Stub Mandrel Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, stewblack said: There was a danger of me getting all Homer's car on it. But the first sketch the guy sent me was very minimal - it was, after all, only about the shape back then. And I was really drawn to the clean, minimal design. Just felt wrong not to add a ton of stuff while I was 'in charge'. But as time passed we junked the clutter and ended up with what I think is a beautiful, clean, understated design. Certainly more stylish than the new Vox and more imaginative than the Ashdown basses, for example. I think people would buy those. You should enter it for No Treble Bass of the Week. Edited February 8, 2021 by Stub Mandrel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoss32 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 That control layout is perfect. Reminds me of some of the cool eastern-bloc basses from the 70s and 80s, awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, mhoss32 said: That control layout is perfect. Reminds me of some of the cool eastern-bloc basses from the 70s and 80s, awesome! Thank you! That's great feed back I'll make sure Stuart sees your comment. Sadly I won't be receiving the bass yet. The lockdown rules are there for a reason and I can't justify the trip as 'necessary'. Let me plug Impure Guitars while I am here. This bass is a stylistic deviation from Stuarts earlier work. He has been very good to work with during the creative part of the process, and his work ethic can't be faulted. If he wasn't 100% happy at any stage, he would go back and do it again. I intend to start selling /saving for another build and won't be looking anywhere else. https://www.impureguitars.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirrorMan Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Now that is nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 5 hours ago, MirrorMan said: Now that is nice! I am itching to get hands on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirrorMan Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm sure you are! I love the simplicity of it. I think you were right to take a 'hands off' approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 Finally getting my hands on this bass! Tomorrow after work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 I bet you're itching to get your hands on it after all this time. I'm sure you'll absolutely love it, but... well... you know... I'm sure it would love to come and live in Cornwall if you didn't. 😉 I really, really love the look of it. Happy NBD for tomorrow. 🙂👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) On 07/02/2021 at 11:45, stewblack said: The bass is done. It's a nitro finish. This is something I often read about here but have no clue about. Any particular care I need to take? Yes - a lack of any particular care - so it relics up nicely edit: added clarification Edited April 15, 2021 by Geek99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 On 12/02/2021 at 23:14, stewblack said: https://www.impureguitars.com/ That Kazimir looks like Batman's hit. It only lacks the text WHACK! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, itu said: That Kazimir looks like Batman's hit. It only lacks the text WHACK! And you could seriously hurt yourself with it. Or even kill someone... 🤦♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 I have it! I love it. I'm getting another one done. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Owen Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Ver, ver funky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Looks great - very individual How does it sit when playing? I'm guessing that it is very comfortable Any chance of a shot of the body more face on to avoid the lens distortion? I stand on the dining table for some of my shots. MrsAndyjr1515 is always delighted, as you can imagine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 19 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: I stand on the dining table for some of my shots. MrsAndyjr1515 is always delighted, as you can imagine I can understand that. To keep explaining it to the dinner guests must be something of a chore. Love the retro styling of this. Can you do sound bites, Stew? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 14 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said: Looks great - very individual How does it sit when playing? I'm guessing that it is very comfortable Any chance of a shot of the body more face on to avoid the lens distortion? I stand on the dining table for some of my shots. MrsAndyjr1515 is always delighted, as you can imagine 14 hours ago, Paul S said: I can understand that. To keep explaining it to the dinner guests must be something of a chore. Love the retro styling of this. Can you do sound bites, Stew? Thanks both! I took Luna to my rehearsal this evening. As observed, sits really nicely when I'm seated. The sound was warm, satisfying. The bass is a little heavy, not overly so, but you know it's there. The neck is a dream to play. I shall record it and take more pics for you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Sorry, I've not forgotten, but I have no computer at present... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, stewblack said: Sorry, I've not forgotten, but I have no computer at present... Phones take pretty good pictures these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, MoonBassAlpha said: Phones take pretty good pictures these days You haven't seen my phone 😬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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