BassAgent Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 I already own a Cobelens & de Bruyne Primo bass: Maple body, merbau top, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan Basslines soapbars, Aguilar OBP-3 preamp. But because of some things I didn't like (size, weight and neck size) they're building a new bass for me. It's going to have an ash body, spalted birch top, maple/wengé/greenheart neck, ebony fretboard, SD Basslines and Aguilar OBP-3. It's in progress at the moment, and I hope it's finished by Christmas. What do you think of the bass? I've noticed about half of the people find it ugly, and half think it's stunning. I think it's absolutely wonderful Quote
BassBus Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Lovely looking bass. I love the look of their 'Henzelli' bass. What kind of prices do their basses sell for? Quote
budget bassist Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 that's pretty cool, some nice woods there You seem to have a nasty case of "bass face" too, you should get that looked at Quote
BassAgent Posted September 29, 2009 Author Posted September 29, 2009 [quote name='BassBus' post='611463' date='Sep 29 2009, 12:35 AM']Lovely looking bass. I love the look of their 'Henzelli' bass. What kind of prices do their basses sell for?[/quote] It depends completely on what you want. If you want a Primo like mine, think of prices in the range of about £1500. But they're absolutely worth it The Henzelli is great as well. I think the looks are something you really have to get used to, but it sounds and plays so awesome! Quote
BassAgent Posted September 30, 2009 Author Posted September 30, 2009 I am in doubt. I maybe want to have Nordstrand Dual Coils (or Fat Stacks) in my bass instead of Seymour Duncan Basslines, because I think I can get more out of the bass with Nordstrands. Problem is: they cost me about £200 extra and I don't know if they'll fit one-on-one. What would you guys do? Quote
Toasted Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 Nordstrands have a very unique tone, IMO. If you haven't tried them then I woulnd't gamble. Quote
niceguyhomer Posted September 30, 2009 Posted September 30, 2009 I've just replaced my Nordstrand Dual Coils with some custom soap bars from Wizard - big improvement and half the price. Quote
BassAgent Posted September 30, 2009 Author Posted September 30, 2009 Could you maybe describe the difference in sound between the Wizards and Nordstrands? Quote
niceguyhomer Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 They have better mids and sound more 'solid' in the mix. The highs are crisper and the lows more defined - the B string has improved tremendously, it's a lot clearer and has much more sustain. The best part about it - apart from the price is you can call Andy and tell him exactly what sound you're looking for and he'll have them to you in a matter of days. Top bloke, fantastic service, highly recommended. Quote
BassAgent Posted October 1, 2009 Author Posted October 1, 2009 Yeah, but they were Jazz pickups, that's a bit different, huh? Quote
Toasted Posted October 1, 2009 Posted October 1, 2009 I have Big Singles in my Sadowsky, and they're very mid-focussed. Not *that* clear in the bass, and quite a harsh top end. I love the sound, but judging by your band I think the sound might not be what you're after - but what do I know? I don't have your ears Quote
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