Here's mine, but no number please - I'll wait 'til I get it all under my fingers...
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This is my Skjold 6 string. It has a one-piece ash body, a three-piece maple neck, with a maple fretboard. It weighs in just a hair under 8 pounds - very light for a 6 string. It is a much simpler instrument than people usually ask Pete to build for them - but I have had it for almost ten years and it has been exactly what I asked for.
The pickups are Pete's custom SC-1s. The bass is passive, although it does have a Creation Labs "Redeemer" circuit in it, which is sort of a preamp and sort of not. It is supposed to adjust the signal to accommodate the load imprefections coming from the cords and electronics. Frankly I cannot opine as to its effect upon the sound because I can't turn it off - it's always on and I have never heard the bass without it.
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I used only this bass on the first album Fina Dupa recorded, called "Give It Back" on Spotify here:
The pickups are Pete's custom SC-1s. The bass is passive, although it does have a Creation Labs "Redeemer" circuit in it, which is sort of a preamp and sort of not. It is supposed to adjust the signal to accommodate the load imprefections coming from the cords and electronics. Frankly I cannot opine as to its effect upon the sound because I can't turn it off - it's always on and I have never heard the bass without it.
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And soundclip:
I used only this bass on the first album Fina Dupa recorded, called "Give It Back" on Spotify here:
This is my Skjold 6 string. It has a one-piece ash body, a three-piece maple neck, with a maple fretboard. It weighs in just a hair under 8 pounds - very light for a 6 string. It is a much simpler instrument than people usually ask Pete to build for them - but I have had it for almost ten years and it has been exactly what I asked for.
The pickups are Pete's custom SC-1s. The bass is passive, although it does have a Creation Labs "Redeemer" circuit in it, which is sort of a preamp and sort of not. It is supposed to adjust the signal to accommodate the load imprefections coming from the cords and electronics. Frankly I cannot opine as to its effect upon the sound because I can't turn it off - it's always on and I have never heard the bass without it.
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I used only this bass on the first album Fina Dupa recorded, called "Give It Back" on Spotify here:
That bass sounds awesome- really fat passive tone.
Is that a 35"scale or does it just look long due to the compact body with the bridge all the way back?
Those are both amazing. I would happily rock either, but the Fodera has a nice understated look that I dig a lot.
Good eye. It's a 35", but the body shape and the bridge placement do make it feel shorter. Here's a picture of a bunch of basses on my rack; this one is the only 35" in the group:
Ill (finally) be in the club next week. Have a rather rare hand made Bacchus DX6 coming in that I will be sure to take pics of. Really cool to see everyone's 6ers in the meantime and I am currently browsing for sound clips in here.
Will, I liked your tone. Real modern, great for fusion. In the spotify link I got the impression you use pretty low action, is that correct?
Will, I liked your tone. Real modern, great for fusion. In the spotify link I got the impression you use pretty low action, is that correct?
Under more typical lighting, the Fodera really takes on a dark, understated look, which I also really like. Honestly, I'm not that into the real in-your-face "coffee table" look.
I just started playing with guys who record our rehearsals, so I'll have to get some sound clips posted... This bass really sounds incredible in a band mix.
Thank you very much. Yep, low action. I'm a child of the 80s and the bass tone in my head is zingy with a little fret noise dirt in it. Very out of vogue right now.
I did put half-rounds on that bass one time, for fun. It sounded really good and I might try it again if I ever record with it again.
If you are curious, go listen to the track "Over Now" on the other Fina Dupa record on Spotify. That was done a few years later and I dialed back the tone somewhat. I didn't use the 6 much on that album, but it is on that tune with a solo at about the 2:30 mark.
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I have several 6ers, an Ibby BTB and an SR, and a really nice Larrivee' fretless. But my 6er skills are underwhelming at best. Though getting comfy on 5s made me better on 6s. I love the BTB, except the string spacing at the bridge is just too wide for my tastes.
I've never been hit in the face with a coffee table. Sounds painful. Like that old Irish blessing "May the road rise up to greet you" - when that happens, it usually means I've been drinking too much, and it ain't the road rising up... (top of the list of "plants to avoid", even above poison ivy and sewage treatment, is the face plant).
I like low action too - well I'm at 1.55mm so I guess that's medium low, but allows for more speed.
No prob- the Smith is a fretless 5, but I use both interchangably. Just sold the Warwick so the Smith 5 and Fodera 6 are my main electric basses for now.
I should probably add something more traditional, but I think I'd need to sell the acoustic bass before I bring anything new into the mix.
how?No number necessary...not even sure it would even qualify... modified Squier Deluxe V to a VI
Ah- yes... This arrangement has been the subject of much unnecessarily heated TB debate.
To answer to the most common questions:
-the low B, while wound in the opposite direction, has a reverse gear tuner so it tunes the same as the others on that side. I have never had any issues tuning the E when intending to tune the B, but I can see how some may take some time to get used to it.
- the thought is that the extended B affects the break angle over the nut and also has some impact on tension
I don't think I'd have ordered the bass with this option (it is a no cost option, so that kind of shuts down the typical blathering about it being an up charge gimmick)- I bought this bass 2nd hand- and I don't make any claim to the merits of the design... I speak only to that which I know; in this case, this bass has the best B string I've played. This could be due to the fact that it's just an incredibly well-made instrument, or maybe the extended B is making a noticeable difference... Doesn't really matter to me!
I also like the wider headstock and now that I'm accustomed to the design, I probably would order the option on a custom Fodera in the future.
Here's a link where "the pontif" explains the design in a thorough and informative manner. The posts are by Mike Pope who co-designed the extended B with Fodera. He's a beast of a player and a real innovative designer, so for me, his explaination has a lot of credibility. YMMV.
Extended low B...Huh?? | TalkBass.com
To answer to the most common questions:
-the low B, while wound in the opposite direction, has a reverse gear tuner so it tunes the same as the others on that side. I have never had any issues tuning the E when intending to tune the B, but I can see how some may take some time to get used to it.
- the thought is that the extended B affects the break angle over the nut and also has some impact on tension
I don't think I'd have ordered the bass with this option (it is a no cost option, so that kind of shuts down the typical blathering about it being an up charge gimmick)- I bought this bass 2nd hand- and I don't make any claim to the merits of the design... I speak only to that which I know; in this case, this bass has the best B string I've played. This could be due to the fact that it's just an incredibly well-made instrument, or maybe the extended B is making a noticeable difference... Doesn't really matter to me!
I also like the wider headstock and now that I'm accustomed to the design, I probably would order the option on a custom Fodera in the future.
Here's a link where "the pontif" explains the design in a thorough and informative manner. The posts are by Mike Pope who co-designed the extended B with Fodera. He's a beast of a player and a real innovative designer, so for me, his explaination has a lot of credibility. YMMV.
Extended low B...Huh?? | TalkBass.com
Thanks for the background.
I'm pretty strongly in the "it's your bass, do what you want" camp, so no debate here...
That'd be my guess - IMO that's what makes Roscoe's B work as well.
Plus or minus but a bit, that's kinda in the Roscoe range also, so it looks pretty normal to me.
