The Last Bass Outpost
Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Chris P. on January 14, 2014, 03:00:44 PM
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http://www.bassplayer.com/article/esp-basses-at-namm-2014/153794
I kinda like it. Grows on me. It certainly has a really own vibe.
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Aye, tis a bonnie bass; but it's na a TBoid!
(looks like it takes more design elements from the Ibanez Iceman than a TBird to me)
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It should be mahogany. Yes, it needs to be mahogany. 8)
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Ay yai yai, that's even worse than the Schecter Ultra Bass. :-\
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Not a Thunderbird, and I'm not buying one.............That said, I kind of like it, it's not shaped like a 7ender! ;)
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It's yet another VTSO (vaguely Thunderbird-shaped object).
Not attractive to me, though I've seen much worse attempts.
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The partial flamed maple top looks too far fetched for me.
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At least they try something different:)
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Yeah, but that's not good enough, haha! ;)
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Eh, it's different, but I'd just as soon buy an Iceman.
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I love the Iceman shape and I like this too though it is obviously inspired by the former. Both are Japanese design in a good way or at least in a way that appeals to me. LIke this here did way back in 1980, no other motorcycle had looked like it before:
(http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/Katana/Katana-prototype/GSX1100S-Katana_model_800.jpg)
The last interesting shape I saw from a non-Japanese maker was the initially much derided, but now well-established EBMM Bongo (come to think of it: also an Axis Powers origin design given BMW's involcement with the shape ;) ).
And I liked this here, but that was an Asian design as well:
(http://www.gearpipe.com/i/LaceHelixBass.jpg)
You know, not every goddamned bass on earth has to look like a reliced P or J! :-\
OTOH, Japanese design can get carried away too:
(http://www.atlansia.jp/2ST.FL.NEW.JPG)
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Quite liked the blue one...
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Me too. But I don't want a pick guard even if it is clear.
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That shape has real elegance. Knowing ESP they are probably active though, right?
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Those particular EMGs are active.
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Easy to solve that one...
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It's nice to see the T-Bird get some market respect. Unfortunately, that's not very respectful. Neat idea- poor execution.
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I definitely see more iceman than t bird
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Certainly graceful and looks well made. I have no interest in buying one.