mcgraham Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 Spoombung, alas, it is not in my hands yet I've not heard any clips either. It'll ship sometime in the New Year. Erik and Enrico never let a bass leave unless it's in perfect playing condition, so they're tweaking it to be [i]just[/i] so. As you can imagine they are very pleased with this particular bass, and want to make sure they send it off in the best form that they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-ic Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 That's a stunning bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Why yes, yes it is Thanks! I can't wait to get this monster... this is going to be one helluva challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 You got an ETA yet Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Umm... anytime now? Basically, they're just finishing everything up. As I mentioned, they are restringing with slightly higher gauge strings because they feel this will contribute to and enhance the overall sound of the bass (which I was contemplating doing for tonal reasons anyway, seeing as I won't ever be bending on this bass). Once they've made sure everything is as it should be, the bass will be shipped! This should be by Jan 10 (give or take). I'm pleased it's happening in January rather than over the Christmas peak - makes it less likely that the bass will be sat in a cold shipping port for a long period of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Here's some shots of the back and the beautifully carved heel for you to feast your eyes on [attachment=39460:Zoid_33_...less__7_.jpg] [attachment=39461:Zoid_33_...less__8_.jpg] [attachment=39462:Zoid_33_...ess__10_.jpg] Remember that this is a chambered body, extra deep (60mm), with a cutaway to access a 3 octave fretboard... and they still made it look absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 [quote name='mcgraham' post='702470' date='Jan 6 2010, 09:22 AM']Umm... anytime now? Basically, they're just finishing everything up. As I mentioned, they are restringing with slightly higher gauge strings because they feel this will contribute to and enhance the overall sound of the bass (which I was contemplating doing for tonal reasons anyway, seeing as I won't ever be bending on this bass). Once they've made sure everything is as it should be, the bass will be shipped! This should be by Jan 10 (give or take). I'm pleased it's happening in January rather than over the Christmas peak - makes it less likely that the bass will be sat in a cold shipping port for a long period of time.[/quote] Awesome news mate Did you see what I picked up on Monday?... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Did I miss something? I'm guessing it's something pretty and from Scotland? I'll find your thread and check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Mark Your bass will be in the shop next week, I can't wait to see it in the flesh, it is coming with a rather stunning Chronos 5 - [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/WT_Stock_Chros_5_b_o.html"]HERE[/url] The guys at WT are raising the bar with every bass that they make. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 [quote name='poptart' post='722237' date='Jan 23 2010, 03:23 PM']Mark Your bass will be in the shop next week, I can't wait to see it in the flesh, it is coming with a rather stunning Chronos 5 - [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/WT_Stock_Chros_5_b_o.html"]HERE[/url] The guys at WT are raising the bar with every bass that they make. Mark[/quote] Glad to hear both of those things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 The bass arrived at Bass Direct earlier this week. I am going down to pick it up tomorrow morning. If anyone is going to be around you'd be very welcome to try out this new bass Mark P.S. I believe there's also a new Chronos in that would be worth checking out if anyone was thinking of visiting Bass Direct sometime soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) [quote name='mcgraham' post='736061' date='Feb 5 2010, 12:33 PM']The bass arrived at Bass Direct earlier this week. I am going down to pick it up tomorrow morning. If anyone is going to be around you'd be very welcome to try out this new bass Mark P.S. I believe there's also a new Chronos in that would be worth checking out if anyone was thinking of visiting Bass Direct sometime soon [/quote] Congrats Mark. Good luck on the featureless topography of that seeminly endless neck ... I'm Gas-free now My Woody is wonderful Edited February 5, 2010 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Cheers Si It'll be worth the work though. I do like a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Come on Mark, Spill the beans .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 [quote name='OldGit' post='739083' date='Feb 8 2010, 04:36 PM']Come on Mark, Spill the beans ....[/quote] He's too busy playing I struggle to eat, wash or even function as normal when I've taken delivery of a sexy new bass... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 I played for about 5 hours over the course of the weekend. Needless to say, it is stunning in the flesh. So understated, yet so beautiful. It is also the lightest bass I've ever owned despite being an extra thick body. That's obviously due to the chambering. I'm particularly keen on the preamp. Much simpler and significantly more subtle than the preamp in my Klimt. I'll give you guys a proper debrief once I'm home this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 I was playing for about an hour last night. What a bass. Build wise, this bass is a work of art. The fingerboard is amazing as it is a completely black continuous piece of ebony. I don't know how they managed to get a single piece this large, but it's great! The body is an extra thick acoustic chambered piece of bubinga, with figured curly bubinga top and back. The neck is a 3 piece neck made all from ash. There are also two ziricote/bocote stringers lining the very outer edge of the fingerboard. It is extremely light due to the chambering, and the neck seems slightly thinner than my Klimt. All in all it balances well and is extremely wearable for long periods. Tonewise, this bass is the best fretless I've ever played and exactly how I hoped it would sound, even though I had no way of guaranteeing the tone. I'm a fan of fretless tone without too much 'mwah' and the slightly higher action on this bass helps me get that sound. The attack is very Michael Manring sounding, but the tone is much woodier and warmer. I've not used it in a band situation yet but I will be sure to do report back once I have done. With regard to features, I really like the preamp. Much more subtle and very useable. It's not as extreme as the one in my Klimt but does just what is necessary, i.e. eq to taste rather than fundamentally changing the character of the bass. The extended fretboard is fantastic, and is presenting the challenge and potential I hoped it would. I'm spending much of my practice time getting used to playing in that last octave to try and build my muscle memory. Also need to work on getting a good tone from that high up the neck. With such a fantastic tone, and the range and expression of this instrument, I've got a lot to work on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 You going to pop this into the Drum centre soon for me to have a look, or over to my apartment round the corner? I'll trade you a play with my Overwater and GB.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Deal! Would you prefer a weekend or an evening weekday visit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 no mwaaahhh? Sounds fab Mark .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 I didn't say 'no mwah', just less mwah I prefer a cleaner tone, too much mwah irritates me. Whilst I normally prefer lower action, the slightly higher action suits this bass. The E string is a tad high at the nut, but nothing serious. We'll see how it goes over the coming weeks/months before I decide if it needs a slightly different setup. I love how the whole instrument requires a high level of precision of touch both for tone and intonation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 [quote name='mcgraham' post='739979' date='Feb 9 2010, 01:55 PM']Deal! Would you prefer a weekend or an evening weekday visit?[/quote] PM'd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Back at you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Meet the beast in person (and Mark's bass too ) W&T flavoured Mini Bass Bash Sun 18 April Bass Direct, Warwick: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=77176&st=0&p=743827&#entry743827"]Wood & Tronics Bass Bash thread[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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