6-String Semihollow "Beatle Bass" | Custom Build

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024

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  • @geoffcowan2384
    @geoffcowan2384 Před 4 lety +273

    I don’t really like “Beatle basses” just because they are so iconic. No one looks right playing them but Paul. However, your take on this turned out superb. It doesn’t make me think of Paul at all.
    And what’s up with your build quality? You went from pretty good to flippin amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Keep up the beautiful work!

    • @eeshsinger
      @eeshsinger Před 4 lety +5

      Geoff Cowan is it because people dont play it left handed?

    • @theothertonydutch
      @theothertonydutch Před 4 lety +8

      Concerning the build quality, I think that doing it a lot helps. :P

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety +39

      Different instruments in different price categories get different treatment. My goal here is to make very affordable, ecoethical custom guitars so people don't have to settle for what the stores sell, but I want to keep them in the same or lower price range than their factory peers, so I can't finesse as much. This bass is in a higher price range so it gets a higher level of fit and finish. Thanks!

    • @geoffcowan2384
      @geoffcowan2384 Před 4 lety +11

      Eesh SinGer naw, it’s just that Paul owns that. Other people played them, and Paul played other basses, but in my mind he and that shape are tied together. I mean we all know exactly what a “Beatles Bass” is. Tim modernized the design in my eyes. I don’t think it is just the fact that it’s 6 strings either. I think this would work well as a 4 string too.

    • @geoffcowan2384
      @geoffcowan2384 Před 4 lety +3

      tim sway you’re welcome. This deserves to command a high price. The detail, fit and finish, the materials, all top notch. Plus I love that you stuck with your philosophy of being as eco friendly as possible.

  • @janisvaskevics93
    @janisvaskevics93 Před 4 lety +72

    This marvel makes "custom" models of famous brands sound like a joke. Mahogany looks so great and everything blends together superb! Even pickups are custom made and sound was lovely. Big thumbs up!

  • @brianharris7243
    @brianharris7243 Před 4 lety +83

    "Weirdly suggestive sanding.." LOL-immediate like!

  • @phunkym8
    @phunkym8 Před 4 lety +93

    that fretboard radius looks insane. its like a baseball bat

    • @everettlethem6747
      @everettlethem6747 Před 3 lety +9

      Almost like a violin

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 Před 2 lety

      I can clearly see a fourth dimension, just curled up so it is invisible for us. Spacetime, huh? Quantum effects?
      And all you bla bla bla is bats and stupid violins. You are Newton fans? Poor souls...

  • @facundocornara3977
    @facundocornara3977 Před 4 lety +2

    My new favorite bass,beautiful

  • @dimaughsilvestris5941
    @dimaughsilvestris5941 Před 3 lety +2

    my god, what a beautiful instrument

  • @jeffbeck6501
    @jeffbeck6501 Před 4 lety +3

    This is the first time I have heard a bass of 5 or more strings sound warm. In fact, I would say that this is the warmest fatest midrangey bass I have ever heard. It sounds amazing. He's doing a good job a playing it to demonstrate that tone and what it can do. On most of hte videos he has done, he does not spend enough time demo'ing the sound of the guitar, and often he does not do a good job of finding the guitars tone. He's better on woodworking than guitar, but not today. He's getting a delectable bass sound on that awesome instrument.

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 Před 2 lety

      Typnig si copmlicated, hhu? Wyh od yuo sawp lal thsee letetrs? Ni a huryr? Ywh? You can CORERTC yrou rerors! Tide, corerct dna seva! Uyo lofo?! Sorry, you asked fro it.

  • @wattscreates1977
    @wattscreates1977 Před 3 lety +1

    When I see lots of saw dust while watching woodworking videos, I find myself blowing at my phone in hopes to seeing the satisfying sight of it flying away.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 3 lety +1

      my favorite was watching my son when he was 5 or 6 try blowing the sawdust away repeatedly through a face shield.

    • @wattscreates1977
      @wattscreates1977 Před 3 lety

      LMBO! That's awesome!

