EBS_freak Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Of course, we got to be careful that these basses don't end up looking like can openers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstjazz1967 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Nope not for me thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1450895890' post='2936859'] That's the best looking ugly bass of the thread so far! [/quote] It's great because it takes the focus away from the ugly mug holding it he he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitrobot Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Tone? Balance? Neck stability? Looks? I say looks is the only good reason for a single cut, really. I like almost all body-types (with the exception of the very metaly ones) and there are some really beautiful single-cut basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naetharu Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I'm very tempted to order one of these in the new year - I could do with a second bass given that my main is set up in a manner that suits my band but not all the music that I enjoy playing. As far as single-cuts go I think these are stunning: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Does anyone else remember pre single cut when neck stability and sustain was an absolute nightmare? No, me neither. If you like the look of 'em then that's fine but I don't believe the waffle about the technical advantages either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstjazz1967 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Oh yeah it was terrible, must be made worse on these 30" scale basses with shorter necks too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I remember. The bad old days - and basses back then were just too damn light too. I'm sure I'd have kept my Peavey T40 if only it had had an extra 5lbs of wood between the top horn & 12th fret. What were they thinking? I cry myself to sleep over What Might Have Been... J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cytania Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) [url="http://www.photoluminati.com/ruthsummerfestival/e4b90e96a"][/url] Here's mine and yes it's heavy but it balances fine and my back is OK. The neck is slim but stiff, that may come from being 5 piece but it's way superior to a typical single piece of maple, Fender necks always feel unresponsive, spongey even in comparison. You can get a nice 'double bass-ish' thunk out of it. That may be the inch of walnut, I have another in maple which is more 'pop'. Edited December 26, 2015 by cytania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) Here's my three Single Cuts. I personally love the look of single cut basses, but can totally accept the love them or hate them aspect of the design, but there's plenty other more established designs out there that are equally marmite as far as I'm concerned, the only basses that really don't seem to divide people, as far as looks go are common or garden Precision and Jazz Basses. The design, probably makes for a larger area of contact between the neck and body, but I'm not sure it really makes that much difference, I just like the look of them. If you don't, don't look at them Eude Edited December 26, 2015 by eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I think the models without the thumb recess and full access to the end of the neck are a big fail. Truth is: the look is cool but not all the builders do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I got my Shuker single cut as it looks cool on a six string. I just think a massive slab of fretboard deserves a massive slab of body to keep it proportional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) single cut basses are more about the person who's playing said bass, more than the audience audible experience. its how you over engineer an electric bass. imo Edited January 1, 2016 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1451139189' post='2938503'] Here's my three Single Cuts. I personally love the look of single cut basses, but can totally accept the love them or hate them aspect of the design, but there's plenty other more established designs out there that are equally marmite as far as I'm concerned, the only basses that really don't seem to divide people, as far as looks go are common or garden Precision and Jazz Basses. The design, probably makes for a larger area of contact between the neck and body, but I'm not sure it really makes that much difference, I just like the look of them. If you don't, don't look at them Eude [/quote] I was never a fan of SC basses until I stumbled across a Matt Garrison video. Fell in love with his Fodera and that started me looking at other SC basses and then came across the ACG Finn SC R Type. Instantly put in an order and can't wait for it to arrive. For me, any tonal benefit is negligible, it's purely an aesthetic preference, which I happen to love! Your ACG Finn SC classic is beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Here's the single cut I'm building for Kert (our very own FuNkShUi ) I always thought of single cuts as interesting but a bit f'ugly, but I'm getting really excited by how I think this one is going to turn out For anyone interested, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/271204-single-cut-camphor-and-alder-pj/"]the ongoing build thread is here[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1450778472' post='2935696'] Neck stability is certainly increased, though some would argue that Leo's lumps are stable enough as it is. Stability/Rigidity should influence tone but that is subjective and over-rated any way. Mine doesn't meet at the 12th fret (an extending arm helps with balance though) and I don't consider it ugly. [url="http://s54.photobucket.com/user/warwickhunt/media/100_2395_zps7083fa93.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] The Bolin is the only single cut bass that doesn't make me bring up a little bit of sick into my mouth when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1451131766' post='2938438']I remember. The bad old days - and basses back then were just too damn light too. I'm sure I'd have kept my Peavey T40 if only it had had an extra 5lbs of wood between the top horn & 12th fret. What were they thinking?[/quote] Hmmm... so my bass weighs less than 8lb, if I take 5lb off for the cut; I'd better get some lead to stop it floating off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Once again I'll throw this in, only to be told it doesn't count for some obscure reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1451984008' post='2945142'] Once again I'll throw this in, only to be told it doesn't count for some obscure reason [/quote] Absolutely counts as far as I'm concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I agree, I think that is where they got the idea from, but some designs have now lost the plot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1450776304' post='2935658'] Whatever the perceived advantages I just can't get past the look... [/quote] +1,000,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1451654893' post='2942116'] I was never a fan of SC basses until I stumbled across a Matt Garrison video. Fell in love with his Fodera and that started me looking at other SC basses and then came across the ACG Finn SC R Type. Instantly put in an order and can't wait for it to arrive. For me, any tonal benefit is negligible, it's purely an aesthetic preference, which I happen to love! Your ACG Finn SC classic is beautiful!! [/quote] Thanks dude! Can't wait to see your ACG come to life! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blablas Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I don't get all this for or against nagging, if you like it buy or build one, if you don't just don't! I don't like most of the designs and made my own, just to see if it was possible to come up with something that's pleasing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 [quote name='blablas' timestamp='1452080310' post='2946125'] I don't get all this for or against nagging, if you like it buy or build one, if you don't just don't! I don't like most of the designs and made my own, just to see if it was possible to come up with something that's pleasing to me. [/quote] I never tire of looking at your basses - wonderful instruments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1450822461' post='2936282'] 'Fender' SC [url="http://s54.photobucket.com/user/warwickhunt/media/sc%20sado_zpsoegjtdrj.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] This is a really good looking bass-to-be. Who builds it? Yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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