This Metal Bass Guitar Combines High-Quality Sound with Chic Aesthetics
Katherine Pendrill — August 11, 2015 — Art & Design
References: stashstainlessbass & uncrate
A Mississauga-based company is now producing a metal bass guitar that features a 100 percent stainless steel base. Unlike traditional wooden guitars, the 'Stash Stainless Bass Guitar' is made entirely from metal.
The sleek instrument boasts a brushed stainless steel frame, a metal tube-shaped body and a stainless steel bridge. The guitar also features custom split coil pickups that rely on Gotoh-style tuners and Alnico 5 magnets to adjust tone and volume. Each piece of the guitar is custom crafted and handmade by guitar designer Stan Potyrala. Potyrala's use of stainless steel is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it also helps to produce a high-quality sound. The use of a single material means that the bass will stay in tune far longer than conventional bass guitars.
While the metal base guitar is on the expensive side, this chic instrument is sure to wow any crowd.
The sleek instrument boasts a brushed stainless steel frame, a metal tube-shaped body and a stainless steel bridge. The guitar also features custom split coil pickups that rely on Gotoh-style tuners and Alnico 5 magnets to adjust tone and volume. Each piece of the guitar is custom crafted and handmade by guitar designer Stan Potyrala. Potyrala's use of stainless steel is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it also helps to produce a high-quality sound. The use of a single material means that the bass will stay in tune far longer than conventional bass guitars.
While the metal base guitar is on the expensive side, this chic instrument is sure to wow any crowd.
Trend Themes
1. Metal Instruments - Innovative instrument makers should experiment with using metal instead of wood in other instruments to expand the market for durable instruments.
2. Custom Music Devices - Crafting custom handmade instruments with unique designs can increase the perceived value of instruments for customers looking for high-end artistic pieces.
3. Sustainable Musical Instruments - Using long-lasting and recyclable materials such as stainless steel can be a selling point for instruments as consumers become more environmentally conscious.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instruments - Musical instrument manufacturers can explore creating alternative instruments with a metal base to appeal to customers looking for high performing and durable instruments.
2. Luxury Products - Pricing premium handmade metal musical instruments such as guitar or pianos can create a new luxurious niche market among collectors and connoisseurs.
3. Metal Fabrication - Manufacturers can expand their scope of services to offer more custom and intricate metalwork to cater to changing musical instrument trends.
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