I always thought it was a pretty sharp looking bass. But I'm partial to black/tort.
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I ran into her at NAMM and fan boy geeked out and I think she was even surprised I knew who she was hehe. Killer bass player.
Changing the subject slightly, does it seem that signature models for female artists have a high rate of failure (to sell)? There aren't that many to begin with, and they seem to last only a few years (I.e., the Bonnie Raitt Stratocaster). I'm kind of interested in the new EBMM St. Vincent guitar; hope it survives for awhile.
FWIW, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is releasing an album this month which was recorded years ago with Eva, the rest of The Mars Volta, and John Frusciante.
For those not familiar, she was a founding member of The Mars Volta. After she left, Flea recorded bass on their first album. After that, Juan Alderete (the man himself) was their bass player for the remainder of the band's life. I've not heard enough of her to compare her to Flea or Juan. Maybe Omar's new album will feature her shredding.
That boat, though..
For those not familiar, she was a founding member of The Mars Volta. After she left, Flea recorded bass on their first album. After that, Juan Alderete (the man himself) was their bass player for the remainder of the band's life. I've not heard enough of her to compare her to Flea or Juan. Maybe Omar's new album will feature her shredding.
That boat, though..
Please do. Have not heard much feedback on this model (the bass gentlemen, the bass).
Not sure she's a shredder but all I've heard from is super tasteful and deep in the pocket. She's been doing it long enough she may be a sick shredder too... Who knows.
Good article on her from earlier this week:
Eva Gardner: The Queen of Pop Bass
Maybe because the focus on bass playing ladies almost always goes to their looks?
And yeah, that EBMM St. Vincent gives me warm feelings and I don't even care about guitars.
Got it and its a keeper. Ive been on the fence about these for over a year. When sweet water ran out and got their last batch in stock I hesitated and missed out. I found out they were discontinued about 2 weeks ago and decided to hunt one down. Checked all of the online used sites and craigslist. I found one on the sweet water trading post , but also saw an eBay store located in my state of Florida that was selling a neck and a body separately . I decided to take a chance and call them to see if they would sell it together assembled . They said the neck was already sold but they had a floor demo in stock in like new condition. I decided to buy it.
It is in like new condition, thanks to still having the plastic on the pick guard and the pickups. It was set up great and I plugged it in with the stock rounds on it. I was impressed. Sounds just as good but plays faster due to the jazz neck than the 2 prior CV60's basses that Ive owned. However I immediately ditched the rounds and installed my mandatory 1 yr old set of TI flats. I also removed the tug bar. Oh yeah, now we are talking!!
The quality is right there with the CV series. Same bridge with brass saddles , same fit and finish. The only thing I will definitely do is smooth out the gloss on the back of the neck.
Black basses are the most appealing to me. Solid black with maple fingerboards, and black bodies/rosewood necks/tort guards are my cup of tea. The black and tort with matching headstock is a nice touch. Being that Im a beach/ocean lover, the sand dollar inlays are very appealing to me. I might cover up the ship inlay with a salt life decal or I might leave it as is. Either way is fine.
As for tone, it sounds slighty more aggressive , than the CV60's P. It has that 70's vibe going on. And that I like. Weighs in at just under 8lbs.
Im glad I got this one when I did. I would have regretted letting these features at this price point get away. A very nice bass for not a lot of money indeed. If you find one, do yourself a favor and grab it while you can. If you like the features and the CV series , you will realize how unique and good they are.
Regarding this bass being a signature model, I knew who she was but I didn't buy it because of that. I just wanted a good P with a Jazz neck that had the looks and tone to match. Now I can get my Pino and Michael League on.
It is in like new condition, thanks to still having the plastic on the pick guard and the pickups. It was set up great and I plugged it in with the stock rounds on it. I was impressed. Sounds just as good but plays faster due to the jazz neck than the 2 prior CV60's basses that Ive owned. However I immediately ditched the rounds and installed my mandatory 1 yr old set of TI flats. I also removed the tug bar. Oh yeah, now we are talking!!
The quality is right there with the CV series. Same bridge with brass saddles , same fit and finish. The only thing I will definitely do is smooth out the gloss on the back of the neck.
Black basses are the most appealing to me. Solid black with maple fingerboards, and black bodies/rosewood necks/tort guards are my cup of tea. The black and tort with matching headstock is a nice touch. Being that Im a beach/ocean lover, the sand dollar inlays are very appealing to me. I might cover up the ship inlay with a salt life decal or I might leave it as is. Either way is fine.
As for tone, it sounds slighty more aggressive , than the CV60's P. It has that 70's vibe going on. And that I like. Weighs in at just under 8lbs.
Im glad I got this one when I did. I would have regretted letting these features at this price point get away. A very nice bass for not a lot of money indeed. If you find one, do yourself a favor and grab it while you can. If you like the features and the CV series , you will realize how unique and good they are.
Regarding this bass being a signature model, I knew who she was but I didn't buy it because of that. I just wanted a good P with a Jazz neck that had the looks and tone to match. Now I can get my Pino and Michael League on.
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Ive never heard of them but Full Compass Systems is showing to have them in stock for $350 no tax free shipping.
Not worth the effort for me to post pics.
My iPhone pics won't look any different and certainly not any better than the many online pics of this bass.
If I can locate my digital camera , ill start a NBD thread. I was just really giving my overall impression of the bass since someone asked.
My iPhone pics won't look any different and certainly not any better than the many online pics of this bass.
If I can locate my digital camera , ill start a NBD thread. I was just really giving my overall impression of the bass since someone asked.
