Members Super_Donut_Man Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 I searched and was not satisfied. I honestly don't see where the hate comes from. Does anybody here have one? Has anybody played one? I've seen good reviews. Sure they are pretty heinous looking (the majority of them), but it just seems like the hate is irrational. I know Kindness has said that the truss-rodless setup is ill-conceived. Care to enlighten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guttermouth Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 i think it's a combination of lack of workmanship and questionable design choices. in the grand scheme of things though, it's not like he's charging thousands of dollars for his instruments and is pretty upfront about the lack of "detail" work so i'm not sure why he pisses so many people off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J. Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 I searched and was not satisfied. I honestly don't see where the hate comes from. Does anybody here have one? Has anybody played one? I've seen good reviews. Sure they are pretty heinous looking (the majority of them), but it just seems like the hate is irrational. I know Kindness has said that the truss-rodless setup is ill-conceived. Care to enlighten? Good reviews? I think a lot of guys over at Talkbass have developed an affinity for Wishnevsky's work, but they take it as it is. His finishes are worthless, he's notorious for shoddy construction and lack of attention to detail. They know that when you buy a wishbass, you'll often need to plane the fingerboard and do a lot of woodwork/finish work/setup to get it up to par. Here's a few reviews from a 2005 issue of Bass Player. In the usual Bass Player tradition of giving everything a positive review no matter what, they try desperately to paint the Wishbass as something better than a hunk of firewood and a waste of strings. It's rather comical... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J. Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 A lot of guys don't have him put the side dots in the fingerboard because he's notorious for getting them slightly off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members max maroon Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 A lot of guys don't have him put the side dots in the fingerboard because he's notorious for getting them slightly off. ...maybe that's why Wishnevshy's intonation is so off in that infamous youtube video, he put all the position markers a half step down;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 They look like home-made basses. If I'm going to shell out cash for an instrument, I expect a much higher level of attention paid to the details. They probably sound ok but man, they're stinking fugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roger in the sky Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 probibly cause they look like crap.and really come on, if you cant be bothered spray the laquer over the WHOLE bass, why should i bother paying you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassius Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 i had a student with one. i played it with a full-open mind...as i had never heard of them. Upon viewing and using the instrument i was stunned at the quality (or, rather, lack-thereof). there was still fresh glue oozing from some of the seams. the "bridge" is a piece of white plastic made to look like bone...or maybe it was bone, made to look like plastic. the side markers were off. the nut was cut poorly and the electronics buzzed like a wasp nest. the action was too high--even for me--and was not adjustable. the "truss rod" was not functional either. i told him to send it back. idk if he did. i hate wishbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eric.chambers Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 I would never pay good money for a bass I found to be so hideous. Even if the thing sounded incredible and practically played itself, it would not be the bass for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 78pbass Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 ...maybe that's why Wishnevshy's intonation is so off in that infamous youtube video, he put all the position markers a half step down;) what're you talking about, that's quality playing on a quality instrument!!! [YOUTUBE]g_u35sHICjE[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zebra Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 There's a thread on TB where a bunch of members pitched in to buy one and sent it around to give a it "fair chance." I'll never forget the first line of one of those reviews. "My first impressions are this is the worst bass ever made." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trauma_Luna Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 There's a thread on TB where a bunch of members pitched in to buy one and sent it around to give a it "fair chance." I'll never forget the first line of one of those reviews. "My first impressions are this is the worst bass ever made." we should make this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 we should make this as curious as i am about how they feel/play i would never give a penny to this man[YOUTUBE]g_u35sHICjE[/YOUTUBE] i have a hilarious quote of jazzAD for you trauma btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zebra Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 we should make this If enough people are interested, I'd go for it. I'm curious enough myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trauma_Luna Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 i have a hilarious quote of jazzAD for you trauma btw o really? well i want to read it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trauma_Luna Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 If enough people are interested, I'd go for it. I'm curious enough myself. yeah me too, i'd pay some bucks for playing one of those, i want to know how {censored}ty they are, and talk crap about them with good arguments. anyone else interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 Where the hell is Chingada ? he was refering to my "Location:" id throw a few bucks if a bunch of people get into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kelemvor Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 Here is a wishbass I would actually like to try. I wonder if it would play in tune... EDIT: Hey, whats up with those lower string bridge saddles? Did he just bunch them up like that because he ran out of space on the body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trauma_Luna Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 Where the hell is Chingada ? HAHAHAHA! oh my fucking god i will be laughing at this for the next two weeks signature for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ec437 Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 Here is a wishbass I would actually like to try. I wonder if it would play in tune... That POS looks like it was made in El Salvador... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 Here is a wishbass I would actually like to try. I wonder if it would play in tune... i just died some more inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kelemvor Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 It also looks like he could of fit a few more strings over that 3rd pickup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ec437 Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 Here is a wishbass I would actually like to try. I wonder if it would play in tune... EDIT: Hey, whats up with those lower string bridge saddles? Did he just bunch them up like that because he ran out of space on the body? Just think how much better of a bass you could have for $1700... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 Just think how much better of a bass you could have for $1700... Just think how much better of a bass you could have for $170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trauma_Luna Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 Just think how much better of a bass you could have for $170 exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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