Kees_SoS Posted August 25, 2013 Author Posted August 25, 2013 The wood the guys have got me for my fretted Original Series looks equally stunning! ;-) Quote
JPJ Posted August 27, 2013 Posted August 27, 2013 Wow that flamed ash has some figure doesn't it? Looking great Kees, I bet you can't wait to get your hands on it now? Quote
Kees_SoS Posted August 27, 2013 Author Posted August 27, 2013 [quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1377609041' post='2189325'] Wow that flamed ash has some figure doesn't it? Looking great Kees, I bet you can't wait to get your hands on it now? [/quote] Yes, the flaming is quite spectactular. From an aesthetic point of view, I'm over the moon with it. Just over a week to go until collection now. Naturally, I'm more than a bit excited! ;-) Quote
eude Posted September 5, 2013 Posted September 5, 2013 [quote name='Kees_SoS' timestamp='1378388450' post='2199528'] Assembly almost completed. [/quote] That is gorgeous mate! You must be VERY excited! Eude Quote
Kees_SoS Posted September 5, 2013 Author Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) [quote name='eude' timestamp='1378388493' post='2199531'] That is gorgeous mate! You must be VERY excited! Eude [/quote] Cheers! Can't wait to collect it. Edited September 5, 2013 by Kees_SoS Quote
Kees_SoS Posted September 8, 2013 Author Posted September 8, 2013 So, I finally collected the bass on Friday. Needless to say, I'm over the moon with it. As anyone who is familiar with Overwater will know, the quality of finish on their instruments is second to none, and this bass is no exception. Like my previous custom order, this one has turned out exactly as I had envisaged. We made a few subtle changes along the way, all of which have ultimately made for a better instrument - classic but contemporary, with great looks, tone and playability. Thanks to the Scott Devine signature circuit, the bass has also a wide range of tonal possibilities, but is still easy to use. What I'm now looking forward to is trying it out in a band situation. Quote
BassBus Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 A very fine looking instrument and it didn't take that long either. Enjoy the playing. Quote
rk7 Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 Hey Kees, that is one gorgeous bass! congrats man Robin Quote
jimbobothy Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 +1 on the build quality of Overwaters, really not notch stuff IMO Quote
eude Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Holy Moly! That is gorgeous mate, you must be pretty chuffed? Eude Quote
JPJ Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Absolutely gorgeous! I say it again, marrying the original series body shape with the progress headstock is pure genius - lovely lovely lovely bass - congrats Kees Quote
Kees_SoS Posted September 9, 2013 Author Posted September 9, 2013 Thanks, guys. I am indeed mega chuffed with it. I spent all of yesterday evening playing on it and just couldn't put it back in the case and go to bed ;-) Really pleased with how the specs have worked out, too, particularly the pickup configuration and Scott Devine circuit. Quote
John-E-Retro Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Kees_SoS' timestamp='1378762700' post='2204520'] Thanks, guys. I am indeed mega chuffed with it. I spent all of yesterday evening playing on it and just couldn't put it back in the case and go to bed ;-) Really pleased with how the specs have worked out, too, particularly the pickup configuration and Scott Devine circuit. [/quote] You guys may or may not know this, but I designed and produce what's called the Scott Devine Signature preamp. Laurence, at Overwater, asked if I could come up with something which has a flat response, so no change to to response going from passive to active when controls set in neutral as already mentioned, and with more of a US vibe. I already had something in my head which I mapped on to a U Retro 5 Knob Deluxe. If I had to coin some sort of description, I'd say Fodera style. Edited September 10, 2013 by John-E-Retro Quote
rk7 Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Hello John, the circuit is awesome, great work. RK Quote
Kees_SoS Posted September 10, 2013 Author Posted September 10, 2013 Hi, John. I was aware that you designed the preamp. I'd actually been thinking of asking the guys at Overwater if they knew of a preamp that would give me more flexibility in the mid range, so when Scott's signature bass came out, I couldn't wait to hear for myself what the electronics could do. To be honest, I'm surprised that so few manufacturers offer an equivalent option. For me, being able to find the sweet spot in the mid range is crucial. [quote name='John-E-Retro' timestamp='1378819789' post='2205047'] You guys may or may not know this, but I designed and produce what's called the Scott Devine Signature preamp. Laurence, at Overwater, asked if I could come up with something which has a flat response, so no change to to response going from passive to active when controls set in neutral as already mentioned, and with more of a US vibe. I already had something in my head which I mapped on to a U Retro 5 Knob Deluxe. If I had to coin some sort of description, I'd say Fodera style. [/quote] Quote
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