JanVanHove
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wierd is one word to describe it, yes... I'd use fugly, but hey, that's just me... 
Mr Praline
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nik said:
+1
What's wrong with a smooth curve?
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Well at least it is Bubinga. :twisted: And that's about it.
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IncX said:
I actually bought a Wishbass back in 2001 or 2002. When I finally got it I thought there was a mistake. I emailed him and asked if I should send it back so he could finish sanding it, and re-drill the string holes so they were in a straight line.
Don't think I ever got a response.
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according to the posts they were one of the best ones in NAAM and now they will be hitting the stores this fall so hurry up and get yours!! (sarcastic to the max)
The only thing I liked about the bass was that it was made of bubinga. Agree with the weird pick up placement and the looks... makes the bass look like it was made of wax and started melting on your hands!
The only thing I liked about the bass was that it was made of bubinga. Agree with the weird pick up placement and the looks... makes the bass look like it was made of wax and started melting on your hands!
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Here is a copy of the posting for those who miht not be able to access it:
"A most unique and awesome bass - luthier's prototype. - $2500 (sw austin)
This is an awesome bass. Might even be the best you have ever played or heard. This is my own PROTOTYPE of a Saturn IV Bass and and it was designed and built to showcase the top end of a new line of basses just now getting into production.
When the Saturn IV was shown at NAMM last year it was rated by reviewer, Daniel Most, as one of the TOP TEN PRODUCTS out of about 50,000 products showcased at the show.
Here's the specs: It has a hand-carved solid bubinga body, hand-rubbed tung oil finish, two kick-butt Bartolini pickups (Bright Jazz and Deep Precision type) PLUS a Piezo pickup in the bridge. An 18 Volt Active circuit, with 5 control knobs plus pickup selector switch provides awesome sub-bass frequencies.
The fancy abalone & pearl "Saturn" & celestial inlaid fretboard is made of solid EBONY and tone is enhanced with a real BONE nut with top of the line Schaller lightweight half-covered tuners. Through body stringing provides increased sustain. Schaller strap lock buttons.
This particular instrument sounds awesome and will rock the concrete floor or blow your speakers to smitherines if you're not careful or try to run it through some wussy amp.
It has a standard width P-style neck with a vintage beefy neck profile.
It's the one and only prototype of this top of the line instrument. This instrument is from the hands of Austin luthier, artist, actor, film producer, and long time bassist Dan'l Terry, incorporating the best features of his favorite basses with elegant carving and ergonomic comfort built in.
The Saturn IV Custom prototype comes with a semi-hardshell case and signed Certificate of Authenticity.
The first short run production line models are in process, so the prototype is being offered at $2500 (about $1500 off what the model will retail for when they first appear in stores late this fall. Or make a reasonable offer, after trying it personally.
Call 282-7688 or 945-1308 or email to [email protected] now to see, hear and try.
More photos available on request. "
"A most unique and awesome bass - luthier's prototype. - $2500 (sw austin)
This is an awesome bass. Might even be the best you have ever played or heard. This is my own PROTOTYPE of a Saturn IV Bass and and it was designed and built to showcase the top end of a new line of basses just now getting into production.
When the Saturn IV was shown at NAMM last year it was rated by reviewer, Daniel Most, as one of the TOP TEN PRODUCTS out of about 50,000 products showcased at the show.
Here's the specs: It has a hand-carved solid bubinga body, hand-rubbed tung oil finish, two kick-butt Bartolini pickups (Bright Jazz and Deep Precision type) PLUS a Piezo pickup in the bridge. An 18 Volt Active circuit, with 5 control knobs plus pickup selector switch provides awesome sub-bass frequencies.
The fancy abalone & pearl "Saturn" & celestial inlaid fretboard is made of solid EBONY and tone is enhanced with a real BONE nut with top of the line Schaller lightweight half-covered tuners. Through body stringing provides increased sustain. Schaller strap lock buttons.
This particular instrument sounds awesome and will rock the concrete floor or blow your speakers to smitherines if you're not careful or try to run it through some wussy amp.
It has a standard width P-style neck with a vintage beefy neck profile.
It's the one and only prototype of this top of the line instrument. This instrument is from the hands of Austin luthier, artist, actor, film producer, and long time bassist Dan'l Terry, incorporating the best features of his favorite basses with elegant carving and ergonomic comfort built in.
The Saturn IV Custom prototype comes with a semi-hardshell case and signed Certificate of Authenticity.
The first short run production line models are in process, so the prototype is being offered at $2500 (about $1500 off what the model will retail for when they first appear in stores late this fall. Or make a reasonable offer, after trying it personally.
Call 282-7688 or 945-1308 or email to [email protected] now to see, hear and try.
More photos available on request. "
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the other 2 pics there. sorry but these pics are low quality on the original post. I wish i could do something to make them prettier but I do not have a lot to work with from the picture. :lol:
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AdamBunn said:
*lol* he must have lost the "1 nail he used to measure your bass with and ddnt want to deal with the trouble.
the Wish bass is appropriately named... the moment you get it, you would start wishing you had something else *lol* sorry for the mean comment, but i guess the guy should really put more thought with his building philosophy.
same goes for the one making this fugly bass. at leas wish bass cost under $200....
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Blind Leading the Blind ....
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It might be a terrific bass and $2500 is not outa line for a bass of those
spec's, even it were a high end factory-made bass. A Wick or EBMM of
those spec's would cost about that much.
It does look weird in the pix, but it might be a very comfortable ax. One
thing about some weird looking basses is that they always look weirder
"posed" by themselves for pix than they do when on stage, where the
organic shape of both the bass and the player work together visually.
This one is an organic shape [unlike, say, a Bongo] so it might look just
fine when in use.
I do agree fully about the headstock. In use or "posed", the headstock
is in visual isolation out there at the end of the package, so it's always
gonna be too much over the top.
Plus, it's a bolt-on, my fave !! A coarst, a black blank plank would really
do wonders for it's on-stage presence ;-)
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It might be a terrific bass and $2500 is not outa line for a bass of those
spec's, even it were a high end factory-made bass. A Wick or EBMM of
those spec's would cost about that much.
It does look weird in the pix, but it might be a very comfortable ax. One
thing about some weird looking basses is that they always look weirder
"posed" by themselves for pix than they do when on stage, where the
organic shape of both the bass and the player work together visually.
This one is an organic shape [unlike, say, a Bongo] so it might look just
fine when in use.
I do agree fully about the headstock. In use or "posed", the headstock
is in visual isolation out there at the end of the package, so it's always
gonna be too much over the top.
Plus, it's a bolt-on, my fave !! A coarst, a black blank plank would really
do wonders for it's on-stage presence ;-)
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One more reason I own 6 of the top basses in the world: WARWICK! And you all own the top basses too! :mrgreen:
