Which type of D'Addarios and what scale length are you using? Are you saying that their standard "long scale" B will fit on the Hy5? Thanks for the help.
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I recently swapped out the Curt Mangan round wounds Scott had put on my Corto 5 for a standard 5 string set of D'Addario Chromes. My bass teacher helped me shorten the intonation screws on the B and E strings in the bridge to account for the change in tension but once we got that done all good and the Chromes sound amazing on it.
I should be taking delivery on my 76 sometime in February. Its SD Curlee 035 on Scott's Build page:
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I will be sure to post it once received. I am extremely curious myself.
In case anyone was wondering, I took the plunge and got a set of GHS Balanced Nickels for the Hy5, the B string does fit. The wrapping clears the nut by about 1/4". Sounds great on there, too!
I adore this bass. I just got it on a strap for the first time, though, and it's a little disconcerting. It balances really well, but the unusual strap button placement on the side of the upper horn seems to tilt the instrument forward. It makes it harder to see the fingerboard and just feels strange. I like what it does for my right-hand alignment, but not so sure about not seeing my LH fingers. Does anyone have any insight regarding why this design is used? I'll gig it for a week or two as-is, but I'm already thinking about moving the button to the more typical "Fender" spot on the tip of the upper horn. Is this Birdsong heresy?
I adore this bass. I just got it on a strap for the first time, though, and it's a little disconcerting. It balances really well, but the unusual strap button placement on the side of the upper horn seems to tilt the instrument forward. It makes it harder to see the fingerboard and just feels strange. I like what it does for my right-hand alignment, but not so sure about not seeing my LH fingers. Does anyone have any insight regarding why this design is used? I'll gig it for a week or two as-is, but I'm already thinking about moving the button to the more typical "Fender" spot on the tip of the upper horn. Is this Birdsong heresy?
Here is a shot showing the strap buttons on the C5 Scott made for me, which he is now using as the template for five-strings.
Thanks, yes, Scott is a true artist! It's swamp ash with a rosewood stringer, really lovely.
No news update yet for 2019, but I noticed today that there have been some changes to the website. Looks like a small price increase on a couple of models, and a substitute for spanish cedar is coming, though it doesn't say what or why.
5 string up for sale. Just can't get used to it 
For Sale - Birdsong 5 String Spanish Cedar 8 lbs - MINT condition
For Sale - Birdsong 5 String Spanish Cedar 8 lbs - MINT condition
Well here is the C bass. I love this bass I really was looking for a proper P bass and almost bit on a used G&L LB100 made of walnut, it really was a gorgeous bass, but I wanted another Birdsong and I wanted the switched pickup configuration. I can see myself with a L2000 at some point, but I'm so glad I bought this it's probably become my favorite bass of the bunch.
That’s a gorgeous bass. I love my cbass but it doesn’t look quite that good. What’s the body made of?
I am looking for a high quality gig bag which will fit my Sadhana.
Must offer great protection, padded straps, lots of pockets, quality zippers and a great fit!
What do you use for your Birdsong?
Must offer great protection, padded straps, lots of pockets, quality zippers and a great fit!
What do you use for your Birdsong?
I'd call Scott and ask about the bags he chose for his Shortbasses. I opted for hard cases for both of mine, but his bags are probably very good. He could tell you if they'd work for your Sadhana.
Yeah, I did that, tried the bag, but don't like it-mainly because of the straps and fit.
