tauzero Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134495940694 The usual high Wishbass quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 He's quite open about what you get ( see below) and whilst they may not be aesthetically pleasing to all eyes, I checked and there is only 1 bad review.... I'd rather buy one of these than one of our favourite UK Luthiers bitsa b/s creations! A) I do make these, by myself. Each one is a little different. B) The finish is rough. A fine finish takes more time than building the instrument, and does not add to the tone. There is a whole crew of Wishbass Enthusiasts that refinish my basses. It just takes, time, sandpaper, and some Tru-oil. Ten Dollars and elbow grease. C) There are no truss rods. The necks are very stiff, due to the Purpleheart stringers. They are also a bit larger than usual. I find that a fat neck decreases the chance of carpal tunnel syndrome. You adjust the action by shimming under the bridge, it is not glued down. I set the action as low as possible, it is easier to raise the action than to lower it. To do that, simply file the bridge. D) I try to use domestic and renewable woods. Occasionally i have exotic wood left over from a custom order and use that. E) I do take custom orders, but not over eBay Messenger. Wishbass is unique. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Needs more access to the higher register ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Not the prettiest Wishbass I've seen. I don't have the skills to finish one to a decent standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 The absence of truss-rod and the thick neck put me off. If it wasn't for that, I'd have sampled his creations before now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Looks like he doesn't or may not ship to UK. Shipping might be more than the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 On 13/05/2023 at 07:15, Ralf1e said: Shipping might be more than the bass? And certainly more than the bass is worth... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 18 hours ago, Dan Dare said: And certainly more than the bass is worth... Specially designed to play the "I got a band saw for Christmas blues" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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