubt the best sounding basses on this planet. And they are about 10% of the price of Boutique Basses."[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashborygirl Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Utter, utter crap instruments with no redeeming features other than proving that some people will buy polished sh*t to be a bit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonkey Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1384258002' post='2274469'] Quirky is good. I like Quirky [/quote] So do I, being called Andy Quirke I have to! Cheers Happy Jack. Bassmonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 [quote name='squire5' timestamp='1384257102' post='2274454'] I know Wishbass are famous for their quirky looking basses,and each to their own,I guess [/quote] ..not my cup of tea either, but this about sums it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) A few myths about Wishbasses I'd like to dispel [quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1384258433' post='2274476'] The thing that puts me off - No Truss rod. Stiff or not, in the UK climate I put money on that neck moving. [/quote] It is true the necks have no truss rod, but the solid laminate construction and neck through build makes them very stable. Mine have never budged in all the variances of British climate. The Bloodwood one he built for me would probably need hitting with a sledge hammer to get any movement, [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1384261393' post='2274536'] but these are just badly made. [/quote] Not true. They aren't badly made. What they are is unfinished, but ready. The ones I have could be played straight out of the box and you would have would be a fantastic sounding instrument for very little bucks. Or you could spend a little time finishing them and have something that looks very desirable, but you would have to spend the time and money. [quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1384262003' post='2274547'] Looks like poo on a stick. Probably plays and sounds that way to. [/quote] Looks are in the eye of the beholder, but I think the way Wishnevski uses wood and the shapes he comes up with is very innovative. They certainly don't play like crap and the sound in conjunction with the Kent Armstrong's he has on mine would give any bass a run for its money. [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1384282756' post='2274848'] Anyone can make their own to that level of craftsmanship. [/quote] Steve makes very nice feeling necks, big and solid yes, but a good standard of craftsmanship. Anyone could make anything, but the fact is they don't. But Steve does, and he does it successfully and at a reasonable price. [quote name='Ashborygirl' timestamp='1384289362' post='2274975'] Utter, utter crap instruments with no redeeming features other than proving that some people will buy polished sh*t to be a bit different. [/quote] That's a fairly blunt statement. I don't think members here have a problem with being different. In fact I think it's relished and encouraged, and for that I'm glad the majority of members are not small minded. If you have owned or played a Wishbass perhaps you could give us the benefit of your experience? However I must say I for one have never bought polished sh*t, and polishing it is a waste of time. The best thing to do is to roll it in glitter. Have a look at Dave's Bass Place [url="http://www.davesbassplace.com/DavesBassPlace/Refinishing.html"]http://www.davesbass...efinishing.html[/url] He puts real time and effort into Wishbasses and comes out with some fantastic results.. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1PAKrreYrg[/media] [size=2]Edit for forum harmony [/size] Edited November 13, 2013 by Billy Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I like them. The head could be a bit more refined, but they're so much more interesting than a Fender or all the copies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire5 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Nowt wrong at all with the bass in the video. Impressive even.I'd like to see the bass in the OP after Dave's had a go at it.I actually quite like the headstock by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengreen49 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That is a badly made bass. Look at the third photo closely. That's not quirky, that's shoddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I've read the threads on Talkbass and I stand by my posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1384307235' post='2275152'] I've read the threads on Talkbass and I stand by my posts. [/quote] But you've never owned or played one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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