40" scale electric bass in EU?

[Frosty the Snowperson]

Anything over 38" really. Are there any options?

 

[bostjan]

I don't think so, unless you go custom. What's your budget?

Maybe the Kalium 39.55" basses, if you are okay importing one.

http://kaliumstrings.com/guitar-works/

 

[Frosty the Snowperson]

How do you order one of those? How much do they cost?

 

[bostjan]

Hmm. Maybe message them on facebook? @Hollowway ?

 

[ixlramp]

See http://sevenstring.org/threads/fann...on-run-of-5-quakes.317662/page-2#post-4703391 and that whole thread. The production 5 string Quakes are selling for 2000USD.
If you're interested contact through Kalium Music on FB https://www.facebook.com/KaliumMusic/ or if not on FB PM me and i can get you in touch.
They've just started a Twitter page https://twitter.com/Kalium_Music

 

[Hollowway]

Yeah, these are definitely worth the $2000. Looks awesome, and is very well made. And, it plays like buttah. Veeeerrrrryy low tuned buttah!!

 

[Hollowway]

Anything over 38" really. Are there any options?

Just go to Kalium music in FB and pm Skip.

 

[Frosty the Snowperson]

Wow $2000?

Anything cheaper?

 

[bostjan]

Wow $2000?

Anything cheaper?

$2000 for a subcontra bass, IMO, is a very attractive price. Here in the USA, we have the Rondo/Brice Earthquake, but that's only 37". Wish Bass can do up to 40" on their custom orders, but, well, I've heard very mixed reviews on those. I'm sure the Kalium is a few tiers above the other two in terms of quality.

 

[Frosty the Snowperson]

Where is Wish bass? I've never heard of them.

 

[ixlramp]

Cheaper? As far as i know Skip has a used Quake selling at 1200USD, it's one of the first production run so only a year old, it's the NAMM bass you see in the video.

Be careful with Wishbass.

 

[Frosty the Snowperson]

A used one is half the price of a new one?! Where is it for sale?

What's the deal with Wishbass?

 

[stevexc]

Wishbass are... very rustic and not necessarily ready to play out of the box. Also my understanding is the necks are much more similar to double basses than what you'd expect from a... modern bass. Minimum cost is $500 USD plus shipping though.

 

[ixlramp]

Sorry i was unclear. The used Quake is being sold by Kalium Music, message them at their FaceBook page, or if not on FB, PM me to get in contact.

 

[ixlramp]

Prometeus Guitars make a lot of extreme custom basses (including a practical 13 string) at low cost and are in the EU, beautiful designs.
http://www.prometeusguitars.com/
https://www.facebook.com/prometeusguitars/