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Has anyone played the Stash Stainless Bass?

kintrap

kintrap

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Apr 6, 2014
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#1
I heard about this bass a long time ago when it was still in development, and it looked really interesting, so I took a screenshot with my iPhone, and today I was going through my photos and saw it there. I went over to their website, and I found that they are available for purchase now. For no less than 3,000 bucks.. But anyways, I've wondered if anyone here has had a chance to play one yet. I'd like a review from someone other than the video they have up.
Here's the website, for reference: <stashstainlessbass.com>
 
#2
I haven't played it as I would imagine many others in here wouldn't have as well for all the same reasons....."cost"....


No doubt judging from the plethora of Alembic & Fodera basses just to name a few owned by some folks in here, some of us are a lot thicker in the wallet than others.


This Stash bass doesn't come cheap, so I wouldn't imagine most folks would/could go out and get one just to add to their collection of basses.


I like you however am dying to hear one or get some feedback from anybody who's had the opportunity to have owned & played one for a while.


Let’s hope somebody chimes in soon with an answer to your question……
 
#6
Could not get your link to work, but found it via google. Strings, on such a round-radiused neck.......I cannot imagine the E and G strings being played without them badly rolling off position. I think there is a reason why fretboards have not been "round" for the last 500 years. This innovation just seems , let me say, "ill-thought" instead of being oh so Mo-Dern and therefore cool! Now maybe if the neck were changed to a reasonable radius it could be cool (if you want to spend the $ to have something unusual). But I suspect it will end in the trash bin of instrumental history. If I am wrong, then good for them.
 
#9
Love the look & concept, and the tone is fairly decent in the manufacturer demo videos, but I agree with others who've noted that the radius on the board is excessive, and would most likely present a steep acclimation challenge.
I do think it represents some cool forward thinking, and I'm always looking for a viable modern interpretation of the Steinberger concept.
I like the Status Streamline bass, but IMHO, this beastie looks much cooler.
I do recall the aluminum necked Kramer & Travis Bean basses of the '80s though, and I never was too fond of their cold feeling necks...

Edit; Sooner or later owners will need to do a re-fret, which I would imagine involves replacing the entire tube neck.

Ouch! :greedy:

Here's another metal bass, done in aluminum tubing, with a little bit more conventional neck...

B O R N T O R O C K
 
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kintrap said:
I heard about this bass a long time ago when it was still in development, and it looked really interesting, so I took a screenshot with my iPhone, and today I was going through my photos and saw it there. I went over to their website, and I found that they are available for purchase now. For no less than 3,000 bucks.. But anyways, I've wondered if anyone here has had a chance to play one yet. I'd like a review from someone other than the video they have up.
Here's the website, for reference: <stashstainlessbass.com>
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Well boys and girls, I hate to disappoint you but IMHO.....it's a boat anchor. Being left handed I wasn't able to try one but after seeing Leland playing one I figured it would be pretty cool. Wrong! I sprung for a $3000 lefty and that was an expensive mistake. I own over 20 custom lefties including the 1st Steinberger Ned made, a Status, Ruokangas, Wal etc. and this is the first time I've been totally wrong. As they say "live and learn".
Pros: looks great (I had it powder coated red at a custom car shop)
Cons: terrible pickups, sounds weak and gutless, the balance is off, only the A and D strings are playable with any accuracy.
It might be salvageable/playable as a 3 string IF the nut was spaced properly. Better pickups/electronics are a must.
 
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Neveragain55 said:
No doubt judging from the plethora of Alembic & Fodera basses just to name a few owned by some folks in here, some of us are a lot more fanatical than others.
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Fixed it for you! For a lot of people, spending their hard-earned $$ on EXACTLY what they want is the way to go. Lots of TB'er spend a long time saving up for their over-the-top custom bass. Just 'cause they have an awesome bass it does not follow that they have more money than sense - just different priorities!

Dan
 

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