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Cliff Bordwell
Commercial User
Craig, try resist plugging it in and just play it acoustically for a while.
You'll be amazed how this Ash resonates.
This batch of Ash I received is wonderful, luckily I ordered about 5 years worth.
You'll be amazed how this Ash resonates.
This batch of Ash I received is wonderful, luckily I ordered about 5 years worth.
I did play it for quite a while before plugging in . Man it sounds so good I was blown away how the notes just popped off this bass unplugged. This bass is absolutely a dream , sound , weight , feel I am so impressed . I have , and have had so many basses and this one is definitely at the top of the list . I have already played it thru my Jaguar 200 all tube bass head and 410 cab with the band , me and the crew totally dig the sound. Also I have gone direct thru a Avalon bass pre straight into the board and out to video . I will get some posted soon it comes out sounding so nice. I am so glad I stuck with my gut on the wood choices and stumbled on that Mesquite top . The combo of the ash , maple and those Nordstrand SE's just blow my mind , so simple . Thanks so much for being such a great guy thru the process and now that I know you have more of that ash a 5 could be in my future .
That Mesquite is definitely awesome looking! It goes really well with your other wood choices.
Hello everyone, it's been a long time since I've been on here! I got two new CBBasses on order, and the first one started last week. Here are the specs, along with a picture of the fretboard and pickup covers. I'm excited about trying to get back into playing bass again after a year of not playing while having my house built.
Big McNeely-Bass 5-string
Deluxe base
Dimensions
Scale length: 35
Neck shape: Ov
Thickness at 1st: .850(standard)
String spacing at Bridge: 19mm
Body thickness: 1.525(thin)
Construction
Neck: Wenge with Purpleheart stringers
Fingerboard: 2-tone Katalox
Fingerboard Radius: 0(Flat)
Nut: Dymondwood
Full faced top: Yes
Body woods
Top: Buckeye Burl #83
Accent: Purpleheart
Core: Mahogany
Accent: Purpleheart
Back: Buckeye Burl #82
Headstock Plate: Buckeye
Cavity cover: Purpleheart
Hardware
Color: Black
Bridge: Hipshot style "A"
Tuners: Ultralites
Truss rod: two-way adjustable
Fretted
Strap buttons or Strap locks
Output: 1/4" Face mount(N/C)
Electronics
Pickups: Nordstrand SE's in wood covers
Pickup covers: Wood covers(Katalox)
Preamp: Nordstrand 3-band
Controls: Vol/Blend/ t/m/b A/P switch Wood knobs(Katalox)
Switches: 1 (a/p)
Gig Bag
Standard gig bag
Notes:
UBC(under bridge chambering )
Luminlay side dots
Matte finish due to Buckeye
-ScottM
Big McNeely-Bass 5-string
Deluxe base
Dimensions
Scale length: 35
Neck shape: Ov
Thickness at 1st: .850(standard)
String spacing at Bridge: 19mm
Body thickness: 1.525(thin)
Construction
Neck: Wenge with Purpleheart stringers
Fingerboard: 2-tone Katalox
Fingerboard Radius: 0(Flat)
Nut: Dymondwood
Full faced top: Yes
Body woods
Top: Buckeye Burl #83
Accent: Purpleheart
Core: Mahogany
Accent: Purpleheart
Back: Buckeye Burl #82
Headstock Plate: Buckeye
Cavity cover: Purpleheart
Hardware
Color: Black
Bridge: Hipshot style "A"
Tuners: Ultralites
Truss rod: two-way adjustable
Fretted
Strap buttons or Strap locks
Output: 1/4" Face mount(N/C)
Electronics
Pickups: Nordstrand SE's in wood covers
Pickup covers: Wood covers(Katalox)
Preamp: Nordstrand 3-band
Controls: Vol/Blend/ t/m/b A/P switch Wood knobs(Katalox)
Switches: 1 (a/p)
Gig Bag
Standard gig bag
Notes:
UBC(under bridge chambering )
Luminlay side dots
Matte finish due to Buckeye
-ScottM
Nice that you are getting back to the bass and the CB , Cliff is so great to deal with and the basses are so fun ! I am absolutely loving mine . It is 5 am here and I am playing my new C B right now !
Yes, I am excited about playing bass more in the future. I am hoping this bass build and the next one will get me going again!
Here is a picture of the top
Here is a picture of the bottom
-ScottM
Here is a picture of the top
Here is a picture of the bottom
-ScottM
My new CB S bass is working very nicely . I am real happy with it . Ash body , maple neck and board , mesquite top , Nordstrand SE's , passive . I have a couple rehearsal videos , were just working out these tunes but getting closer . We have allot of set tunes and also do quite a bit of improv . Real fun music to play and the CB sits right in . The notes just pop off this bass and it is so easy to play , less than 7 lbs and so comfortable .
Here is one more . This one I am using some chorus and near the end on a solo a bit of bass synth , this tune is half workrd out and half improv , the improv part changes every time but this one the other day came out pretty nice. Were just 40 hour work guys that love to jam .
