Tone Machine Guitars (NEW BASS!!!)

[PlatoFunFactory]

This bass does something I don’t see many attempt—it manages to pay homage to the classic while not slavishly imitating it. I think it’s great.
How about posting some clips?

 

[rashrader]

That’s a beauty!!!

 

[Kettlecorn]

Nice, how many frets does it have?

 

[Killing Floor]

Wow! Great look. Love the color. Neck! Nice!

 

[PennyroyalWe]

Where at in the PNW?

 

[Sparuto]

This bass does something I don’t see many attempt—it manages to pay homage to the classic while not slavishly imitating it. I think it’s great.
How about posting some clips?

I’m inclined to agree. Usually I wouldn’t stray from Fender but this bass seems so well-put-together and while it looks similar to some classic designs it still retains that original/beast-of-its-own vibe. I feel like so many brands just copy fender and it puts me off when a, Sadowsky or a Nash (albeit quality brands) for example looks so similar to something they’re not. I hope that makes as much sense as it just did to me

 

[JakobT]

Very nice! Congrats!

 

[BassikLee]

Beautiful bass. Kind of borrows from Fender as well as Reverend. My only observation is that if he intends to market that, he might want to find an original headstock shape.

 

[nutdog]

wrote her name down so we could screen it onto the back of the headstock.

Pic?

 

[mellowgerman]

Very cool!
If I could justify another bass, I'd ask him to build me a 30.5" scale version in all natural with Bartolini 9J1's.

 

[Zooberwerx]

Is this entirely a scratch-build or is your buddy outsourcing the bodies and necks with final fabrication (shaping, etc) in the shop? Either way, I'm really impressed!

Riis

 

[John Sparkman]

I love that bass!!

Such a work of art!

 

[halfwound121]

That bass is absolutely gorgeous. I love the carved out top, makes for a natural thumb rest. Not a fan of short scales but other than that its perfect.

Ricks are just over 33” and I’ve never heard anyone refer to them as short scale.

 

[johnson79]

That's awesome! I want to see the back of the headstock, such a cool idea!

 

[2saddleslab]

OP, very impressive!! Great looking design that is different enough to be unique but still familiar. Much better than some famous brand name releases. Well done!

 

[dalkowski]

So very much to love! Count me as one who'd dig a short scale version.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Nice! Can we see a full bass shot?

 

[WI Short Scaler]

Very cool looking bass.

I'm no fan of green as a color choice but that looks great!

 

[gwangi]

So my long time friend and guitarist in my band (Frisson PNW) builds guitars. He does everything by hand in his little garage. He's not only a super talented guitarist and studio engineer but also amazing Luthier.

Last summer I asked if he'd try building me a bass. He agreed and we designed it off of one of his popular guitar designs. I got the bass last night and used it during our rehearsals. The thing feels amazing, the neck is perfect, light weight (8lbs) and just sings.

This is the "Stella" bass after my daughter who picked the color and wrote her name down so we could screen it onto the back of the headstock.

Anyway, if anyone is interested in the bass let me know. He's decided to start building more basses since this one came out so great.

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This bass in gloss black w/ Dimarzio PJ set up would seriously SLAY!!!!

 

[Crash 56]

Beautiful design! Would he do a 34" scale 5 string?