bubinga5 Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) a very handsome one at that.. what is it?, i thought it might be a Marleaux, but havent seen a jazz like that in there range... Edited February 5, 2011 by bubinga5 Quote
MythSte Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 What on earth is that fretboard wood? Not sure if I'm keen on that! A nice pale maple would be gorgeous IMO! Quote
Spike Vincent Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Awesome bit of wood,but it's got too many strings. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 [quote name='Spike Vincent' post='1117072' date='Feb 5 2011, 09:19 PM']Awesome bit of wood,but it's got too many strings.[/quote] Looks like the correct five strings to me? I like it. Quote
Bloodaxe Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 [quote name='Spike Vincent' post='1117072' date='Feb 5 2011, 09:19 PM']Awesome bit of wood,but it's got too many strings.[/quote] +1 And far too many frets as well Quote
danny-79 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 [quote name='MythSte' post='1116835' date='Feb 5 2011, 06:50 PM']What on earth is that fretboard wood? Not sure if I'm keen on that! A nice pale maple would be gorgeous IMO![/quote] Ebony !! Quote
Biarnel Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 [quote name='bh2' post='1116829' date='Feb 5 2011, 07:44 PM']mmm... another fancy Jazz bass copy. [/quote] Actually, it's not That bass has deep tonal chambers, giving it a nice peculiar sound. It also has handwound low impedance pickup, for improved clarity and dynamic range. And about the fingerboard.. it's birdseye maple, quite stunning "in person" By the way, I'm the italian luthier who makes those basses Quote
MythSte Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 [quote name='Biarnel' post='1120457' date='Feb 8 2011, 07:11 PM']Actually, it's not That bass has deep tonal chambers, giving it a nice peculiar sound. It also has handwound low impedance pickup, for improved clarity and dynamic range. And about the fingerboard.. it's birdseye maple, quite stunning "in person" By the way, I'm the italian luthier who makes those basses [/quote] Interesting!! I only asked about the fretboard as it looks almost a "biscuit" colour from here. Quote
bubinga5 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 [quote name='Biarnel' post='1120457' date='Feb 8 2011, 07:11 PM']Actually, it's not That bass has deep tonal chambers, giving it a nice peculiar sound. It also has handwound low impedance pickup, for improved clarity and dynamic range. And about the fingerboard.. it's birdseye maple, quite stunning "in person" By the way, I'm the italian luthier who makes those basses [/quote]So would you call it a Jazz bass? Quote
charic Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 [quote name='Biarnel' post='1120457' date='Feb 8 2011, 07:11 PM']Actually, it's not That bass has deep tonal chambers, giving it a nice peculiar sound. It also has handwound low impedance pickup, for improved clarity and dynamic range. And about the fingerboard.. it's birdseye maple, quite stunning "in person" By the way, I'm the italian luthier who makes those basses [/quote] Nice work, however it IS another fancy jazz bass copy. It's 'fancy' (pretty woods) It's a Jazz bass And unless your Leo Fender it IS a copy Does this mean anything? Nah, I'm being pedantic. I like it though. If it's got a Jazz neck I wouldn't find it comfortable to play though. Finally, welcome to the forum. [quote name='MythSte' post='1120501' date='Feb 8 2011, 07:53 PM']Interesting!! I only asked about the fretboard as it looks almost a "biscuit" colour from here.[/quote] I was thinking caramel. Compromise and say twix? Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 I really like it! Where can we see ,play and buy one? It's given me some real gas and the body reminds me of my teal Ray. Quote
Biarnel Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1120630' date='Feb 8 2011, 09:56 PM']I really like it! Where can we see ,play and buy one? It's given me some real gas and the body reminds me of my teal Ray.[/quote] You can order and buy directly from me, check my website for details and mail address. I have no resellers in UK at the moment, so it's a bit difficult to actually "play" one of them, but I hope you will enjoy some youtube vids a customer made for me. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkbD62DHgCU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkbD62DHgCU[/url] [quote]If it's got a Jazz neck I wouldn't find it comfortable to play though[/quote] This neck has nothing in common with a Jazz one This is why I say that the only "seen before" feature is the shape of the body Quote
Blademan_98 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Hmmm..... Now how do I explain to the misses that I actually NEED one of these Quote
Biarnel Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 [quote name='Blademan_98' post='1120668' date='Feb 8 2011, 10:33 PM']Hmmm..... Now how do I explain to the misses that I actually NEED one of these [/quote] The misses will be happier if you let THEM choose between a Biarnel Prassi (the bass in the pic above) or, let's say, a Biarnel Iter Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 I'm on my iPod at the moment Biarnel but I will check them clips out as soon as I can! Looks like something Mark at BassDirect could be interested in looking at on here as Poptart. I would certainly take a drive down if he had one in stock. Quote
Biarnel Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1120683' date='Feb 8 2011, 10:42 PM']Looks like something Mark at BassDirect could be interested in looking at on here as Poptart. I would certainly take a drive down if he had one in stock.[/quote] I actually exchanged several emails with Mark Stickley in the past, and he was quite pleased with my production. Maybe if UK people show a little curiosity about them, something may start to move. I hope so. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 We will have to have a revolt with him for you! Quote
Blademan_98 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 [quote name='Biarnel' post='1120680' date='Feb 8 2011, 09:41 PM']The misses will be happier if you let THEM choose between a Biarnel Prassi (the bass in the pic above) or, let's say, a Biarnel Iter [/quote] now youve gone and done it! I think they are both fantastic........ Quote
LucaG Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Hi guys, I'm the owner of that Biarnel Prassi 5 strings, and i've also realized those terrible video clips.... If you have any question about that bass please don't hesitate..... Quote
Mog Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 The Iter is fantastic. Perfect contouring IMO. Not too keen on the wood grain on the Prassi. Quote
Biarnel Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 For those of you interested in Biarnel instruments, there is a dedicated thread now! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=122851"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=122851[/url] Quote
Rumble Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 If they sound anywhere near as good as they look, you're onto a sure winner. Pleeeeeaaaase strike a deal for Mark at Bassdirect to stock a few so I can pop over and try a couple! Quote
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