{"id":12574,"date":"2019-01-08T10:26:52","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T15:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbassgear.com\/ebass\/?p=12574"},"modified":"2019-01-08T10:44:45","modified_gmt":"2019-01-08T15:44:45","slug":"bass-of-the-week-doner-designs-time-machine-bass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbassgear.com\/ebass\/bass-of-the-week\/bass-of-the-week-doner-designs-time-machine-bass.html","title":{"rendered":"[Bass of the Week] Doner Designs Time Machine Bass"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rarely do we get to have this much fun with a Bass of the Week, but this one is an exception. Steve over at Doner Designs just sent this in. They don’t build these to make money, all the proceeds from the sale will go to charity. Read more about it and the use of the proceeds here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.donerdesigns.org\/<\/p>\n

Here’s the story in his own words:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each Doner Designs themed guitar is a one\u2010of\u2010a\u2010kind custom creation.\u00a0\u00a0 The purpose of these instruments is to raise funds for large national charities. These guitars are fully functional and constructed with premium hardware and electronics sure to please any musician, but are also works of art suitable for display by individuals who don\u2019t play.\u00a0\u00a0 A complete set of quality accessories, including a self\u2010study lesson book, is included so that any buyer could learn to play if they wish. While carefully avoiding direct references to the Back to the Future movie series, the time machine bass features flashing lights, a selectable destination year display, a device resembling a flux capacitor and a complex array of electronic components sure to please fans of the time travel entertainment genre in all its forms. For still\u2010 photography, the chasing lights effect can be changed to an always\u2010on photo\u2010mode with the flick of a switch. The time circuits utilize a 7.2 volt rechargeable NiMH RC battery pack which is fully isolated from the audio electronics. The included owner\u2019s manual includes detailed instructions for operation of both the time travel and audio circuitry. The time machine bass guitar features a Warmoth Iceman bass body made of alder wood and a Warmoth maple neck with ebony fretboard.\u00a0\u00a0A Nordstrand Power Blade P bass pickup<\/a> delivers exceptional classic tone to an Audere two\u2010band preamp which offers a transparent uncolored signal when the knobs are at noon plus onboard bass & treble boost\/cut capability.\u00a0\u00a0Many consider the Nordstrand\/Audere electronics combination to be the best available electronics configuration for electric bass guitar. The patented Babicz Full Contact Hardware (FCH) bridge<\/a> is one of the finest on the market today.\u00a0\u00a0The tuning machines are Hipshot Ultralights<\/a> which are widely regarded as the best. The silver, black and bronze finish is nitrocellulose lacquer provided by The Guitar ReRanch, which has the best available selection of specialized guitar finishing supplies. Last but not least, the custom cavity covers, switch plate and 1.21 gigawatt warning were provided by Axetreme Creations Custom Shop.<\/p>\n

Estimated Value Valuation of such a unique item is not an exact science.\u00a0\u00a0The retail value of the parts, materials and accessories, excluding Doner Designs labor, is approximately $2,000.\u00a0\u00a0We believe that a fair selling price at a charity event could be $15,000, or more, when considering the labor, intangible artistic value and the fact that the proceeds are to benefit a worthy cause.\u00a0\u00a0The estimated 250 to 300 hours of labor invested in this one\u2010of a kind custom creation make this a truly priceless work.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Features & Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n