Mas Hino builds, old and new

[echo008]

Hello, I just recently picked up this amazing Pensa Fretless.
1996 Mas Hino build
Solid Koa body
Brazilian rosewood fretboard
Fralin Pickups and original Pensa Pre
The bass is definitely something special, it speaks in a way no other fretless Ive ever played has.
I would love to see some other Hino builds Pensa or otherwise?
Thanks.
- Tom

 

[echo008]

couple more pics
1996 Mas Hino build
Solid Koa body
Brazilian rosewood fretboard
Fralin Pickups and original Pensa Pre

 

[echo008]

Bump

 

[sps500]

Mas for me is definitely the Go To guy when I need anything done on my basses in NYC. As for his builds they are getting really interesting. I believe saw him build a 32' scale last year and it looked really cool!

 

[smperry]

Very nice! His recent work seems really interesting; hoping some more reviews come in.

 

[pnchad]

oh I'm jealous

I have 18 fretless basses - all high-end or custom Fodera Sad Worp Ps Js

I remember about 10 yrs ago in Rudy's (I was DB shopping at Gage's & Kolstein's with $8k in my pocket) played a white 4 sting Pensa and it was the nicest FEELING frteless

awesome thin neck - it played itself

always wished I had dropped the $3k - they are rare & special

 

[echo008]

There are a couple fretless Pensas on there site now and man are they expensive.
I found this one hanging on the wall in a GC and could not leave it there.

 

[QweziRider]

My '97 Mas Hino build...

 

[Jim Carr]

Just Wow. Koa + BRW fretless! Sound Clips!!!!???

 

[millsbass5]

Very nice! His recent work seems really interesting; hoping some more reviews come in.

Recent work?!?!? ALL of his stuff is great!! That is,unless you mean that he's finally building some "different" stuff now. My only gripe with Pensa??? I haven't checked,but I heard he's FINALLY,FINALLY(!!!) building some 5'ers. THANK GOD!!!

 

[echo008]

My '97 Mas Hino build...

Nice!

 

[echo008]

Just Wow. Koa + BRW fretless! Sound Clips!!!!???

I'll post up some clips when I record with the bass should be soon!

 

[gimmeagig]

He was the guy behind Atelier Z, right?

 

[echo008]

He was the guy behind Atelier Z, right?

I believe he went to Atelier Z after Pensa.

 

[QweziRider]

Nice!

Thank you! I first saw this bass in 2005 and fell in love with it. It finally came available not long ago and had to be bought.

 

[sps500]

I believe Atelier Z is his brother Kenji Hino but he did do some work there as well.

 

[echo008]

Thank you! I first saw this bass in 2005 and fell in love with it. It finally came available not long ago and had to be bought.

I know the feeling congrats on a great bass is the body ash?

 

[QweziRider]

It is ash. I believe the whole darn tree was used.

 

[smperry]

Recent work?!?!? ALL of his stuff is great!! That is,unless you mean that he's finally building some "different" stuff now. My only gripe with Pensa??? I haven't checked,but I heard he's FINALLY,FINALLY(!!!) building some 5'ers. THANK GOD!!!

Yes, interesting meaning different, although you gotta love that koa fretless.

From his blog:
http://mashinonyc.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/cristian-serrano-bass-022.jpg

From his FB profile page:
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[FrankGravis]

Mas Hino is not only a dear friend, he is masterful at what he does. He has done several refrets and grind/polishes for me, as well as various mods and repairs. His work is of the highest quality. I very enthusiastically recommend him for any and everything regarding bass and guitar work. I don't play Pensa basses, but I have played them, and while he was building them, the quality was on par with the best of the best. I am so happy he is finally getting proper recognition here.