EmmettC Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I played a gorgeous 5 string Overwater in Live Music today, my first time playing one and I was really impressed, though for close to £1700 they could do with putting some new strings on. Based on the shape, I think it was a perception. It's way out of my budget at the moment, but worth a look for anyone who is on the lookout for something nice. I hope I can afford something like this soon, but I would be more likely to go with their jazz bass 5, anyone know how the compare to the perception? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wotcher Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Live music. Good guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 If it's a commission sale it might not be theirs to change the strings on. They do get some interesting stuff in - I recall really fancying the MM Sabre they had in but not being able to afford it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 They do always have great stuff, I remember they had a MM bongo there a few years ago, and a lovely red Fender Jazz V I really wanted. It could well be a commission sale, and I'm sure if I had the money to buy it they would be happy to change the strings for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Overwater are a lot more than tanglewood. They make really beautiful handmade basses, they have been around for about 30 years and are really highly regarded. They do, or did, have a range of factory made basses made by tanglewood, it was a way of bringing their designs to another market, apparently they were great basses too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 There's a Jazz 5er for sale on here @ £350... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/231212-big-price-drop-1999-fender-5-string-jazz-bass-mint-fsft-l350/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 [quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1394577320' post='2393032'] How well known are Overwater? I thought they were posh Tanglewood basses, or is this a 'diluting' of an older more highly regarded brand name?[/quote] You probably want to take a look at [url=http://basschat.co.uk/topic/52576-the-overwater-porn-thread/]Basschat's Overwater Porn Thread[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcki Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 www.kennysmusic.co.uk has the Overwater tanglewood basses on 50% sale just now. I've just bought one, tone is fantastic. Jazz 5 for £349 new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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