  • @stevepethel6843
    @stevepethel6843 Před rokem +1

    Don't know how I missed this video work of art and tone supreme plus long scale violin style bass. Paul himself would love such a bass.

  • @Zeonoid
    @Zeonoid Před 4 lety +1

    I love that crazy radius

  • @jwstout007
    @jwstout007 Před 4 lety +8

    Every time I see one of your creations, they show leaps and bounds in your growth as a luthier. Incredible build and I hope to own one of your pieces in the future.

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 Před 2 lety

      Maybe you should buy one, instead of stealing it, this time? Contact him, he has an email adress and, hold on, even a phone number.

  • @EttaKamenatios
    @EttaKamenatios Před 4 lety +1

    6 струнный бас с приятным дизайном? НЕВЕРОЯТНО!

  • @derStrychen
    @derStrychen Před 2 lety +1

    I love every job you do..but that bass is so insane..

  • @catire98
    @catire98 Před 4 lety +1

    I. Need. This. Bass... Beautiful bass. I love it.

  • @AGilbii
    @AGilbii Před 4 lety +26

    Great video! It's been awesome being a part of this project and I can't wait to get my hands on it! I'll definitely be using it for years to come!
    Beautiful craftsmanship and it sounds so warm and heavy. She'll be the belle of the bass ball haha
    Edit: just received it! Super solid work and it got a crazy deep and fat tone! It's so much fun to play and I can't put it down!

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety +5

      Thanks for the opportunity. I love doing builds like this because I never would have thought this up on my own. The collaboration really is mutually beneficial.

  • @patricklewis7636
    @patricklewis7636 Před 4 lety +1

    This ... ugh. I WANT one! So beautiful 😍

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety

      I can make one for you... newperspectivesmusic.com

  • @williamkerr3350
    @williamkerr3350 Před 4 lety +1

    Geez mate you have got it Well and truly together,

  • @billkaroly
    @billkaroly Před 4 lety +2

    You just get better with each build. Very nice.

  • @thetincan_man
    @thetincan_man Před 4 lety +17

    Looks so professional yet homemade at the same time in the absolute best way possible. Amazing job as always Tim!

  • @DiarrheaBubbles
    @DiarrheaBubbles Před 3 lety +2

    That's beautiful

  • @Makebuildmodify
    @Makebuildmodify Před 4 lety +13

    Man, that's nice!

  • @kenadair7463
    @kenadair7463 Před 4 lety +7

    Beautiful Instrument....... a novel take on the old "Beatle Bass" look. You are a true craftsman.

  • @lotofagiaverboycarne
    @lotofagiaverboycarne Před 4 lety +1

    YOU ARE AN INCREDIBLE ARTIST, BEAUTIFUL WORK

  • @ishimreyes2911
    @ishimreyes2911 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice video like the style of the bass. And I am a fan of the beatles.

  • @Emily_M81
    @Emily_M81 Před 2 lety +1

    as an owner of a 6-string bass that I affectionately call The Beast (because it's a large green monster lol) I enjoyed this build a lot.

  • @lindsayhiggs7847
    @lindsayhiggs7847 Před 4 lety +1

    I love the hand shaped tool for pushing the wood

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety

      thanks! I make and sell those at www.newperspectivesmusic.com :)

  • @terryremaly957
    @terryremaly957 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this bass

  • @salmonti9707
    @salmonti9707 Před 3 lety +2

    Good thinking on the 2 truss rod neck and carbon fiber rod. Love neck stability.

  • @sebastianfibes2126
    @sebastianfibes2126 Před 4 lety +1

    That is one beautiful guitar.

  • @andrewbrown1936
    @andrewbrown1936 Před 3 lety

    Truly a work of art, zero frets and stainless frets are the future

  • @mediaaddict3997
    @mediaaddict3997 Před 4 lety +6

    I would love to have one of these it's like a dream bass.

