Post Pics of your "Unique" Bass

[GreaserMatt]

Originally Posted by Lazylion

This one is certainly not as unique as some in this thread! But in 35 years, I've only seen one other person playing one live. Got it new in 1970, for $50. Mosrite Ventures model, all original except for the pickup switch.

BEAUTIFUL...

[blablas]

Originally Posted by RxFunk

Wow, what kind of wood did you use on this one?

The top is Bubinga.
More details for this bass.

[RxFunk]

Originally Posted by blablas

The top is Bubinga.
More details for this bass.

That bass is awesome, one of the coolest necks I've ever seen, for sure!

[MarkusBass]

Originally Posted by JIO

Here's my one-off 24 fret Fender Performer inspired Supersonic bass, although I am considering a limited production.

Cool! Do you have a photo of the whole bass?

[JIO]

Originally Posted by MarkusBass

Cool! Do you have a photo of the whole bass?

It's funny, I did a neck that was a cross between a '60 J at the nut and a Parker Hornet at the butt, so mostly a standard width abet 24 frets long - but it still looks rail-thin like the original Performer. I lengthened the top horn to get it closer to the 12th fret which also helps bring the body into the long neck visually. This pic was shot w/a flash that shows off that Firemist Gold Metallic!

[wolfmancharlie]

Also has a matching custom pickguard and then the Back is the American Flag.

This would be my newest unique bass 1990 JP90 by Fender USA.Will have it put back together this week ,just waiting for a new bridge.

[D.M.N.]

I'd call this one fairly unique: 2012 AVRI 62 Jazz equipped with a Daguet Guitars Dagstar pickup. Currently the only one on the North American Continent, so it's pretty unique.





And here's a far worse picture of how it is now, rewired to dual/stereo output.






This one's also fairly unique: '07 Gibson Zebrabird, only 400 made:

[dukey donkey]

here's pics of mine in action... not the best, but its unique...

[GreaserMatt]

Originally Posted by kris pung

I'm currently building a pretty unique bass.

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I'm likin' this!!!

[GreaserMatt]

Originally Posted by MAJOR METAL

I had my Epiphone Jack Casady refinished in metallic greenburst

S W E E T ! ! ! ! !

[Spleenface92]

Well, this one's unique because I modded it so: It's my 2007 Fender Jaguar that I converted to passive with Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounders and a stack knob jazz setup...and repainted in colorshifting metallic green.


And this one is a one off...but it seems more than a few people here have owned it.
JJ Helms "parts" bass

[chazmosis]

This is my custom built Alan Carruth 5-string acoustic-electric cello, I had this made about 20 years ago. I play her just like an upright bass of sorts, the low string has a fingerboard extension so that the tuning is E-C-G-D-A. This instrument has a great sound sound whether I'm playing with my fingers or a bow, I'm pretty confident she's one of a kind.







My fretless family:


1977 Maple neck P, the Beast, 1990's Washburn MB-6 Fretless

[KISSbestfan]

Originally Posted by D.M.N.

I'd call this one fairly unique: 2012 AVRI 62 Jazz equipped with a Daguet Guitars Dagstar pickup. Currently the only one on the North American Continent, so it's pretty unique.





And here's a far worse picture of how it is now, rewired to dual/stereo output.

This pickup looks like it comes from Jolana Kolor Bas

[TapyTap]

Originally Posted by chazmosis

This is my custom built Alan Carruth 5-string acoustic-electric cello, I had this made about 20 years ago. I play her just like an upright bass of sorts, the low string has a fingerboard extension so that the tuning is E-C-G-D-A. This instrument has a great sound sound whether I'm playing with my fingers or a bow, I'm pretty confident she's one of a kind.

That looks fantastic! Would you mind sharing some more details about this instrument...scale length(s), woods used, strings, finish...

I recently tuned a 34" 4-string electric (solid-body) one octave below a cello and love it!

[chazmosis]

Originally Posted by TapyTap

That looks fantastic! Would you mind sharing some more details about this instrument...scale length(s), woods used, strings, finish...

