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I definitely don't doubt that! Have you considered a "fanned fret" style, to give the shorter length to the C and a longer length to the low B? Not sure how awkward that would be if it's a fretless...
Has anyone ever had a fretless fanned fret style bass made before with Cliff?
Also, are those little 32' scale bass that great with a low B string? Does anyone on here have a 32" scale CB with a low B on the forum? I can't remember
-ScottM
I believe Lomo had 2 different fanned CBs that have been sold. One with the 37-34" and one was 35-32" I believe. I think David Muntner has the 32" scale 6.
Originally I was gonna order a 37-33" fanned 7, but Peavey wanted to charge me 6 or 7 grand for a fretless 4 string with a bird's eye fingerboard that was polyester coated and Bart PJ pickups. I ordered the bass with Cliff that I would have ordered from Peavey for less than HALF of what Peavey wanted to charge.
Thanks!
It would be cool if I changed my seven string CB to a 35-32"... but I don't know if I could play it well enough. The fanned fretted basses look like they would kill me when I switch back and fourth from bass to bass.
Maybe on another bass later on....
-ScottM
I hear ya on the apprehension. It would seem odd, although I've always kinda thought the slanted frets would offer fret tapping patterns that would be kinda difficult, like tapping a minor 3rd with your right hand.
I'm actually kinda contemplating a fanned fret 35-32" headless 7 string with Nick Tung. We're still trying to figure out a lot of the logistics.
just finalized the specs with Cliff last night.
35" scale 5 string fretless sc (b,e,a,d,g,)
wanut body ( thin )
two tone curly maple back
curly maple pick guard
modern neck ( flat D / thin )
unlined pink ivory fb
pink ivory nut
nordy se pups w/ pink ivory covers
passive v,v,t
face mounted jack
pink ivory knobs
black hardware
hipshot A bridge
ultralite tuners
I think I"m
in the next build. Should have it around mid march.
35" scale 5 string fretless sc (b,e,a,d,g,)
wanut body ( thin )
two tone curly maple back
curly maple pick guard
modern neck ( flat D / thin )
unlined pink ivory fb
pink ivory nut
nordy se pups w/ pink ivory covers
passive v,v,t
face mounted jack
pink ivory knobs
black hardware
hipshot A bridge
ultralite tuners
I think I"m
in the next build. Should have it around mid march.
just finalized the specs with Cliff last night.
35" scale 5 string fretless sc (b,e,a,d,g,)
wanut body ( thin )
two tone curly maple back
curly maple pick guard
modern neck ( flat D / thin )
unlined pink ivory fb
pink ivory nut
nody se pups w/ pink ivory covers
passive v,v,t
face mounted jack
pink ivory knobs
black hardware
hipshot A bridge
ultralite tuners
I think I"m
in the next build. Should have it around mid march.
'Grats! Sounds like a sweet bass... I don't think I've seen another CB with a pick guard.
Does anyone have a pic of a bass with a pick guard that Cliff has done before?
Nice sounding bass rythman6969.
-ScottM
Tslicebass
Commercial User
Yeah, that's mine!!
I'm not one to gush on and on about an instrument....but, the tone....oh, the tone. It is pure bliss. It is passive with Nordstrand single coils. It was 'inspired' by old school materials -- with it's alder body, rosewood board and passive electronics -- and it really delivers an 'updated classic tone.' I wouldn't call it old school, by any stretch. It is alot more focused and quite a bit fuller than it's J bass roots might suggest. However, it does retain what I love about classic bass tones, while oozing class and sophistication.
When I looked the bass over, right away I was blown away by the craftsmanship. Especially in this price range. I know people say this all the time, but, I really mean it....The bass is comparable to basses costing 3x as much. There was not one single flaw with the woodworking. The contours and edging not only added elagance to the look, but they proved to be very comfortable to the body. This design is obviously well thought out from both a physical and artistic aspect.
One thing that drew me to Cliff's work was his use of multiple wood laminents to create the coolest looking neck joints. The neck joint on my bass was very detailed, though I decided to go with something a bit 'simpler' to keep with the original design goals. It came out perfect.
Now, the thing that really blows me away is the B string. This bass has THE best b string that I've ever played. It was a natural extention of the rest of the bass. I always hated approaching the B string differently on other basses. Sometimes I had to alter my touch to get the basses to speak evenly---that wasn't the case with the CB.
It is a very easy bass to get around on. I've only been playing 6ers for a few years---and even then it was never consistantly -- but this bass feels pretty natural.
All in all, it was a very wise choice to have Cliff build this bass for me.
Thanks Cliff!!
Yeah, that's mine!!
I'm not one to gush on and on about an instrument....but, the tone....oh, the tone. It is pure bliss. It is passive with Nordstrand single coils. It was 'inspired' by old school materials -- with it's alder body, rosewood board and passive electronics -- and it really delivers an 'updated classic tone.' I wouldn't call it old school, by any stretch. It is alot more focused and quite a bit fuller than it's J bass roots might suggest. However, it does retain what I love about classic bass tones, while oozing class and sophistication.
When I looked the bass over, right away I was blown away by the craftsmanship. Especially in this price range. I know people say this all the time, but, I really mean it....The bass is comparable to basses costing 3x as much. There was not one single flaw with the woodworking. The contours and edging not only added elagance to the look, but they proved to be very comfortable to the body. This design is obviously well thought out from both a physical and artistic aspect.
