BigRedX Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 In light of some wonderful Overwater basses - both old and new - being posted on BassChat recently, I though it would be an idea to group them all together for everyone's viewing pleasure. I'll start off with my two, both Original shapes. This was my first really good bass, bought back in 1993 second hand from Carlsbro in Nottingham, and was my main bass for 10 years until I got my first Gus. Made in either 1985 or 1986, and 36" scale (which I didn't realise until I bought my first set of normal bass strings for it and the silks came past the nut into the first fret area! In all original condition with just a few dings on the body and bit of pitting on the chrome machine heads. Got this fretless 5-string off eBay last year. I believe that this was the first 5-string Overwater made and dates from 1983. It's been modified with a Ken Smith two-band pre-amp replacing the Overwater electronics, and as a result the DI circuitry is missing which is a pity as I find it very useful when recording. This one has had a harder life than the fretted, with a couple of places where the finish has worn through to the wood, but considering that it's over 25 years old it's in remarkable condition. Plus it sounds fantastic! And here's both of them together... Quote
JanSpeeltBas Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Here it is: mine since yesterday: Overwater Artisan or Fusion? Quote
ped Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 [quote name='JanSpeeltBas' post='521959' date='Jun 23 2009, 06:43 PM']Here it is: mine since yesterday: Overwater Artisan or Fusion?[/quote] I [i]think[/i] that bass was refinished by Marleaux in Germany - was it owned by Eubassix at one point? Stunning basses, these... keep em' coming. Any sound clips? ped Quote
cd_david Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 [quote name='JanSpeeltBas' post='521959' date='Jun 23 2009, 06:43 PM']Here it is: mine since yesterday: Overwater Artisan or Fusion?[/quote] Gorgeous bass, that is an Artisan, the fusion has the horns on a Progress bass and the bouts of the Artisan. Cheers Dave Quote
cd_david Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 [quote name='cd_david' post='521969' date='Jun 23 2009, 06:54 PM']Gorgeous bass, that is an Artisan, the fusion has the horns on a Progress bass and the bouts of the Artisan. Cheers Dave[/quote] The two blue ones, 4 and 5 strings are Fusion basses Quote
BigRedX Posted June 23, 2009 Author Posted June 23, 2009 Is that an "Original" at the back? Lets see an unobscured pic please. Quote
woodster Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Apologies for blurry 'phone pics Deluxe J5 Progres Elite 7 now owned by Overwater#1 Quote
BigRedX Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 [quote name='ped' post='521968' date='Jun 23 2009, 06:53 PM']Any sound clips? ped[/quote] Nothing in isolation, but my fretted Overwater is the bass on the SugarBox tracks (link in my sig) Quote
JanSpeeltBas Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) [quote name='ped' post='521968' date='Jun 23 2009, 07:53 PM']I [i]think[/i] that bass was refinished by Marleaux in Germany - was it owned by Eubassix at one point? Stunning basses, these... keep em' coming. Any sound clips? ped[/quote] Well if it was refinished it must have been ages ago since the finish appears quite worn at places. I'll keep researching the bass' history...soundclip added, direct to harddisk, no EQ or compression but with very old strings... Edited June 24, 2009 by JanSpeeltBas Quote
BarnacleBob Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Here's the two ladies in bed together.......... BB Quote
JanSpeeltBas Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 [quote name='ped' post='521968' date='Jun 23 2009, 07:53 PM']I [i]think[/i] that bass was refinished by Marleaux in Germany - was it owned by Eubassix at one point? Stunning basses, these... keep em' coming. Any sound clips? ped[/quote] Checked this out, you're talking about a different bass. Mine was exported to the Netherlands ca. '89/'90 by a company wanting to take up Overwater distribution, then sold to the person I bought it from who has played it since '91. Quote
martin lee Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Hi all, Great pics, here is my progress III ive had for about 3 years, also should have a j series to show soon. [attachment=27751:Picture_036.jpg] [attachment=27752:Picture_037.jpg] [attachment=27753:Picture_050.jpg] Martin. Quote
steve-soar Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='522664' date='Jun 24 2009, 03:23 PM']Here's the two ladies in bed together.......... BB[/quote]Hi BB your blue Original is easily the nicest looking one so far, IMHO. Quote
