Design opinions please.

allenhumble · #1 01-07-2008, 09:36 AM

Please feel free to critique my design. Its not finished as I need to add some details like knob placement et cetera. I am pretty pleased with it but let me know if you see any issues. Thanks

allenhumble · #2 01-07-2008, 09:37 AM

Here is another pic of the whole thing. Sorry they are better pics.

Saetia · #3 01-07-2008, 09:55 AM

I took your pictures and altered the contrast and brightness a bit so they are easier to see IMO.

Peace

-Benny

stedtale · #4 01-07-2008, 09:56 AM

hmmm, interesting, almost a 21st century PRSRic. I dig it.

Saetia · #5 01-07-2008, 09:56 AM

P.S.

I really enjoy those designs. They flow quite well and have a smooth over all look.

The headstock design is pretty sweet as well.

I'm no Luthier by any means, but pure aesthetics, they rock.

Peace

-Benny

GrooveWarrior · #6 01-07-2008, 09:59 AM

Nice design. It seems familiar, yet unique. It looks like you blended several design qualities from other basses to achieve that. Very nice.

Oh, and it's et cetera.

allenhumble · #7 01-07-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Saetia

I took your pictures and altered the contrast and brightness a bit so they are easier to see IMO.

Peace

-Benny

Thanks. I took the pics in my basement and its pretty dark in there.

allenhumble · #8 01-07-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GrooveWarrior

Nice design. It seems familiar, yet unique. It looks like you blended several design qualities from other basses to achieve that. Very nice.

Oh, and it's et cetera.

I knew that.

I was just seeing if you were paying attention.

Al Heeley · #9 01-07-2008, 10:15 AM

Like the headstock design, body looks quite large in comparison to the neck. I prefer a more compact body and it helps with the shoulders too. Nice flowing curves though. What's the timber, hardware and pickup spec?

allenhumble · #10 01-07-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Heeley

Like the headstock design, body looks quite large in comparison to the neck. I prefer a more compact body and it helps with the shoulders too. Nice flowing curves though. What's the timber, hardware and pickup spec?

Nordstrand DC pups, Hipshot style A bridge and ultra light tuners.
I haven't officially decided on the wood yet but I am leaning towards African mahogany (red) body and headstock (scarf jointed), Flamed maple set neck, and a quilted maple top and headstock laminate.

GrooveWarrior · #11 01-07-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by allenhumble

I knew that.

I was just seeing if you were paying attention.

What do I win???

allenhumble · #12 01-07-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GrooveWarrior

What do I win???

My embarrassment.

bassteban · #13 01-07-2008, 10:48 AM

Keep in mind I've started several basses & not finished one(yet), but again- you asked. Overall, nice but the upper & lower horns don't really go together; I'd thicken/blunt the lower or lengthen the upper, or both. Can't see the headstock. Don't let my dissent slow you, though; if everyone said they liked it I'd think one of us was lying.

Band Dad · #14 01-07-2008, 11:15 AM

I'm with bassteban–beef up that lower horn. Nicely done, though. Very pleasing, overall vibe.

pilotjones · #15 01-07-2008, 11:19 AM

Nice. I'd make some alteration so that the point and "body" of the treble horn more closely match the sharper point of the bass horn.

elros · #16 01-07-2008, 12:45 PM

I like how it looks. Simple and elegant.
But I also think that the lower horn may be too short, I imagine the instrument would sit better on my lap if the lower horn was a tad bit longer.

Elemetal · #17 01-07-2008, 12:51 PM

I think the horns are unreal. Well I think they would look sweet if the body wasn't so fat ass. I think it should be a tid bit more skinnier cause otherwise it's like an anorexic with a huge ass.

bassteban · #18 01-07-2008, 12:54 PM

Maybe you've done this, but try cutting out a full-size pattern of the whole bass & see how it sits while playing. Not a great illustration of the end product, but anything glaringly 'wrong' at this point can be eliminated/altered.

allenhumble · #19 01-07-2008, 02:01 PM

Thank for all the input. Keep it coming. I think I will draw a couple different variations taking in to account the suggestions that have been made and we will see what we come up with. I also like the idea of cutting out a full size pattern. Maybe I can do that on Thursday.

eleonn · #20 01-07-2008, 03:43 PM

What Pïlot said plus Id "play" a little bit with the headstock and give at the bass side a bit more... hummm don't know how to say it... how do you say CINTURA in english?? LOL