Rowbee Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I saw a review of one of these a few years back and it really caught my imagination, I also had a look around the stand at one of the guitar shows in UK. I have to admit that I'm considering this bass purely on aesthetics, having never played or heard one but I was so taken with them when I saw them. I wondered if anyone else has had the opportunity to play one and can tell me how it feels and sounds? The finish on the picture isn't really to my tastes but I've seen other, more tasteful colours: http://www.gusguitars.com/product.php?model_id=8 Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 By the way, I did a search before I posted the topic and couldn't find anything - if they have been discussed before I apologise and if anyone can provide me with the link I'd be grateful. Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Oof. Just took a look. Not really my thing. But whatever rubs your Buddha, man. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Doesn't do it for me but to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Wow. Never seen one before now. Very unique instrument Robee. Like a "pimp my bass" kinda thing. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owens hound Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I'd be interested in hearing the tone. I'm not sure what tone carbon fibre over cedar would sound like. Interesting shape for sure! www.myspace.com/nobandatpresent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Like I say, try and look beyond the bizarre paint splatter finish - if you have a look at these passive and 5 string versions they're a bit easier on the eye. http://www.gusguitars.com/product.php?model_id=6 http://www.gusguitars.com/product.php?model_id=7 http://www.gusguitars.com/product.php?model_id=9 The review I read in UK Bassist magazine a few years back was extremely complimentary about the quality of sounds. http://www.gusguitars.com/reviews.php?model_id=6&review_id=2 Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I just showed my girlfriend and she found it quite *ahem* attractive. Carbon fiber sounds pretty easy on the shoulder and I am starting to like the design. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I'll give them credit for innovation. I'm interested in the bridge design; can't see it too well in the pictures, but reminds me somewhat of the Kubicki bridges (except they were for bridge-tuning). Proof is in the playing, of course. The splatter paint job turned me off, but the other finishes made it more attractive. Play it and tell us what you think. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Looks cool enough. I actually like the Jackson Pollack paint job. I wonder, how many thousands of dollars does he want for it? Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Originally posted by mattulator: I just showed my girlfriend and she found it quite *ahem* attractive. http://www.gusguitars.com/modelpics/6lgpic6.jpg Wonder why... wonder what some of the active "features" are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Those basses look interesting to me. Carbon fiber over cedar is an interesting combination. I look forward to hearing the bass. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 The non-splatter (joke: deleted) designs look pretty cool, the hardware (joke: deleted) especially. Getz, I had about 40 follow ups that I couldn't clean up enough (joke: deleted)for this forum. (joke: deleted)(joke: deleted)(joke: deleted)(joke: deleted)(joke: deleted)(joke: deleted)(joke: deleted)(joke: deleted) If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Unbelievable. Ah, to be a fly on the wall in their design meetings... Peace. --Dub $$ 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...
Flemtone Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Strange looking, but no more so than an Ashbory. The pickups look a bit like the DanElectro 'Lipstick' pickups that I have on the Longhorn. Come to think of it, this could be construed as a "Lady's Choice" Longhorn, could it not? I'm just sayin', that's all... Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whacked Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 reminds me of a bad LSD trip,... the solid color basses look pretty interesting. Those pups look like the Danelectro lipstick types, now i'm interested in hearing a sound clip http://www.gusguitars.com/modelpics/9lgpic1.jpg interesting way to adjust pup height too http://www.gusguitars.com/modelpics/6lgpic5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Are the neck and body one piece? I'd be concerned about not being able to replace the neck, should the unthinkable happen. Still think it's a nice looking guitar though. Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Originally posted by Rowbee: I'd be concerned about not being able to replace the neck, should the unthinkable happen. Hands up anyone who's broken a bass's neck. Anyone? Don't be shy! (Thunderbirds don't count, they're an accident waiting to happen...) Cool design, appalling paint job on that example. I believe Parker are the originator of the carbon fibre skin over more resonant but insufficient stiff woods concept, which Modulus have developed into their designs which have carbon fibre internal neck structure and, again, cedar for most of the volume. Great way to get quick attack and long sustain but with a natural tonal envelope and plenty of resonance - I'd imagine it makes quality control very easy as all the instruments will sound almost identical if made to spec, whilst if wood is used for both structure and resonance there's much more potential for disaster (or brilliance). I'd really like to try one of these basses, something about them really appeals to me. And for once they're the right side of the pond! Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 And not only the right side of the pond, only about 25 miles from Brighton, in the lovely Sussex countryside. A visit may be in order! Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whacked Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Road Trip!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Well then run along - I'd love to hear your opinion!! Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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