Comments on: My Ashbory Bass

By: Clive Denley

Clive Denley — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:49:54 +0000

surfing away then i found this site.
I worked with the chaps on the original strings, it must have been 20 years ago now. Fond memories of a music show in london when it was first demonstrated.
Nice to see that people are enjoying the sound.

By: Michael Tavener

Michael Tavener — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:01:38 +0000

Hi Darren, just been watching your intro to the Ashbory on youtube and thanks for the mention of the G string replacement. My website got destroyed by changes my ISP made so I've got a basic replacement at http://ashborystring.website.orange.co.uk/ and still sell G & D. Best wishes Mike

By: Ed Cregger

Ed Cregger — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:08:13 +0000

Nice website. Thanks for the info. I just received my tiny bass. I bought it for novelty bass sounds in my recordings (amateur). The audio clips you posted made me sure that I did the right thing by buying it. Thanks again.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 24 May 2008 00:45:44 +0000

I have one, too. Itentical to the one in the video. Bought it in late 2000 or early 2001. Cool little thing. I call it “Mini Me”.
It’s good with people playing acoustic guitar at a party and you plug it into a small amp or a stereo aux input.

By: Yenhke Duidul

Yenhke Duidul — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:57:21 +0000

Every time I hear a clip of an Ashbory bass, the intonation is bad. I can’t really tell on yours since you’re just playing a bass part. I imagine it must be hard to play in tune with such a short scale and loose strings. Is it even possible? I wonder if there’s a fretted version.

By: Jebberz

Jebberz — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:02:52 +0000

Thanks to apreading the word about the Ashbory, wich is a really nice and amazing instrument. And your video explain all.
A tip: before replacing you strings, you should pre-stretch them, it will help keeping them in tune.

By: rtreynor

rtreynor — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:30:06 +0000

Thanks for this.
Yesterday, I recalled seeing a demo for this thing back in 1987. I was impressed, however the price back then was quite expensive, especially for a 17-year old.
After a google search (“small bass, rubber strings”), I discovered that they’re making these things again.
Your youtube video was great, and I especially like the sound clips of it alone, so you can hear those rubbery strings in action.
Very cool sound. Nice job putting this info out here. Thanks!

By: Matt Zink

Matt Zink — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 23:46:48 +0000

Love the Ashbory! I had one for about two weeks and let it go because I was too impatient to work with it and familiarize myself with it. Now I regret it. I will probably build an Ashbory-type bass. There are some dudes on the web who’ve done this with great results – just google it.
Thanks for the sound files too!