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#341
That's an interesting experience with string gauge, my experience has been similar. I do alot of waffling back and forth between gauges due to liking certain attributes of each, honestly that "in between" set that Fodera makes is pretty great, I think it's 30 42 63 etc or something like that.

My hunch is that one of these chronos's will end up with TI jazz flats or the elites flats that I've heard alot about. I really like flats on a 6 but not when it's my only 6.
 
#342
J.Wolf said:
That's an interesting experience with string gauge, my experience has been similar. I do alot of waffling back and forth between gauges due to liking certain attributes of each, honestly that "in between" set that Fodera makes is pretty great, I think it's 30 42 63 etc or something like that.

My hunch is that one of these chronos's will end up with TI jazz flats or the elites flats that I've heard alot about. I really like flats on a 6 but not when it's my only 6.
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I've settled on regular gauge DRs on my 33" bass(es), having played lighter gauge DRs on 34" basses previously.
However I've recently tried SIT Silencers on another 33" bass and really liked them. Got a pair waiting to go when my Black Beauties ware out. The seemed to be a nice comprise between flats and roundwounds.
I'll report back once I've given them a proper go...

Eude
 
#343
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Great sounds with the new chronos in the studio today!
 
#344
I had the pleasure of playing Jake's new semi hollow Beast...
The bass is really quite amazing sounding. Strong fundamental
with complex midrange and very smooth hi end. Light as a feather and great fit and finish.
 
#349
emjazz said:
I think the only thing that bugs me about the new bass Jake is the lack of upper fret access. If the frets are there than you should be able to get to them.
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yeah, its a bit blocked up top. I can get to 26 pretty easily, but the last two are kinda off limits for my mortal fingers.
 
#350
Hey that's a great bass Jake.
I'm sure alot of us are wondering how it sounds, but I'm sure you'll provide us with some sound clips further on:D

Anyways I'm sorry to say I have some rough times atm and I am forced to sell some of my gear as a result of that.
One of which is my beloved chronos "Al Green"... if anyone would be interested in this remarkable bass please send me a pm.

here are some pics I'll post some more this week.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/wood-tronics-club-714907/index11.html

Take care

Bram
 
#351
Hey bram, sorry to hear that you're having to part with that beautiful green chronos, it's an amazing looking bass, and the specs look killer, I'll try to spread the word. Can you post or pm me your asking price, shipped to the US?

I will be able to post some sound clips of the HB soon, I've got album session coming up, and it will get alot of use I think. I only had a few days really to check out the bass before leaving on my honeymoon (greetings from tropical Belize!) and Im excited to get home and dig back in. The bass is really spectacular, the sound, feel, and look are beyond expectation. even though it's proving to have a learning curve due to how its resonance and "hollowness" affects it in different rooms/at different volume levels. Luckily the custom sp2 with the sweepable mid stack is perfect for finding the occasional troublesome frequencies and cuts them just right. Really glad I added this mod to that preamp, especially for this basses full bodies nature.

Anyhow, back to the beach!
 
#352
Hi Jake,

Yeah it's a real bummer, life is expensive when not much is comming in that's for sure. I need the money to bridge another job which hopefully lies ahead. This bass was specially made for me and features chambers and a 3 piece ash neck which give's it a very strong warm full tone, (the sound of a bass lies in the neck guys!!!) which anybody who loves garrison/gwizdala would appreciate. It also has a touch wider string spacing great for four finger technique.
By the way, I'll be in LA pretty soon attending the Namm show (present from my father) So I can bring it with me saving the shipping costs.
I'll send you a pm for the price Jake.

Regards,

Bram
 
#355
W&T Chronos "Al Green" bass.

Ok guys it's official now I have to sell this bass, as I need some cash pretty quick.
I'll sell it for 3200 dollar, (was 4100 new) and I can make a sweet deal for you guys in the States cos I can bring this to the US when I'm in LA within 2 weeks from now. Saves you customs and shipping.
The bass is from beginning of 2011 it features:
- Walnut bodywings
- 3 piece ash neck
- alder mid-piece
- ebony fingerboard
- highly figured poplar top
- John east pre-amp SP1 with the addition of a passive tone rolloff
- Dolf dual coil pickups
- Inlayed "W" top in ebony
- 20/19 mm sttring spacing
- custom made bridge
- drop D tuner...

What can I say a bass with all the bells and whisles, and I can add this baby plays like butter and sounds real real great, sounds very very close to this chronos:

LOW KICK TRIO (BADOGLIO-PASINI-DE BIASI): BLUE AND GREEN - YouTube

the chronos that Enrico plays with the W top.

I'll make some extra pics hopefully tomorrow
 
#356
Brams77 said:
W&T Chronos "Al Green" bass.

Ok guys it's official now I have to sell this bass, as I need some cash pretty quick.
I'll sell it for 3200 dollar, (was 4100 new) and I can make a sweet deal for you guys in the States cos I can bring this to the US when I'm in LA within 2 weeks from now. Saves you customs and shipping.
The bass is from beginning of 2011 it features:
- Walnut bodywings
- 3 piece ash neck
- alder mid-piece
- ebony fingerboard
- highly figured poplar top
- John east pre-amp SP1 with the addition of a passive tone rolloff
- Dolf dual coil pickups
- Inlayed "W" top in ebony
- 20/19 mm sttring spacing
- custom made bridge
- drop D tuner...

What can I say a bass with all the bells and whisles, and I can add this baby plays like butter and sounds real real great, sounds very very close to this chronos:

LOW KICK TRIO (BADOGLIO-PASINI-DE BIASI): BLUE AND GREEN - YouTube

the chronos that Enrico plays with the W top.

I'll make some extra pics hopefully tomorrow
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Hi Bram! Good luck with the sale! Hope somebody picks this beauty up! Too sad to hear you have to sell this :( ... And to others, Bram is a super nice guy and easy to deal with :) (I bouth one Fodera from him year ago).
 
#357
This came in the mail today!

Zoid 5-string. I believe that this is Mustapha Bouchou's old W&T.
Havent got time to try it propeply with amp, But it feels super-nice!

OH! And, What size allen-wrech works on the truss rod? anybody? I didnt have anything that fits. :/

(Sorry for the crappy mobile-phone pictures...)
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