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Weird body shapes
- Thread starter KingRazor
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Thanks! They are about to start construction so maybe I should post a built thread for them.
Yeah, there's something about that body shape. I think my fascination with it is due in part to the fact that (to me at least) it looks like the back end of a late 50's Cadillac.
Yeah, they are variations on Chris Stambaughs ODB body style and I've always suspected he was trying to marry a jazz and a Ric. My rounder variation then is closer to a Ric/Tele/Precision blend which I like.
I personally love the aesthetics of the Ric as well as the tone. But I've never gotten along with them all that well from and ergonomic standpoint.
Yep, pretty much my thoughts too. I'm hoping for a nice modern/vintage vibe. That being the case, I don't think my body styles are all that "out there".
On the other hand, this Jerzy Drozd is (IMO) both very far from the norm and yet appealing. I'd say it definitely fits what this thread is discussing:
That is a beautiful bass IMO!
Magnum
I've always wanted one of these but am afraid to buy one online having never felt the neck.
Old thread, but my comment on odd (non-p or j) shapes:
I'm really tired of Fender copies. Sure they are a (not the) "classic shape", but it amazes me that there are super high-end builders making dead-on copies of J-basses, with a slightly different headstock. It's like saying "I'm a really good luthier who can make a super high-quailty, excellent playing bass, but I don't have enough creativity to not copy what Fender did in the '50s."
I understand there is a demand for this type of thing, but personally, if I wanted a P or J I would buy a Fender. I'm really glad my Infinity looks like a Warwick, my Broadcaster looks like a Gretsch, and my SRX3whatever looks like an Ibanez.
Get creative as a builder or as a company, and come up with your own shapes. They don't have to be extreme (double horn makes a lot of sense for balance and fret access). There are some beautiful examples in this thread.
-z.
I'm really tired of Fender copies. Sure they are a (not the) "classic shape", but it amazes me that there are super high-end builders making dead-on copies of J-basses, with a slightly different headstock. It's like saying "I'm a really good luthier who can make a super high-quailty, excellent playing bass, but I don't have enough creativity to not copy what Fender did in the '50s."
I understand there is a demand for this type of thing, but personally, if I wanted a P or J I would buy a Fender. I'm really glad my Infinity looks like a Warwick, my Broadcaster looks like a Gretsch, and my SRX3whatever looks like an Ibanez.
Get creative as a builder or as a company, and come up with your own shapes. They don't have to be extreme (double horn makes a lot of sense for balance and fret access). There are some beautiful examples in this thread.
-z.
I've had many basses over the years including Warwicks, Spectors, Ibanez, Status etc.
I tend to steer away from the P Bass shape, as I do find it a little boring ( each to their own ). Although I have serious GAS for a nice Jazz Bass.
The only bass that I ever found hard to accept was an Ibanez Ergodyne, which is a shame cos it sounded excellent with the combination of magnetic and piezo pups.
I currently own a couple of Gibson T-birds and I think I have finally found "my bass" after 25 years of playing.
I tend to steer away from the P Bass shape, as I do find it a little boring ( each to their own ). Although I have serious GAS for a nice Jazz Bass.
The only bass that I ever found hard to accept was an Ibanez Ergodyne, which is a shame cos it sounded excellent with the combination of magnetic and piezo pups.
I currently own a couple of Gibson T-birds and I think I have finally found "my bass" after 25 years of playing.
