La Bella Olinto Club

[lala]

Tonestyler is the tone control??

 

[DrGroovenstein]

Mine should be ready in august, fingers crossed.

 

[MafMof]

Now the bass of the orint is not made by Mas Hino?

 

[stevensivak]

Please identify where this rumor came from...

 

[MafMof]

MAS HINO NYC Guitars & Basses (@mashinonyc) • Instagram photos and videos
I inquired about it because it was listed on his website, and it appears to be true.

I have a base on order that will be ready in 2024, but unfortunately it is not a Mas Hino creation.
I hope there is no difference in quality, but I am worried.

 

[stevensivak]

Well, I'm in the same boat…

Do you have a link to this information because I don't see it – thank you

 

[MafMof]

MAS HINO NYC Guitars & Basses

> その他、2023年8月まで、歴史ある弦ブランド「La Bella Strings」とのコラボレーションにて、ベース「Olinto」のプロデュース/スーパーバイザーを担う。
In addition, he will produce/supervise the bass "Olinto" in collaboration with the historic string brand "La Bella Strings" until August 2023.

 

[stevensivak]

Unfortunately, I don't see anything that says that he has relinquished his building responsibilities…

 

[MafMof]

It is listed only in Japanese. Please try the automatic translation on the website

 

[stevensivak]

I think a phone call is in order...

 

[stevensivak]

Olinto will be putting out a press release to address the changes that are being made. I spoke
with Eric and as soon as he forwards it to me I will post it here. It will also be available on Facebook and Instagram when completed.

 

[DrGroovenstein]

Wow hmm. It's one of the main reasons I bought mine, which was just completed and should be in my hands in a day or two.

 

[stevensivak]

If you think that Mas was building the basses by himself, you would be highly mistaken, and his exit from the company will make no difference whatsoever…. In fact, there is a belief that quality will improve without him…

 

[saltymonkey]

James Carbonetti, who's now listed on the Olinto site as the builder, has a stellar reputation.

CarbonettiGuitars

 

[stevensivak]

Here is Eric's press release:

 

[stevensivak]

 

[DrGroovenstein]

Well I received it. Here's the evidence.

 

[stevensivak]

Very nice!

 

[GHOST AT]

Here is Eric's press release:

Like everyone I hate to see Mas go. That said it wouldn't stop me from ordering an Olinto in the near future. Still dreaming of a Seafoam Sparkle finished Brazilian board Olinto P bass. I would be worried if they brought in an entirely new crew. With James at the lead I'm sure the future of Olinto is in good hands.

 

[GHOST AT]

Well I received it. Here's the evidence.

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Congrats DrGroovenstein your Olinto is gorgeous! I would have placed a down payment already, but I just received my MTD and paid off another bass due in October.