    • @mediaaddict3997
      @mediaaddict3997 Před 3 lety +1

      @PIZZA You aren't even real pizza you are from a microwave !
      😉

  • @whheaattzmayne3183
    @whheaattzmayne3183 Před 4 lety +1

    Your guitars are getting reealllyyy good

  • @mrm1dn1ght53
    @mrm1dn1ght53 Před 4 lety +1

    man that radius is dummy round! it turned out so cool.

  • @StephenBecker
    @StephenBecker Před 4 lety +1

    Woah! That's a serious radius on the neck!

    • @18JR78
      @18JR78 Před 4 lety

      Stephen Becker
      Thought the same

  • @bigkeg9173
    @bigkeg9173 Před 4 lety +2

    Excellent work

  • @kevinc8574
    @kevinc8574 Před 3 lety +1

    Superb craftsmanship Sir!!!

  • @PeterPlanker
    @PeterPlanker Před 4 lety +3

    I really enjoy your commentary and I think that just a little bit of light jazz in the background would perfectly complement it. Nothing too loud or too spicy, just some very calm music. As always, beautiful craftsmanship!

  • @egeoeris
    @egeoeris Před 4 lety +8

    Words can't describe how much i loved this, everything is plain perfect.

  • @Alex19II
    @Alex19II Před 4 lety +1

    It’s insanely good..

  • @donaldmurphy858
    @donaldmurphy858 Před 3 lety +2

    Monster bass!! Nice!!

  • @Anorexiaification
    @Anorexiaification Před 4 lety +1

    Nice bass! Finish is great too!

  • @epiphonium
    @epiphonium Před 4 lety +2

    Very nice. I wouldnt want a 6 for a bass only a four but this thing is beautiful

  • @stevenedwards4470
    @stevenedwards4470 Před 4 lety +2

    That came out really nice. You might ask your client to film a little thing where he takes it thru it's paces so we can see her go.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety

      I linked his band at the end of the video. He doesn't have it ye as I want to go through the setup one more time before shipping.

    • @AGilbii
      @AGilbii Před 4 lety +1

      I will definitely be filming with it as soon as I get it!

  • @AYOITSCHUCKY
    @AYOITSCHUCKY Před 4 lety +1

    I would PROUDLY PAY THAT BASS! It is truly beautiful A instrument is better when it made with love.

  • @joshstarkey8883
    @joshstarkey8883 Před 4 lety +1

    One very specific thing I like on this is the small fingerboard radius, for me that helps playing double stops and triads, which is something 6 string lends itself to. It's hard to find instruments with modern features but a tight radius.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety +1

      I got a little carried away on the radius but it feels real natural to me. I hope the client feels the same way! Yes, typically extended range instruments get very flat.

  • @kennymacdonald1993
    @kennymacdonald1993 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the tone

  • @josefeliciano9418
    @josefeliciano9418 Před 4 lety +1

    Very nicely done

  • @Delaterius
    @Delaterius Před 4 lety +1

    I'm not always super impressed by the guitars you make, which is fine because you're still learning and improving, but this one is really fantastic. Great work.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety

      Most of them I make on this channel are experiments and concepts. This is both of those things but for a client, so the work goes in to it.

  • @ralphvickers2339
    @ralphvickers2339 Před 2 lety +1

    I had a Kramer DMZ 5000 Bass....very heavy, but also top heavy. Hd to user a strap that had great grip.... awesome build....enjoying the channel

  • @arsaeterna4285
    @arsaeterna4285 Před 4 lety +1

    what a beautiful six string bass
    it's like you found a giant's guitar, and neck is WIDE and the sound DEEP
    love it

  • @njarnjas
    @njarnjas Před 4 lety +1

    Beautifull bass, congratulations !

  • @baoboumusic
    @baoboumusic Před 4 lety +71

    It sort of ticks all my boxes: it's beautiful, it's semi-hollow and it sounds great. Don't you want to make one for yourself now Tim? Or keep this and make a new one for the client? :)

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety +25

      Haha! There is a small part of me that misses them when they go but I'm always on to the next thing and happy to know they are getting played.

