tauzero Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I've just found an article on the subject - [url="http://content.yudu.com/A1pppt/MIPNOV2010/resources/30.htm"]an interview with Chris May about the Aspiration series.[/url] But dammit, they don't exist without pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 single humbucker bass does it for me - looks cracking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 [quote name='tauzero' post='1011858' date='Nov 4 2010, 11:42 AM']I've just found an article on the subject - [url="http://content.yudu.com/A1pppt/MIPNOV2010/resources/30.htm"]an interview with Chris May about the Aspiration series.[/url] But dammit, they don't exist without pictures... [/quote] Thanks for posting that, I have been keeping and eye out for developments on these new guitars. The prototypes in the pictures look very good, very overwater and they dont have that nasty headstock that the previous prototypes had. That PJ Jazz still looks excellent, I am praying there is going to be a 5 string Jazz coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I have to agree with the other and say that the proto basses look a bit bland. If these basses were label;led as Tanglewood and didn't have the Overwater association would anyone give them a second glance?? Having the big name gives the basses a sense of expectation, without out that they're regular 'cookie cutter' basses. No doubt this will the expand the Overwater brand, but it have been nice to see a bolder step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) I have to agree with the other and say that the proto basses look a bit bland. If these basses were labelled as Tanglewood and didn't have the Overwater association would anyone give them a second glance?? Having the big name gives the basses a sense of expectation, without out that they're regular 'cookie cutter' basses. No doubt this will the expand the Overwater brand, but it would have been nice to see a bolder step. Edited November 4, 2010 by 7string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I used the contact us button on the Tanglewood website this week to enquire as to the progress of the project and received the following (having removed a bit of personal info) [b]I can assure you your anticipation is certainly matched here at Tanglewood. Last month Chris personally flew to Asia and signed off every part of the manufacturing project. He fully approved the first delivery of these fabulous instruments which were in the finishing stages of production when he got there. We are now in the hands of freight forwarders ! There is no possibilty of a pre Xmas delivery into shops, but we anticipate mid January, so not long to go ! We liken them to a fine wine..they've taken a while to produce but the wait will certainly be worth it ! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, kind words and patience ! I've copied Chris May personally in on your mail, he'll be pleased his painstaking efforts on this project are appreciated ! Regards Sharon Hunt Company Secretary Tanglewood Guitars[/b][i][/i] Sounds promising I think; now looking forward to some trying out in the new year. I've asked for some pics and will post if I receive anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sime17 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 [quote name='ead' post='1061485' date='Dec 17 2010, 12:32 PM']I used the contact us button on the Tanglewood website this week to enquire as to the progress of the project and received the following (having removed a bit of personal info) [b]I can assure you your anticipation is certainly matched here at Tanglewood. Last month Chris personally flew to Asia and signed off every part of the manufacturing project. He fully approved the first delivery of these fabulous instruments which were in the finishing stages of production when he got there. We are now in the hands of freight forwarders ! There is no possibilty of a pre Xmas delivery into shops, but we anticipate mid January, so not long to go ! We liken them to a fine wine..they've taken a while to produce but the wait will certainly be worth it ! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, kind words and patience ! I've copied Chris May personally in on your mail, he'll be pleased his painstaking efforts on this project are appreciated ! Regards Sharon Hunt Company Secretary TangSounds promising I think; now looking forward to some trying out in the new year. I've asked for some pics and will post if I receive anything.[/quote]lewood Guitars[/b][i][/i] Scuse newbie error - I'm a bass player ffs! I've re-juvenated this thread cos I've just read me bass mag where they give a positive review of one of these (one of the nasty pointy ones that 'clever' bass players might buy) and interview Mr May - but I can't find anybody stocking them yet - plus the Overwater website is awful - never updated - and has no info at all on these. It's a shame 'cos I WANT ONE. SOON. If anybody's interested: A passive 35" P/J Jazz 5 with a nice warm sunburst and torty plate. For under £500 - which seems to be where they are pitched. I've long been looking for something answering that general description to sit next to my black DJ5 - my 55-02 isn't cutting it but don't want to pay over a grand for a new Skyline Lakland when they no longer have Dan Lakin at the helm and are making them in a different country that I'm not sure has proven itself as a manufacturing community yet as S Korea has. (Sorry -perhaps it's just me but some Hyundais/Kias actually look pretty good now whereas Protons still look like a rough rebuilt Mitsubishi from 1992). So hope there's some news from Overwater or Tanglewood soon - I can't be the only one who's really interested at the price point they're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Just been looking through the same articles and the new Artist and Deluxe basses look gorgeous. A nice subtle variation on the Overwater body shape. Just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STU-SBL Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) [quote name='sime17' post='1105696' date='Jan 27 2011, 11:17 PM']So hope there's some news from Overwater or Tanglewood soon - I can't be the only one who's really interested at the price point they're talking about.