BCH Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) Arrived today from the USA...not to be used before Christmas ....ha Edited December 19, 2023 by BCH Tags 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO-zF6BZj6-QPkn6DKFFH7HXw9CMk5B8QPX-ffn8FJcvptKyuVByJtjRaVho9FGdw/memory/AF1QipN9fSds2X5UZnCWOkSnTHhVtBANXizl1NV2ZKLtZ2oBHl09eifcwSpsEO75i3SM9A?key=azFOZkVOWHd1WWF3bGFQWEJzLURJSnlkeUVPV2xR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 These fascinate me. Must have a go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thump Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 I'd send it back , damn things got a twisted neck 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thump Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 On a more serious note , that red is absolutely stunning... I'd love to try one of these out sometime , instantly interested 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowB_FTW Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 That red is absolutely luscious. Mark 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Spectacular looking bass. There was a huge amount of work went into the design and manufacture yet they still remembered the little touches like magnetic battery box lids 🙂 Gut feeling is that'll be a wonderful player, you'll have one hell of a merry Christmas when it comes. Congratulations. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) Probably not something I would have thought of but that is wonderful , looks like amazing build quality, what’s it like to play Edited December 19, 2023 by Reggaebass Just seen you haven’t played it yet 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Shirley you could have got one with fanned frets? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Ooooh nice. I wouldn't be able to wait until Christmas. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 That makes me feel a bit seasick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) Too cool, always was one of the most interesting designs and it's a totally killer color. Wish I could find one hanging up somewhere so I could try it out. (Sure, It might be hard waiting until Christmas, but that's something worth waiting for. If someone bought it for me and told me I had to wait until the first day of spring, I'd be up for the challenge.) Edited December 20, 2023 by jd56hawk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 The concept messes with my head, but just look at it 😍. Congrats on a new and festive looking bass; enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 12 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Probably not something I would have thought of but that is wonderful , looks like amazing build quality, what’s it like to play It feels very natural and easy to play....with no wrist (s) pain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 12 hours ago, Happy Jack said: Shirley you could have got one with fanned frets? ha...even more to confuse my old brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 15 hours ago, AndyTravis said: These fascinate me. Must have a go. Whenever your passing Northampton be my guest ...the coffee is as good as the bass...ha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 This was the original ~2009 build, have been using 6 months Specifications: Nordstrand Big Split pickups Nordstrand B 4c - 4 band with Vol, Pan, (p/p active/passive), bass, low mid, high mid, treble - 5 knobs Swamp ash body Figured Walnut top, matching headstock Satin natural Flame Maple/Walnut neck Neck rotation - 25º Body rotation +10* 34" scale Bird’s eye maple f/b White side dots Black dot markers Bone nut Hipshot A style bridge, 19mm string spacing Satin chrome Hipshot ultralight tuners with extender key Chrome knobs Weight 7lb 14oz, 3.7kg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, BCH said: This was the original ~2009 build, have been using 6 months Specifications: Nordstrand Big Split pickups Nordstrand B 4c - 4 band with Vol, Pan, (p/p active/passive), bass, low mid, high mid, treble - 5 knobs Swamp ash body Figured Walnut top, matching headstock Satin natural Flame Maple/Walnut neck Neck rotation - 25º Body rotation +10* 34" scale Bird’s eye maple f/b White side dots Black dot markers Bone nut Hipshot A style bridge, 19mm string spacing Satin chrome Hipshot ultralight tuners with extender key Chrome knobs Weight 7lb 14oz, 3.7kg A famous band too! 👏🏻👏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I would love one, but the price is a bit much! There was one at bass direct but it was one of the bolt ons, and a bit too 4 stringed for me to take a risk on. I presume it is quite light? It looks heavy because of so much wood at the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, BCH said: I have some fab bass's which I cannot play without pain (carpal) they are for sale on this site.....the designer & builder (x Collins acoustic) is a bass player and sufferer. He developed the bass 15years ago. I purchased a second hand to see if it could help, I have been using for 6 months (13 gigs) and NO pain even after a 2 set 3hr gig. I was so impressed I ordered the above ...my band has been going 50 years & its has allowed me to continue ... I have carpal tunnel too. I had an operation on my left wrist (fretting hand)and I no longer have any symptoms. My right hand sometimes has issues but I wear a brace on my wrist and that keeps it under control. Have you considered an operation which would allow you to continue playing standard basses without pain? Edited December 20, 2023 by gjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Congratulations! Fortunately I have no wrist issues but ever since I saw the first Torzal I was intrigued about the design and the ergonomics of it. One thing that got me thinking is the angle on the bridge end ie whether my right hand would need it as much the left where the 20 degree twist is definitely makes a difference on how much the wrist needs to be bent. To my understanding there are two options, a ‘flat’ bridge which is just like on any other basses and the 15 degrees angled one which is on the neck through models and on the OP’s new bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Paulhauser said: Congratulations! Fortunately I have no wrist issues but ever since I saw the first Torzal I was intrigued about the design and the ergonomics of it. One thing that got me thinking is the angle on the bridge end ie whether my right hand would need it as much the left where the 20 degree twist is definitely makes a difference on how much the wrist needs to be bent. To my understanding there are two options, a ‘flat’ bridge which is just like on any other basses and the 15 degrees angled one which is on the neck through models and on the OP’s new bass. My thinking is that the bridge end doesn’t need to be angled at all, the way it is on this bass looks like it would add discomfort compared to a normal flat bridge. I get the thinking behind the nut end’s angle though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Lord Summerisle said: My thinking is that the bridge end doesn’t need to be angled at all, the way it is on this bass looks like it would add discomfort compared to a normal flat bridge. I get the thinking behind the nut end’s angle though. I think that it depends on the right (plucking) hand techniques applied. When I pluck with my fingers I use what is sometimes called floating thumb technique when I rest my thumb on the lower (pitched) string next to the one I play and my wrist and arm is in a straight line moving back and forth over the strings as I skip them during plaing (hope it makes sense). So I don't see much benefit with the angled bridge for me but as I never tried a Torzal maybe I'd be in a surprise if I did. But for those players who -like double bass players - anchor their thumb on the edge of the pickup and stay there regardless which string they are playing and bending their wrist more as they move farther away (meaning playing higher strings) the angled bridge is reducing the need for said bend. It is purely a speculation on my side, nothing more. Also Torzal do make fanned fret basses so that might be the ultimate mindfuNk for some 😄 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, Paulhauser said: Also Torzal do make fanned fret basses so that might be the ultimate mindfuNk for some 😄 That looks fantastic, I would love that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Amazing looking thing, would love a go of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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