NicoMcJ Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) I do like my pointy and funny shaped 6-string guitars. Sadly I’ve always struggle to find a suitable bass version. I did have a Sandberg 48 that balanced nicely but it weighed as much as a large dog or small pony. So, my question is, does a well balanced AND lightweight pointy exist in the bass world? NB - bonus points for 5 strings. NNBB - please don’t mention wide straps or anything like that, I’m looking for something that fundamentally works well without needing hot fixes or workarounds. NNNBBB - please don’t just list pointy basses, I’m looking for real world experiences here 😊 Edited October 15, 2021 by NicoMcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegs07 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Musicman Big Al, Gibson Thunderbird or Explorer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoMcJ Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 minute ago, tegs07 said: Musicman Big Al, Gibson Thunderbird or Explorer? Even 6-string guitar explorers have horrid neck dive so I can’t imagine a bass would be any better. Are these instruments you’ve owned and had good experience of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I know nothing but I hope the answer looks like this 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoMcJ Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just now, Ricky Rioli said: I know nothing but I hope the answer looks like this I’d rock that if it fits the briefing!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, NicoMcJ said: I’d rock that if it fits the briefing!!! Its a Warwick Adam Clayton Signature Reverso. Looking at videos it seems to hang nicely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegs07 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, NicoMcJ said: Even 6-string guitar explorers have horrid neck dive so I can’t imagine a bass would be any better. Are these instruments you’ve owned and had good experience of? Sadly not. The closest I have got was playing a mates Epiphone Vintage Pro. Nice bass but not the lightest I have played. I have heard nothing but good things about the Big Al though. Pretty sure one of the regular posters here has one. Edited October 15, 2021 by tegs07 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoMcJ Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just now, Ricky Rioli said: Its a Warwick Adam Clayton Signature Reverso. Looking at videos it seems to hang nicely Yeah the strap button positions are positioned nicely. I see they did a PJ version for Rex Brown too. Worth a look I reckon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoMcJ Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just now, tegs07 said: Sadly not. The closest I have got was playing a mates Epiphone Vintage Pro. Nice bass, not the lightest I have played. I have heard nothing but goo things about the Big Al though. Pretty sure one of the regular posters here has one. The Big Al does look cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, NicoMcJ said: I see they did a PJ version for Rex Brown too. Worth a look I reckon! If that's a 24 fret neck, then presumably both those pickups are a bit closer to the bridge than traditional? The Rex Brown has a regular 2+2 headstock though Edited October 15, 2021 by Ricky Rioli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoMcJ Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: If that's a 24 fret neck, then presumably both those pickups are a bit closer to the bridge than traditional? The Rex Brown has a regular 2+2 headstock though Aw that’s a shame about the headstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just leave the headstock off then: Bass in question is a Kiesel Type X bass. It's not one of their regular models, but they will build them on request. It's headless, and presumably balances very well. To be honest though, I personally think it looks much too compact to really look cool. I also think the forearm carve on that bottom left pointy extention looks weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoMcJ Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 minute ago, LeftyJ said: Just leave the headstock off then: Bass in question is a Kiesel Type X bass. It's not one of their regular models, but they will build them on request. It's headless, and presumably balances very well. To be honest though, I personally think it looks much too compact to really look cool. I also think the forearm carve on that bottom left pointy extention looks weird! No headstock could work indeed. I agree that this probably isn’t “the one” though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Does it specifically have to be pointy? Or will just unusual do? If so: Gus G3-5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 http://www.zonguitars.com/zonguitars/gallery.html Modulus Vertex Is that Roland synth bass with a bow neck suitable to this thread? How about Jerry Auerswald and his creations? Takamine had black and pointy instruments, but were they a success, I doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoMcJ Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, BigRedX said: Does it specifically have to be pointy? Or will just unusual do? If so: Gus G3-5 Ooh I like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 The’d go for a Jackson Kelly every time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Dingwall D-roc standard 5... That's as pointy as I'd ever get I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 LeFay Waran, maybe. That's pointy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoMcJ Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Hellzero said: LeFay Waran, maybe. That's pointy. Whoa, that’s badass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoMcJ Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 hours ago, paul_5 said: The’d go for a Jackson Kelly every time. Shame they don’t make them anymore 😩😩😩 what’s the balance like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegs07 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Ibanez iceman? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 If it doesn't have to be pointy, just weird - Ibby EDA905? Pretty light, very well-balanced, and a 5er. Also - plastic ('Luthite') body, piezo bridges and it's bright metallic orange. Or silver. Or blue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Or even better, the original ones : 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 The original and best combination of funny shape and playability imho😎 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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