If only it was headless...

[tauzero]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134495940694

 

The usual high Wishbass quality.

[yorks5stringer]

He's quite open about what you get ( see below) and whilst they may not be aesthetically pleasing to all eyes, I checked and there is only 1 bad review.... I'd rather buy one of these than one of our favourite UK Luthiers bitsa b/s creations!

 

A) I do make these, by myself. Each one is a little different. 

B) The finish is rough. A fine finish takes more time than building the instrument, and does not add to the tone. There is a whole crew of Wishbass Enthusiasts that refinish my basses. It just takes, time, sandpaper, and some Tru-oil. Ten Dollars and elbow grease. 

C) There are no truss rods. The necks are very stiff, due to the Purpleheart stringers. They are also a bit larger than usual. I find that a fat neck decreases the chance of carpal tunnel syndrome. You adjust the action by shimming under the bridge, it is not glued down. I set the action as low as possible, it is easier to raise the action than to lower it. To do that, simply file the bridge. 

D) I try to use domestic and renewable woods. Occasionally i have exotic wood left over from a custom order and use that. 

E) I do take custom orders, but not over eBay Messenger. Wishbass is unique.

[Happy Jack]

Needs more access to the higher register ...

[TheGreek]

Not the prettiest Wishbass I've seen. 

 

I don't have the skills to finish one to a decent standard. 

[tauzero]

The absence of truss-rod and the thick neck put me off. If it wasn't for that, I'd have sampled his creations before now.

[Ralf1e]

Looks like he doesn't or may not ship to UK.

Shipping might be more than the bass?

[Dan Dare]

On 13/05/2023 at 07:15, Ralf1e said:

Shipping might be more than the bass?

 

And certainly more than the bass is worth...

[Ralf1e]

18 hours ago, Dan Dare said:

 

And certainly more than the bass is worth...

Specially designed to play the "I got a band saw for Christmas blues"