[/quote] Thanks for the feedback. The website is updated as and when news is available. This is not always easy to do as the team is rather small and commited to looking after all customers old and new, which is a full time job in itself. All projects are documented and a new gallery is being prepared. The new basses have only just arrived in the UK and will be sent out to dealers soon. Details of stockists are being finalised and will be updated, along with a new section on the website within the next week. If you have any questions about the new Aspiration series or other OW products please do get in touch. Chris and Laurence are always happy to talk bass and if you have any requests for imagery, news, reviews etc PM me here or [b][[email protected]]email[/email][/b] Cheers Stu Edited January 28, 2011 by bleedproof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfer Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 got money burning a hole in my pocket, really interested in one of these basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Chris May is scheduled to attend the Moffat Bass Bash next weekend, and is hopefully going to be bringing some of these basses along, so with a bit of luck one (or more) of us will be able to have a fiddle and post some opinions. Unless someone gets their hands on one in a shop first, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Oh hells bells... a 5-string PJ like that one, in the same candyapple red, would be enough to see my Status up for sale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I'm looking forward to someone buying one so they can tell us all about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Hmm... if only there were a 'burst PJ with block markers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 If only Sue Ryder could forge a relationship with Overwater... Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sime17 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 [quote name='bleedproof' post='1106073' date='Jan 28 2011, 12:12 PM']Thanks for the feedback. The website is updated as and when news is available. This is not always easy to do as the team is rather small and commited to looking after all customers old and new, which is a full time job in itself. All projects are documented and a new gallery is being prepared. The new basses have only just arrived in the UK and will be sent out to dealers soon. Details of stockists are being finalised and will be updated, along with a new section on the website within the next week. If you have any questions about the new Aspiration series or other OW products please do get in touch. Chris and Laurence are always happy to talk bass and if you have any requests for imagery, news, reviews etc PM me here or [b][[email protected]]email[/email][/b] Cheers Stu[/quote] I think I just weed a bit with excitement:) Thanks mr Stu! Hope I didn't sound too disparaging there- but the website thing has been frustrating me for ages 'cos there never seem to be updated j's on there (which is kinda my thing) and I seem to get more info on Overwater stuff looking at Bassdirect and Promenade's sites (which have some stunning j/p overwater porn on them btw!) - have to say that's a faultless and unimpeachable excuse tho. In an ideal world would love to commission a custom pj but can't really justify a £2k+ instrument despite being a working player on the function circuit - but this new series looks fantastic and very much what someone like me has been waiting for. Genuinely v v interested. Unless I tragically lose a limb in a hideous 'jumping up and down with excitement'-based accident, I'll keep an eye out for updates and will be in touch when there's some stock to look at. Meanwhile I'm off to spring me oldest Lakland from the band van, tart it up, and get it on ebay. cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sime17 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='1106156' date='Jan 28 2011, 01:17 PM']Hmm... if only there were a 'burst PJ with block markers. [/quote] mmm...block markers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 When they're out i'll do my best to get hold of one to review on the site, they look very intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 [quote name='sime17' post='1106940' date='Jan 29 2011, 02:47 AM']mmm...block markers....[/quote] Hehe heh! Just seen the brochure.. there'll be a Contemporary J - double soapbar, flame maple top. The brochure shows blueburst and blackburst with maple necks with what looks like abalone block markers. Looking forward to getting hold of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 While were talking tanglewood I thought I'd randomly post this. It's a 'bassmaster funk' I think made by tanglewood. I've changed the hardware for gold and added the adhesive 'inlays' but it's an awesome bass. I've kept it for about 15 years. As you were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sime17 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 [quote name='hubrad' post='1111174' date='Feb 1 2011, 03:57 PM']Hehe heh! Just seen the brochure.. there'll be a Contemporary J - double soapbar, flame maple top. The brochure shows blueburst and blackburst with maple necks with what looks like abalone block markers. Looking forward to getting hold of these![/quote] Yes yes enough of the dirty talk - 'flame maple' - 'abalone blocks' - 'blueburst' - wash your mouth out with soap(bars) and (over)water - let's rewind a bit... 'Brochure'!? Hello?! They're not even on the website yet!?! I thought I was the arch luddite but hats off to them. And where can one find this brochure of legend foretold? Didst thou summon it with sourcery? Dammit, I'm always the last to know - this can only add to my persecution complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 [quote name='sime17' post='1111777' date='Feb 1 2011, 11:07 PM']Yes yes enough of the dirty talk - 'flame maple' - 'abalone blocks' - 'blueburst' - wash your mouth out with soap(bars) and (over)water - let's rewind a bit... 'Brochure'!? Hello?! They're not even on the website yet!?! I thought I was the arch luddite but hats off to them. And where can one find this brochure of legend foretold? Didst thou summon it with sourcery? Dammit, I'm always the last to know - this can only add to my persecution complex.[/quote] It hasn't actually been printed yet, but we're getting on the dealers list, so I got an email with sneak preview pics! Chris May also said that he would be setting up the first couple of batches himself to make sure things were coming through in correct fettle. This sounds very promising indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Sent an email to Tanglewood and got a very nice and extremely quick reply from their customer services team (nice one Tanglewood). Apparently the basses ship to shops the week beginning 21st Feb and one of the signed up dealers to receive a first lot is about a 10 minute walk from me in Cheltenham....OH YES!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 [quote name='NJE' post='1112550' date='Feb 2 2011, 03:34 PM']Sent an email to Tanglewood and got a very nice and extremely quick reply from their customer services team (nice one Tanglewood). Apparently the basses ship to shops the week beginning 21st Feb and one of the signed up dealers to receive a first lot is about a 10 minute walk from me in Cheltenham....OH YES!!!![/quote] Is that RoundAboutSound NJE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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