Winter NAMM 2015 Updates - Basses

[Papazita]

I expect it to be above $1500 and probably closer to $2000.

Since the Nitti sig is a handmade in Japan model, I would expect the price to be considerably higher than that.

 

[Acoustic356]

The Tempo Case looks interesting... I wish they would come out with a dedicated bass case. I do like the fact that they make a standalone tracker... Anyone get a look at it?

 

[Starflyer59]

Ibanez Fanned Fretted 5'er seems to be retailing at $1,179.99 Canadian ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed]), and the 6'er is $1,249.99 ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed]).

I must say that I'm glad I didn't go ahead and order an SR1806... I was going stir-crazy a few weeks ago, but I'm sure I would have regretted it. Not looking forward to waiting until April though.

On the bright side you will have to save up your coins until april.

Im mega gasing for the 6 string pj model! Just not the ash version.

 

[Matthew_84]

On the bright side you will have to save up your coins until april.

Im mega gasing for the 6 string pj model! Just not the ash version.

Yeah, at first that one was the one I was going to get.. But I very much agree with the technical aspects of the fanned fret system, and am glad to see it with Ibanez SR specs... I tried out a Dingwall once and loved everything about it except for the wide string spacing, and high price tag.

I definitely plan on putting Nordstrand Big Singles in it though.

 

[SteveC]

I'll try to hit that one up today after work. Roscoe, Elrick, and Ken Smith are the next ones I want to visit. I'll snap some photos for ya'.

Oh, hang on, I just read your profile saying that you've got one on order. Is it supposed to be on display?

No. I tried but it didn't get done in time. It's nothing too soecial but it would have been a nice example of a Standard Plus.

 

[IconBasser]

Don't know if I'll make it today, man, sorry. I don't know where it is, and I spent waaaaay too long at the Ken Smith booth

I mean, wouldn't you? Just look at that top!

 

[El Papa]

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I need these omg....

That mint green one is selling for $199. And they have ones with blocks and binding in awesome retro colors for $299. Good time to be a bass player

 

[zontar]

That mint green one is selling for $199. And they have ones with blocks and binding in awesome retro colors for $299. Good time to be a bass player

Makes it tempting to go get a long scale fretted bass...
(I have a short scale fretted and a long scale fretless)

 

[nostatic]

Don't know if I'll make it today, man, sorry. I don't know where it is, and I spent waaaaay too long at the Ken Smith booth

I mean, wouldn't you? Just look at that top!

I had Ken build me a fretless late last year. This was a standard top

 

[mark beem]

I had Ken build me a fretless late last year. This was a standard top

Off topic but I've always wanted a Chuck Rainey model Smith. Does he still make those?

 

[nostatic]

Off topic but I've always wanted a Chuck Rainey model Smith. Does he still make those?

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That is the "BT" body style - he still makes it.

 

[tastybasslines]

My buddy just posted this Rik. OMG.

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[dannoman]

Can anyone go by the Yamaha booth?

 

[mpdd]

here are some pics for you guys that i took for thebasshang.com

https://www.facebook.com/michael.de...5901.1073741841.1291293832&type=1&pnref=story

 

[Mastermold]

Here's a few NAMM photos from today, starting with the new Fender Custom Shop models:

New P-bass with a 1.5" nut, hipshot tuners and contoured heal:

New Jazz:

New Tele P-basses:

 

[Mastermold]

New Fender signature basses:

Geddy Lee (USA made)

Adam Clayton:

Steve Harris:

And here's the new "sand blast" finish:

 

[Mastermold]

Few more photos from Rickenbacker and Hofner:

 

[Mastermold]

 

[Alaotatto]

need. G&l. news.

 

[Woofer]

Squier has Dimension basses now in 4 & 5 string.

http://www.bassplayer.com/basses/1165/namm-2015-squier-dimension-basses/50459