Brooks Thundervee

4stringer77 · January 11, 2021, 07:10:45 AM

Nice to see another great build that captures the spirit of what we love about Gibson. The only sad thing is that whatever they come up with for that Gene V can't possibly exceed the excellent design you've just shared. Better luck next time Mr. Curleigh.

Granny Gremlin · January 11, 2021, 08:54:19 AM

You got my initial reaction on insta, but seeing the bigger photos here I must remark at the attention to detail. Everything is right about this bass and I'm not even a V guy.

slinkp · January 12, 2021, 07:27:05 AM

That is truly beautiful. And it sounds great in the video too.

This is what I wish Gibson would do more of - a new design inspired by the past that captures so much classic/vintage essence while looking utterly unique.

How is it possible that it doesn't neck dive? In the video it looks like several times it's just hanging there without you touching it. Well done!
What does it weigh?

Basvarken · January 12, 2021, 08:24:40 AM

Thank you guys.
Indeed, it doesn't dive at all. It just hangs there and it stays there. Doesn't even wanna go horizontal.

The tuners are Hipshot Ultralites. That helps a lot to start with
The location of the lower strapbutton helps too. If it had been at the end of a wing tip it would have wanted to dive. And it would also have forced the entire bass to the left, which would have made the lower positions very far to the left.

I don't have a scale in the house that works at the moment. We had a glass one, and it broke into thousand pieces last week...
But I'm guessing this bass weighs ± 4 kilograms. Very comfortable weight without feeling like a toy.

Basvarken · January 13, 2021, 02:48:31 AM

Two Brooks sister, side by side
Thundervee and Grabbird

Highlander · January 13, 2021, 03:43:24 AM

V

gearHed289 · January 13, 2021, 08:24:36 AM

Fantastic looking pair! What's next - Moderne?

Basvarken · January 13, 2021, 09:22:49 AM

I have thought about building a Moderne of sorts. But I'm definitely not going to build one for myself. I'd only do it on commission.
At the moment I'm working on another 12 string Explorer bass. For a guy in the USA.

shadowcastaz · January 16, 2021, 03:31:40 PM

Quote from: gearHed289 on January 13, 2021, 08:24:36 AM
Fantastic looking pair! What's next - Moderne?

Basvarken · January 17, 2021, 12:49:44 AM

Yeah! I remembered that one, but forgot who owned it.
It's great!

shadowcastaz · January 17, 2021, 10:21:08 AM

It was a fun build. I need to re wire it I think. I love the stuff you are doing . The way it should be . Maybe I can send this to you.M

Basvarken · January 17, 2021, 12:37:52 PM

That would be a costly affair... I live in The Netherlands. To send it back and forth could amount up to 600 USD...

wellREDman · June 22, 2021, 11:46:58 AM

that is just gorgeous

BTL · June 22, 2021, 09:08:46 PM

I love them both!