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Who LIKES their Wishnevsky, and why?
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Sorry about the 'bell', I don't get out much!
I'll check out the Swansea lead, thanks again.
Rog.
Yes that is quite a large headstock, but surprisingly, this bass fits in a standard fender gig bag.
The string spacing is even throughout the neck. Ironically, this 7 feels more like a "conventional" bass than my sam-- just a conventional bass with 75% more strings!
I do have to say, as with my other wish, the action could be lower but it is fine as is. I was toying with the idea of having wish carve out an shorter bridge heightwise for super low action just to see how that alters the feel of the bass.
I should get my 4 string Peanut tomorrow. I would be happy to come back to this thread and opine about it if it will be helpful.
Roger
The string spacing is even throughout the neck. Ironically, this 7 feels more like a "conventional" bass than my sam-- just a conventional bass with 75% more strings!
I do have to say, as with my other wish, the action could be lower but it is fine as is. I was toying with the idea of having wish carve out an shorter bridge heightwise for super low action just to see how that alters the feel of the bass.
I should get my 4 string Peanut tomorrow. I would be happy to come back to this thread and opine about it if it will be helpful.
Roger
Please do come back and opine (I'm giving it my best "country club" drawl). 
That's a good looking bass, allright.
Rog.
That's a good looking bass, allright.
Rog.
I got the 4 string peanut last night. Just a quick overview and I might post a full review when I actually get to a rehearsal space and play this through an amp.
Overall, it's a really sweet bass. It feels a lot more conventional than my other wishbasses. The neck is considerably thinner in terms of width and depth (though I have been playing my wishes so much, the biggest necks now feel "normal"). The action is superb. Nice and low and nice for popping, though snapping is a challenge as the neck is so long (3 octaves!). Nice even string spacing as well. Considerably narrower than the Sam. I prefer wider spacing, but the Peanut spacing is quite normal and comfortable.
The bass is also really pretty to look at. Small and elegant and made of Spaulted Maple. Picture attached.
On the woodwork front, this is the best neck among my wishbasses. Near flawless work on the neck and fingerboard. Feels great and really sleek and streamlined like a Fender J-Bass or an EBMM (I am taking a little bit of liberty there, but you get the point). There are however, some creases where the top wood is sandwhiched to the core wood. This drives me nuts given what just happened with my Sam splitting. I mentioned this to Wish today, so he is mailing me some epoxy to fill these gaps. Probaly not a structural problem, but given how humid it is in NC and how dry it is in NYC, I am addressing it ASAP.
I would rate this bass very high overall. I easily see it becoming a steady and dependable bass for playing out and playing in.
That's all for now.
Overall, it's a really sweet bass. It feels a lot more conventional than my other wishbasses. The neck is considerably thinner in terms of width and depth (though I have been playing my wishes so much, the biggest necks now feel "normal"). The action is superb. Nice and low and nice for popping, though snapping is a challenge as the neck is so long (3 octaves!). Nice even string spacing as well. Considerably narrower than the Sam. I prefer wider spacing, but the Peanut spacing is quite normal and comfortable.
The bass is also really pretty to look at. Small and elegant and made of Spaulted Maple. Picture attached.
On the woodwork front, this is the best neck among my wishbasses. Near flawless work on the neck and fingerboard. Feels great and really sleek and streamlined like a Fender J-Bass or an EBMM (I am taking a little bit of liberty there, but you get the point). There are however, some creases where the top wood is sandwhiched to the core wood. This drives me nuts given what just happened with my Sam splitting. I mentioned this to Wish today, so he is mailing me some epoxy to fill these gaps. Probaly not a structural problem, but given how humid it is in NC and how dry it is in NYC, I am addressing it ASAP.
I would rate this bass very high overall. I easily see it becoming a steady and dependable bass for playing out and playing in.
That's all for now.
john turner
You don't want to do that. Trust me.
well, i must say, the rounded edges and just general shaping and finishing on both of these basses looks to be a vast improvement over the one i played. 
So, you find the sound of these basses not "limiting?" I'm a big fan of the less-is-more school myself, and believe that you need to limit yourself in order to actually DO anything. But a big complaint I've noticed has been the "one trick pony" aspect of the School of Wish (Ha- get it?).
Do you find you can get an acceptable range of tones with just nuance? Tried any interesting pickup options?
Rog.
