Atkinson basses new website and model

[Datsme]

So, hypothetically, a guy had a neck lying around, maybe that he had bought on the internet. Could you install that on a RETRO body with full finish/setup etc.?

 

[west*coast*bass]

Mongo,

What will it take to make you stop posting in this thread? You're bordering on stalking status with me.

I'll make you an offer. I will pay you money to stop. I'm not kidding. PM me your Paypal address, and I'll send you $5. But you gotta promise to move along and exit this thread for good.

If you promise to never post in any thread about my basses ever again, I will pay you $10.

OK, I have been a TB'er for a long time and I have read thousands and thousands of individual posts, but this one is by far the BEST ONE I HAVE EVER READ!!

Dan, will you be my friend?

 

[zeppelinbass95]

Dan when are the new models comin out, you're killin me making me wait

 

[Stranger Danger]

Hey Dan! What is the latest on the new bayses??

 

[mongo2]

OK, I have been a TB'er for a long time and I have read thousands and thousands of individual posts, but this one is by far the BEST ONE I HAVE EVER READ!!

Yup, I thought it was very funny.

 

[willyrep]

Dan and I had been in contact via email in the past about a possible 5-string P-bass build for myself. He was nothing but professional, courteous and very communicative-and I'm not even a customer, just an admirer of his aesthetic, quality and "working-mans" attitude. To the flamers-PLEASE post somewhere else. This is a "family" and Dan is an upstarting company gaining support and praise from a dedicated and civil group. He has enough going on with his business and own life to not have to deal with the petty bashing from ya'll. Peace!

 

[engedi1]

Dan and I had been in contact via email in the past about a possible 5-string P-bass build for myself. He was nothing but professional, courteous and very communicative-and I'm not even a customer, just an admirer of his aesthetic, quality and "working-mans" attitude. To the flamers-PLEASE post somewhere else. This is a "family" and Dan is an upstarting company gaining support and praise from a dedicated and civil group. He has enough going on with his business and own life to not have to deal with the petty bashing from ya'll. Peace!

Well said! I for one, can't begin to understand the flamers on this thread.

 

[dannster]

Here is a sneak preview of the EVOKE series!
Looks fantastic, I'd say!
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=696028

 

[pnut166]

Ummm.... I`m confused. Fender headstock with Atkinson logo. Thought that was the whole crux of the problem ?

 

[dannster]

If you look though the end doesn't have the same round over. Different, but not that different. I'm just glad to see it didn't end up like those hideous SX headstocks the went to.

 

[pnut166]

The question is: Is it different enough to keep Fender`s law dogs off of Dan`s back ? It is a beautiful bass, BTW ! Like the new logo, too !

 

[bh2]

Dan... are you sending me one of these to beta test? Pm me for shipping address. Of course if I likey I get to keepie.

 

[zeppelinbass95]

Sweet jesus thiey're nice. I like what he did with the headstock and the logo. cant wait to see the new models. really hopin for a jazz w/ chisonics

 

[-=DanAtkinson=-]

Ok gang, the new basses are up on the site:
http://www.atkinsonbasses.com/EVOKE

I have a couple of more designs "in the pipeline". As you can tell, these models are based on familiar designs, with a slight tweak here and there. These have a more boutique vibe than my previous models.

The headstock design is also very "familiar". I had hoped to create something more unique, but USACG is my favorite source for necks and they are currently without a programmer to create anything custom. (I told Tommy I'm first in line for a custom headstock if they ever hire somebody.) I'm keeping the headstock pics to a minimum for now, to keep the big "F" off my back...hopefully.

And obviously with these basses, I can build them complete with the body & neck joined, unlike the "Retro" models that have the Fender headstock shape.

The nitro finishes on these are a step up from my prior finishes. I've upgraded my equipment to take things up a notch.

 

[Buchada Azeda]

Dude, the 72CS looks really great. I wonder how those chi-sonics sound on that position.

 

[J. Crawford]

Wow! That 72CS is suhweeeeeT!

 

[adhus]

Still no 5er Dan?

 

[bassbully]

What about a slab P..with light relic...can do?

 

[Jim C]

I guess quality has to cost money.
Bummed that the Sting Jay is only about $50 less than a Ray and may not come with a case. I get the hand made thing but was hoping a lower overhead would outway mass production cost savings.

 

[-=DanAtkinson=-]

I guess quality has to cost money.
Bummed that the Sting Jay is only about $50 less than a Ray and may not come with a case. I get the hand made thing but was hoping a lower overhead would outway mass production cost savings.

I wish that were so. But for someone like me the materials costs are still fairly high, and then all my manual work takes time. A real mass production Stingray probably has a cost in the ballpark of $500, even with the overhead, since the overhead is spread across hundreds and hundreds of instruments.

Basically these models fill the gap between my "Retro" basses, around $850, and something like a Valenti for $2000.