What do you think of this CL bass?

aaronhutson · #1 08-02-2011, 09:56 PM

kapaauguy · #2 08-02-2011, 10:22 PM

sounded ok up until no truss rod. proper relief is key and wood moves.......

Lesfunk · #3 08-02-2011, 10:24 PM

It's a Wishbass

darkstorm · #4 08-02-2011, 10:50 PM

That certainly has interesting electronics and bridge for a wishbass. Only wishbasses Ive heard sounded like poo. But maybe this one would sound much better. Dunno that Id trust the no truss rod aspect of it though.

Dark Horse · #5 08-02-2011, 10:53 PM

Check the Wishbass threads for more info.

wave rider · #6 08-02-2011, 11:55 PM

It is the Stude model of Wishbass. Lots of nice upgrades for the price, I'd take a look if I lived in the area. Getting a true fingerboard is the secret with Wishbasses in my experience. They usually have a thick neck in lieu of a truss rod, let your hands be your guide.

Of course, I likes the Wishbass...

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PS: Here's a Stude example.

aaronhutson · #7 08-03-2011, 04:53 PM

Okay its a wishbass. Ill look on there for more info. Would you buy it?

wave rider · #8 08-03-2011, 05:21 PM

I'd definitely give it a try and maybe talk them down $50 or so.

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kesslari · #9 08-03-2011, 05:35 PM

Seriously - read the Wishbass threads.
Some people hate them and really enjoy mocking them. Steve Wish didn't help his cause by posting a video of himself playing one and playing it badly.
Some people, including some very good players, love them and sound great on them.
The main thing is that finish quality is pretty poor - but if you're willing to do some finish work on it yourself, you can have a really nice instrument.

wave rider · #10 08-03-2011, 05:46 PM

Here is some better playing. We think Steve's wife posted his bass stylings...

‪LET THEM CHIRP AWHILE music medley (by GIULIO CARMASSI)‬&rlm; - YouTube

‪Chopin's 4th prelude for jazz quartet. (Giulio Carmassi)‬&rlm; - YouTube

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aaronhutson · #11 08-03-2011, 07:15 PM

Is there anything i would need to know about fretless? I have never owned one. Just played or borrowed.

aaronhutson · #12 08-04-2011, 08:26 PM

I talked to him and the hipshot bridge and preamp are things he added. He also made the preamp cover. He updated the ad, so you should check out the woods and better pictures. He didnt mention in the ad that the fretboard is ipe. When you get to the ad, hit F5 and it should bring up the updates.

Im meeting him tomorrow to try it out. I think it would be an interesting bass to own. And if i could get it for 250, even better. Of course, its gotta play and sound good. Ha.

Any suggestions? Anything I should look for?

aaronhutson · #13 08-04-2011, 08:28 PM

Also, probably a noob question here.. I have only owned factory finished basses. What is the oil wax finish mean? Will I need to do a routine upkeep on the body? Well besides the usual keep it clean and polished up. But anything different?

wave rider · #14 08-04-2011, 10:39 PM

Wood finishing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

My experience of an oil finish is that it allows me to feel more of the wood, its grain and texture, while still protecting and sealing the wood from moisture. It might be more delicate than other finishes but so far, no problems.

Some of my other basses have the more common polyurethane finish; the clear ones show off the wood but give me a plastic coated feel. I think you could apply polyurethane thinly if you want some of that wood texture, thick poly is incredibly durable. Folks into the relic style basses have to work at it on a poly finish.

Check out the wishbass threads for more details on finishing, I'm one of the least experienced on board.

Good luck with the tryout!
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**jbybj** · #15 08-05-2011, 02:47 PM

The description and the pictures would indicate that this bass has had significant finish work done by the owner. It could be quite a player, and IMHO, worth the $300 they are asking. The Aguilar pre is $100 by itself......... If you like it in your hands, get it. You will not be sorry.

aaronhutson · #16 08-05-2011, 03:40 PM

Its Wishbass #695. Going to check it out tonight.

He said the finish isnt awesome but its a wax/ tung oil finish.

wave rider · #17 08-05-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbybj

The description and the pictures would indicate that this bass has had significant finish work done by the owner. It could be quite a player, and IMHO, worth the $300 they are asking. The Aguilar pre is $100 by itself......... If you like it in your hands, get it. You will not be sorry.

+1 for jbybj's comments, I didn't realize it was refinished. If the fingerboard is true and it plays sweet, well worth the $300.

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-=DanAtkinson=- · #18 08-05-2011, 05:31 PM

Can you play a fretless with no lines? Or would this be new territory for you?

aaronhutson · #19 08-05-2011, 11:14 PM

Dan- Its totally new territory for me. I have filled in for a buddies bluegrass band on an upright, but it was 4 notes the whole set. Ha. So nothing crazy there. But other than that, its new territory. It'll take some getting used to.

aaronhutson · #20 08-05-2011, 11:16 PM

Oh, and I bought it for 275. Gonna have to re refinish the head where the original owner got lazy. And maybe clean up a little of wish's lazyness. But nothing too bad.