| Author | Message | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Advanced Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 326 Registered: 5-2007 |
I have noticed a large number of basses (Sukop, Fodera, etc...) in the single-cutaway style. I think they are unnatractive. Anyone seen any they like? | ||
| bassfingers
Intermediate Member Username: bassfingers Post Number: 177 Registered: 11-2005 |
I couldn't stand to even look at them at first,but I have since been seduced by their unconventional looks. Favourites?,Fodera,Benevente and Adler. I would LOVE to see the Alembic take on the genre. (Message edited by bassfingers on February 04, 2009) | ||
| 3rd_ray
Intermediate Member Username: 3rd_ray Post Number: 185 Registered: 2-2008 |
For the most part I don't like any of the newer single-cutaway basses. The only exception I can think of is Anthony Jackson's contrabass... http://www.fodera.com/a_jackson.html There might be others that I like. I guess the look can grow on you. Mike | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 977 Registered: 11-2004 |
Here is a previous thread that discusses a couple Alembic examples (with links to pictures) http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/39110.html?1177843965 | ||
| 3rd_ray
Intermediate Member Username: 3rd_ray Post Number: 187 Registered: 2-2008 |
I kind of like some of the Alfonso Iturra basses too. I've never heard one or seen one up close though. http://www.asteriskband.com/evan/bass/AlfonsoIturra_SC-F850.html Mike | ||
| dnburgess
Senior Member Username: dnburgess Post Number: 587 Registered: 1-2003 |
I do like Les Paul style basses. Weird that Gibson don't make them any more - the only Gibson branded basses in their catalogue are the T-Bird and SG. | ||
| slawie
Junior Username: slawie Post Number: 47 Registered: 8-2002 |
Mike, I had a look on the link you provided. There are some crazy basses in this guys collection. Well worth the visit. Thanks | ||
| eligilam
Intermediate Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 148 Registered: 2-2006 |
I like the Elrick single cut. There's a pic of one at atlantabassgallery.com. http://www.atlantabassgallery.com/basses.php?cat=0&cond=N | ||
| hankster
Intermediate Member Username: hankster Post Number: 192 Registered: 6-2004 |
I like the Torbert bass. Mind you, I like Torbert, too. I also like the Les Paul style - I have a'69 or'70 (69 I think) Les Paul bass, which has a great woody deep sound. Unbelievably heavy though - my 51-year-old back can barely take it, so I don't use it to gig much. Besides, the Alembic is better. But the Gib has a nice sound and a nice feel. And looks great. I will post a pic someday. | ||
| white_cloud
Senior Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 600 Registered: 11-2007 |
Like many here I initially found the single cut style to be unnatractive - but I must say they have really grown on me now...I love them! I havent played one at all so Im not sure of their comfort/playability/balance in this respect but I particularly like the Fodera version very much (Anthony Jackson, Matt Garrison-see my other thread here "the new breed") The Fodera seems to have a wonderful tone also so it looks a winner to me! The Elrick is nice and so too is the Bennavente. I think its good to break moulds and stretch the "norm" - I am a big Carl Thompson fan in this respect also. John. | ||
| eligilam
Intermediate Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 149 Registered: 2-2006 |
Hey white cloud, if you dig Carl Thompsons, you should check out Eshenbaugh basses. They look identical, and I think the luthier was trained by Thompson. Again, pics on the atlantabassgallery.com site.... | ||
| white_cloud
Senior Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 603 Registered: 11-2007 |
Hi Eligilam, thanks for the advice I appreciate it! I will check out Esenbaugh. I currently own two of these handmade Prometeus basses, this one is solid Zebrawood body, Padauk neck and Maccasar Ebony fingerboard! I honestly think CT would be proud of this bass! John  | ||
| bassfingers
Intermediate Member Username: bassfingers Post Number: 179 Registered: 11-2005 |
That looks fantastic. | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 648 Registered: 8-2005 |
Hi John That pic looks great!!.....Looks as if it has been professionally retouched though! Who's the genius who did it?? George | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2024 Registered: 2-2006 |
I've never really cared for the single cutaway basses either. I would imagine it would add some stability to the neck though. Especially a set neck or bolt on. But now a single cutaway guitar, ES-335 or LES Paul, I like them. OO | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2025 Registered: 2-2006 |
Oh and lets not forget Ted's Byrdland. | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Advanced Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 400 Registered: 10-2006 |
Um, Olie, we know you're a bass player, so we'll let it slide  , but while the ES-137, 147, 175, 225, 295, & 350, among others, are single cuts, the ES-335 is indeed possessed of 2 Venetian cut-aways. And while we should always remember the Byrdland, can we forget Ted? As to single-cut basses, I've always loved the looks of a Les Paul Triumph or a Gretsch Broadkaster or the like (or, of course, Torbert's), but these new ones that have the bass bout at about the 3rd fret & the treble bout at the 56th (or so they look) leave me cold. They just look unbalanced to me (though there are those who would tell you that the unbalance is internal). Peter | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Advanced Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 332 Registered: 5-2007 |
What does it say about a manufacturer if they need a single cut-away to stabilize the neck? | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2026 Registered: 2-2006 |
OOPS. I stand corrected CC. I'll take may 30 lashes with the "B" string. I did mean a 350, I used to own a 335. Where was my head at? I also had a L6S that was a simgle cut. As for Les Pauls, I prefer the early dbl cuts. OO (Grabbing both ears and pulling firmly) | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1193 Registered: 7-2003 |
IMHO, the Guild M-85 is one of the cooler single cuts. http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/guildM85.php |
