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Wishnevsky!!!!!!

#141
"Functionless Art is Simply Tolerated Vandalism" - Type O Negative

I really don't get this comment either. It sounds like something that is supposed to sound clever but actually isn't.

My interpretation of this statement is basically that artwork that is not used (physically used I suppose) is a waste of materials.
This is so absurd it is not worthwhile to go into.

Never met the boys, but I have heard "Bloody Kisses". No thanks.

I'll get my philosophy and music somewhere else.
 
#142
Originally posted by RS
My interpretation of this statement is basically that artwork that is not used (physically used I suppose) is a waste of materials.
This is so absurd it is not worthwhile to go into.
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functional here means having a purpose or a meaning. it doesn't necessarily mean it's actively used for something.

interestingly enough, vandalism is a form of making a statement, albeit an untolerated one. tolerating it emasculates the statement of the vandalism.

interesting conversation.
 
#143
damn you jt....you think too much. ;)

heres a quote from mr wishvensky:
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Most of the basses shown here are the "TW" Style. The initials stand for "Totally Wild", but the concept is actually quite practical. Leo Fender invented the electric bass, but his plan was to make an instrument so that guitar players could "double" on bass, and eliminate the transportation difficulties associated with the upright bass. Leo's instrument was eventually modified, most notably by Jaco Pastoris, who removed the frets so as to allow a more flexible style of play. I have created instruments that are Portable Electric Basses, not bass guitars. The body holds the neck up at an angle, allowing more leverage with the left hand and more flexibility of attack with the right hand. You can even play my basses sitting in an arm chair. The basses I make hug the body so well that they can even be played without a strap, if frolicking on stage is important to you. The necks are large, more like an upright, and can be played comfortably for hours on end. I usually fit only one pickup and one control, volume, so that the player is forced to create dynamics instictivly with his or her hands, and not with the knobs. Its a different philosophy, but most people who play my basses know I'm on the right track. The hole not only removes weight, but serves as a thumb rest.


I will make basses with any number of strings, to order, and have made basses with three strings, tuned F-C-G, in fifths. This is very useful for lead and melody work and has a very distinctive voice. There is also a variant, with six strings, tuned Ff-Cc-gg that is very useful in small combo work.


There is also a "Longhorn" model, that is based on the profile of the "Danelectro" basses of the 1950's, but in fine hardwoods.


All models are available fretted, and in any scale length.


I usually use Maple, Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany, and Poplar for basses, with other woods on special order. I do not use stains or paint, as a rule, preferring to not to try and improve on God's pallette.
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have fun.

"Surprisingly, even in solid body instruments, the wood will be a major contributer to the tone and sustain."
 
#145
jt..i own a wishnevsky. i used to get fairly exasperated and irate over people slagging his work,now i'll approach it in a more civil manner.my wishnevsky while not a top notch instrument is interesting both visually and tonally.by no means is it my main instrument, but it does get used where it is called for. i own dozens of basses of all different makes and models. i really enjoy the variety of shapes ,sizes and tones that this varied array gives me. you play conklins, right? 7 strings, if i am not mistaken..Why do you choose to play them??aesthetics? tone? a combination?? maybe these choices are simply an extension of your personality.what about the music you make?? i heard the instrumental.. it's impressive, you can play without a doubt..some would disagree, they would say that your chosen form of expression is laughable, overwrought,cheesy,masturbatorial..whatever..point being..why do we have to lambaste anyones chosen form of expression, and not just accept it for what it is.. wishnevsky creates, pure and simple, maybe not for you, but for me it is interesting to see what i can pull out of an instrument that is so non conventional..give the guy a break, you may need one yourself sometime...take care...chardo
 
#146
Originally posted by squeegeebrown
jt..i own a wishnevsky. i used to get fairly exasperated and irate over people slagging his work,now i'll approach it in a more civil manner.my wishnevsky while not a top notch instrument is interesting both visually and tonally.by no means is it my main instrument, but it does get used where it is called for. i own dozens of basses of all different makes and models. i really enjoy the variety of shapes ,sizes and tones that this varied array gives me. you play conklins, right? 7 strings, if i am not mistaken..Why do you choose to play them??aesthetics? tone? a combination?? maybe these choices are an extension of your personality.what about the music you make?? i heard the instrumental.. it's impressive, you can play without a doubt..some would disagree, they would say that your chosen form of expression is laughable, overwrought,cheesy,masturbatorial..whatever..point being..why do we have to lambaste anyones chosen form of expression, and not just accept it for what it is.. wishnevsky creates, pure and simple, maybe not for you, but for me it is interesting to see what i can pull out of an instrument that is so non conventional..give the guy a break, you may need one yourself sometime...take care...chardo
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fair enough. i'll just chalk it up to opinion, then, although i wonder how well the non-subjective mechanics of music can be met by an instrument that is so seemingly haphazard in construction.

taking my song as an example, someone may find it "laughable, overwrought,cheesy,masturbatorial" , but they won't find anything that is out of key or out of time. the mandates of music theory have been observed.

if a bit more effort was expended to observe the mandates of instrument construction and good luthiery, then i would've never commented on these instruments.
 
#148
Originally posted by Fetch Da bass
Squeegeebrown. Thanks :)

John, Why is it that you are so overtly threaten by Wishnevsky's work....? Do you have nightmares about them eating your brain? or do you just flat out hate the dude?... Why don't you write him a email and talk it over with him instead of wasting your time dissing his work behind his back

Fetch!
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:rolleyes:

i don't see why this has anything to do with you. why do care what my opinions are? furthermore, who are you to give me crap about them?
 
#149
"behind his back"

This is a public forum. "behind his/her/my back" is a holdout from elementary school.

On the contrary, what good would bothering Mr. Wishnevsky by dumping our opinions all over him do? If he asks JT, I'm sure JT wouldn't hold back.

But this is a discussion about them. People who are interested in hearing what others think about Wishnevsky's instruments are free to read and respond here. That includes Mr. Wishnevsky, if he so wishes (pun not intended).

The funny thing is, that while you (Fetch) champion the guy's rights to his "art", anybody that has a negative opinion of his creations is slagged here by you. You ask why we're "threatened" by his work, when all we've (JT and me, the two you've approached here) done is state that it sure does look like shotty worksmanship. You're the one that sounds threatened to me. Like, by insinuating that, by these observations, we're trying to smother an artist's creativity. Again: Wishnevsky sells his "art" (as you have repeatedly called it, whereas he makes no such claims) as musical instruments. We may therefore judge them as such.
 
#151
I guess your right John it has nothing to do with me. It's all about you and your sanctimonious opinions that matter here! I know you and many others don't like his work but this seems like over kill to me..
Greshel. It is a puplic forum and I do have my opinions too... You used the word "Slagged" isn't that holdout word from way back in the time of volcano's and Sleestaks?
 
#155
I kinda wondered what body type you needed to have for it to really "hug" enough you don't have to hold it up??

Also, how does having your bass perched precariously on your belly / shoulders? or whatever, sans strap, make it easier to "frolick around the stage"? You could carry your amp around too, with your feet maybe, let the frolicking begin!
 
#160
Originally posted by Freaky Fender
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i dunno, i kinda like it, except for the Radioshack big o knob.
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I don't like the holes in the body. The shape is okay. I don't like the cheap knob, and the piece of plastic holding the knob and jack. I don't like the head stock.

I also would worry about this truss rod issue. It reminds me of this dude at Namm selling basses with carved out designs / scuplures right out of the body. I asked him "what does that do to the tone?" his response, "I don't care."

Umm... I didn't buy one.
 
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