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EST Basses? (weird headstock)

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Groovybanana, Jun 23, 2016.

  1. Jun 23, 2016 #1
    Groovybanana

    Groovybanana

    Jan 8, 2016
    Berkeley, CA
    Anyone ever heard of EST basses? I did a quick search and couldn't find anything.

    There's one in my local craigslist and it's pretty cool looking

    EST BLUE BASS

    The headstock is very... different.

    EST_01.jpg

    EST_03.jpg

    EST_04.jpg
     
    mel0dic.bassist likes this.
  2. Jun 23, 2016 #2
    Gilmourisgod

    Gilmourisgod

    Jun 23, 2014
    Cape Cod MA
    Weird string break angle off the nut, it looks cool, but maybe sacrificing a little utility for looks?
     
  3. Jun 23, 2016 #3
    mel0dic.bassist

    mel0dic.bassist

    Jul 9, 2014
    Canada
    I actually, really, really like everything about this bass, even the headstock.

    I'd also be worried about the break-angle, but if it stays in tune and intonates, who cares? (Imo)

    Kinda has a modern scroll feel to it.
     
  4. Jun 23, 2016 #4
    walldaja

    walldaja

    Apr 27, 2011
    Very unusual looking bass. Plus, if you're ever in a canoe and lose your paddle you can use it. Can't complain about the break angle being too shallow. Tell us how it plays when you get it...
     
  5. Jun 23, 2016 #5
    daveman50

    daveman50 Supporting Member

    Feb 24, 2007
    Albany NY
    The "swoop" in the body looks vaguely influenced by the Mouradian bass (Chris Squire).
    MOURADIAN CS-74
     
  6. Jun 23, 2016 #6
    MrLenny1

    MrLenny1

    Jan 17, 2009
    New England
    The tuning keys are the design used in upright basses.
     
  7. Jun 24, 2016 #7
    JRA

    JRA my words = opinion Gold Supporting Member

    Oct 28, 2013
    Indianapolis and Cincinnati
    i really like it! it's unique. can you play it before purchasing? and: do you know the cost?
     
  8. Jun 24, 2016 #8
    Groovybanana

    Groovybanana

    Jan 8, 2016
    Berkeley, CA
    A pawn shop is selling it, per the link in the first post, they are asking $299 for it. I don't plan on purchasing it, I was just curious if anyone knew anything about the brand.

    The only other mention of the brand I've been able to find online is here Korean Guitar page (Guitarsite) both people seem to like theirs.