  • @timothybedwards5440
    @timothybedwards5440 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome bass

  • @sbbinahee
    @sbbinahee Před 4 lety +7

    'Weirdly suggestive sanding' ..I laughed out loud...I wasn't expecting that hilarity as video is already very interesting and entertaining..that comedic moment was most welcome though 🤣🤣🤣 I also like the way we didn't have to wait til the end to see it finished product. Beautiful sounding and great looking instrument. Wonderful.

  • @Aknuckle
    @Aknuckle Před 2 lety +2

    I think this is my favorite out of all the builds I've watched on the channel. It's a beauty for sure.

  • @lawrencebyrdsong7570
    @lawrencebyrdsong7570 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful

  • @Hannsfeld
    @Hannsfeld Před 4 lety +4

    Paul McCartney's bass is a "Hofner". The company makes violins as well, which is where they got their iconic bass design from. They sound great.

    • @CHANGUTHAKUR
      @CHANGUTHAKUR Před 2 lety

      But they aren’t commonly seen. I have come across numerous acoustic from Horner but the violin basses are hard to come by.

  • @mlmccollum100
    @mlmccollum100 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks amazing!

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome work Tim! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

  • @slavetofireofficial3045
    @slavetofireofficial3045 Před 4 lety +1

    Luv it Tim,this is one of your finest works imo

  • @clemalford9768
    @clemalford9768 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice job and sound.

  • @edmorgan960
    @edmorgan960 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful!

  • @abominablemusic
    @abominablemusic Před 3 lety +1

    beautiful instrument!

  • @aleksejkolesnikov7610
    @aleksejkolesnikov7610 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow! What an absolutely stunning thing! It inspires me to put all things aside and just do basses for living.

  • @furch7883
    @furch7883 Před 4 lety +1

    Pretty job! Congrats!!

  • @bjdenil
    @bjdenil Před 4 lety +2

    Tim, you have outdone yourself. Honestly one of the coolest instruments I have seen you make...

  • @RMGCBG
    @RMGCBG Před 4 lety +1

    Felix Papalardi & Jack Bruce both played Gibson EB-O violin basses. Late 1950’s. They looked and sounded wicked! Listen to Mountain, Crossroader and Cream, Politician. You will hear that rich Gibson bottom.

  • @D-Man_Jam
    @D-Man_Jam Před 4 lety +2

    What a beautiful bass. Great job.

  • @genekloszewski5484
    @genekloszewski5484 Před 3 lety +1

    Your'e getting real good at this guitar building! Good Stuff!!!

  • @albertodolce8459
    @albertodolce8459 Před 4 lety +1

    Great !!! wonderful bass bravo!!!

  • @plinkbottle
    @plinkbottle Před 4 lety +1

    Nice piece of work, you are getting very good at this.

  • @1313warwick
    @1313warwick Před 4 lety +1

    Great job

  • @DeadKoby
    @DeadKoby Před 4 lety +2

    Very cool... Fine quality workmanship, with the experimenter's mindset. With woods being so DANG expensive, I love that you're sourcing the "extras"... it saves money and prevents waste. Super Cool project. This makes more MORE willing to experiment with stuff than I usually am.

  • @hungryfireworkshop7906
    @hungryfireworkshop7906 Před 4 lety +1

    thats beautiful!

  • @tomek9966
    @tomek9966 Před 4 lety +2

    BRAVO! People admire USELESS celebrities showing off.. what? - Nothing. I admire people like You and also have some instruments "made" by myself. You are my guru Sir...
    ps. Love its sound and I do love that radius as reminds me my beloved double bass!

  • @jonny555ive
    @jonny555ive Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing work 👍👍

  • @Michael_Sinclair
    @Michael_Sinclair Před 4 lety +5

    That looks as beautiful and sounds as good as those ultra high end Fodera basses. Nice job!

