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NBD - Malinoski #94
- Thread starter SolarMan
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Wow, it's a beautiful instrument! Sorry I missed the original posting. Thanks to tomydacat for bumping this thread.
Those instruments on Peter Malinoski's website look awesome.
Those instruments on Peter Malinoski's website look awesome.
the tone seems really practical, like it would anchor a band similarly to a P bass. i was a little surprised because i thought it would have a more modern, hi fi sound like a lot of boutique stuff. but that thing is gritty and obviously meant to work for a living. i like it a lot.
I have looked at and really appreciated Peter's work for a long while. And several years ago inquired about possibly doing something. But, having never seen or played one of his instruments I went in a different direction.
I still have a strong pull towards these. And since I work in Marlborough, I may actually take you up on your offer at some point.
I have been thinking of a short/ med scale 6 string for a while. this may just be my next instrument!!
Thanks!
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So, is that basically a bolt-on bass? I noticed the dowels covering where the neck bolts to the body. Can the neck be removed? Just curious, but nice look, though. I like it.
I think that may be an optical illusion due to the grain of the wood. But, Pete does everything by hand and the basses are all one-offs (no templates) so it may be. One of the appeals to me is the inherent idiosyncracies inherent in the designs. They are not flaws, in my opinion, but I understand how certain details can be unsettling to some (as I can be very OCD sometimes).
One other thing - that Saga bass single cut allows access to all 26 frets. Great design there!
Solar - your clip sounds great! Very woody and unique.
Solar - your clip sounds great! Very woody and unique.
Wow, what a great piece of art. This is a new builder to me, I'm excited to check out more of his stuff!
I sent Peter a message on FB. He primarily builds 4 & 5 strings. He advised me that a 6-string would require re-tooling and designing from the ground up. He estimated about $4,000.
I hadn't thought about it at the time, but I wonder if there'd be a difference if he basically put 6 strings onto a 5-string neck. Just change the bridge, pickups, nut, & an extra tuning key. I wonder what would be the resulting string spacing in this case.
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I am almost upset you posted that sound clip... my GAS was fairly quiet until then... that thing sounds great, and I still love the look.
I think the neck is screwed in...but I sent Pete an email to ask if he can answer your question directly.
The pickups are spot-on. I don't have my camera right now, but I will e-mail you a pic in the next few days.
PM coming at you.
Yeah, I'm sorry! Blame Mr. Pickles!
Thanks everyone for looking and listening.
Hey all, sure sounds nice- thanks Eric.
To answer a couple of questions- the neck is screwed and glued, it is never coming off. Think of it as a glued on design- the neck is glued on to the body and they are as one. The screws are there to help with construction and keep everything right as the epoxy drys, then I cap the countersunk screws with plugs, or bungs.
The problem with making a 6-string neck is that they are so dang big and under so much more stress than 4 or 5 strings. I would need to completely redesign my neck structure to pull it off, which I may of may not have any success at... so I'll leave it to those who make it their specialty.
Theoretically you could put 6 stings on a 5-string neck if you like the closer strings, except the standard 6-string bridges are too wide. So, the neck taper would be off and the strings would eventually hang off each side of the neck as they get closer to the bridge. A non typical and more narrow bridge to fit the taper would solve the problem... there could be bridge solutions, but probably nothing off the shelf.
Those are my Type1 pick-ups by the way... very unique design that nobody else makes. At the risk of stirring the pot, I think this clip lays to rest the theory that you need a longer scale to get a deeper and rich sound, when actually the issue has to do with pick-ups. Most pick-ups just don't go that low- you usually notice with a low B. Many a 5-string bass is labeled as weak in the B because of the construction or scale or wood, etc., when it is actually the pick-ups. The usual solution is to stick some active electronics in there... which is fine if you like batteries. My Type1 pick-ups are passive and they go low, a 32" low B sounds fantastic.
There is also a passive piezo on that bass, but that is another sound clip...
To answer a couple of questions- the neck is screwed and glued, it is never coming off. Think of it as a glued on design- the neck is glued on to the body and they are as one. The screws are there to help with construction and keep everything right as the epoxy drys, then I cap the countersunk screws with plugs, or bungs.
The problem with making a 6-string neck is that they are so dang big and under so much more stress than 4 or 5 strings. I would need to completely redesign my neck structure to pull it off, which I may of may not have any success at... so I'll leave it to those who make it their specialty.
Theoretically you could put 6 stings on a 5-string neck if you like the closer strings, except the standard 6-string bridges are too wide. So, the neck taper would be off and the strings would eventually hang off each side of the neck as they get closer to the bridge. A non typical and more narrow bridge to fit the taper would solve the problem... there could be bridge solutions, but probably nothing off the shelf.
Those are my Type1 pick-ups by the way... very unique design that nobody else makes. At the risk of stirring the pot, I think this clip lays to rest the theory that you need a longer scale to get a deeper and rich sound, when actually the issue has to do with pick-ups. Most pick-ups just don't go that low- you usually notice with a low B. Many a 5-string bass is labeled as weak in the B because of the construction or scale or wood, etc., when it is actually the pick-ups. The usual solution is to stick some active electronics in there... which is fine if you like batteries. My Type1 pick-ups are passive and they go low, a 32" low B sounds fantastic.
There is also a passive piezo on that bass, but that is another sound clip...
Thanks for the explanation. I guess much more work would be involved in a 6-string than I imagined.
You said "bungs."
Nice work. Not often I see exotic wood basses where I truly like the looks. I don't want to end up on one of those cable shows about wives killing their husbands
but I do like your work and I thought the recorded sound was right there with any long scale.It is such a rare opportunity to correctly use "bung"...
but "bung-hole" is a little harder to pull off with any seriousness.
Jimmy, imagine how one of these would sound through your Ampeg amps.
Might cause seismic overtones in some distant country!
Thanks all for the thumbs up,
Saga fretless 5-string commission starts today.
I know! I would love that! The wife, however, is so not receptive to me buying anything right now. Sorry.
