jwbassman Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 (edited) Hi Guys Spec is as follows: Evolution Custom 5 string (fretted - 35" scale length) Body: Central American Mahogany with a flamed Sycamore top (with matching headstock) Neck: 3 piece Maple with a Birdseye Maple board (matching truss rod cover - side dots only not marks on board - 26 frets) Hardware: Black - Hipshot ultralite tuners, Hipshot individual saddles (option for through body stringing too) Electronics: OW BMT 3 band preamp - OW5 pickups (matching wood covers) Strings: currently OW nickels but planning on some DR black beauties in the not too distant future For those who wanted to see some pics here she is... [attachment=35033:JW_EVO_01.jpg] [attachment=35034:JW_EVO_02.jpg] [attachment=35035:JW_EVO_03.jpg] [attachment=35036:JW_EVO_04.jpg] Needless to say I'm very happy Edited October 24, 2009 by jwbassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 [quote name='jwbassman' post='634949' date='Oct 23 2009, 11:13 PM']Hi Guys Spec is as follows: Evolution Custom 5 string (fretted - 35" scale length) Body: Central American Mahogany with a flamed Sycamore top (with matching headstock) Neck: 3 piece Maple with a Birdseye Maple board (matching truss rod cover - side dots only not marks on board - 26 frets) Hardware: Black - Hipshot ultralite tuners, Hipshot individual saddles (option for through body stringing too) Electronics: OW BMT 3 band preamp - OW5 pickups (matching wood covers) Strings: currently OW nickels but planning on some DR black beauties in the not too distant future wink.gif For those who wanted to see some pics here she is... [attachment=35033:JW_EVO_01.jpg] [attachment=35034:JW_EVO_02.jpg] [attachment=35035:JW_EVO_03.jpg] [attachment=35036:JW_EVO_04.jpg] Needless to say I'm very happy [/quote]Cor!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 [quote name='steve-soar' post='634956' date='Oct 23 2009, 11:22 PM']Cor!!![/quote] Indeed - she plays beautifully and sounds awesome too, already done a couple of gigs and had superb feedback from the guys in both bands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Nicest OW I've ever seen - congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Congrats! Lovely looking bass you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='635083' date='Oct 24 2009, 08:10 AM']Nicest OW I've ever seen - congrats [/quote] [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='635093' date='Oct 24 2009, 09:11 AM']Congrats! Lovely looking bass you have there [/quote] Thanks guys - she's very special. I had quite a wait, but it was well worth it. My photography skills do not do her justice - in the flesh (wood) she really is stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdgrsr400 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Lovely! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 That is gorgeous. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Gasp.....I've seen plenty of Overwaters in my time, but that's the sexiest one I've seen by a country mile. Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) Thanks for all the really postive comments guys, I really appreciate it Tell you what, it makes it really tough to choose which bass to take to the gig - I went for the fretless tonight (bit of a Buble set) but will be using the Evo at rehersal tomorrow morning... Edited October 26, 2009 by jwbassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 That is super nice, any pics of your other Overwater? I own a Progress and an Evolution, hoping to get another Evolution soon, but think I'd prefer another 36inch scale over the 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Yep, that's one seriously nice looking bass. The matching pickup covers really set it off. Your patience has definitely been well rewarded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Awesome... love it, and I usually avoid Red like the plague! Already planning my second OW and each new one I see makes me realise why I wouldn't pay for anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='636609' date='Oct 26 2009, 12:43 AM']That is super nice, any pics of your other Overwater? I own a Progress and an Evolution, hoping to get another Evolution soon, but think I'd prefer another 36inch scale over the 35.[/quote] Indeed it is. I'm sure I've got some somewhere - I'll have a look... Why do you find the 36" better? [quote name='Stingray5' post='636653' date='Oct 26 2009, 04:10 AM']Yep, that's one seriously nice looking bass. The matching pickup covers really set it off. Your patience has definitely been well rewarded! [/quote] Glad you like it - yeah the pickups were a bit of a last minute decision but add so much. It's a good job I have the patience of a saint [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='637101' date='Oct 26 2009, 06:34 PM']Awesome... love it, and I usually avoid Red like the plague! Already planning my second OW and each new one I see makes me realise why I wouldn't pay for anything else[/quote] I almost changed my mind and went for a trans black instead but the red and maple combination is stunning, so I'm glad I went with my first instinct... It is exceptionally high quality and the attention to detail is superb - I have no hesitation in recommending Overwater to anybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 [quote name='jwbassman' post='637290' date='Oct 26 2009, 08:18 PM']Why do you find the 36" better?[/quote] I tune ADGCF I have a trans black Evo and it does not look this nice so you made a good choice, but you know if you want to swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='636609' date='Oct 26 2009, 12:43 AM']That is super nice, any pics of your other Overwater?[/quote] Here's a few of shots of my fretless... [attachment=35224:JW_PRO_01.jpg] [attachment=35225:JW_PRO_02.jpg] [attachment=35226:JW_PRO_03.jpg] [attachment=35227:JW_PRO_04.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 ...and a couple of them together [attachment=35228:JW_OWB_01.jpg] [attachment=35229:JW_OWB_02.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 ...and just for completeness, the whole family... [attachment=35230:JW_ALL_01.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) [quote name='tayste_2000' post='637322' date='Oct 26 2009, 09:47 PM']I tune ADGCF [/quote] I see... [quote name='tayste_2000' post='637322' date='Oct 26 2009, 09:47 PM']I have a trans black Evo and it does not look this nice so you made a good choice, but you know if you want to swap [/quote] It's a tempting offer, but you'll understand if I decline Edited October 26, 2009 by jwbassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 [quote name='jwbassman' post='637431' date='Oct 26 2009, 10:10 PM']I see... It's a tempting offer, but you'll understand if I decline [/quote] No I don't understand, you have insulted me and my family. Noticed your in Southport, my band was on Dune FM the other weekend for a 2 hour show, nice place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Southport's ok - for some reason most people who visit really like it, I guess when you live here you have a slightly different outlook... If ever you fancy popping over again give me a shout and bring your Overwaters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 And vice versa if you find yourself in Manchester and want to hear your basses through an 800w all tube rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Oh no that is properly nasty looking! I bet it sounds like cr@p too. I tell you what I'll do you favour and get it out of your sight if you'll pay for a courier . Someone pass me my coat, I'm going to go away and sulk and comtemplate my sad looking (yet toneful) instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 [quote name='ezbass' post='637699' date='Oct 27 2009, 11:46 AM']Someone pass me my coat, I'm going to go away and sulk and comtemplate my sad looking (yet toneful) instruments.[/quote] Hey mate - no coat and no sulking required. I know I'm exceptionally lucky to own the basses I do - I've worked mighty hard to afford them and I take none of them for granted. As a designer aesthetics are important to me, but ultimatley it's about the way they sound that is most important, the fact they look great too is just a bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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