Author Topic: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass  (Read 2426 times)

edwardofhuncote

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #30 on: November 13, 2023, 01:32:27 PM »
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.

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #31 on: November 13, 2023, 01:33:35 PM »
That picture gives a nice perspective… getting GAS. 

rjmsteel

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #32 on: November 13, 2023, 02:15:53 PM »
Love it! And with a Crown(ing) headstock too!

Like the idea of 32" scale.
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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #33 on: November 13, 2023, 04:41:19 PM »
Greg, I see that Hyak vibe in the control layout.

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #34 on: November 13, 2023, 06:02:57 PM »
WOW !! The design is similar to the Gretsch Atkins Super Ax !  :)

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #35 on: November 13, 2023, 06:34:26 PM »
Mui Bueno.  Brass ovals?

mica

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #36 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.

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #37 on: November 14, 2023, 11:29:56 AM »
So Signature electronics? There's one extra switch, LEDs?

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #38 on: November 14, 2023, 11:42:07 AM »
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

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #39 on: November 14, 2023, 12:06:06 PM »
Yes - Signature electronics, Songdog, but of course like anything it's customizable!
This body shape is available for any new orders, Oliver.

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #40 on: November 14, 2023, 12:08:58 PM »
Mica,
cool!!
Really love that single cut shape!!
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #41 on: November 14, 2023, 01:31:02 PM »
Have to admit, it's my new favorite.

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #42 on: November 14, 2023, 03:23:25 PM »
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 :)

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #43 on: November 14, 2023, 05:58:42 PM »
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!

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Re: Prototype for the Crest single cutaway bass
« Reply #44 on: November 16, 2023, 07:12:09 AM »
That looks wonderful!  Always very nice to have choices!    What does it do in terms of sonic properties ??