I recently tuned a 34" 4-string electric (solid-body) one octave below a cello and love it!

Sure! Glad you like it, it's a really nice instrument. I studied cello for a long time so playing in 5ths is very comfortable, an "octave cello" as you describe must sound amazing!

I wanted the maker to keep this relatively close to a cello but also have it so that I could crank it up and use it as a bass in the band I was playing in.

Here are a few details:
- Spruce top with maple binding
- Walnut back, sides, and neck
- Rosewood fingerboard and tailpiece
- Finish: Not sure actually, but it's completely clear, no tint at all
- Body: 32" (a little longer than a standard cello)
- Top 4 strings: 27-1/2"
- Low E: 29-1/2"
- Width at nut: 1-1/2"

I use standard steel cello strings on the top 4 plus a special string for the E specifically made for cellos. The bridge is custom, the maker inlaid piezo pick-ups under the strings. She's served me well on many gigs, before I started playing bass this was all I used live and in the studio.

[Planet Boulder]

I used to own this Petrek:



Had to do a Google search to find it because it was the only one of these made and i knew I'd find it out there somewhere. Not surprisingly, I found the pic in a post by another TBer. Not sure if he's the one I sold or traded it to as it has been several years since I owned it.

The single most uncomfortable bass I have ever played, much less owned. It was very well constructed, but it was an ergonomic nightmare.

[spiritbass]

Originally Posted by Geroi Asfalta

While the Patriot isn't very unique, the only other peavey I've ever seen this colour was a guitar...

I dig this bass every time I see it.

[TapyTap]

Originally Posted by chazmosis

Sure! Glad you like it, it's a really nice instrument.

It looks like a really nice instrument.

Originally Posted by chazmosis

I studied cello for a long time so playing in 5ths is very comfortable, an "octave cello" as you describe must sound amazing!

I found Alan Carruth's home page and noticed that he's a student of Carleen Hutchins...the inventor of the Violin Octet. You may find it interesting to know that Carleen intended her Contrabass Violin to be tuned exactly one octave below a cello.

It great fun to play an "octave cello" as you describe it...I call it the Contracello.

Originally Posted by chazmosis

I wanted the maker to keep this relatively close to a cello but also have it so that I could crank it up and use it as a bass in the band I was playing in.

Do you have any recordings with this unique cello?

Originally Posted by chazmosis

Here are a few details:
- Spruce top with maple binding
- Walnut back, sides, and neck
- Rosewood fingerboard and tailpiece
- Finish: Not sure actually, but it's completely clear, no tint at all
- Body: 32" (a little longer than a standard cello)
- Top 4 strings: 27-1/2"
- Low E: 29-1/2"
- Width at nut: 1-1/2"

How would you compare the Walnut back, sides, and neck with that of a "traditional" Maple cello tonally? Ah yes, and that rosewood fingerboard is an interesting choice. Thanks for all the details. I love it.

If you dropped your other 4 strings down one semitone, this would match the exact tuning that I have in mind for a future 32" scale bass build (E1 B1 F#2 C#3 G#3). This is the body style that I am thinking of getting through Cliff Bordwell:



Cliff calls it his "Parallel Chamber" design.

Originally Posted by chazmosis

I use standard steel cello strings on the top 4 plus a special string for the E specifically made for cellos. The bridge is custom, the maker inlaid piezo pick-ups under the strings. She's served me well on many gigs, before I started playing bass this was all I used live and in the studio.

Are your strings medium tension?

[gumbynotpokey]

Many by now have seen this one, but just in case....

[wraub]

1985 Ibanez Roadstar II 5 string. Not all that common to begin with, but this one has a Kahler bridge added, which required moving the bridge PU towards the neck approx. 1/2 in.
Totally alters the tone, brings it somewhere between a Warwick/ Music Man sound, very growly yet somehow neutral, it's weird. I play this one the most, it's been my #1 for many years.
I also have another one that's pretty much stock, but fretless.

wraub