new bass coming up?

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after being stuck for a month without playing, i decided i really need another bass :oops: (and insurance money from the accident helps)

so here's what i came up with:

-corvette $$ BO (to keep the knob layout)
-4 strings
-ovangkol body
-wenge neck
-wenge fretted fingerboard
-35" scale
-MEC mirrored P active pickups
-MEC 2-way electronics
-nirvana black oil finish
-chrome hardware
-BEAD tuning

what do you guys think? it should be quite a beast..and the 35" scale would help with string tension :wink:

what changes would you make?

and most important...what corvette model should i start from to keep the price as low as possible? :D
 
Chrome hardware?

I'd go with black...

yeak, deffinitely black....
 
hm black hardware you say... yeah maybe chrome hardware would look better on a solid satin black finish than on an oil finish :wink:
 
Are you sure that 35" scale is available on 4 string basses ?
 
I think I'd go for in in natural oil. But that would be very similiar to your other $$, again, Look at Lex's streamers. That's COOL! =D
 
Keep in mind that 35" scale are harder to play than 34"... I know it, it's the scale of my Streamer LX CS... :wink:
 
Since everything is different than a standard Warwick, except the fretboard, I'd say start from the Standard Corvette Ash. Maybe you want like Bubinga or Maple stringers ?? Sounds like a killer bass though. :twisted:
 
Ian said:
Keep in mind that 35" scale are harder to play than 34"... I know it, it's the scale of my Streamer LX CS... :wink:
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+1, not the same thing at all
 
Ian said:
Keep in mind that 35" scale are harder to play than 34"... I know it, it's the scale of my Streamer LX CS... :wink:
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yeah i'm sure that extra inch makes a difference and i'll have to get used to it..but i really need more string tension and a punchy B :wink:

about the finish/hardware..i think i could go for the "twin" theme and keep natural ovangkol and black hardware to match my $$ :wink: do you guys think i can specifically ask for a nicely figured piece of ovangkol?

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Malk said:
Ian said:
Keep in mind that 35" scale are harder to play than 34"... I know it, it's the scale of my Streamer LX CS... :wink:
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yeah i'm sure that extra inch makes a difference and i'll have to get used to it..but i really need more string tension and a punchy B :wink:

about the finish/hardware..i think i could go for the "twin" theme and keep natural ovangkol and black hardware to match my $$ :wink: do you guys think i can specifically ask for a nicely figured piece of ovangkol?

8)
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now i agree with the natural ovangkol :lol: you could choose a transparent satin to eliminate waxing, but let the wood shine :lol:

normally if you change the standard wood you could specify some guides of aesthetics.
 
i like the mirrored P pickups idea alot!

id be really interested to hear how that sounds
 
Ian said:
Keep in mind that 35" scale are harder to play than 34"... I know it, it's the scale of my Streamer LX CS... :wink:
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Well haven't tried it, but I wouldn't worry too much. Everything can be overcome with practise :)
 
Cool Malk!

And go for the chrome hardware!!!! Looks awesome!
 
Ian said:
Keep in mind that 35" scale are harder to play than 34"... I know it, it's the scale of my Streamer LX CS... :wink:
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At least keep in mind that 35" can be *different* to play. For some, different may mean harder. I find it's actually easier.

One thing I gotta admit, is that I've never had opportunity to compare exactly the same bass with both 34" and 35" scales. It is possible that amongst my basses those with the 35" scale are the more "premium grade" basses and are easier to play for reasons not related to scale length.

OTOH, I do have a few 35" basses that are not especially top shelf types, and I find that these too are easier to play. It's a tough call to make. But I find I cannot say that 35" is, catagorically, harder to play.

Most of my 35" basses are 5-string, but I do have a couple of 4-string 35" basses, which are NOT premium grade, and I find that 35" scale for a 4-string is a special treat to play. Both share one important feature: a very long top horn. This makes the bass hang further to my right, so the reach to the low end is reduced. With a "normal" reach to 1st position combined with the more spacious scale length, these basses are very fast and easy to play.
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35"? that's not extra long scale! try 39.5" like a knuckle quake, or even better a 4/4 upright with a 43" scale!

After that, a bass guitar will feel just like that: a guitar! :P
 
JanVanHove said:
35"? that's not extra long scale! try 39.5" like a knuckle quake, or even better a 4/4 upright with a 43" scale!

After that, a bass guitar will feel just like that: a guitar! :P
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+1

I've got a 34" Moses Vertical Jump Bass. These are normally 41". They're rather scarce at any length, and as luck would have it, I've got one of the exceeding rare 34" 4-strings [one of 6 ever built]. Anywayz, these are kinda pricey, so used is the ticket for me. The 41" version looms large on my GAS list, and may just stay on the list forever cuz these things are so hard to find. I do love my VJB4 34" for what it is, but it just gives me all the more GAS for a VJB4 41".

I've seen pix of the Quake, and it doesn't sway me from GASsing over the VJB4 41". VJB's are headless, and hang at any angle from horizontal to vertical [it's in the name]. I have a cello-sized archtop that plays vertically on the strap, and I'm convinced that vertical is the way to go with oversized instruments. Obviously, YMMV, but IIRC Warwick also has a 41" vertical bass ???
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