NBD - Custom First Act.

[jnewton]

There isn't really a name for this model. I've always wanted a Rick, but the prices (and being lefty) have kept me away. I've also always wanted a Mosrite, but they're not really available lefty.

So, when given the opportunity to design my own, kind of combined them. I've always been a fan of the tuxedo finish. It's hideously...classy? There's a 13 on the twelfth fret. You can't tell, but the knobs are top hats.

We put some Dimarzio split P's in there too. I love 'em. I'm not really a black hardware kinda guy, but it really completed the picture. It fits right in with the obnoxiousness of my white Orange AD200 heads and white Aguilar DB cabs.

 

[DuoSonicII]

That's way cool.

 

[agreatheight]

I kinda dig it -- nice work! How much did it set you back?

 

[tangentmusic]

You're right, it does look like a Ric / Mos blend. How does it play & sound?

 

[6foot5]

That's gorgeous, congrats.

 

[jnewton]

I just got home with it, so I haven't really played it yet.

We're working out a price, probably just my soul.

 

[Reynoldbot]

Zorks, that's incredible! Consider this lefty jealous. What is the fretboard made of? And by the way, I'd love to see a shot of your whole obnoxiously-white set.

 

[Spraeg]

I normally don't like white finishes, but that is dead sexy. LOVE the minimalistic look and the painted FB.

 

[J. Crawford]

I need better pics, Im dying here!

 

[jumbosilverette]

I'll admit most left handed basses look weird to me, but that one looks great. Congratulations.

 

[jnewton]

I feel like a dork posting this... but: my other white crap.

There's an 8x10 on the other side of the drums.

I'm pretty sure the neck is just painted maple.

 

[jnewton]

 

[SBassman]

That's a First Act? Sure looks good.

 

[nato101010]

Looks great!

 

[Bassmunnky]

HOLY SMOKES...that's a stunner...

What was the process....did you send ideas..drawings back and forth - How did you/they come up with the design...

Please spill.

Thanks

 

[Lazarus.Bird]

That is rad!

 

[rulyøngo]

Beautiful!!! Love the P Pickups!!!

Reminds me of the one that they made for Nate Newton of Converge:

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[iamdenialNJ]

Very nice josh. I also recently acquired a first act custom bass. Here it is:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=590916&page=2

 

[Avalon]

I just got home with it, so I haven't really played it yet.

We're working out a price, probably just my soul.

Reasonable deal I guess. It is quite the stunner. Tell them you'll give'em free publicity on TalkBass.

And this is the second First Act Bass I have seen here tonight. Something must be going amok somewhere. Is the universe developing a tear in the fabric of time?

I'll also add this. Your pained expression of bass face complements your rig. Your instincts have served you well young Skullcrusher.

 

[jnewton]

They made this one for Jonathan from Torche:

and this one for Kurt from Converge:

They're far more Rick-ish than mine.

Initially we were going to do something like a grabber with a p pickup, but I changed my mind at the last minute. Their AR guy and I have known each other for years, one of the guitar players in my band has several FA guitars.

We banged out the whole idea in about 10 minutes.