Do you find you can get an acceptable range of tones with just nuance? Tried any interesting pickup options?
Rog.
I hear you, Rog. I don't find the bass limiting actually.
When I got my first one, it was weeks before I played it through an amp so I thought all I really had for controls was a volume pot (I live in NYC and don't have space for my amp so I use a headphone amp-- long story). Anyway, when I plugged in for the first I was blown away by the range of sounds available from the bass. You get a plethora of sounds from playing at different points on the strings.
Kind of makes sense. Think about an EBMM Stingray which also has one PU. You can get a lot of different tones from it while leaving the EQ set the same, just by changing where you pluck. However, each variety of tone still has that unique underlying EBMM quality. Well same with the Wishbass. For a rounder tone, play away from the bridge. For a bright tone, play close to the bridge. For a tight and aggressive, twangy, almost active PU sound, play directly over the PU. But it will always have an underlying chunky/woody tone that sounds like a wish. Pretty nice, IMO. And having previously played only on active basses with pretty complex electronics, I really am digging the old school thing. It feels rootsy, and its one less thing to worry about.
When I got my first one, it was weeks before I played it through an amp so I thought all I really had for controls was a volume pot (I live in NYC and don't have space for my amp so I use a headphone amp-- long story). Anyway, when I plugged in for the first I was blown away by the range of sounds available from the bass. You get a plethora of sounds from playing at different points on the strings.
Kind of makes sense. Think about an EBMM Stingray which also has one PU. You can get a lot of different tones from it while leaving the EQ set the same, just by changing where you pluck. However, each variety of tone still has that unique underlying EBMM quality. Well same with the Wishbass. For a rounder tone, play away from the bridge. For a bright tone, play close to the bridge. For a tight and aggressive, twangy, almost active PU sound, play directly over the PU. But it will always have an underlying chunky/woody tone that sounds like a wish. Pretty nice, IMO. And having previously played only on active basses with pretty complex electronics, I really am digging the old school thing. It feels rootsy, and its one less thing to worry about.
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Maybe it is just me, but I think Wish is missing an opportunity. Personally, I think that the shape of those peanut basses is kinda of cool. But he is making some mistakes:
- The slotted headstock is not aesthetically pleasing on that body shape. A more traditional headstock or even a headless design would look nicer.
- I find the metal control plates to be unattractive. A rear-routed cavity would make the front look so much nicer.
- The fat necks need to go. Not many players like necks that fat. Add a truss rod and go to more traditional neck dimensions.
- Quality of workmanship needs to improve. Take the time sand them smooth. Glue drips should not exist on the delivered product.
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I've got to admit that he is doing something right because he draws alot of attention. With a few changes here and there, he could put out respected instruments.
Wish offers rear routing if desired....Link Removed
My Wish has a trussrod and the width at the nut is similar to the width of my Ripper (and the Wish is a 5ver)...Link Removed
My bass is unfinished and could use a light sanding, but it seems to be built OK...
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All-in all, my Wish is fun to play and fits my rotation well...
Were as Fodera are often called the Rolls Royce of basses I guess we can say that Wish is the Trabant 
Are these really only $300.00? For that cheap amount of coin I will have to get one.
Are these really only $300.00? For that cheap amount of coin I will have to get one.
Originally posted by Ilovepink
Were as Fodera are often called the Rolls Royce of basses I guess we can say that Wish is the Trabant
Are these really only $300.00? For that cheap amount of coin I will have to get one.
That's what I'm talking about. You can collect them like baseball cards!
Roger, I get that. So it appears from your testimony that the Wish is very responsive with a good tonal range to touch and 'plucking'-hand position. That's what I was after. Nice. I'm in need of a med-scale bass, so maybe I'll continue looking into this Wish idea.
I've e-mailed him a few times, and we're talking about a design. I just needed some input from a positive angle- there must be something to this guy's stuff if he keeps putting 'em out!
Thanks,
Rog.
I've e-mailed him a few times, and we're talking about a design. I just needed some input from a positive angle- there must be something to this guy's stuff if he keeps putting 'em out!
Thanks,
Rog.
Originally posted by patrickj
Damn I can't wait for mine to be done(8 string)
You MUST post pics of that 8 as soon as you have any.
I've had my Wishbass for about a year, I love the way it sounds, the neck takes a little getting used to.
I do have to contact Wish, the bridge is starting to ware down and the E string is hitting the p'up.
