No. 8 Wire Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 Anyone heard of Dark Hollow Basses from Canada? http://www.wightbay.com/shanklin/leisure/dark-hollow-custom-canadian-5-string-fretless-bass-5606019/ Quote
binky_bass Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 Good god that's... well... awful! Me no likey.. Quote
No. 8 Wire Posted February 14, 2018 Author Posted February 14, 2018 Yeah I don't like to judge! Not for me, but then a Fodera single cut wouldn't be either so maybe my taste isn't to be trusted.... Not many luthier built basses come up locally so just interested if these things have a following or if this is an orphan. Have to say though, it has an awfully large neck on that beast, must either neck dive or feel heavy on the shoulder. Quote
TheGreek Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 The headstock is...well, let's say I'm not a fan of the design. I can't see any way to access the truss rod, or even if there is one. At £400 (or offers) I'm not convinced it is Luthier made. Quote
No. 8 Wire Posted February 14, 2018 Author Posted February 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, TheGreek said: The headstock is...well, let's say I'm not a fan of the design. I can't see any way to access the truss rod, or even if there is one. Maybe that's why the neck is so massive? Quote
alyctes Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, No. 8 Wire said: Maybe that's why the neck is so massive? My thought exactly. Quote
binky_bass Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 The headstock looks like it's been run over by a truck... proper Looney Tunes style flat! Quote
dyerseve Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 I dont understand how or even why you would deliberately arrive at that "shape" for a headstock... Dear god it's even uglier than a Laurus headstock... Quote
BigRedX Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 Made by someone inspired by Wishbass? Quote
No. 8 Wire Posted February 15, 2018 Author Posted February 15, 2018 2 hours ago, BigRedX said: Made by someone inspired by Wishbass? Good shout, I see truss rods are optional on Wishbasses too. Quote
Nibody Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 A Dark Hollow is the best place for it. Covered in wood chips. And Petrol. Lots of Petrol. Quote
Hellzero Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 On 15/02/2018 at 16:14, BigRedX said: Made by someone inspired by Wishbass? On 15/02/2018 at 19:00, No. 8 Wire said: Good shout, I see truss rods are optional on Wishbasses too. But even uglier which, I thought naively, was impossible. Quote
No. 8 Wire Posted February 19, 2018 Author Posted February 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Hellzero said: But even uglier which, I thought naively, was impossible. Yes, but think of the upper fret access! Quote
No. 8 Wire Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 22 minutes ago, Hellzero said: You mean the ones you never play. How dare you Sir! I'll be playing them on my upcoming album: whale and dolphin noises in the key of F minor. Coming soon to an elevator near you.... 1 Quote
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