Painy Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 https://m.facebook.com/groups/485909548111766?view=permalink&id=1195668663802514 Quote
Oxnard Montalvo Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 How about some details for those who haven't given up their privacy to the zuckerbot? Quote
Painy Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Fair enough. It's a short video clip demonstrating a feature of a bass where the whole instrument is illuminated rather than just fret marker LEDs. A button on the body allows you to select difference colours and to choose between fully illuminated and the light chasing around the instrument. Here's a few screenshots I've taken from the video to hopefully give some idea: The bass without lights- [URL=http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Richard_Pain/media/stuff/Screenshot_20170121-104923_zpsihwkpmla.png.html][IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Richard_Pain/stuff/Screenshot_20170121-104923_zpsihwkpmla.png[/IMG][/URL] And a few examples with- [URL=http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Richard_Pain/media/stuff/Screenshot_20170121-104917_zpslcxyqsuo.png.html][IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Richard_Pain/stuff/Screenshot_20170121-104917_zpslcxyqsuo.png[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Richard_Pain/media/stuff/Screenshot_20170121-105019_zpsctkpx1ni.png.html][IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Richard_Pain/stuff/Screenshot_20170121-105019_zpsctkpx1ni.png[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Richard_Pain/media/stuff/Screenshot_20170121-104927_zpsrrxykava.png.html][IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Richard_Pain/stuff/Screenshot_20170121-104927_zpsrrxykava.png[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Richard_Pain/media/stuff/Screenshot_20170121-104937_zpsecqz8oeu.png.html][IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/Richard_Pain/stuff/Screenshot_20170121-104937_zpsecqz8oeu.png[/IMG][/URL] Edited January 21, 2017 by Painy Quote
Oxnard Montalvo Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Wow. Not sure it's for me but it's impressive! Thanks for the screen grabs. Quote
burno70 Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 I'm surprised that I really like that! Would be ace in a disco band! Quote
EBS_freak Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Too much. The flaw will be the power consumption of those LEDs and switching circuit. That thing will spend more time on charge than on action. It's done it's job though - gone viral and got the luthier a load of followers so he can get people seeing his other work. Quote
Painy Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1485001902' post='3220278'] Too much. The flaw will be the power consumption of those LEDs and switching circuit. That thing will spend more time on charge than on action. It's done it's job though - gone viral and got the luthier a load of followers so he can get people seeing his other work. [/quote] I just thought it was an interesting and quite clever gadget. I wouldn't actual want to use that on stage personally (my main gigging bass is a sunburst precision though so I guess I'm not really the target market) but it's a clever bit of tech that, as you say, will no doubt get the builder some attention for his more practical offerings. Quote
spectoremg Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 I like it - just can't figure where I'd use it though. Quote
T-Bay Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 I can't help but wonder if the maker spends as much time making sure the sound is right. Looks a bit of a 'tarts handbag' to me and would be suspicious that it would sound poor. Quote
Vinny Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 That is...AWESOME! The noise I just made on seeing those pictures can probably be best described as 'less than manly', and has betrayed my cool exterior. Want one! 5 string! NOW! Quote
fretmeister Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 I love it. I got a quote. $4500 Plus shipping, import duty and Vat of course. Quote
ZilchWoolham Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 How do you crack it open when the lights fry? Quote
fiatcoupe432 Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 how many 9v batteries do you need ? and how often? will do a nice xmas tree Quote
chrismuzz Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 I know a lot of bassists who wish people would pay attention to them more onstage. This would be perfect Quote
LayDownThaFunk Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 I think that's a classic case of quantity over quality. Looks like an oversized Xmas tree fairy light. Quote
ambient Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 I guess in the right band it'd be ok. It's a bit like those pointless LEDs on Mark King's basses, I can see the point along the side of the fretboard, but not on the front, that's just for the audience, like this. Quote
BigRedX Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1485449751' post='3224065'] I guess in the right band it'd be ok. It's a bit like those pointless LEDs on Mark King's basses, I can see the point along the side of the fretboard, but not on the front, that's just for the audience, like this. [/quote] And what is wrong with giving the audience something interesting to look at? Quote
ambient Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1485456542' post='3224131'] And what is wrong with giving the audience something interesting to look at? [/quote] Nothing at all, isn't that what the music is for though ? Quote
Rich Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1485456784' post='3224133'] Nothing at all, isn't that what the music is for though ? [/quote] Surely the music is for listening to, not looking at? Quote
prowla Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 [sub]I used to play in a band and we used thunderflashes.[/sub] [sub]Maybe an exploding guitar would add more to the music too![/sub] Quote
T-Bay Posted January 26, 2017 Posted January 26, 2017 Well if you must: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xwWw9g0EgHA Quote
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