fretmeister Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 Anyone ever tried one? I am very tempted to take the plunge.... Quote
michael-faces Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 Yeah, I went to watch Michael Manring once and he let me try his out. I'm ashamed to say I can hardly remember what is sounded like, but it felt amazing... I dont even play fretless... I'm not sure I'd pay so much for one though! Do you know how much they are exactly? Quote
BigRedX Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 I looked at getting one when I was looking for someone to make me my "ultimate fretless bass". However I decided that I wasn't ready to order a custom bass from outside the UK yet... Also be aware that you don't get all the bells and whistles that Mr Manring does. Quote
molan Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name='michael-faces' post='931772' date='Aug 21 2010, 11:33 AM']Yeah, I went to watch Michael Manring once and he let me try his out.[/quote] I think MM is coming over for some clinic work this autumn - well worth watching out for Quote
BottomEndian Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 [quote name='BigRedX' post='931773' date='Aug 21 2010, 11:33 AM']Also be aware that you don't get all the bells and whistles that Mr Manring does.[/quote] Yeah, the Hyperbass available to the public is a pretty different beast. No transducers built into the body, no detunable bridge (it was available on a handful of instruments a while back, but apparently the guy who custom-made the bridges refused to make any more because they were an absolute nightmare to make) and the Xtenders at the headstock are an extra-cost option. In the grand scheme of things, the production-model Hyperbass is just a slightly odd-looking 4-string fretless with a 3-octave fingerboard and an astonishing price tag. Not saying it's not worth it (I'm sure it's extremely well made, and I rather like the way it looks), but it's just a wooden-bodied, graphite-necked bass... starting at US$6770. Options can take it up to around US$9000. Quote
fretmeister Posted August 21, 2010 Author Posted August 21, 2010 Not fussed about the bridge TBH - it's the 3 octave graph neck and the tuning heads that do it for me. I love fretless - hardly play anything else. Quote
michael-faces Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 [quote]I think MM is coming over for some clinic work this autumn - well worth watching out for[/quote] They're looking to do it next spring now... still can't wait though! Quote
Chris2112 Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 They look amazing. Even without the bells and whistles, I think the bog standard Hyperbass with 4 hipshots attached is a frightening thing to imagine mastering. I expect it is an absolutely incredible instrument, if I were willing to pay that much for a new bass I'd buy one! Quote
ConnorHamilton Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 [quote name='Danny Fox' post='1088712' date='Jan 13 2011, 10:51 PM']I've had my hyperbass for a year now, amazing instrument! do it, you'll never look back [/quote] I would love to see pictures of that! I met Michael while attending ACM and the bass completely blew me away! Didn't have the bottle to ask for a go right enough! He's a great guy! Connor Quote
fretmeister Posted February 12, 2011 Author Posted February 12, 2011 Danny, do you use picolo strings all the time on it? Quote
fretmeister Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 [quote name='Danny Fox' post='1124951' date='Feb 12 2011, 01:50 PM']No, but the single pickup and it's position is definately more suited to a piccolo setup. Plus the tuners drop beyond a 5th so you can really utilize the range of piccolo strings, I use D'Addario's.[/quote] I have a set of piccolo D'addario's on my Status fretless at the moment and I'm loving it. Only 2 octaves and 1 D-tuner peg, but lovely to play all the same! Quote
7string Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='931793' date='Aug 21 2010, 10:55 AM']Yeah, the Hyperbass available to the public is a pretty different beast. No transducers built into the body, no detunable bridge (it was available on a handful of instruments a while back, but apparently the guy who custom-made the bridges refused to make any more because they were an absolute nightmare to make) and the Xtenders at the headstock are an extra-cost option. In the grand scheme of things, the production-model Hyperbass is just a slightly odd-looking 4-string fretless with a 3-octave fingerboard and an astonishing price tag. Not saying it's not worth it (I'm sure it's extremely well made, and I rather like the way it looks), but it's just a wooden-bodied, graphite-necked bass... starting at US$6770. Options can take it up to around US$9000.[/quote] That's *ouch* expensive. Bit who else does a 3 octave fretless (probably lots of people?). It maybe a niche instrument, but it does look amazing!! Quote
Oldman Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 Just trawling the forum and spotted this old thread and your playing Danny, something else....reason for posting is...I have just enquired about a hyperbass direct from Zon, nothing special just a straightforward no xtenders altered tuning jobby just 'bog' standard. The bass looks amazing, I have had it priced in Black, solid black, no fancy wood, just black. Not sure if I will do it 7 month lead and 50% up front on a $6,000 bass.......something will have to go..... My knackers if Mrs Blondie ever found out. This could be a dream as I don't do fancy bass... Quote
RhysP Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 [quote name='Oldman' timestamp='1332968291' post='1595754'] Just trawling the forum and spotted this old thread and your playing Danny, something else....reason for posting is...I have just enquired about a hyperbass direct from Zon, nothing special just a straightforward no xtenders altered tuning jobby just 'bog' standard. The bass looks amazing, I have had it priced in Black, solid black, no fancy wood, just black. Not sure if I will do it 7 month lead and 50% up front on a $6,000 bass.......something will have to go..... My knackers if Mrs Blondie ever found out. This could be a dream as I don't do fancy bass... [/quote] If you haven't already you might want to read GremlinAndys posts on waiting for his Hyperbass to be delivered in the Zons GearPorn thread: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/54706-where-are-the-zons/page__st__40 Not trying to put you off or anything - I have two Zons & I think they're the best basses money can buy. Quote
Oldman Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1332972934' post='1595827'] If you haven't already you might want to read GremlinAndys posts on waiting for his Hyperbass to be delivered in the Zons GearPorn thread: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/54706-where-are-the-zons/page__st__40 Not trying to put you off or anything - I have two Zons & I think they're the best basses money can buy. [/quote] Thanks Rhys, didn't realise it was Piccolo, I like the look of it, I'll ask if it can be normalised. I don't do "Solo" I just do bass, and sing, maybe I don't need that level of pose....... Quote
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