Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass

Started by mica, November 10, 2023, 04:22:18 PM

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edwardofhuncote

That one hasn't been seen in a long time either. Anyone happen to know the serial number of the Torbert bass? If he was playing it here in '73, gotta' be pretty early. Control layout looks Hyak-ish.

pauldo

That picture gives a nice perspective... getting GAS. 

rjmsteel

Love it! And with a Crown(ing) headstock too!

Like the idea of 32" scale.
2023 Mark King 5 String, Buckeye Burl via Will Gunn Guitars. With added 5-pin jack
2011 Series Custom Sans Filter 4 String: Coco Bolo
1989 Elan 6 String: Bubinga
1981 Distillate: Purpleheart Top

KR

Greg, I see that Hyak vibe in the control layout.

Quasar1

WOW !! The design is similar to the Gretsch Atkins Super Ax !  :)

bigredbass


mica

It's almost exactly a Small Standard Stanley Clarke body with the altered upper quadrant. That will show up more when I take side by sides like Keith asked. Ovals are mother of pearl in this one, Joey. I guess they lean a little golden.

Songdog

So Signature electronics? There's one extra switch, LEDs?

senmen

Mica,
eager to see more photos of this beauty. 
Any guess when you would be ready to accept
build orders for that?!?

Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

mica

Yes - Signature electronics, Songdog, but of course like anything it's customizable!
This body shape is available for any new orders, Oliver.

senmen

Mica,
cool!!
Really love that single cut shape!!
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

edwardofhuncote


rv_bass

Quote from: mica on November 14, 2023, 10:01:50 AM
It's almost exactly a Small Standard Stanley Clarke body with the altered upper quadrant. That will show up more when I take side by sides like Keith asked. Ovals are mother of pearl in this one, Joey. I guess they lean a little golden.

That was my first take on it...very cool :)

hieronymous

This is such a cool shape. I'm a fan of the Les Paul shape (I've got both a Triumph and a Guild M-85 - the AleM-85) and also the small body (which I believe was influenced by the SG/EB-3 shape?) - this is the best of both worlds!

tkotmk42

That looks wonderful!  Always very nice to have choices!    What does it do in terms of sonic properties ??