One thing that drew me to Cliff's work was his use of multiple wood laminents to create the coolest looking neck joints. The neck joint on my bass was very detailed, though I decided to go with something a bit 'simpler' to keep with the original design goals. It came out perfect.
Now, the thing that really blows me away is the B string. This bass has THE best b string that I've ever played. It was a natural extention of the rest of the bass. I always hated approaching the B string differently on other basses. Sometimes I had to alter my touch to get the basses to speak evenly---that wasn't the case with the CB.
It is a very easy bass to get around on. I've only been playing 6ers for a few years---and even then it was never consistantly -- but this bass feels pretty natural.
All in all, it was a very wise choice to have Cliff build this bass for me.
Thanks Cliff!!
Yeah, I knew it was yours, so I felt wrong with too much of an official announcement on something that ain't my bass. Kinda along the same lines as messin' with another man's woman.
Glad you're enjoying the bass. They're a delight to play and an amazing value, which is clearly demonstrated by his clients ordering MORE and right away!
I'd be curious for a few more details, too. 34" scale??
NickyBass, That is a gorgeous bass ! Same top as Michele's, right?
Could you post the full specs?
Ahhh, and more pics please
Yeah, that's the same top. I love a nice peice of bloodwood. It's so understated, yet makes such a statement.
specs:
-Bloodwood top
-Alder body
-3 peice maple neck
-Rosewood board (Indian maybe?)
-Matching bloodwood headstock cap
-Black hardware
-Passive Nordstrand single coils
-34" scale
-I don't know the exact weight, but it is right around 9 lbs
-Volume / Volume / Tone
If I were to do it over again, the only thing that I would change would be to have volume / blend / tone. Everything turned out better than I was hoping. Oh, and I would have ordered a ramp while Cliff still had the bass in his hands. I have a decent ramp, but it doesn't fit 100%. No biggie though.
Yeah, 34" scale. And the B is better than any bass that I've played--even 35" basses. There was an F Bass that I played that was close, but it was a bit too heavy for me.
Thanks for giving me the joy of being the first to introduce this bass to the board.
Yeah, 34" scale. And the B is better than any bass that I've played--even 35" basses. There was an F Bass that I played that was close, but it was a bit too heavy for me.
Thanks for giving me the joy of being the first to introduce this bass to the board.
Roger that. I kinda figured, but it's good to know. Up until I tried a friend's Curbow 6 string, I don't think you could ever convince me to order a 34" scale simply because most, as you mentioned, required such a delicate and surgical touch to play the low B without farting out. Subsequently, TB's most recommended 5er (not gonna mention names) has never impressed me. Since I have a fairly precise and consistent technique, I didn't want to hafta change all that to compensate.
......fortunately, we have talented guys out there like Cliff and the late Greg Curbow who have made it a personal mission to produce such an immense low B that's so solid. I have no fear of ordering this from Cliff and will probably do so later this year.
Hi,
I´m currently debating about specs for my second CB (my first is the macebony 4string). It´ll be a 5er fretless Rami.
My goal is to get something really growly, woody with character - I´m playing rock to metal. I like the Warwick Thumb sound a lot, but it doesn´t cut through the mix enough. Recently I played a Corvette $$ with Ash body - very strong sound. But I don´t like their narrow string spacing. So it´s time again for a custom.
34" scale
Rami
5 string fretless
Body: Ash, Walnut or Bubinga (but heavy)
Board: I´d prefer a clean classic ebony lookwise, but Cliff mentioned Bloodwood would be the perfect match for my direction. Just don´t like the looks for my kind of music (no offense to others with all the Bloodwood, your basses look wonderful, but wouldn´t match for me), An alternative would be stabilized Bubinga.
Top. UNdecided, I like something classic like a flamed maple or figured walnut. When building my last one, there was another great ebony top, nearly all black, very few dark brown strikes - would also be cool. Full-faced of course.
Neck: I asked for Wenge for its sound, but it seems to be quite expensive, so I have to rethink this.
Pickups: Nordstrands
Preamp: Audere classic 4 band.
Well, that´s it for the moment - recommendations and critics are most welcome
I´m currently debating about specs for my second CB (my first is the macebony 4string). It´ll be a 5er fretless Rami.
My goal is to get something really growly, woody with character - I´m playing rock to metal. I like the Warwick Thumb sound a lot, but it doesn´t cut through the mix enough. Recently I played a Corvette $$ with Ash body - very strong sound. But I don´t like their narrow string spacing. So it´s time again for a custom.
34" scale
Rami
5 string fretless
Body: Ash, Walnut or Bubinga (but heavy)
Board: I´d prefer a clean classic ebony lookwise, but Cliff mentioned Bloodwood would be the perfect match for my direction. Just don´t like the looks for my kind of music (no offense to others with all the Bloodwood, your basses look wonderful, but wouldn´t match for me), An alternative would be stabilized Bubinga.
Top. UNdecided, I like something classic like a flamed maple or figured walnut. When building my last one, there was another great ebony top, nearly all black, very few dark brown strikes - would also be cool. Full-faced of course.
Neck: I asked for Wenge for its sound, but it seems to be quite expensive, so I have to rethink this.
Pickups: Nordstrands
Preamp: Audere classic 4 band.
Well, that´s it for the moment - recommendations and critics are most welcome
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