O K here's the key to order and get the MOST out of a Wish:
1.Call Wish, tell him EXACTLY what you want...EXACTLY!!(he does listen AND will do his best to accomadate)
2.Copy a neck profile from a bass that you really love the feel of, make cardboard template of the neck width for your fingerboard at nut and heel. Send in thickness radius and MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A TRUSS ROD.
3.Send in a template of your body design(If you dont like Wishy's, he'll make YOUR design. Make sure your templates are exact from glue joints which MUST be line strait, to pick-up and knob placement.(rear or front mount is an option)
4.Send in a bridge, that "chunk 'o wood" bridge wont last.
5. TELL Wish you want it very finley sanded...KEEP tellin' him.
6.OIL FINISH ONLY(Wishy's lacquer finishes leave a LOT to be desired)
7.No tacs for side dot markers. Wish does offer options.
8.If your strings are through body, send in an accurate spacing template so that the holes line up perfectly.
Your Wish should then be fine and most of these measures are not extra cost options so the price shouldnt be too much of an issue.
1.Call Wish, tell him EXACTLY what you want...EXACTLY!!(he does listen AND will do his best to accomadate)
2.Copy a neck profile from a bass that you really love the feel of, make cardboard template of the neck width for your fingerboard at nut and heel. Send in thickness radius and MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A TRUSS ROD.
3.Send in a template of your body design(If you dont like Wishy's, he'll make YOUR design. Make sure your templates are exact from glue joints which MUST be line strait, to pick-up and knob placement.(rear or front mount is an option)
4.Send in a bridge, that "chunk 'o wood" bridge wont last.
5. TELL Wish you want it very finley sanded...KEEP tellin' him.
6.OIL FINISH ONLY(Wishy's lacquer finishes leave a LOT to be desired)
7.No tacs for side dot markers. Wish does offer options.
8.If your strings are through body, send in an accurate spacing template so that the holes line up perfectly.
Your Wish should then be fine and most of these measures are not extra cost options so the price shouldnt be too much of an issue.
Then you might as well build it yourself....Lo end PUNCH said:O K here's the key to order and get the MOST out of a Wish:
1.Call Wish, tell him EXACTLY what you want...EXACTLY!!(he does listen AND will do his best to accomadate)
2.Copy a neck profile from a bass that you really love the feel of, make cardboard template of the neck width for your fingerboard at nut and heel. Send in thickness radius and MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A TRUSS ROD.
3.Send in a template of your body design(If you dont like Wishy's, he'll make YOUR design. Make sure your templates are exact from glue joints which MUST be line strait, to pick-up and knob placement.(rear or front mount is an option)
4.Send in a bridge, that "chunk 'o wood" bridge wont last.
5. TELL Wish you want it very finley sanded...KEEP tellin' him.
6.OIL FINISH ONLY(Wishy's lacquer finishes leave a LOT to be desired)
7.No tacs for side dot markers. Wish does offer options.
8.If your strings are through body, send in an accurate spacing template so that the holes line up perfectly.
Your Wish should then be fine and most of these measures are not extra cost options so the price shouldnt be too much of an issue.
BASSicly(couldnt resist), it's not so differently than what a lot of luthiers will allow you to do.
Your input is VERY impotant to a custom instrument. If you like the sound, and a lot of people do, then cosmeticly you should want to help with the design flaws that so many Wish owners talk about(if you just HAVE to have one). Hey, Wish gets his share of bad reviews but cats keep buyin' 'em so if someone wants one, why not get one AND get it done right? You could order a Fodera for $4000 plus, no reason at that price to worry about anything, or a Wish for $300 plus with a few flaws. Both are still custom built but the Wish is NOT a high end instrument therefor cannot compare to a high-end custom. Bottom line you get what you pay for BUT that can be improved upon with a little input.
Your input is VERY impotant to a custom instrument. If you like the sound, and a lot of people do, then cosmeticly you should want to help with the design flaws that so many Wish owners talk about(if you just HAVE to have one). Hey, Wish gets his share of bad reviews but cats keep buyin' 'em so if someone wants one, why not get one AND get it done right? You could order a Fodera for $4000 plus, no reason at that price to worry about anything, or a Wish for $300 plus with a few flaws. Both are still custom built but the Wish is NOT a high end instrument therefor cannot compare to a high-end custom. Bottom line you get what you pay for BUT that can be improved upon with a little input.
