Sibob Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 For those fans of Mr Alderete & Mr Gwizdala who particularly like the look of their old Goya Panther II basses, looks like Carey Nordstrand is currently prototyping a similar build. Unclear at this point if it's a one-off, although another Insta post asking about the bridge suggests that it will be commercial available: Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zranyard Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Cool looking bass, yeah I've spent a fair amount of time searching the web for a goya thanks to those 2 dudes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 These are absolutely going into production, Carey's already got a far east manufacturer set up to get it cranked out once he's ironed out all the kinks. He's also aiming for a low price point, sub $1000 in the US, how that will translate here in the UK is another matter, but still very cool to see a new contender coming on to the market at a reasonably competitive price. Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 24 minutes ago, eude said: These are absolutely going into production, Carey's already got a far east manufacturer set up to get it cranked out once he's ironed out all the kinks. He's also aiming for a low price point, sub $1000 in the US, how that will translate here in the UK is another matter, but still very cool to see a new contender coming on to the market at a reasonably competitive price. Eude Ah cool, thanks for the extra detail. I only spotted them last night on Carey's Instagram Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, Sibob said: Ah cool, thanks for the extra detail. I only spotted them last night on Carey's Instagram Si No bother, I've been following it for a while since he posted up the crazy headstock design for feedback, which, with the internet being the internet opened a portal to another dimension populated exclusively by bass trolls. Anyway, he stuck to his guns, tweaked it a little and pressed ahead, which I really admire and the finished design looks awesome! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Yeah I like it, cross between the original Panther bass and a brand who's name escapes me which has a long headstock like this, but 2 tuners on the bass side, and 2 on the treble side. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Going by the sound clips Carey has up on Instagram and elsewhere, this thing well sell like hotcakes. Sounds AMAZING! Edited October 4, 2018 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) I think the switch positions are going to be moved around for the final version, as they kinda get in the way a bit apparently. The original Goya that this draws inspiration from had a gap above the neck pickup, what half the switches moved between that and the bridge pickup. I guess sometimes folks get it right first time, but the rest of the tweaks and rethinking seem to hit the mark. Eude EDIT: It's a good job I just got a new shortscale bass! Edited October 4, 2018 by eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I have been following this for a while too, since the initial sketches and outline showed up. Looks cool and like others have said, will be available and I seem to remember Carey saying they would be under his Rocket Surgeon brand and not Nordstrand or Nordy. I also spotted a tasty bass preamp prototype on his Instagram too. Another cool short scale I want along with a mustang and supro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I’ve been following the development of this bass for several weeks now via Carey’s Facebook posts. Looks like it’s gonna be fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordygrrl Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 proto bass is being shipped overseas this week for initial review with the manufacturer. It is a super fun bass!! here's some pics for ya! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 😍😍😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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