Author Topic: Single Cutaway (Read 148 times)

funkyjazzjunky · « **on:** February 04, 2009, 03:40:37 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2009, 03:55:38 PM »

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 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2009, 04:04:32 PM »

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 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2009, 04:41:08 PM »

Here is a previous thread that discusses a couple Alembic examples (with links to pictures)

http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/39110.html?1177843965

3rd_ray · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2009, 07:30:04 PM »

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 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2009, 01:22:21 AM »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2009, 02:13:47 AM »

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 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2009, 08:47:42 AM »

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 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2009, 05:45:16 PM »

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 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2009, 02:31:37 AM »

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 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2009, 06:50:30 AM »

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 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2009, 09:04:21 AM »

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 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2009, 09:19:12 AM »

That looks fantastic.

georgie_boy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2009, 11:09:10 AM »

Hi John
That pic looks great!!.....Looks as if it has been professionally retouched though!
Who's the genius who did it??

George

olieoliver · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2009, 11:28:36 AM »

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

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