Musky Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Just browsing around and came across this picture. I think they look fine as they stand, but I'd be a bit worried that it'd look like you're playing one of those toy guitars once you've got it strapped on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Brilliant! Would love to see someone turn up and play one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teej Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 That's great! Check this out too: [url="http://www.largesound.com/ashboryarticle/concept/ukulele/"]Bass Ukulele using Ashbory strings[/url] Someone even makes them for sale, although I don't they've got any finished right now: [url="http://www.bassuke.com"]www.bassuke.com[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starless Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 And lookout for Rickenbacker's legal department sending out the swat teams to beat up every kid in their bedroom who actually owns one. You think I'm joking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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redstriper Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Here's another home made baby based on the Ashbory - [attachment=30253:rubber_b..._for_web.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Want one. U-Bass that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 [quote name='paul h' post='560334' date='Aug 4 2009, 04:25 PM']Want one. U-Bass that is.[/quote] Same here - UK distributor is Sutherland Trading, they should land sometime later this month. Contact [email protected] for more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 [quote name='Musky' post='560074' date='Aug 4 2009, 12:06 PM']Just browsing around and came across this picture. I think they look fine as they stand, but I'd be a bit worried that it'd look like you're playing one of those toy guitars once you've got it strapped on. [/quote] Love it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraktal Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I had an Ashbory and loved its tone, but in the end I had to sell it because I couldnt get used to the extremely short scale. Just a few inches more would have been perfect because intonation is a big concern when playing the tiny bass. Are those wood models commercial? Would be nice to order a custom "XL scale" in case those arent already, cos I see those string knots dont have much string left, at least the Rickenfaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 [quote name='Musky' post='560074' date='Aug 4 2009, 12:06 PM']...but I'd be a bit worried that it'd look like you're playing one of those toy guitars once you've got it strapped on. [/quote] a bit worried ? why ? you'd look like a GIANT ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 [quote name='redstriper' post='560331' date='Aug 4 2009, 04:22 PM']Here's another home made baby based on the Ashbory - [attachment=30253:rubber_b..._for_web.jpg][/quote] That's got to be a 'hobbit' bass - I'll look out for it in the next peter Jackson rip of..er..epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 [quote name='Fraktal' post='561275' date='Aug 5 2009, 04:48 PM']I had an Ashbory and loved its tone, but in the end I had to sell it because I couldnt get used to the extremely short scale. Just a few inches more would have been perfect because intonation is a big concern when playing the tiny bass. Are those wood models commercial? Would be nice to order a custom "XL scale" in case those arent already, cos I see those string knots dont have much string left, at least the Rickenfaker.[/quote] It is hard to intonate accurately on the fretless Ashbory and it really makes you appreciate the effort it must take to play violin. Worth it if you can be bothered to stick with it though, the tone is huge - very deep and smooth despite the size and light weight. Here's another home made longer scale Ashbory, the second clip is with new strings which don't need talc and come in different lengths and gauges, they are the same strings as on the U-Bass in my previous youtube link which is a 21 inch scale available with or without frets. The two Ash's in the original pic were made by Mike Taverner in York and I'm not sure if he makes them to order or not. You can contact him via the Ashbory forum [url="http://www.largesound.net/"]here[/url]. I played an Ashbory exclusively last year at lots of gigs and festivals, but it was hard work especially on a dark stage and I never got over needing to look at the fretboard almost constantly. It was good for me though and I look forward to trying a fretted U-Bass when they arrive in the UK. All the tracks currently on my band's [url="http://myspace.com/redstriper"]myspace[/url] were recorded with the Ashbory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 The rick-shaped one is cool, but a dano longhorn one would be even better. I enjoy playing my stock ashborys, but whenever I turn up somewhere and someone has not seen one before I always get the same 'fisher price' comments followed by astonished looks when they actually hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 [quote name='Fraktal' post='561275' date='Aug 5 2009, 04:48 PM']I had an Ashbory and loved its tone, but in the end I had to sell it because I couldnt get used to the extremely short scale. Just a few inches more would have been perfect because intonation is a big concern when playing the tiny bass. Are those wood models commercial? Would be nice to order a custom "XL scale" in case those arent already, cos I see those string knots dont have much string left, at least the Rickenfaker.[/quote] I don't know whether they're available commercially, but I found that picture via a google image search which led to [url="http://www.largesound.net/bass/index.php?PHPSESSID=525fe36df7945779807b74a3ec266032&topic=299.15"]this thread[/url] on largesound. The guy who made them was the same Mike Tavener redstriper mentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumble Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 How odd, I've just been browsing Fleabay and looking at Ashborys and was just considering posting a new thread asking for opinions, now this thread turns up and answers half of 'em !! Maybe I will start the thread anyway and ask the one question that isnt answered here, are they 'fun' to play ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) [quote name='grumble' post='561629' date='Aug 6 2009, 12:16 AM']are they 'fun' to play ?[/quote] Oh yes and addictive, but they can be infuriating too Beware buying a new one from the states on ebay - I've heard that there are some poor quality ones doing the rounds on there. I would advise buying a new from [url="http://www.largesound.net/"]here[/url] or waiting for a used one to come up. Edited August 6, 2009 by redstriper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 [quote name='grumble' post='561629' date='Aug 6 2009, 12:16 AM']are they 'fun' to play ?[/quote] Oh Yes! Great rubbery fun with a deep fundamental tone. Great fun for turning up with to jam nights. Often people that have never seen one before take the piss a bit and then come back to ask all about it once they've heard the massive rich bass tone flowing from the speakers. The most important thing to remember though is that although it has lines, it plays in tune if you treat it like an unlined fretless and play on the dots between the lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraktal Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 [quote name='redstriper' post='561531' date='Aug 5 2009, 11:06 PM']the second clip is with new strings which don't need talc[/quote] Actually I used corn oil since it was much slippery than the talc and lasted longer (stinky as hell, though, but you cant use mineral oils with silicone rubber). Did they improve the strings somehow? I never heard of Ashbory strings that didnt need some kind of lubricant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 [quote name='Fraktal' post='562310' date='Aug 6 2009, 09:56 PM']Actually I used corn oil since it was much slippery than the talc and lasted longer (stinky as hell, though, but you cant use mineral oils with silicone rubber). Did they improve the strings somehow? I never heard of Ashbory strings that didnt need some kind of lubricant.[/quote] There are some new alternative strings available which are quite different to the originals. They are much stronger and don't need lubrication but you can use silicone spray. Read about them on the Ashbory forum [url="http://www.largesound.net/bass/index.php/topic,653.0.html"]here[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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