Mothman’s Elegant Uncle?

[Deleted member 165050]

Uhhh.... there is a significant feature missing from pictures of this pretender to the throne when compared to the mighty mothman. Can anyone guess what it is?

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I've got it, mixed driver sizes in the two cabs!

 

[MattZilla]

That was made by Rockhewer, who you will find making amazing stuff in the Luthier's Corner.

Luthier Spotlight: Kevin Butler, Rockhewer Custom Guitars

Awesome, thanks for the link!

I believe he machines them himself from brass. What exactly makes it "crap"?



The pickups are under the top, custom made for this bass. 2 hb's, no piezo.

This is the build thread. Say whatever you like, the guy is incredibly talented.

Homage to Devastator: "Arachnophilia"

Awesome.

Thought this was TalkBass! 28 posts and nobody asked the weight or said they'd like it if only it was a fiver?
Where are you?

sorry, I’m slacking, got distracted.

 

[Peteyboy]

Uhhh.... there is a significant feature missing from pictures of this pretender to the throne when compared to the mighty mothman. Can anyone guess what it is?

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Volume & tone pots.

 

[packhowitzer]

Volume & tone pots.

excellent observation, but i think this will only qualify for an honorable mention award.

 

[packhowitzer]

I've got it, mixed driver sizes in the two cabs!

i've never heard it put quite that way before, but I suppose this is a reasonable answer

 

[packhowitzer]

If I keep staring at the picture, I think I'll start the weekend off with an unnecessary fight with my wife.

I think this is the closest correct answer yet... is it too soon to crown a victor?

 

[Thumpin6string]

This is the build thread. Say whatever you like, the guy is incredibly talented.

Homage to Devastator: "Arachnophilia"

I say this guy is incredibly talented.

 

[Peteyboy]

excellent observation, but i think this will only qualify for an honorable mention award.

I felt like the laudanum-addled high priestess was too obvious.

 

[Pdaddy1978]

How much fun would it be to show up at a Hank Williams tribute show with THAT bass?...

 

[rogerbmiller]

Shhhh, it'll hear you

^correct^

 

[JimmyM]

Thought this was TalkBass! 28 posts and nobody asked the weight or said they'd like it if only it was a fiver?
Where are you?

1. Us weight wussies know it'll be impossible for us already.
2. It's an 8 string so it's 3 better than a 5. No problem.

 

[Killing Floor]

1. Us weight wussies know it'll be impossible for us already.
2. It's an 8 string so it's 3 better than a 5. No problem.

I was thinking all the cutaways would lighten it up. That or maybe it levitates!

 

[getBAK]

Already has been surpassed

 

[Pauly 4001]

Gosh:
My poor old Hamer 8 string must've fallen into the hands of whatever cult was responsible for some of these basses:

 

[JimmyM]

Gosh:
My poor old Hamer 8 string must've fallen into the hands of whatever cult was responsible for some of these basses:
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Call me crazy but I'd hit that mishmash bass like there's no tomorrow!

 

[Rôckhewer]

I'm diggin' this thread.
Much love to the cats who know me.
... carry-on... flame on.

 

[NobodyImportant]

Reminds me of Sauron's helmet in the LOTR flicks.

 

[AlexanderB]

"Uncle Mothman" - now THAT is a band name!!! And with an all (old) Peavey backline and PA.

 

[Deleted member 346364]

so, it‘s Moth Monsieur, then?

 

[StereoPlayer]

Gosh:
My poor old Hamer 8 string must've fallen into the hands of whatever cult was responsible for some of these basses:
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I love the PU placement!