Knot Head Bass

[NYBassMan]

Has anyone heard of Knot Head. I have visited their website and seen some of their basses on eBay. I made contact with the builder Murray and he is sending me some sound samples tomorrow. Anybody have any experience with these?

Anthony

 

[nukes_da_bass]

I saw one of these on eBay today, it looks great except for that big ulcerated ring around the volume pot.
I understand what the builder is trying
To represent, making reference to a knothole on a real tree, it's just ugly as heck and ruins a decent looking affordable bass.

 

[NYBassMan]

Yeah, I have to say that the "knot" is not good looking at all. Otherwise a very unique and nice looking instrument.

 

[nukes_da_bass]

The knot looked like it was screwed in- if you are really looking to buy one of these, and you are more diplomatic than
Me (a sidewalk is more diplomatic than I
), you might find a polite way to ask how you can get one "un-knotted"...(I just made a funny!)

 

[spade2you]

 

[Rip Topaz]

Looks like a Wishbass ripoff, honestly.

 

[NYBassMan]

Still waiting on sound samples. I wonder what it will sound like.

 

[nukes_da_bass]

Looks like a Wishbass ripoff, honestly.

I have to disagree. Only similarities to Wishbass are ferrule free string through holes and the floating saddle.
Finish looks about twice as nice and neck is far thinner. I should know, I own Wishbass 38 with no mods, it's great for what it is.
To me, the Knothead looks like he based it on a Carl Thompson, look at the scroll and the headstock.
I really like the look as a CT clone but that bleeding ulcer kills it!

 

[bluestarbass]

Very Carl Thompson esque. I thought I remembered this guy posting in a local Craigslist, and I was right. He lives in the same town as me. Unfortunately, he has his basses on display at a music store I never go to. Maybe I need to stop in some time.

 

[Chef]

I looked at his website.
Ewwwww.

ymmv.

 

[jbossolo]

I saw one of these on eBay today, it looks great except for that big ulcerated ring around the volume pot.
I understand what the builder is trying
To represent, making reference to a knothole on a real tree, it's just ugly as heck and ruins a decent looking affordable bass.

^ This. Otherwise good looking basses. Wonder if he'll omit the "ulceration" on request. Maybe a "knotless" version?

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

Kinda looks like a fancy version of a Wishbass. I'll pass.

 

[bassbully]

Um..no thanks weird looking builds IMO.

 

[this ol bass]

i hope you like the changes i've made pertaining to the "bleeding ulcer " issues

 

[JACink]

i hope you like the changes i've made pertaining to the "bleeding ulcer " issues

I checked the website, but I don't see anything different, am I looking in the wrong place?

 

[Revolver]

That whole volume pot area looks like a giant nippple!

 

[this ol bass]

look on ebay i have not updated the website yet sorrythe giant nipple comment was hilarious btw

 

[superbassman2000]

For 1000 dollars, it wouldn't be my first choice...

 

[this ol bass]

Knot Head Basses can now be played at R&R Music Central, Avon Indiana I encourage those of you who have actually played one to voice your opinion thank you.

 

[mhopper]

I own a knothead 4 string. It is extremely well made! it plays like a dream. This isn't your normal, run of the mill ebay crap! Murray takes great pride in his work and will make sure that as a customer you are satisfied! Buy with confidence! How good is it? I own two laklands and a fender p bass. I haven't played either of them since the knothead arrived almost a month ago!