g. Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Here's a seven-octave, 10-string (equiv of 36 fret neck?) Jerzy Drozd Legend in the works: http://www.yvescarbonne.com/big/DSCN4376.jpg http://www.yvescarbonne.com/big/DSCN4359.jpg http://www.yvescarbonne.com/big/DSCN4364.jpg http://www.yvescarbonne.com/big/DSCN4367.jpg . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 10 strings and 7 octaves I can handle. But it's all backwards - now that really is messing with my head! Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 To quote some one else:WOW! Just WOW! Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 I can't truly imagine how well I could get around on it. But if it was in my hands (and right-handed) maybe it wouldn't seem like such a leap in real estate. Sure it would still blow my mind though... I guess the recipient is confident. And well he should be: he's been doing ERB for some time now, relatively speaking, and has worked with Michael Manring. http://www.yvescarbonne.com/ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombierockstar Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 ....I'm speechless! It's a beauty and I appreciate this kind of art! I just wish it was a righty and being sent to my house...hehe!!!\M/ike Reverbnation-Solo Music Mad At The World Factory Air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Amazing that it's chambered too. Hoping I hear of preamp details; that's a lot of holes considering that there will be only one [interestingly-shaped] pickup! I'm guessing there might be a piezo setup involved as well. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbn Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Maybe there will be 2 pups (or a split pup) in that route? I for the bass side, 1 for the treble side? That might help to work out some of the tone balance issues that are sure to be present with 10 strings. Of course I have no idea what I'm talking about... just a random thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I'm guessing piezos on per-string bridges. As with everyone else, I'd love to try a right-handed version of the same. It goes back to something I said a while back here, about bass being a very capable instrument that can handle all aspects of ensemble play: bass, harmony, melody, etc. The only drawback is range, and this ERB doesn't seem to be lacking in that department at all. Nice post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I've always thought that Jerzy Drozd basses were pretty ugly. Just not my taste in body shape, headstock, inlays, etc. But I would like to hear someone play that beast...especially if they play it in tune! Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hexbass Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I just sent a six string version of this bass to the Groove Shoppe, mine was 36 "positions" on each string with the rmc piezos on the bridge, just a hellacious beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 The Jerzy Drozd website has recently been updated to closer reflect his current offerings: http://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/basses.htm * * * Here's some pics of Yves Carbonne's bass in an earlier state. Note the truss, graphite reinforcers, lam, and headstock designs. http://www.yvescarbonne.com/big/DSCN4186.jpg http://www.yvescarbonne.com/big/DSCN4175.jpg http://www.yvescarbonne.com/big/DSCN4183.jpg Incredible large piece of ebony there in the later pics too; a lot of the four-string basses I've seen had nowhere NEAR the quality, true undyed coloration, or blemish-free and even density of my Carvin's beautiful 5-string board. But this big guy is amazing! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 is there really only 2 truss rods in a monster neck of that size? Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Most Fives only have one, and there's twice as much neck wood as a Five. Really no difference in overall tension per mass, except possibly at the headstock join and the bolt area, which looks to be thoroughly anchored down. And there's plenty of carbon-graphite reinforcers on that baby too. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Actually, how he can work with the 4-string standard of 19 mm (or did he go even wider with 20 mm? - brain boggle) acrooss that many strings amazes me too. Maybe he's a big guy. I'd definitely be thinking about going even tighter than my normal 17 mm at bridge to deal with that many strings and not bung my wrists up. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 If it were a Ric, it'd have 4 truss rods. 10 strings spaced wide ... yeah, that might be a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Very cool. No doubt this will be an excellent instrument. I like seeing the "innards" of the neck and cavities in the body. Thanks for sharing the shots, GB. I played a couple of Drozds at Luthiers Access Group a couple of years back. Felt really good and sounded excellent. The look is not for me, however. Peace.--s-uu spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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