NBD Fernandes Atlas

[Ken R]

Thanks to Dr. Cheese posting a video of his Atlas, I began a search for one. I wanted a Japanese one in a non common color. Ebay to the rescue.
I have wanted a Sage green bass for some time, now I have both in one bass. Pretty good bass, sounds like a Stingray clone should. (Edit--9lbs 7oz. I need lessons on scale use!) Kinda heavy, 11lbs, and a few ounces.

I'm happy with it!

I know, No pix, no bass.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Nice color but that is heavy for a 4 string.
That's up there with Peavey T40 territory.

 

[Ken R]

lowdown,
Your comment made me re-weigh the Atlas.
Apparently, I don't have a clue how to use a Bakers scale. The scale needs to be "Zero-ed" before using it. My wife weighed the Atlas and it weighed 9lbs 7oz.
I, however, am a kitchen amateur.

Ken R
Sous chef for a day.

 

[Rabidhamster]

Nice one Fernandes makes very good stuff.

 

[pudgychef]

Cool! Like that finish...your reminds me of the early MTD Kingston's...

 

[Wisebass]

Sous chef for a day.

Hi Ken! carrots for the Sous chef!

This beauty makes you chef!!!

congrats

may the bass be with you

Wise(b)ass

 

[andruca]

lowdown,
Your comment made me re-weigh the Atlas.
Apparently, I don't have a clue how to use a Bakers scale. The scale needs to be "Zero-ed" before using it. My wife weighed the Atlas and it weighed 9lbs 7oz.
I, however, am a kitchen amateur.

Ken R
Sous chef for a day.

Use a bathroom scale. Weight yourself while holding the bass, then without the bass, substract ;-)

Even tho' lately I've gone EBMM for everything I've had 2 Fernandes Gravity Deluxe V basses (one Korean -excellent-, one Chinese -just OK-) and was happy with them for years. I craved for an Atlas too, many times, great bass. How's the neck profile on these? Front to back thickness and to a lesser degree C over D profile are VERY critical to me.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Too bad it is so heavy. Mine is a bit over nine pounds. That said, the color and pickguard combination on your Atlas is gorgeous! Do you like sounds it gets?

 

[Ken R]

Cheese,
Mine is 9.7 lbs. I can't use a scale!
Sound wise, it is very Stingray-ish. The strings on it were a little dead, but not horrible. I put EB cobalts on it last night and will play it tonight.
It had great growl and clarity before, I expect it to get better now.

Ken R

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Glad you re checked the weight. Nice bass either way.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

Nice color but that is heavy for a 4 string.
That's up there with Peavey T40 territory.

Don't be crazy, a 9.5 pound T-40 would be on the light side. They are closer to 11 pounds.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Don't be crazy, a 9.5 pound T-40 would be on the light side. They are closer to 11 pounds.

Im not crazy at all. The OP originally stated that his Fernandez weighed 11lbs. He went back and checked the weight again because of my comment and found his Fernadez to weight only 9.7 lbs.

 

[fermata]

Nice bass! The perloid guard looks sharp.

I like the fact that there are some passive Stringray-ish instruments out there, like the Atlas and now the new G&L Kiloton. They inspired me to passify my Ray clone, and I really like it. How do you like the coil splitting options?

 

[wintremute]

Dr. Cheese - GAS enabling since 2004.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Dr. Cheese - GAS enabling since 2004.

I prefer to say educating the world about cool basses, especially cheap ones, since 2004!

 

[Ken R]

Dr. Cheese - GAS enabling since 2004.

I brought out this bass for a blues jam last night. I really like it! Great sound, great feel and great looks. Trifecta!!
Thanks again to Doc Cheese for the gas, this bass is a keeper!!

Ken R