The Über-Jay Mark2

[Stumbo]

But I kinda see what a Ü-J with f-holes might look like. We might soon talk about it

How about putting a piezo pickup in there too? With a blend pot might be cool.

 

[miziomix]

I am indeed considering a piezo + bridge p-up for the fretless V. I am torn though, I don't have much experience with piezo, other than playing a few basses on and off. Not enough to have a clear opinion about it.
Do you - or anyone here - can offer an informed POV? I have the feeling that a piezo might be a good choice with a semi-hollow with some acoustic quality to it. well.... not sure of this either....

 

[Stumbo]

Another chambered build: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f57/chambering-experiment-665148/

Piezo threads/links:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f57/piezo-pickup-system-chambered-bass-742976/
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/piezo-pickup-electric-bass-330141/
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f38/piezo-pickup-source-171835/
Bass Guitar Piezo Pickup and integration - boards.ie
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http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f57/piezo-bass-bridges-272523/

 

[miziomix]

Thanks Stumbo! I came across some of those links. Great to read the others too. I do have an Ashbory De Armond for a few years now. I don't really know how good/bad that is as a benchmark. But it's fun to play.

My vision for a fretless is of maximum 'sing-ability' and minimum electronic wizardy - if that makes sense at all....
It might be exactly what a piezo can deliver. But I so love the voice of a MM Stingray or a Wal fretless......

ps: I have started a Über-Jay page on Facebook. Here's the link
Über-Jay Basses | Facebook

 

[EdHunter]

ps: I have started a Über-Jay page on Facebook. Here's the link
Über-Jay Basses | Facebook

I'm in! Anything to see mroe pictures of the Über-Jays...

 

[miziomix]

EdHunter, Thanks man!

 

[Stumbo]

Here's and interesting chambered bass with giant "F" holes: AEB-2 Main

 

[Spino]

Well I got hung up on carving the body, and making a volute .but it's lookin good .

 

[miziomix]

Here's and interesting chambered bass with giant "F" holes: AEB-2 Main

*Extremely Strange Musical Instrument* I couldn't have said it better myself

Well I got hung up on carving the body, and making a volute .but it's lookin good .

where? what? pix??

 

[Spino]

where? what? pix??[/QUOTE]
Oh ye of little faith
So the prototype.

 

[miziomix]

Cool! You've got a design and a name. You should start a thread

 

[pilotjones]

where? what? pix??
Oh ye of little faith
So the prototype.

Pretty cool shape.

 

[Spino]

@Mizio & pilotjones
Glad you like it guys and yeah you're right I must start a thread.

 

[Stumbo]

@Mizio & pilotjones
Glad you like it guys and yeah you're right I must start a thread.

Be sure and post a link here so that other TB'rs interested in your build can find it.

Look forward to checking your project.

Cool stuff!

 

[Stumbo]

You might want to take a look at this for your pickups: Invalid Link Removed

Some interesting basses: http://www.kingbass.com/shape.html

 

[miziomix]

You might want to take a look at this for your pickups: Invalid Link Removed

Some interesting basses: Shapes

Thanks! I didn't know this Canadian maker whereas I am familiar with David King's work. Great craftsmanship and bold design. He also makes absolutely gorgeous knobs.

Solid Knob Gallery Page

BTW, work is over and so is the short break in Europe. I'm flying back to Über-Jay in two days Only disappointment was, I couldn't find the Stellartone. All shops I asked never even heard about it. It must be an Ol' Continent thing. Guess I'll have to order one - or wait for the next time I travel your way. cheers!

 

[KingRazor]

David King works in my state!

 

[miziomix]

David King works in my state!

And it's a beautiful state, Oregon. Lovely outdoor. I'll have to go back one day

 

[KingRazor]

And it's a beautiful state, Oregon. Lovely outdoor. I'll have to go back one day

Yeah, I love it here. Can't ever seem to find any real nice high end basses around here though.

 

[miziomix]

While eagerly awaiting to finish this build, I am locking down the specs for the next one - which, as you might know by now, will be a fretless fiver.

I have posted a question/poll on the Ü-J page > Über-Jay Basses | Facebook and I'd really like to know what you guys think

If you're not into FB, no problem. I'll probably post again on LC or on the Basses section of TB. cheers!