Atkinson basses... who owns one?

[pbassnut]

Dan did a nice relic'd 3 color 'burst on that bad boy. All you need is a "tug bar" (thumb rest) to complete the retro package. ;^)

 

[GregC]

Thanks for the positive comments!

I just finished this one for Matt in Nashville. Not sure if he is a TB member or not:

Oooh, nice! This with a different pickup and a thumbrest could be my Bruce Thomas tribute bass. Hmmm...

 

[-=DanAtkinson=-]

I finally got to make a 51 P!

I think she turned out great. Especially since I had to draw the pickguard by hand and have it made by Terrapin. When I had USA Custom make the body and neck, I forgot to specify a straight heel, and nobody makes a 51 pickguard with a round heel. If anyone needs one, Terrapin now has the template.

 

[yehongxiang]

Wow, that's really awesome-looking.

You're making me GAS real hard, Dan!

 

[J. Crawford]

Wow.

 

[mongo2]

nobody makes a 51 pickguard with a round heel.

Warmoth does. I've used several from them.

 

[bassist4dalord]

Hmm... There are some VERY nice basses on that website. I'm now considering one of these as a graduation present (from college; in 4 years or so) instead of a MIA Fender. Some really nice stuff here. That, and Fender's color options don't do it for me so much.

 

[-=DanAtkinson=-]

Warmoth does. I've used several from them.

Yep, I tried that. Didn't fit the USA body routes.

 

[Dark Horse]

That's a true beauty Dan !

 

[badboyb]

really love your work.

i look at your site and listen to the soundclips with regularity.

great stuff, and if i ever make a trip to US i will order one of these in advance!

 

[mongo2]

Yep, I tried that. Didn't fit the USA body routes.

Ah, I only used them on Warmoth and Guitar Mill bodies.

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

I'll post a review of the 51p when it arrives. Looking at the pics along with everyone else I have to say I'm pleased. Years ago mine was stolen & I have always wanted another one. Dan was nice enough to oblige me by making this one. Actually, Dan & I are conceiving yet another new addition to the lineup. I'll let him tell you about it in his own time.

 

[T. Alan Smith]

NICE stuff!!

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

I guess in truth you could say it's more like a '55 body. It has arm & tummy contours as opposed to the straight slab on a '51. My original '69 Tele bass was a slab & the corners were a little uncomfortable by the end of the night.

 

[-=DanAtkinson=-]

I guess in truth you could say it's more like a '55 body. It has arm & tummy contours as opposed to the straight slab on a '51. My original '69 Tele bass was a slab & the corners were a little uncomfortable by the end of the night.

Yep, exactly. I can't handle a straight slab body for more than 10 minutes. Hurts the forearm.

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

Yeah, it's pretty easy to see why Leo changed that.

 

[-=DanAtkinson=-]

By the way, the 51 P bass is on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aldpSnbGGcE&fmt=22

The pickguard wasn't installed yet.

 

[DynaFlow]

Dan, is the 51 P style going to become part of your general offerings along with the regular P and J styles?

 

[-=DanAtkinson=-]

Dan, is the 51 P style going to become part of your general offerings along with the regular P and J styles?

Most definitely!

 

[Webtroll]

more GAS. ouch. quit it.