Does this design already exist?

[BTL]

I was doodling on a double-cut jumbo guitar shape that could work for both guitar and bass.

Although the influences are apparent, I don't recall seeing anything quite like it before.

 

[dedpool1052]

reminds me a little of these
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but different enough that I don't think there would be any type of copyright issue.
combine that with your 2+2 headstock and I think you got a winner.

 

[mbelue]

Looks good, where would the strap horn end up?
Looks like 15th fretish?

 

[BTL]

The horn should be pretty close to the 12th fret.

 

[mbelue]

The horn should be pretty close to the 12th fret.

Just about nowhere better. Probably better balance IMO than those designs posted above.

 

[dedpool1052]

how will the body be done? will it be similar to your chromasonic basses? or more of a carved top like gibsons?

 

[kevteop]

Reminds me of a Patrick Eggle New York.

 

[wvbass]

Similar to this.

In praise of WEIRD LOOKING basses!

 

[MIMike]

It looks like a cross between a Tacoma Thunderchief, a Taylor AB-1 and a Abe Wechter Pathmaker. All cool guitars, so this one would be awesome...especially if it sounded good.

 

[SteveV74]

Looks like that Jonas Hellborg bass

 

[BTL]

The design concept is a cross between a Les Paul and a Fano RB6/RIC S800.

I've also considered having the cut extend through like the 325.

The body will be a swamp ash slab with the forearm facet just like the Chromasonic and Ridler.

Right now it's just a doodle, but it has my wheels turning.

 

[dedpool1052]

BeeTL, could you please post a pic of your Ridler design again? I tried looking for it but couldn't find it.

 

[BTL]

BeeTL, could you please post a pic of your Ridler design again? I tried looking for it but couldn't find it.

Here you go:

 

[dedpool1052]

ok, that makes me GAS-y.

*edit*
do you offer lefties as well?

 

[BTL]

ok, that makes me GAS-y.

Yeah...I feel like I might have hit a home-run with that one.

I should have the first one back from paint around Christmas.

 

[dedpool1052]

Home-run is right. It's got a lot of features that I like.

 

[BTL]

ok, that makes me GAS-y.

*edit*
do you offer lefties as well?

Yes.

Home-run is right. It's got a lot of features that I like.

Thank you!

The Ridler will be tough to top, especially considering what's already out there in the market.

Still, I think I may have another design or two left in me.

 

[dedpool1052]

it's definitely on my radar for a new bass. what nut widths do you offer?

 

[awilkie84]

The horn should be pretty close to the 12th fret.

IF we're talking standard body size. If this is a Jumbo (aka: Acoustic), then 12th isn't right.

 

[BTL]

it's definitely on my radar for a new bass. what nut widths do you offer?

Shoot me a PM, or jump in over here:

http://www.talkbass.com/threads/shop-notes.798388/page-13#post-16737717

I don't want to get an infraction for spamming the forum.

IF we're talking standard body size. If this is a Jumbo (aka: Acoustic), then 12th isn't right.

The shape is based on an acoustic, but the size is standard.

The grid is 1/2" = 1" and the rectangles on the centerline represent standard bass and guitar neck pockets.