NS-1 2014
Also known as "The Modern NS-1"
Black Walnut
2014
Also known as "The Modern NS-1"
Black Walnut
2014
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In the 2000s, I purchased some parts that were originally from a 1978 Spector bass : a pickup (DiMarzio Model P in the Brooklyn workshop's trapezoid hosing) and electronics (Yellow Humper), and put them in my parts stash. A few years later I had the idea to make a modern NS-1 using these old parts!
I spec'd out this bass : black walnut body wings, an ebony fretboard with white mother of pearl inlays, matte finish, gold hardware including a Leo Quan bridge, and of course the vintage pickup and electronics. I added a wooden truss rod cover to give this bass a 1970s NS-1 vibe. The electronics were untested but I was hopeful that they would work...
During the final assembly and set up, the electronics worked fine, however the mini switches were not present. In place of the tone selection switch, the workshop used two tone pots. In place of the active/passive switch, they used a push/pull volume pot.
When discussing this bass with Stuart, we agreed that the bass should be signed without a modern serial number, and should be more like the original Brooklyn-made NS-1's info., so it was it was signed with the model name and date.
This bass is very unique and has one of the highest outputs of any of my basses - it is very aggressive, with ample tonal varieties.
This is a very special bass to me. I am happy to share it with you!
I spec'd out this bass : black walnut body wings, an ebony fretboard with white mother of pearl inlays, matte finish, gold hardware including a Leo Quan bridge, and of course the vintage pickup and electronics. I added a wooden truss rod cover to give this bass a 1970s NS-1 vibe. The electronics were untested but I was hopeful that they would work...
During the final assembly and set up, the electronics worked fine, however the mini switches were not present. In place of the tone selection switch, the workshop used two tone pots. In place of the active/passive switch, they used a push/pull volume pot.
When discussing this bass with Stuart, we agreed that the bass should be signed without a modern serial number, and should be more like the original Brooklyn-made NS-1's info., so it was it was signed with the model name and date.
This bass is very unique and has one of the highest outputs of any of my basses - it is very aggressive, with ample tonal varieties.
This is a very special bass to me. I am happy to share it with you!
NS-1 2016
Also known as "The Second Modern NS-1"
Flamed Walnut over Black Walnut
2016
Also known as "The Second Modern NS-1"
Flamed Walnut over Black Walnut
2016
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After the successful NS-1 2014 bass experiment (also known as The Modern NS-1), I decided to do it again!
Once again reaching deep into my extensive parts collection, I provided an original late 1970s DiMarzio Model P pickup in its trapezoid housing as the central component for this bass.
For the body wings I used a set made of Flame Walnut over Black Walnut, which sat unused on our shelf for years. Many times I thought of using these wings for a bass. I'm glad I waited and used them for this NS-1!
Other specs include an ebony fretboard with white mother of pearl inlays, gold hardware including a Leo Quan bridge from my parts stash, and a matte finish.
Its tone is very similar to NS-1 2014 but with a more focused "tight"midrange.
Once again reaching deep into my extensive parts collection, I provided an original late 1970s DiMarzio Model P pickup in its trapezoid housing as the central component for this bass.
For the body wings I used a set made of Flame Walnut over Black Walnut, which sat unused on our shelf for years. Many times I thought of using these wings for a bass. I'm glad I waited and used them for this NS-1!
Other specs include an ebony fretboard with white mother of pearl inlays, gold hardware including a Leo Quan bridge from my parts stash, and a matte finish.
Its tone is very similar to NS-1 2014 but with a more focused "tight"midrange.
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NS-1 2016's body wings at the workshop.
NS-1 2016 on my workbench
