UPDATE Jan 7 Anniversary Bass preview

[Smakbass]

I generally assume your not correct Pete

But then again I could be as well.

 

[kevin]

that body and headstock are both killer!! Nice work guys!

 

[Psychicpet]

I generally assume your not correct Pete

But then again I could be as well.

thanks... no really, thanks.

 

[Musicman Nut]

yes there will be a maple top and binding and some other neat stuff.....

Did I Hear Binding??????????????????????
Ok So I was Dreaming Again.

 

[Smakbass]

Did I Hear Binding??????????????????????
Ok So I was Dreaming Again.

I was more interested in the "other neat stuff" comment.

 

[RobertB]

Oh HELL yes. I absolutely LOVE single cuts, but it never even crossed my mind that this new bass would be one. That is SO cool looking. I was already stoked about the new bass, but only now am I truly impatient (impatience = GAS). This is good news!

 

[tkarter]

I keep waiting for mine!

BP like I waited on my bongo. When you get a grand child it will be the day to party.



how's that for a thread jacking?

tk

 

[RocketRalf]

So this is the Baxiss then?

Some thoughts: There's an extra knob for what? Balance? That's ok on the Bongo when you have 2 pickups, but there's 3 pickups with four coils here!

Also, That humbucker seems placed like the one on the Bongo, not like the Stingray

 

[bovinehost]

Finally! I could hardly breathe!

It looks even better all proto-d up than in the engineering drawings. I love the nod to the Axis and the headstock looks fab.

Nice work, BP, and what a team!

 

[Big Poppa]

the pickup is in the same place as the stingray

 

[RobertB]

Finally! I could hardly breathe!

Now I can appreciate how hard it was for you and Phatty to keep that under wraps.

 

[Tom F]

There's something about the protos that just sits right. Loving the design and features so far!

I've been MM-less for far too long.

 

[cky4ever]

I hope this bass isnt a one year thing only. It looks really interesting. Passive mms have a distinct tone... MXPX anyone...

I personally loved it with the albert lee body shape. Im not feeling the axis. But itll probably grow on me. Binding on an instrument like that would be mind boggling but IM NEVER dissapointed by the stuff ernie ball puts out... Ill just sit and wait it out.

 

[mmbassplayer]

As i am someone who can not sit around long wondering... i had to photoshop something together to try to see an end product. If this i anything close to the end product i will be calling Brandt at TPB again. JOSH

 

[mynan]

Wow, I'm really digging that...perfect blend of new and vintage styling. I like the 3-pickup option, but I'm picturing an HS 5er for myself. I really like the tuners and think that the headstock on the 5er will be perfect for my taste.

Wait...no pickguard?

 

[LowMoJo]

whoa!

and i thought my new olive gold bongo was amazing... can't wait for this.

 

[vates]

Is it THE Precision that was used to tune the Bongo preamp?

 

[vates]

Oh, yeah! And I like the new design a lot. If it will be well balanced (and definitely it will - this headstock wasn't shrinked for nothing) I will consider geting one SSS....

 

[ronnyG]

Completely stoked...the SSS has my name all over it...!!!!!!!!! Doing any in white???

 

[Road Pop]

Wowzie!

I'm floored! I've always liked the Axis shape, and to get a chance to have the bass?!? This is gonna kill on so many levels.

Will the bass have the exact neck profile of the Sterling 4?



BTW, Sterling Silver would be a good name.


It seems like an early Christmas.