thepurpleblob Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) Bit of a duplication as I missed the Overwater thread. However, here is my shiny new Perception 5 String Fretted Standard Deluxe Plus. Anybody know what the Plus means? These pictures are off the Overwater site - I hope they don't mind but all publicity is good publicity. Body: Walnut Top/Colour: Indian Rosewood Neck: 3 Piece Maple Fretboard: Indian Rosewood Bridge: Hipshot Style A Machineheads: Gotoh Pick Ups: OW5 Soapbar Preamp: OW3 Band EQ Edited July 17, 2009 by thepurpleblob Quote
wotnwhy Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 here is what used to be my Overwater: Traded it with eubassix a few years ago, don't know where it is now though. really didn't suit my playing style when i had it. but i know it would now! deeply regret moving it on.. Quote
JPJ Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 Here's my Overwater beauty. She's become my main gigging bass and I think this is everything I've ever wanted in a J bass format. Quote
pantherairsoft Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) Finally got mine so here are some pics... A few from Overwater, followed by a few in a more natural light so you can see the real look... from Overwater... my pics... I'll stop now before I put up far too many pics... White Ash Body Wenge Top plate, matching headstock and 12th fret marker Maple neck Maple fretboard Shep Edited December 29, 2009 by pantherairsoft 1 Quote
steve-soar Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='JPJ' post='544631' date='Jul 19 2009, 12:35 PM']Here's my Overwater beauty. She's become my main gigging bass and I think this is everything I've ever wanted in a J bass format. [/quote]Wow and wow again. That's a beauty. Quote
NJE Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 I have very recently become an Overwater owner and seeing as this was one of my favourite threads anyway, I thought I should post. So here is my new Overwater (well new for me). Words cannot express how much I love this bass and how completely stunning the build quality is, I don't know how they do it. Anyway I love it, hope you like it too. [attachment=35851:OW4.jpg] [attachment=35852:OW3.jpg] [attachment=35853:OW2.jpg] [attachment=35854:OW6.jpg] [attachment=35855:OW7.jpg] [attachment=35856:OW5.jpg] Cheers, Nathan Quote
thepurpleblob Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 [quote name='NJE' post='647252' date='Nov 6 2009, 02:03 PM']I have very recently become an Overwater owner and seeing as this was one of my favourite threads anyway, I thought I should post. So here is my new Overwater (well new for me). Words cannot express how much I love this bass and how completely stunning the build quality is, I don't know how they do it. Anyway I love it, hope you like it too. Cheers, Nathan[/quote] It's rubbish, I don't like it Seriously... that's rather nice. Tell us a bit about it! That pickup arrangement is a bit unusual is it not?? Quote
NJE Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='647255' date='Nov 6 2009, 02:05 PM']It's rubbish, I don't like it Seriously... that's rather nice. Tell us a bit about it! That pickup arrangement is a bit unusual is it not??[/quote] thanks, yeah it is a bit odd, never seen another like it. Apparently the pickup config was a very special order, its single coil neck with humbucker at the bridge which also has a coil tap. It's a really good combination, I always wanted a J+MM like a Lakland and this is not far off, although not quite the snarling growly beast a MM is. The body is American Walnut and the top is burr Maple with matching burr maple headstock. It is also 36" which makes the B string sound amazing. I love this bass so much, I can understand why so many people sing their praises now. Quote
Spoombung Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 I don't associate Overwater basses with any particular player, or any well known recordings/albums. Do they have a particular sonic quality that sets them apart? I've never heard/played one before - even though they've been around for years. Quote
jwbassman Posted November 6, 2009 Posted November 6, 2009 [quote name='Spoombung' post='647369' date='Nov 6 2009, 05:27 PM']I've never heard/played one before - even though they've been around for years.[/quote] I know that some of the guys who do the TV work (Strictly Come Dancing, X Factor etc) use Overwaters, so you may well have heard one and not been aware of it. I've recently go this - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64410"]more overwater porn...[/url] Quote
NJE Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Surely there must be some more Overwater owners on basschat? Having recently aquired one myself I would love to see everyone elses, especially as I am looking to start saving for a complete custom spec one in the new year and could do with some ideas. Are all the Overwate rowners too busy playing to put a picture up? Quote
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