KXH Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 The "Acrylic stingray" is almost ready: The story behind this is quite simple. I'm an enormous stingray fan (we all are I guess) and already own two of them. But I also love the EGC acrylic line, and love how all those clear guitars look. They're something else, art pieces almost. I played a Dan Armstrong a few times and loved the weight and clear (pun intended) sound. Sure it's heavy, but I can manage it. So I thought to combine the look of the original stingray with a Dan Armstrong/EGC. I ordered a custom made acrylic block from a Dutch Laboratory, I got the seymour duncan humbucker for free (when the store owner heard about the project), I found a stingray special bridge online, ordered a Status graphite stingray neck and had a custom preamp made (that was also free). There was a test run done with a cnc in wood and this week the acrylic was made. Sorry for the bad pic, they're screengrabs of videos. The body still needs some polishing but after that it's PERFECT. The specs are exactly the same as an original stingray body. I can't wait for this to be finished but I'm still looking for an official six bolt neckplate though ... Made by Dimitri Derwael of elinore guitars. (I know that some people will call this a gimmick. I don't want this to be a gimmick, I want this to be a bass with good materials and an unique look. I've researched this for 2 years (what plexi to use, etc.) and the fact that companies like EGC charges 3000 euro's for basses like this says something right? Hopefully some of you think it's nice 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Wow! That really is completely clear. Are you going to polish the sides, and if so how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Not a gimmick at all. It's your bass - it's up to you. Personally, I quite like the look of an acrylic bass - to some it may look a bit 80's or early 90's but that's OK anyway. Only avoid if you play regularly in a nudist camp! Lol 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 If you’re ok with the weight (which you say you are) this will be amazing. There is something about a plexi instrument. Looking forward to the completed photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KXH Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 16 hours ago, Richard R said: Wow! That really is completely clear. Are you going to polish the sides, and if so how? Ow they are polished, it's fully polished actually but I'll post more pictures when the luthier sends them 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KXH Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 12 hours ago, ezbass said: If you’re ok with the weight (which you say you are) this will be amazing. There is something about a plexi instrument. Looking forward to the completed photos. Yes, I've held several acrylic basses and I'm ok with it 🙂 Same here, I'm always attracted to see through things in general. I remember having a see through gameboy when I was a kid and loved it as well. I'll post more when I get them 🙂 Eventually a professional photographer will take pics of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Awesome - I do love a see-through bass, can't wait to see the finished article. I put together a cheapo acrylic P a few years back, picked up the body from an Axl-branded bass for a few quid & a maple/blocks neck: Any excuse... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Bassassin said: Awesome - I do love a see-through bass, can't wait to see the finished article. I put together a cheapo acrylic P a few years back, picked up the body from an Axl-branded bass for a few quid & a maple/blocks neck: Any excuse... Funilly enough…guess what I was doing 10 years ago today 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 And… Fender are at it too https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChuondwqKFZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 20 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: And… Fender are at it too https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChuondwqKFZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= I quite like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, ezbass said: I quite like that. It’s for Charlie Jones (Goldfrapp) who was my original “ooh see through p!” Hero. This also has an acrylic headstock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KXH Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 That looks incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 20/09/2022 at 22:16, AndyTravis said: Fender aren't new to acrylic - they made this (designed by Roger Rossmeisl) for Carl Wilson in 1972. Would love to see a bass version! https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/lot-445324.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KXH Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 Never saw that before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 On 23/09/2022 at 20:53, Bassassin said: Fender aren't new to acrylic - they made this (designed by Roger Rossmeisl) for Carl Wilson in 1972. Would love to see a bass version! https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/lot-445324.aspx they used to make acrylic stuff for trade shows too - have seen a strat from 60’s/70’s. Gary Beer from INXS had - a fully acrylic fender and John Entwistle had one with a 70’s neck on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 On 19/09/2022 at 15:05, KXH said: I'm still looking for an official six bolt neckplate though ... I doubt you'll find a genuine one – I looked for ages for a Stingray clone I've been building for the last three years Tone5 do one (from Taiwan) and this place: https://tlcguitargoods.com/en/neck-plate-bass-6-hole-music-man-style-stainless-steel.html Good luck – bass looks great btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KXH Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 Update of the neck And I decided to matte out th ebass. The see through finish showed too much of the black grounding in my opinion. And to be honest the "frosted" matte look, looks classier and less as a gimmick. Hope you all like the progress. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Ooh, frosty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamboy Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Looking good, nice finish on the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Very nice. A couple of LEDs set behind the Pickguard and the whole body could gently glow with internal illumination. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 What are your tone control options/ideas? 2 band eq or 3 or passive? I can recommend John East's MM 3 band preamp to compliment that pickup, I used both in my 'BlazerRay' renovation documented on here, they are a fantastic combination but would require a battery compartment and side jack socket 🤔 Bass looks great tho, nice work! 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KXH Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) It is finished. I might sell it in the future. It's VERY heavy and sound great! Very stingray like. - Musicman bridge from 1987 - Status neck, with musicman logo > brand new - Basslines pickup - Custom pre-amp - Custom neckplate - Schaller tuners Edited May 3, 2023 by KXH 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Just how heavy is "very heavy"??. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KXH Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 6.9 kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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