Chowny/Retrovibe to become fully UK brands

[simisker]

I have absolutely no need for a large hollow-body bass.

 

But that looks absolutely flipping fantastic 💙💜🖤

 

You can probably guess my third sentence.

Edited February 25, 2022 by simisker

[Obrienp]

Yep; if I hadn’t looked at this thread I would be GAS free at the moment. You got me on lighter weight but that burst is incredible!

[Daz39]

I'm gonna be dim and ask what the difference is between the CHB-1 and -2? I've seen pics of both and I'm clearly being distracted by the amazeballs finished.

There used to be an amethystburst one (I think it was called that) which was utterly gorgeous.

[Chownybass]

  On 25/02/2022 at 15:00, Daz39 said:

I'm gonna be dim and ask what the difference is between the CHB-1 and -2? I've seen pics of both and I'm clearly being distracted by the amazeballs finished.

There used to be an amethystburst one (I think it was called that) which was utterly gorgeous.

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CHB-1 is short scale 30.7"

CHB-2 is a longish medium scale at 33" 

 

[Daz39]

  On 25/02/2022 at 15:06, Chownybass said:

CHB-1 is short scale 30.7"

CHB-2 is a longish medium scale at 33" 

 

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Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh. And here's me looking at pick-ups, profiles, fretboard inlays and knobs!

[Stub Mandrel]

  On 25/02/2022 at 14:13, Chownybass said:

 

 

 

 

 

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That's proper lush, that is.

[Rich]

Gert lush, even. Very very much so.

[Chownybass]

FYI new CHB-1 is 3.45kg vs the old model that was 4.1kg

[Chownybass]

Good news is there's been some further positive developments. The bad news is further price increase. Will update more soon - but looking like manufacturing may be with a very well regarded Dorset based luthier/guitar-company.  SWBs and CHBs from the £530 to the £800/£850 mark.

[yorks5stringer]

  On 06/03/2022 at 13:42, Chownybass said:

Good news is there's been some further positive developments. The bad news is further price increase. Will update more soon - but looking like manufacturing may be with a very well regarded Dorset based luthier/guitar-company.  SWBs and CHBs from the £530 to the £800/£850 mark.

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You doing a Crimson-burst then......😉?

[BassApprentice]

Not a unsubstantial amount of money in the price increase but get why. Guess it just pushes you into a slightly different tier of brand which is exciting! 

 

 

[BabyBlueSound]

it's all very nice but where are the retrovibe evos  

[Chownybass]

Quick photos from our NEW NEW production partners. 

 

These are samples for taking to the Liverpool Bass/Guitar Show.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest]

Any plans to chuck a few long scales into the pot?

[Sibob]

I might be alone in this, but would you also consider adding full size ‘fender’/elephant ear/paddle tuners? I’ve always felt that Y tuners make hollow body basses look a bit…..not quite right, they’re not of the right time/vibe imo.
 

Si

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[Chownybass]

  On 22/03/2022 at 07:20, Bassfinger said:

Any plans to chuck a few long scales into the pot?

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We'd have to change the tailpiece and bridge top make the CHB a 34" scale bass. But I'm not ruling it out. 

[Chownybass]

  On 22/03/2022 at 07:27, Sibob said:

I might be alone in this, but would you also consider adding full size ‘fender’/elephant ear/paddle tuners? I’ve always felt that Y tuners make hollow body basses look a bit…..not quite right, they’re not of the right time/vibe imo.
 

Si

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One word. Neck Dive! .... no wait. that's two words. WEIGHT! <--- that's the one word. 

[Guest]

Some of us set our straps up properly so don't suffer neck dive.

[Chownybass]

  On 22/03/2022 at 10:22, Bassfinger said:

Some of us set our straps up properly so don't suffer neck dive.

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Great. Come work for me in customer relations 😉

[Chownybass]

OK! 

 

Here's the bad news. Prices for CHB-1 and CHB-2 basses are increasing from £500 (Made in India) to £895 (Made in the UK). 

 

Here's the good news. MASSIVE bump in quality. Made by highly respected luthiers in the West Country UK. Totally UK made and finished. Assembled by ourselves in Bristol. 

 

This means lower carbon footprint. Quicker leadtimes. UK jobs being created. 

 

We are collecting samples on Friday and will have them available to look at, and play, at the ACC Liverpool for the UK Bass and Guitar Show on the 2nd and 3rd of April. We hope to see you there.

[Bass Culture]

  On 22/03/2022 at 18:23, Chownybass said:

OK! 

 

Here's the bad news. Prices for CHB-1 and CHB-2 basses are increasing from £500 (Made in India) to £895 (Made in the UK). 

 

Here's the good news. MASSIVE bump in quality. Made by highly respected luthiers in the West Country UK. Totally UK made and finished. Assembled by ourselves in Bristol. 

 

This means lower carbon footprint. Quicker leadtimes. UK jobs being created. 

 

We are collecting samples on Friday and will have them available to look at, and play, at the ACC Liverpool for the UK Bass and Guitar Show on the 2nd and 3rd of April. We hope to see you there.

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I'll be there and will definitely be putting these through their paces - well, as best I can manage anyway.

[MJJS]

Can you indicate when the outstanding Indian built deliveries will be completed pls?

[Burns-bass]

  On 22/03/2022 at 18:23, Chownybass said:

OK! 

 

Here's the bad news. Prices for CHB-1 and CHB-2 basses are increasing from £500 (Made in India) to £895 (Made in the UK). 

 

Here's the good news. MASSIVE bump in quality. Made by highly respected luthiers in the West Country UK. Totally UK made and finished. Assembled by ourselves in Bristol. 

 

This means lower carbon footprint. Quicker leadtimes. UK jobs being created. 

 

We are collecting samples on Friday and will have them available to look at, and play, at the ACC Liverpool for the UK Bass and Guitar Show on the 2nd and 3rd of April. We hope to see you there.

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It’s not bad news, it actually seems very reasonable indeed. 

[Chownybass]

  On 23/03/2022 at 18:36, MJJS said:

Can you indicate when the outstanding Indian built deliveries will be completed pls?

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Depends what it’s for. SWBs and Evos are busy being dispatched. Things are slow because our main luthier has damaged his retina. But we’re getting there. CHBs will be fulfilled from the new U.K. made stock so will take a little longer 

[MJJS]

  On 23/03/2022 at 21:41, Chownybass said:

Depends what it’s for. SWBs and Evos are busy being dispatched. Things are slow because our main luthier has damaged his retina. But we’re getting there. CHBs will be fulfilled from the new U.K. made stock so will take a little longer 

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Mine is an SWB.

Hope your Luthier gets well soon.