Stockholm Syndrome Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) ...and ordered a [url="http://www.unicornbass.com"]Unicornbass[/url]! Specs: Unicorn Artist Master 3200 5-string - Set neck. - 32", 24 frets. - [i]Khaya[/i] Mahogany body. - Bookmatched Koa top with matching headstock. - Maple neck with [i]Purpleheart[/i] laminations. - Rosewood fretboard. - 2-piece bridge (in the style of Alembic/Warwick). - Quad mk. II-pickups. (basically ceramic blade pickups with 3 selectable coil combinations on each pickup). - Trinity quad-preamp (4-band). - Black accent veneer between body and top wood. - Black hardware with gold bridge saddles for accent. - Koa ramp between the pickups. I'm as excited as a very excited person who's got a special reason to be excited! [shame on you if you don't know that quote ] I will keep a running update of pics when available! Edited August 6, 2011 by Stockholm Syndrome Quote
onehappybunny Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Just looked at the pics - looks awesome Quote
lozbass Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 I've been looking at these recently - some gorgeous designs and the build looks to beautifully executed. I'm a bit of a fan of Alembics and there are some clear similarities. The clarity of tone that is a characteristic of the latter appears to be present with the Unicorns Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 Yeah, I have spec'd mine to be a bit dirtier sounding. Quote
mrcrow Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 custom is good at all levels the luthier combines nostalgia with pragmatism and playability [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34963887@N02/sets/72157621683978205/show/"]a basic custom bass[/url] Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 [quote name='mrcrow' post='610114' date='Sep 27 2009, 05:44 PM']custom is good at all levels the luthier combines nostalgia with pragmatism and playability [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34963887@N02/sets/72157621683978205/show/"]a basic custom bass[/url][/quote] Yeah, I have connected with Christian (luthier) on so much more than a business plane. His attention to detail is second to none where most luthiers probably would compromise. I rank him as one of the top luthiers in the world, no wonder that his basses are gaining ground both in Sweden and in the rest of te world. I'm honoured to have him build build me my dream bass - and I will proudly play it on stage. Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted October 12, 2009 Author Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Spec update. Due to having problems with Wenge shrinking, causing unwanted stability issues - we've decided to go with purpleheart laminations in the neck instead. (Spelling edit, WTF is wrong with me tonight? ) Edited October 12, 2009 by Stockholm Syndrome Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted October 12, 2009 Author Posted October 12, 2009 [quote name='M4L666' post='624213' date='Oct 12 2009, 06:59 PM']That looks orgasmic![/quote] Thanks! Imagine this bass, but with a koa top covering thw whole body, and a slightly broader neck: Quote
steve-soar Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 [quote name='Stockholm Syndrome' post='624215' date='Oct 12 2009, 06:01 PM']Thanks! Imagine this bass, but with a koa top covering thw whole body, and a slightly broader neck: [/quote]That cardigan is awsome. Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted October 13, 2009 Author Posted October 13, 2009 Lol, thanks! It's [url="http://www.filippa-k.com/fw09/"]Filippa K[/url], a well known Swedish brand. Quote
EBS_freak Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 Man, given the posture, thats one seriously neck heavy bass Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted October 14, 2009 Author Posted October 14, 2009 Yeah...I'm a poser. Being the least photogenique person in the world causes me to pose whenever I'm in front of a camera! Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted October 14, 2009 Author Posted October 14, 2009 On a serious note though, Christian's basses tend to be very light yet produce a big tone. Quote
EdwardHimself Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 [quote name='Stockholm Syndrome' post='624948' date='Oct 13 2009, 01:36 PM']Lol, thanks! It's [url="http://www.filippa-k.com/fw09/"]Filippa K[/url], a well known Swedish brand.[/quote] what an odd website. I preferred the unicornbass one to be honest. Quote
lowdown Posted October 17, 2009 Posted October 17, 2009 The Unicorn site looks great.. [and you Bass sounds like it is going to be a stunner] but... Tomten är inte i engelsk! So it is a bit of hard work for us that are not Swedish chef's. Yeerrr guuoorsh heeer, deeuuum, dedeeshka duu. Ieeebur deroor iehroom, Bork Bork Bork! Garry Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted October 27, 2009 Author Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) Wow guys, sorry for not replying, the email notification seems to not be working. Thanks for the kind words. Oh and for the record (as a Swede) I think Swedish Chef is saying "bort bort bort" because he is throwing whatever he's got in his hands at the end of the theme. Bort means "away" in Swedish I just got word that the neck is being glued as we speak! "Tomten är inte i engelsk" should be "Tomten är inte engelsk" (Santa is not English). Otherwise it would mean "Santa is not in English". Edited October 27, 2009 by Stockholm Syndrome Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted December 6, 2009 Author Posted December 6, 2009 So this build is officially on. Estimated early spring (March) delivery. Body wood has been selected and processing has begun! Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted December 10, 2009 Author Posted December 10, 2009 [url="http://www.unicornbass.se/sve/Unicornbass_Blogg/Poster/2009/12/10_Customshop_blogg_del_5_%2Bstandard!.html"]Blog[/url] I haz a glued neck! Quote
RIM Basses Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Looking real nice, gonna be a sweet bass! Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted December 13, 2009 Author Posted December 13, 2009 Here is a mockup: I'm still thinking about whether I should have the upper body cutaway for the right arm or not, right now I'm leaning towards not. I'm working with the luthier on something different. I also think the koa top will have a bit more reddish/amber tone rather than brown. Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted December 14, 2009 Author Posted December 14, 2009 And without cutaway: Quote
Toasted Posted December 14, 2009 Posted December 14, 2009 Much better without, if you can deal with the discomfort, IMO. Quote
Stockholm Syndrome Posted December 14, 2009 Author Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='Toasted' post='683988' date='Dec 14 2009, 02:56 PM']Much better without, if you can deal with the discomfort, IMO.[/quote] Yeah, I've decided to go without the cutaway. I don't have them on my current basses so I don't have anything to miss. Quote
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