  • @christophersarmiento0214
    @christophersarmiento0214 Před 2 lety +1

    This looks really good man.

  • @bryce4503
    @bryce4503 Před 2 lety +1

    You should make more of this Tim, this bass is utterly beautiful!

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 2 lety

      you order it, I'll make it for you! :)

  • @ITZTHEBEATLES4221
    @ITZTHEBEATLES4221 Před 4 lety +7

    And this is why I want to start making my own instruments... sure then big name companies out there could do a good job, but this looks fantastic... you really put the effort and work into making this spectacular instrument that not only looks good but sounds amazing as well!
    I’ll be subscribed to see more 😁

  • @alvinhendricks8746
    @alvinhendricks8746 Před 4 lety +1

    great work

  • @tov.rabbit
    @tov.rabbit Před 4 lety +1

    Cool as always .

  • @gurchtschalllly
    @gurchtschalllly Před 4 lety +1

    looks awesome!

  • @1deplatt
    @1deplatt Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic!

  • @lucianorocha3301
    @lucianorocha3301 Před 4 lety +1

    In few words:Congratulations for this wonderful work!!!

  • @daveredfern8258
    @daveredfern8258 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome....love love love it.

  • @genekloszewski5484
    @genekloszewski5484 Před rokem +1

    Another great job!

  • @susetyoediprabowo3681
    @susetyoediprabowo3681 Před 4 lety +2

    Its Masterpiece.. I always fall in love with the Violin shape Guitar.. now you planted a new genre

  • @shackman9566
    @shackman9566 Před 4 lety +1

    With all the different types of wood and material that you use for your guitars you are developing and learning things that traditional guitar builders will never know or understand. Thinking outside the box with beautiful results. Thank you again Tim. By the way check craigslist free stuff for old pianos. There here there and every where.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety +1

      I'm all set with free pianos. I've had a few. They get heavy. My tip is look for free pump organs. Much lighter :)

  • @TheMOSHMAN666
    @TheMOSHMAN666 Před 3 lety +1

    thats a insane radius on the finger board
    love the tone tho

  • @dabigguy1890
    @dabigguy1890 Před 4 lety +1

    Just awesome work. Continuity note - consider using black screws for attaching the custom pickup and the electronics cavity cap.

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety

      I know, I know... didnt have any. I may dab a little paint on 'em.

    • @dabigguy1890
      @dabigguy1890 Před 4 lety +1

      @@timsway No worries - Again awesome job, wishing I had your wood sources....

  • @donovanhowardmusic
    @donovanhowardmusic Před 4 lety +1

    Honest opinion. I’m no fan of the fiddle bass shape but this thing looks killer. Love your design of neck though with almost wings added. Nice work as always. Keep it up!

    • @timsway
      @timsway  Před 4 lety +1

      thank you!! Honestly, I'm not a fan either and was skeptical to take the job, but once we started discussing design I saw potential to do something I think is better than the original :)

  • @bradleymoneypenny1337
    @bradleymoneypenny1337 Před 4 lety +1

    That's amazing!!

  • @georgemueh3273
    @georgemueh3273 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow sweet. Hope we get to see a guitar built like this.

  • @alecrisser12
    @alecrisser12 Před 4 lety +1

    I've been playing an acoustic fretless 6 string bass guitar, so this video really caught my eye.

    • @billyedwards4045
      @billyedwards4045 Před 4 lety

      What brand? Who are some good 6 string semi hollow bass manufacturers nowadays?

  • @skalewilly
    @skalewilly Před 4 lety +1

    Great job, congrats!!!!

  • @AJ-bz3vs
    @AJ-bz3vs Před 4 lety +1

    pretty killer, Bud.

  • @serwanihanguli1544
    @serwanihanguli1544 Před 4 lety +1

    it's great tone

  • @AlexKozakov
    @AlexKozakov Před 4 lety +2

    Браво мастер!

  • @pepenisaac
    @pepenisaac Před 4 lety +1

    Wow this is beautiful and unique, I'll have to steal this idea one day