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A Nordstrand joins the family!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Jeff in TX, Jul 25, 2003.

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  1. Jul 25, 2003 #1
    Jeff in TX

    Jeff in TX

    Nov 1, 2000
    Lone Star State
    I received it today. I thought I would post a few pics before I give a detailed review. My initial reaction is that this is a stunning instrument. The craftsmanship is truly top shelf and rivals the best I have seen.

    Here are the specs:
    - 24 fret Single Cut
    - 34" scale
    - Less than 9.5 lbs.
    - Set-neck design
    - Full front: Quilted crotch mahogany
    - Center: Alder
    - Back: Chestnut
    - Black accents between the woods
    - Maple neck (3 piece)
    - Snakewood board with ebony accent between the snakewood and the maple
    - Carey's dual coil pickups
    - Carved Ebony pickup covers (exposed poles)
    - Carved ebony knobs
    - RMC piezo system with polyfusion preamp with midi out
    - Aggie 3 band preamp
    - Passive tone control
    - Hipshot hardware

    The setup is amazingly low. I'll need to adjust it up just a bit. Great balance - very comfortable to play. It has a modern tone in active mode, but more of a vintage vibe in passive.

    Carey was fantastic to work with. A real pro.

    More to follow once I have more time with the bass.

    Jeff

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  2. Jul 25, 2003 #2
    Jeff in TX

    Jeff in TX

    Nov 1, 2000
    Lone Star State
    The back...

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  3. Jul 25, 2003 #3
    Jeff in TX

    Jeff in TX

    Nov 1, 2000
    Lone Star State
    Headstock...

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  4. Jul 25, 2003 #4
    Jeff in TX

    Jeff in TX

    Nov 1, 2000
    Lone Star State
    Another...

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  5. Jul 25, 2003 #5
    Jeff in TX

    Jeff in TX

    Nov 1, 2000
    Lone Star State
    Full...

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  6. Jul 25, 2003 #6
    NJL

    NJL

    Apr 12, 2002
    San Antonio
    :eek:

    congrats!!!!
     
  7. Jul 25, 2003 #7
    FLOYDtheBARBER

    FLOYDtheBARBER

    Nov 5, 2002
    Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
    that bass makes me want to sell my internbal organs for cash to get one.
    and i think i will.
     
  8. Jul 25, 2003 #8
    JPFerreira

    JPFerreira

    Mar 22, 2002
    Clermont Ferrand FRANCE
    KISSBASS CEO / Formerly JPBasses founder.
    9,5 Lbs total but how much worth of knobs Jeff???? :D

    Damn could you explain all the control here? 7 Stacked knobs!!

    Great bass from Carey again!

    Peace, JP
     
  9. Jul 25, 2003 #9
    m2k2p

    m2k2p

    Mar 29, 2003
    Rutherfordton, North Carolina
    beautiful bass. How much did that end of costing you, if you don't mimd me asking?
     
  10. Jul 25, 2003 #10
    Bernie Connors

    Bernie Connors Supporting Member

    Apr 2, 2002
    Indiana, USA
    Jeff that is amazing! Beautiful!

    Two awesome basses in one day. I dunno if TB can handle much more! :D
     
  11. Jul 25, 2003 #11
    xush

    xush

    Jul 4, 2001
    mobile AL
    nice little touches too, like the TR cover matching the FB...very classy.
    Looking good! Definitely a contender for the 'Most knobs of the year' award.
    RMC up in there, huh? Roland ready, I take it...
     
  12. Jul 25, 2003 #12
    Jeff in TX

    Jeff in TX

    Nov 1, 2000
    Lone Star State
    JP - they aren't stacked, just single knobs.

    The config is Volume (push/pull active/passive), Blend, Passive Tone, Treble, Mids, Bass, Piezo Volume.

    Smash - the pics are deceiving!

    X - Yep, Roland ready!
     
  13. Jul 25, 2003 #13
    Dave Siff

    Dave Siff

    Apr 10, 2000
    Avondale Estates, GA, USA
    Wow!! That is a stunning bass. Congrats, Jeff!
     
  14. Jul 25, 2003 #14
    FretNoMore

    FretNoMore * Cooking with GAS *

    Jan 25, 2002
    The frozen north
    Oh my...
    ...that's the nicest back of a bass I've seen.

    And the front ain't half bad either! :)

    Congrats! [​IMG]
     
  15. Jul 25, 2003 #15
    fivestringdan

    fivestringdan Supporting Member

    Dec 4, 2001
    :eek:
     
  16. Jul 25, 2003 #16
    JPFerreira

    JPFerreira

    Mar 22, 2002
    Clermont Ferrand FRANCE
    KISSBASS CEO / Formerly JPBasses founder.
    Sorry Jeff :rolleyes:

    I really though they were stacked on the picture.

    Peace, JP
     
  17. Jul 25, 2003 #17
    Zillium

    Zillium

    May 27, 2003
    Michigan
    Schwing!!!
     
  18. Jul 25, 2003 #18
    Bryan R. Tyler

    Bryan R. Tyler TalkBass: Usurping My Practice Time Since 2002 Staff Member Administrator Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    May 3, 2002
    Connecticut
    Reviewer: Bass Player Magazine
    Geez that looks nice! Got enough knobs for ya?
     
  19. Jul 25, 2003 #19
    Jeff in TX

    Jeff in TX

    Nov 1, 2000
    Lone Star State
    Too many, actually. I'd prefer 2 or 3. Just couldn't think of another way. And, I don't like stacked knobs.

    Jeff
     
  20. Jul 25, 2003 #20
    adrian garcia

    adrian garcia In Memoriam

    Apr 9, 2001
    las vegas. nevada
    Endorsing Artist: Nordy Basses, Schroeder Cabs, Gallien Krueger Amps
    oh, God! that is so ugly!!!!! :eek:

    i saw one like that in a local pawnshop!!

    :D
     
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