Artisan Bass Works

[orange joe]

I have recently discovered this company.They look very ergonomically designed.Does anyone have any experience with these? Invalid Link Removed

 

[RickBlair]

If they had used a unique body shape their design innovation might be successful. By using the J-bass body the bass is going to be a dud in the marketplace IMO. It looks familiar and weird at the same time.

Rick B.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

It's like they just rotated the whole body downward on a standard Jazz, can't see how that is more ergonomic than the original design, and it looks odd.

 

[Shinbone]

At first glance, they look incredibly wrong. But after studying it, there is something kind of ingenious going on here. Like playing a j-bass with the neck angled upward. If you can get past the unusual looks of it, it might be kind of cool to play.

 

[bholder]

Look where the upper horn ends up - no neck dive on it, like the longhorns. Might work out, ergonomically.

 

[bholder]

It's like they just rotated the whole body downward on a standard Jazz, can't see how that is more ergonomic than the original design, and it looks odd.

Well, if the tilted Jazz looks weird, they do have other body shapes, but I don't find any of them appealing. I agree, though, they could have made their point with a more original (though not bizarre) shape.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

The body shape is so familiar to my eyes, I can't "unsee" the weirdness.

 

[jwr]

I played one of these at NAMM and it was the most comfortable bass I've ever played. Sitting down, I had not back strain, no wrist strain, and the neck sat perfectly up perfectly. These things are very, very well designed. I am going to put in an order hopefully this year. Plus these guys are awesome dudes! You have to try one. I thought they looked weird too, but man they sound and feel great!

 

[orange joe]

I am very intrigued by them.They have some sexy models other than just the fender-esque ones

 

[Andy5997]

Does anyone have the jazz style artisan bass and want to sell it?

 

[doran.dragic]

@Ritchie_Darling might be selling his.

 

[Ritchie_Darling]

I have half a dozen as I worked with the company. Give me a shout if you are interested.

 

[frank cucinotta]

Hi I am looking for a bass that Pastorius is playing with Pat Travers. Would love to buy one!