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De Gier Releases Lowlander Bass

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The Lowlander is a tribute and thorough reinterpretation of one of the world's most famous rockbasses. Some of the goals for this bass were that it should not suffer the hated neckdive and that it shouldn't feel 'extended'. Or more positively stated: it should maintain a comfortable position in every situation. It should encapture the classic sound you'd expect, but also have some added versatility. And it should be strong enough to minimise the risk of a broken headstock.

Features
  • Spanish cedar neck and body
  • 9 ply neckthrough
  • original 34-3/8” scale
  • reinforced headstock area
  • reinforced neck
  • custom logo
  • Lollar T-bird pickups
  • clever strapbutton positions
  • Hipshot lightweight tuners
  • custom bridge
  • tapered bodywings
  • available with many custom options

De Gier basses are handcrafted in the Netherlands by Sander de Gier, direct sales only. The price of a Lowlander starts at 2895 euro. We give an introduction discount of 500 euro on every Lowlander ordered in the remainder of 2017.

For more details, pictures and movies (especially the demo with Michel van Schie) please visit: Invalid Link Removed

Contact: Sander de Gier

[email protected] Invalid Link Removed
Schiedam, october 11th, 2017

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It was even in my Facebook feed! :laugh:
That PG shape need work though, just doesn't work with the bass at all.
I agree. I like the concept of recessing a strap button to get the first fret into more of a Jazz/Precision placement. Might give it a shot on my StatusBird as that’s become the only thing I don’t like about it. I solved the common neck dive issue with a strap button through a neck bolt, but the first fret always feel like it’s a mile away.
 
I have no doubt that he makes good basses but...
Marketing 101 - show pristine products that make people lust for them. Crap it could've been photoshopped in 10 mins to look like it wasn't dropped a half dozen times.