Seth Kimmel #28 5/8ths 5 string

tappingtrance · #1 03-20-2013, 10:01 AM

So here are some ongoing pics of the design/construction of my new bass. Should be ready in early May. Seth and I will [probably get it to the ISB in June. Will work well for folks with small hands. Maybe a new design for him to continue if demand is there (La Petit Grande)(my name).

tappingtrance · #2 03-20-2013, 10:02 AM

8 degree back bend of Quilted maple

tappingtrance · #3 03-20-2013, 10:08 AM

Purfling and F hole design

eh_train · #4 03-20-2013, 04:14 PM

That looks like it will be a fantastic instrument! I will be looking for it at ISB...

Cheers,

Paul (Eh_train)

NickyBass · #5 03-20-2013, 04:17 PM

Nice! I'd love to try this out when it's finished. I dig the design he has drawn for the perfling around the edges.

Treyzer · #6 03-20-2013, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eh_train

That looks like it will be a fantastic instrument! I will be looking for it at ISB...

Cheers,

Paul (Eh_train)

Beautiful and very cool!

tappingtrance · #7 03-20-2013, 08:02 PM

Thanks folks, totally looking forward to this bass design. Hopefully it will be a panacea for me!

NickyBass · #8 04-07-2013, 07:50 PM

Any updates? I'm excited to see the finished bass.

LouisF · #9 04-08-2013, 01:36 AM

I am totally interested in this. I've been trying to find a small 5-string bass that had, well, balls and it seems to be something of the holy grail - 5 stringers are either massive, loud and (usually) unsubtle or, if of manageable size (at least for me) with a totally disappointing low end.

Please let me know what you think (privately, if that's more comfortable).

Thanks

Louis

tappingtrance · #10 04-08-2013, 04:50 PM

Some new pics - should be finished in a bout 30 days - I added a C extension s well.

tappingtrance · #11 04-08-2013, 04:52 PM

more pics

tappingtrance · #12 04-08-2013, 04:53 PM

more pics #3

tappingtrance · #13 04-08-2013, 04:54 PM

some more pics

tappingtrance · #14 04-08-2013, 04:57 PM

Also, I will be taking it to the ISB Tuesday - Thursday June 4 - 6 (arriving afternoon of 4th and leaving noon on the 6th) and will have it at Seth's booth(?) set up if you are around. I am very excited about this bass and have been working on my electrics now E-C setup to start to see the advantages of the 5 string with a high C.

LouisF · #15 04-08-2013, 06:03 PM

So - and maybe this is a question for Seth - would a five string bass of those dimensions function adequately with a low C or B??

I saw Edgar Meyer in concert yesterday at the Colburn School (with hugely talented students doing chamber music) I'm amazed at the sound he gets out of that small (Italian??) bass.

Louis

tappingtrance · #16 04-09-2013, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouisF

I am totally interested in this. I've been trying to find a small 5-string bass that had, well, balls and it seems to be something of the holy grail - 5 stringers are either massive, loud and (usually) unsubtle or, if of manageable size (at least for me) with a totally disappointing low end.

Please let me know what you think (privately, if that's more comfortable).

Thanks

Louis

My goal (since I am not a chamber player or orch player) is to have the 5 string be loud enough and pronounced enough that it gets a beautiful amplified sound as I almost always am amplified. This was a fundamental requirement for the bass and Seth listened and selected woods and design to accomplish this, hence the ponderosa pine on top and a flatback design for projection. This is his first foray into this size/requirements so when I play it obviously I will know more. Hope that helps.

LouisF · #17 04-09-2013, 07:47 AM

That's great. Thanks. I look forward to your reports.
Louis

tappingtrance · #18 04-09-2013, 07:52 AM

more pics - the varnish is looking beautiful

tappingtrance · #19 04-09-2013, 07:53 AM

more varnish

AdmiralScreed · #20 04-09-2013, 08:12 AM

That is one gorgeous looking bass. Wish I could make it out to ISB to see it.