bassmandan Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 So, I was looking through my favourites (like a proper geek) trying to find something I was talking about in another thread; and instead stumbled upon this website: www.alfonsoiturra.com .... whereupon I discovered this curious instrument: (this is going to all end up pretty meaningless if the pics don't work of course - just tried uploading them as attachments and nothing appears to have happened yet?!?) anyway, it is an undoubtedly beautiful instrument, crafted to an exceptional standard, but..... What's it all about? It seems to be a kind of mini scale Ashbory-esque fretted singlecut with six BIG FAT METAL strings! and by my calculation, made from at least 21 different pieces of wood (not including knobs). I'm sure it'd look great amongst the collection but not so sure I'd end up playing it very often...... .... any ideas anyone? Quote
beerdragon Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 (edited) A bit of googling and i think it belongs to this bloke, Luis Cheul. don't know anything about that instrument though. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FRPnM5Uzos&mode=related&search="]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FRPnM5Uzos...ted&search=[/url] Edited August 27, 2007 by beerdragon Quote
Paul_C Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 [quote name='bassmandan' post='51261' date='Aug 27 2007, 12:50 PM']So, I was looking through my favourites (like a proper geek) trying to find something I was talking about in another thread; and instead stumbled upon this website: www.alfonsoiturra.com .... whereupon I discovered this curious instrument: (this is going to all end up pretty meaningless if the pics don't work of course - just tried uploading them as attachments and nothing appears to have happened yet?!?) anyway, it is an undoubtedly beautiful instrument, crafted to an exceptional standard, but..... What's it all about? It seems to be a kind of mini scale Ashbory-esque fretted singlecut with six BIG FAT METAL strings! and by my calculation, made from at least 21 different pieces of wood (not including knobs). I'm sure it'd look great amongst the collection but not so sure I'd end up playing it very often...... .... any ideas anyone?[/quote] interesting indeed ! it would make for a cool travel bass if the lowest string was tuned to E, for example, then you'd have all the range of a 4 string but in a much more compact package - handy for lugging round the underground I'll save those pics and consider experimenting with something similar myself Quote
bass_ferret Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 Its half a six string bass. Some of you may remember back on bassworld I said why bother with ERB's when you put a scrunchie round the 12th fret to damp the strings - just cut half the neck off. The bloke that made this was obviously reading Quote
ARGH Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 (edited) Iturra's are Brazillian If I recall,It may have been me that put the link down months ago.....Somebody was selling a 6 string on Ebay and I just had a peek and liked what I saw. Jims making a Piccalo 6 as well,with various bits and pieces of woods hes got around the shop. They make VERY nice 7 strings,very futurelike in the body design as do [url="http://www.aries-basses.com"]http://www.aries-basses.com[/url] check out the Elmwood Senses VS Edited August 27, 2007 by ARGH Quote
BigRedX Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 That has got to be the most frustrating luthier web site ever! Stupid over-use of Flash with the designer just showing off the latest pointless effect they've mastered. I'm sure there are some really nice basses there but I couldn't be bothered to sit through the s l o w transitions from one screen to the next to get to them. I f someone can give me a URL for an HTML version of the site I'll have another look. (I couldn't see one) Quote
ARGH Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 [quote name='BigRedX' post='51365' date='Aug 27 2007, 06:04 PM']That has got to be the most frustrating luthier web site ever! Stupid over-use of Flash with the designer just showing off the latest pointless effect they've mastered. I'm sure there are some really nice basses there but I couldn't be bothered to sit through the s l o w transitions from one screen to the next to get to them. I f someone can give me a URL for an HTML version of the site I'll have another look. (I couldn't see one)[/quote] Have patience...quality takes time! Quote
EdwardHimself Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 (edited) aww it's SOOOO CUTE!!!!! Also i think it might be a production instrument seeing as it has HZ pickups in it. Edited August 27, 2007 by EdwardHimself Quote
The Funk Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 I emailed the guy earlier today. Unfortunately, I emailed him in English so I might not get a reply! Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Reminds me of... "Talking out of turn...that's a paddling." "Looking out the window...that's a paddling." "Staring at my sandals...that's a paddling." "Paddling the school canoe...ooh, you better believe that's a paddling." Quote
The Funk Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Ok, got an email back. Price: 2100 Euros, 50% payable before commencement of the work, 50% payable upon completion. (Includes delivery to the UK). Construction time: 2 months. Quote
EdwardHimself Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 ^i would only pay that if the price includes a real pickup Quote
The Funk Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) It's an EMG with a Bartolini preamp EDIT: Which you already know 'cos you said it's an HZ Edited August 28, 2007 by The Funk Quote
EdwardHimself Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 yes exactly it's a HAICH-ZED! A REAL emg would be nice. Quote
The Funk Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Educate me: why is an HZ not a real EMG? 'Cos they're passive? Or 'cos they're not actually made in the EMG factory but somewhere else? Quote
EdwardHimself Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 ^it's 'cos they're just really not as good quality or sound. as the actual EMG pickups Quote
eude Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 [quote name='The Funk' post='52101' date='Aug 29 2007, 01:33 AM']Educate me: why is an HZ not a real EMG? 'Cos they're passive? Or 'cos they're not actually made in the EMG factory but somewhere else?[/quote] I believe the HZ pickups where originally built as OEM models for the likes of ESP, Schecter etc., but EMG have since launched them as after market pickups. I don't think there's going to be a huge difference in quality, however they are passive as you mentioned and as a result come in at a lower price point. I've seen them used on some pretty expensive basses, including a couple of £1400 Shukers, so I don't think they're going to be that crap, they're probably just provide a passive alternative to the active EMGs. That's my 2p anyway... Cheers, Eude Quote
OldGit Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Bassmandan has pointed out that my PO Modded Hohner B2B (for sale) could become one of those - for a lot less money too [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=7116&view=findpost&p=75921"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...ost&p=75921[/url] Quote
grosa Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 it looks like a pedal steel bass id quite like one just to confuse people Quote
3V17C Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 thats a well cool little mini bass thing!!! i want one!! but not for over 2000 euros probably easy to make something similar maybe..... peace c Quote
Guest subaudio Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 There's something a bit Spinal Tap about this to me, and I really want one. Quote
wotnwhy Posted October 19, 2007 Posted October 19, 2007 oh....my......god....... i think....... no... no......it can't be... *gargle, bubble, burp* on no....... not after all this time!......... pleas no!...... i've been fine since i got the shuker........ please.... no not a [i][b]GAS attack?!?!?[/b][/i] Quote
colda Posted October 19, 2007 Posted October 19, 2007 It's stupid, pointless, not in the least bit good looking, would never get used - I want one! Quote
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