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[Bass of the Week] HMG Sculpture Bass

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The feature bass this week boasts a handmade bridge out of brass!

Builder Angelos from HMG writes:

Wood carving is a special art & in this unique instrument is the main element. The “teacher” gave us a hand in the inner designs and we cut the big parts to create this impressive body made of solid red mahogany, that we called Sculpture bass!

The specificity of the draft body, “forced” us to build from scratch a completely original handmade bridge, made of pure brass, fully adjustable with brass saddles. The neck is also constructed from solid mahogany with double action rod and a fingerboard made from wenge, a wood that we fanatically worship! The inlay marks –double twirls– cut with a laser and is also completely prototypes, made from scratch by Stamatis hands. Continuing diversification, we did the headstock inverted, with tuning machimes by Gotoh, Res-O-lite, made of aircraft aluminum alloy, just 64 grams!

In electronics we choose the minimal way. A Seymour Duncan Basslines passive with direct connection to the output and that’s all! We have choosen La Bella strings, the Slappers and we made the right choice!

Playing with this unique instrument, is easy, soft and produces rich sound -because of mahogany and its plan- even if you use it acoustic! With the power of Basslines easily covers wide range of styles and the feeling is special, unique!

Well done!

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7 thoughts on “[Bass of the Week] HMG Sculpture Bass”

  1. This is an awesome concept! I’ve never liked the hollow thru basses for the most part. This one though has made me rethink my stubbornness. I love how simple it is. And once that bridge dulls with age and gets some smudges from fingers on it there will be a beautiful rainbow effect to the brass. I want to see this bass again in 5 years!

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  2. I have routed out basses that were too heavy and that is how I started building basses and guitars. I was always an Artist musically and physically designing and fabricating whatever came to mind. Not satisfied with the status quo I reach to define my style and individuality. This bass Looks fantastic and would love to see the process if there is a video.

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