After almost 10 years and hundreds of Timber basses shipped, we are taking a break from production to redesign and retool. The past couple of years we have been slowly taking on the production of our CNC wood components from local shops. The bass body being one of the most challenging and expensive, we have decided to take the time to try to simplify and improve based on what we have learned over the years. With luck, we hope to have something to offer by the end of the year.
In the mean time, we apologize for the disruption, but also welcome your input on any changes or improvements you would like us to consider. We appreciate any player input which has helped us refine and improve all our instruments.
Dale.
10 Comments
Jim Hanks
I've been very happy with my Timber since the last round of improvements, namely the Galli flatwound strings and the updated tuners. It might be worth investigating an adjustable bridge design, either for action height adjustments or intonation adjustment- although to be fair, neither has been an issue for me with the new flats. I also wonder if a passive pickup might be worth looking into as a tonal option. Maybe even both active/passive with the option of blending the two.
Mike Strehlow
I've enjoyed my 1st Gen Timber. I use it all the time and get many curious comments. I'd like to suggest you consider adding an upright bass. The design of the Cricket group of instruments might make a great model to base it on.
Andy Chen
This bass fitted with the flatwounds is amazing - it really should not be such a well-kept secret. Its size belies its tone. Every time I strike the first note, people are amazed - it sounds like a regular size bass. Agree with Jim that a passive pick-up would be a great option. Pls don't stop manufacturing it.
Oscar Stern
They make 5 & 6 string Basses (5 string Bass w/ Low B or High C, 6 string Bass has both of them) so let's add those versions (and even a 7 string Version too tuned B, E, A, D, G, C, F).
Oscar Stern
Versions w/ 5 (Low B or High C options), 6 (both Low B & High C Strings), & even 7 strings (Low B, High C, & a High F) would give more versatility because extended Range Basses are becoming more popular these days.
Mike Strehlow
My TB is the best bass I own. It stays in tune. I've never had to adjust anything. It just works. I can play it sitting down by resting the point of the body on my knee. I use a friction strip on the edge to reduce slippage. It gets lots of positive comments everywhere I take it. I'm not sure how you can improve it, but I can't wait to see them. Would you consider a trade up program?
Chris Pouflis
I would like to see a 5-string version of this but the market for it would probably be too small to make it viable.
Rachel Webley
I have a fretless TB with the flatwounds and absolutely LOVE it. The only thing I would suggest is giving the option with / without the fitted strap. I found the strap just too long for me but with great advice from Stones Music in the UK I got the strap button bolt replacement, fitted it and now my TB is definitely one of my favourites - and I have a few!!
Thomas Reiber
An acoustic version would be incredible.
alan M
I'll defer my opinion to Rachel's test video on ukulelewales youtube channel. If it's as good a bass as my SB is a ukulele I need one. Incidentally I seem to own the exact SB as pictured on your website. The wood patterns front and back match. How about teasing us a prototype....