6stringbassist Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) I got this a few days ago, it's fantastic, a really beautiful sound, totally unlike other acoustic basses that I've played. Jonas Hellborg plays an acoustic by the same luthier. It's signed on the back of the headstock by Abraham Wechter, and dated January 2007. I've fitted a set of DR sunbeams to it, I get a lovely deep, warm sound from it. Edited October 11, 2008 by 6stringbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I nearly creamed myself when I saw the back of that instrument. I don't think I've seen such a gorgeous piece of wood in a long time. You got a fantastic deal there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Thanks !. The same wood is all around the sides, it's really beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 The back on that is gorgeous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Lovely bass Cheers Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 What a pity that gorgeous piece of wood has to be hidden round the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Wow, thats a find! Abe makes some amazing stuff, his bass for Jonas and his guitars for John McLaughlin being my favourite examples! Nice to see the Jonas Hellborg avatar too, he is one of my favourite players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='304488' date='Oct 11 2008, 05:45 PM']I nearly creamed myself when I saw the back of that instrument.[/quote] Eeeeewwww Just read this as I'm drinking a cup of coffee with cream in it. Great looking instrument and probably sounds great as well. There's so many acoustic basses about but only a few which sound good. I've seen the Jonas Hellborg videos from Bass Day at bassplayer.tv and the sound he gets from his Warwick acoustic bass is great. I bet the Wechter sounds as good or better as Mr.Hellborg is not known for compromising his sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Just had to add to this thread. I was looking at another bass forum (criminal I know) and found this YouTube clip of Jonas Hellborg playing a Wechter acoustic bass. It just sounds so wonderful [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WelduVCB03g"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WelduVCB03g[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 That's a great bit of film isn't it, I've watched that a few times. It's a pity it's not available on DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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